Reviewed by: Mick o hara
It was a fantastic trip , the 2 tour guides were fantastic and knew what they were talking about , made me feel very comfortable and relaxed , I will definitely be back
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| Packages: | Now Available! Early Morning Wildlife Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Justin
The crew onboard was awesome! Very friendly and made the trip entertaining. Drinks prices were very reasonable for Waikiki. Boat ride was great, but be ready to get wet. Alot of people got soaked head to toe. Boat was too crowded, would have rather paid a higher price for a more private feel. Overall very fun experience with amazing views of Diamond Head and Honolulu.
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| Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Dominique
Went with my two daughters, the staff is very friendly and professional, we had a great time!
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| Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/29 |
Reviewed by: くまぷ
The boat was almost full, but there were only us and one other family of Japanese people. A cheerful group of Black women were singing and dancing to the background music, laughing and repeatedly shouting the word "splash!" with the boat captain, which left us a bit confused at first, but it turned into quite an attraction after a while, haha.
We couldn't see dolphins, but we were able to spot sea turtles and flying fish. The view of Diamond Head from the sea was beautiful. If you are prone to motion sickness, please make sure to take some anti-nausea medication!
You need to take off your sandals and board the boat barefoot, so don't forget to bring a bag for them. There was a place to put your belongings behind the seats. If you have a larger bag, you’ll be encouraged to place that behind the seat as well, so it's better to keep your valuables with you.
船はほぼ満員状態ですが、日本人の方は私達ともう一家族しかいらっしゃらなかったです。
陽気な黒人女性さん達がBGMにあわせて歌い踊り、ケラケラ笑いながら船頭さんとスプラッシュ!という単語を連発されていたので、???状態でしたが、途中から本当になかなかのアトラクションとなりました笑
イルカは無理だけど、ウミガメとトビウオは見る事ができました。
海からのダイヤモンドヘッドも綺麗でした。
乗り物酔いしやすい方は必ず酔い止め飲んでくださいね!
サンダル類は脱いで裸足で乗船するので、袋もお忘れなく。荷物は椅子の後ろに置く場所がありました。少し大きめのカバンだとそれも椅子の後ろに置くよう促されるので、貴重品だけは別で手元に持っていた方がいいですよ。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Nao
Although it was a short time, we went out to sea and felt the beauty of Diamond Head and the surrounding scenery, truly experiencing Hawaii. I sailed with my daughter, and she also seemed very satisfied, saying she had a great time!
短時間でしたが、沖に出てダイヤモンドヘッドや周りの景色、海を感じて、ハワイに来たな〜〜と感じるセイリングでした(^^)娘と乗船しましたが、娘も楽しかった!と大満足の様子でした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/29 |
Reviewed by: ロングボウ
I have participated in sunset cruises several times, but this was my first daytime yacht cruise. The catamaran felt stable and didn't sway much. There was a net at the bow where I could lie down and look at the sea. It was refreshing, and the sea breeze felt great.
Drinks and snacks were included. The staff spoke only English, but they were very friendly and took photos for us.
サンセットクルーズには何回か参加したことが有りますが、日中のヨットクルーズは初めてでした。双胴船で安定した感じで揺れはさほどありません。舳にはネットが張ってあり寝転んで海を見ることが出来ました。爽快で海風が気持ち良かったです。
ドリンクとスナックが付いていました。フタッフさんは英語のみでしたが、写真を撮ってくれたりとてもフレンドリーでした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/27 |
Reviewed by: パピポ
As a light activity for the first day in Hawaii, it seems reasonable. However, when I arrived at the designated check-in time, I had to wait for 15 minutes.
ハワイ初日の軽めのアクティビティとしては手頃なのでは。
ただ、指定のチェックイン時刻に行ったら、15分待たされた。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/25 |
Reviewed by: マサタカ
I tried to make a reservation on-site, but it seems to be quite popular, and I was turned down about three times before I finally managed to get on. The wind felt nice, and it was a lot of fun.
現地予約しようと思ったら人気があるみたいで3回ほど予約を断られ何とか乗れました。風が気持ちよく楽しかったです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Janice J
We arrived early and had a few problems getting on board because I couldn't find my eVoucher.
But, the staff was very friendly and helped me find my information.
While on board everything was very comfortable and there was plenty of room to walk around.
Food was OK but you can't beat the views of the island from the south shore.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/25 |
Reviewed by: take
Every time I go to Hawaii, I participate, and this was my fifth time. As soon as I board, I really feel like I've arrived in Hawaii. This time, the departure was at 11 AM, and the weather was nice, making for a pleasant cruise. The ship was about 70-80% full, and we were the only Japanese guests; there was one group from Korea and the rest were groups from Europe and America. The evening cruises are beautiful when you can see the sunset, but since drinks are all-you-can-drink, it can get a bit too noisy. The daytime cruises are more relaxing. Of course, I will participate again next time.
ハワイに行くたびに参加して、もう5回以上になりますが、乗るとハワイに来たことを実感します。今回は、11時発でしたが、天気も良く気持ちのいいクルージングでした。7~8割ぐらいの乗船率で、日本人は珍しく我々だけ、あとは韓国人グループが1組で、他は欧米人のグループでした。夕方からのクルーズも夕日が見えるときれいなのですが、飲み放題なので、騒がしすぎるという一面もあります。昼の方がゆったりできます。次も、当然参加します。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/23 |
Reviewed by: HI2017
I have been on a Catamaran before and this one just really didn't have enough seating for everyone. Was forced to seat on the floor at the front on the boat in a really uncomfortable position. Luckily me and my wife are young so we could deal with it. If you are a older person, you should get there early to get a more suitable seat.
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| Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/12 |
Reviewed by: amie
I participated in daytime sailing. The view of Waikiki from the sea was refreshing, and even though it was January, it wasn't cold and was a comfortable sailing experience. There were few Japanese people, mostly Westerners, allowing me to enjoy the atmosphere of being abroad. I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take anti-nausea medication in advance. The sailing lasted longer than I expected, so by the end, I did feel a bit nauseous.
昼間のセーリングに参加しました。
海から見るワイキキは新鮮で、一月でしたが寒くもなく、快適なセーリングでした。
日本人は少なく、ほとんど欧米の方で、外国に来た雰囲気を味わえます。
車酔いや船酔いをしやすい方は事前に酔い止めを飲むことをお勧めします。
結構思ったよりも長いセーリングだったので、最後の方はさすがに気持ち悪くなりました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/23 |
Reviewed by: mahalo☆
Unlike cruise ships, I participated this time to ride on an affordable yacht for the first time. We were able to reach an area where we could see whales in about an hour, experiencing the thrill of the waves and splashes while enjoying the sunshine and breeze. Onboard, I enjoyed cheerful music and drinks ($3-$5) while chatting with other foreign guests, making it easy to have fun even alone. Before boarding, they take a photo of each group, which you receive when disembarking. It seems to be included in the fee, as they give it to you for free. There are no strings attached (laughs), making it very easy to use. I had a great time and truly felt the essence of Hawaii, so I will definitely use this service again next time!
客船とは違って、格安のヨットに乗りたくて今回初めて参加しました。
1時間程度でクジラの見える沖までいけて、波のうねりも波しぶきをあびながら迫力を味わえて、日差しと風を浴びながら、船上で陽気な音楽とドリンク($3-$5)を頂きながら、外国人のその他の方々と談笑しながら一人でも楽しめました。乗船前に、一組ずつ必然的に写真を撮り、下船の際にくれます。すでに料金に入っているのか、そのままタダでくれます。あと腐れもなく(笑)気軽に利用でき、とても楽しく、これぞハワイ☆を感じれたので、次回も利用します♪
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/31 |
Reviewed by: たのしく
Booking is easy, so on the first day I arrived, I left my suitcase at the hotel and made a reservation while having lunch. You can enjoy it at a leisurely pace.
予約も簡単なので、着いた初日にホテルにスーツケースを預け、昼を食べている間に予約して乗りました。
のんびりと楽しめます。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Robert Crowe
Picked up exactly on time with a few stops on the way. Plenty of time to register and then get on the boat.
Good safety instructions by the 1st Mate and the captain with even better instructions from the barman.
Bit cloudy and short burst of rain but very enjoyable couple of hours just about saw a whale calf and lots of dolphins then over to diamond head and back.
Very enjoyable
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Ian f
They use the motor to get the boat out of the harbour and then turn it off and you are moving swiftly along just by wind power - it's a wonderful experience, so calm but invigorating. The weather was perfect, sunny with clouds and a good breeze for sailing. The crew were great. Friendly, helpful and professional. Anna, the bar tender was especially good (and we all got a voucher for a free cocktail which I did not realize - nice!). She helped one person who was not feeling too good and gave him all sorts of great advice.
The boat sails along the coastline so you get the perfect view of the Honolulu coastline and Waikiki. We even saw a whale off the side of the boat which was really exciting. A great afternoon trip and great value.
Aloha
We're so delighted to hear you enjoyed your time on Makani and with her crew. Many mahalos for taking the time to share your experience with us and Veltra.
Sending you much Aloha
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Jade
The crew on this trip were excellent! We had the whole boat to ourselves. The captain of the boat went out of his way to show us everything we wanted to see. We saw turtles and also saw some dolphins
In the distance. The Crew were very knowledgable and made the experience very worthwhile! The captain knew a lot about the history of the island and talked us through it, throughout the ride. I would recommend this and will recommend this.
The boat ride was excellent! We really enjoyed the trip and this topped it off!
When we saw the dolphins the driver tried to get as close as possible to them before they swam off. The glass bottom allowed is
To see the Bottom of the ocean which was remarkable. The crew were very helpful and made the experience much better!
They pointed out turtles and dolphins, they explained the usual patterns and they gave us advice on what to see around the island and the best spots to visit.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Joe and Sherstin Law
My wife, Sherstin, and I immensely enjoyed our sail on the "Makani" and it was one of the high points of our recent time on Oahu.
The day was mostly sunny with a few rain squalls which made for some interesting contrasts.
The catamaran was very stable and the captain was expert at reading the waves and currents which was a great relief to my wife since she is a bit prone to dizziness. But she was able to handle the voyage with no problem.
What a view of Diamond Head and Waikiki! We also got a kick out of seeing a couple of turtles, as well as some surfers and snorkelers.
Hats off to the captain, crew and shore personnel -- we had a great time!
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Sandra Tesch
Such a fun excursion! I went with my family and this was fun for everyone. We got to see sea turtles and all sorts of native fish! The fish even came right up next to the boat. They took us out to where they saw dolphins the other day and while we didn't see any it was still a beautiful view. The staff were fun and informative and the boat was very clean and well maintained. The staff were quick to point out any local landmarks or points of interest and were very funny. I would definitely recommend this!
Oh, and be sure to try the house cocktail! They don't skimp on their pours ;) I'd also recommend getting the souvenir cup, you get twice the drink for your ticket and a cool cup to remember your trip by!
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/26 |
Reviewed by: フルルル
I am satisfied with this for the price. It goes both towards Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor. There’s no sailing with a slope like a race, but it feels great to ride while being hit by the waves.
これ、価格の割に満足できます。ダイヤモンドヘッド方面へもパールハーバー方面にも両方行きます。レースのような傾斜をつけて走る航行はないけど、波を受けながら走り超気持ちいい。
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| Posted on: | 2016/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
Me and my husband thought about going to hawaii for our first wedding anniversary. I did our itinerary for hawaii and I am so glad that I purchased this! I got seasick cause im not used to cruising but overall it was very worth it purchasing this. My husband and i really had fun. They played music and sells alcoholic or non alcoholic drink which it made more cooler, they'll take you in the middle of the ocean and show you a very nice view of waikiki, you can see the fishes. it was very scenic!!!!! the staffs are really friendly, they'll give you instructions about what to do and what not to do. Make sure you follow 'em. I will surely try this again for our next visit to honolulu!! PS: bring your sunscreen!! :-)
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Sachiko Kusama
The dolphin tour we initially planned was suddenly canceled three days before departure, so I quickly searched online and found this tour. There were similar sailing options, but since we were staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, we decided on this tour. I felt reassured that VELTRA confirmed the reservation at the time of booking.
On the day of the tour, it rained in the morning... I thought it might get canceled, but by the afternoon, the rain cleared, and we departed from the beach as scheduled! Once we were out at sea, we set the sails and let the wind and waves guide us... At this point, the refreshing feeling was indescribable! The view from the sea of Waikiki and Diamond Head was also amazing. There was only one other family besides us participating, so we were able to take our time taking photos and videos on board. The taste of beer on the water was the best.
The captain and staff were very friendly, and they provided explanations in Japanese on board.
We thoroughly enjoyed the one-hour sailing. We didn't see any dolphins, but we were very satisfied. (o^-^o)
当初予定していたドルフィンツアーが出発3日前に突然の中止になり 急遽ネット検索し、このツアーにたどり着きました。同じ様なセーリングもあったのですが ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジに宿泊していたのでこのツアーに決めました。VELTRAは申し込と同時に予約確定か否かが分かるので安心しました。
当日は朝から雨・・これはcancelになるかと思いきや午後には雨も上り予定通りビーチから出発❗沖に出ると帆を張り風任せ 波任せ・・ここまでくると何とも言えない爽快感デス❗海から見るワイキキからダイヤモンドヘッド迄の景色も素晴らしかった。参加者は私達の他にファミリーが1組のみ・・船上ではゆったり写真や動画を撮る事が出来ました。海上でのビールの味も最高
キャプテンを始めstaffはとてもフレンドリー 船上では 日本語で説明してくれます。
1時間のセーリングを満喫しました。イルカは見られなかったけど大満足しました。(o^-^o)
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Gavin Goddard
I found the cruise to be very enjoyable. The skipper Clarey was awesome amd very friendly. All in all very good.
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| Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/31 |
Reviewed by: usa
This is my third time riding this during the day, and I really love it! Rather than the calm atmosphere of the sunset, it's the best to splash through the waves and run while getting wet and squealing with excitement! Now, I finally feel like, "Ah, I've come to Hawaii!" I definitely recommend this activity to everyone around me. As long as it doesn't rain, you can truly enjoy Hawaii with the blue sea, blue sky, and refreshing breeze.
日中乗るのはこれで3回目ですが、これは本当に気持ちよくて大好きです!
サンセットの落ち着いた雰囲気よりも、わざと波しぶきをあげて進み、波に濡れてキャーキャー騒ぎながら走るのが最高です!
いまではこれに乗ってようやく、「あ〜、ハワイに来たなぁ」と感じるくらいになりました♪
周囲にも断然オススメしているアクティビティーです。
雨さえ降らなければ、青い海と青い空とさわやかな風とで、本当にハワイを満喫できます。
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| Posted on: | 2016/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/15 |
Reviewed by: Joanna
It was a great experience sailing with the captain and crew. There were only about 8 other people traveling with us. It was nice and intimate, it was late afternoon. You get dry snacks like crackers and chips and two drink voucher. They even opened up a champagne for us when we told him we are on our honeymoon.
The view was beautiful. Seeing the sail being raised was amazing. It was a very relaxing one hour of our day.
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| Packages: | Adventure Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Susan & Joel
Had a good time overall on cat cruise-sail...crew was friendly & professional . We did not like the music played during cruise....not appropriate & too loud...could have done without....it made the people on this cruise talk louder to drown out the music. The staffers; on the phone-reservation, at the check-in desk, & photo gal were VERY nice, too. A fun & beautiful part of our vacation.
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| Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Rene'
While the activity itself was good and the captain and crew were attentive....the travel arrangements were subpar and caused eight of us to squeeze into vehicles not meant to transport that many people. The other tour participants ranged from families with small children to young adults who called it a "booze cruise" .... I would suggest that the tours be advertised as either "family friendly" or a "party tour", which is one that freely hands out alcohol to young folks who are interested in partying. Having tours designated as such would allow the people seeking the particular type of activity to choose which tour to sign up for, the company can have it both ways. Overall, we enjoyed the activity ... Just not all of our fellow passengers.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/30 |
Reviewed by: あみこファミリー
I participated in a certain popular dinner cruise on an optional tour two days ago, but it was a bit disappointing, and the weather wasn't great, so I made a last-minute reservation the day before. The cruise started at 1 PM, and the weather was perfect! We had a great time getting splashed with water occasionally.
There were no other Japanese participants besides our family, but it wasn't a problem at all. If you want to enjoy drinks on the yacht, please bring some cash. We only brought a plastic bag and a water bottle. The plastic bag was for storing our flip-flops when boarding the yacht; otherwise, we would have had to leave them on the sandy beach at the boarding area.
It feels amazing, so I recommend this over the certain dinner cruise! Since it can get hot, don't forget a hat or a hoodie. My husband and I didn't get seasick at all, but our middle school daughter felt a bit queasy towards the end.
オプショナルツアーで一番人気の某ディナークルーズに2日前に参加したのですが、ちょっと期待ハズレだったのとお天気に恵まれなかったので急遽前日に予約を入れて参加しました。13時からのクルーズでお天気最高!時々かぶる水しぶきにずぶ濡れになりながら楽しい時間を過しました。
日本人は私達家族の他は参加していませんでしたが特別困ることもなかったです。ヨットで飲み物を飲みたい方多少の現金を持って行って下さい。私達はビニール袋とペットボトルのみ持参で参加しました。ビニール袋はヨットに乗る時にビーチサンダルを入れるためです。でないとヨット乗り場の砂浜にビーチサンダルを置いていくハメになります。
最高に気持ちいいので某ディナークルーズに行くならこちらをオススメします!暑いので帽子かパーカーなどをお忘れなく。船酔いは私と主人は全くしませんでしたが、中学生の娘は後半に少し酔いました。
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| Posted on: | 2016/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Laila
Went with another couple..I wasn't sure what to expect since I've never been on any type of tour via water and there were only a few reviews.
But we're so glad we did. The crew was fantastic! Josh cracked jokes and made us feel welcome. Brad and Karin (spelling?) were great to talk to...they refilled our drinks and also took pictures.
It was laid back, great atmosphere, and beautiful view. Can't wait to do it again!
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| Packages: | Adventure Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Simon
When we went on the cruise for our 25th anniversary, the weather was clear and we felt very welcomed by the friendly crew. We also got offered a free drink at the bar as were the other guests. My wife and I enjoyed the relaxing breeze on the tour accompanied with the warm sun. On the boat, we saw gorgeous views of Diamond Head and Waikiki and also took a lot of pictures. While on the boat, we didn't feel any bumps and the trip was very smooth. When we go to Hawaii again, we'll definitely go on this cruise. I highly recommend this cruise for anybody travelling with friends, family, or as a couple.
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/13 |
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Sounds like you had a great time! We are glad you enjoyed yourselves, Thank you so much for choosing Makani Catamaran.