All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

Lots of people on the boat, very busy but the team works very hard!

To no fault of their own it rained. It poured really hard. The Captain & First mate were great. They tried to get us out of the pouring rain as best and as fast as they could. The premade drinks were ok. Add some champagne/sparkling wine to them & an ok drink turned into a good drink. The music was great and put all of us soaking wet peeps into a great mood. We were very lucky to be able to see the beautiful sunset in spite of it raining on the first part of our cruise. Everyone was grateful it was dry on our way back to shore. Even though it was rainy & wet it was still worth the cruise. You can't control the weather and the crew handled it well. Thank you for a memorable sunset cocktail cruise.

We are so happy we did this! The ride out to sea was wild as everyone on the front deck got SOAKED. It was a ton of fun! The drinks and the music were great too! The hosts of the catamaran are really what made it such a fun experience! We will absolutely recommend this any day!

It was our first night cruising, and we were the only Japanese people there, but we enjoyed it without any worries. The guests were singing along to popular songs and having a great time. After the fireworks on Friday, we cruised for a while while admiring the sparkling hotels before heading back. The cruise was longer than we expected, and we were very satisfied.

初めてのナイトクルージングで、日本人は私達だけでしたが何の不安も無く楽しめました。流行りの歌だったのかお客さん達は歌って盛り上がっていました。
金曜日の花火が終わった後もキラキラ輝くホテルを見ながらしばらくクルージングしてから戻りました。
思ったより長いクルージングで満足出来ました。

I had the best time.
I feel it was worth more than the price.
The boat departed almost on time. We encountered a pod of dolphins along the way and were able to see them swimming alongside us and jumping. I was surprised and moved because I thought we would only be watching the sunset!
After about an hour of sailing, we arrived at the swimming spot. About half of the people were diving into the sea from the boat, excitedly saying, "I've been waiting for this!" while the other half enjoyed a leisurely time watching those swimming from the boat. Swimming is not mandatory, so either option is fine, but I recommend swimming since you're there!!!
You can wear a life jacket or use a float (available for rent) when going into the sea. Several staff members are watching closely, and there is a lifeguard on board, so it's safe.
The swimming time is about 20 minutes.
When we got out of the water, the sun started to set, and it got a bit chilly, so I think it's better to have something to wear.
Also, there are no beach towels on the boat, so you'll need to borrow one from your hotel and bring it with you!

Diamond Head, the streets of Waikiki, and the sunset created unforgettable scenery.
The staff were very friendly, chatting with us and asking if we wanted photos taken, providing excellent service.
It was about a two-hour experience, and since we were all together, we talked and got to know each other well.
The sunset view was of course perfect, and everything else was very satisfying. I would love to participate again when I come back to Honolulu!

最高の時間を過ごすことができました。
お値段以上の価値があると感じます。
ボートはほぼ時間ぴったりに出発。途中でイルカの群れと遭遇し、並泳やジャンプを見ることができました。サンセットを見るだけだと思っていたので、これにはとても驚き感動しました！
約1時間ほど航行したところで、スイミングスポットへ到着。半分くらいの人は「待ってました！」という感じで船から海へダイブして泳ぎ、その他半分は船の上で泳ぐ人を眺めてゆったりとした時間を過ごしていました。泳ぐのは強制ではないので、どちらでも大丈夫ですがせっかくなので泳ぐのがおすすめ！！！
ライフジャケットまたは浮き輪(借りられます)を付けて海へ。スタッフ数名がしっかり見ていてくれるし、ライフセーバーさんも同乗しているので安心です。
スイミングタイムは約20分ほど。
海から上がると日が沈み始め、寒くなってくるので羽織るものがあった方が良いと思います。
またビーチタオルは船内には無いので、ホテルから借り持参が必要です！

ダイヤモンドヘッド、ワイキキの街並み、サンセット。忘れられない景色になりました。
スタッフの方々もとてもフレンドリーで、話しかけてくれたり、写真撮りますか？と声をかけてくれたり素晴らしいサービスでした。
約2時間の体験でしたが、他の乗船客ともずっと一緒なので色々とお話をしたり仲良くなりました。
サンセットの景色はもちろん満点、その他も大満足です。またホノルルに来た際は、参加したいと思います！

Had a great time. very friendly staff, well organized production.
It may be their job but everyone seemed to enjoy making sure you have a great time.
go. get the pictures. the memories are priceless.

bonus : go on Friday and you get the fireworks show on the water with Waikiki as the backdrop. what could be better???

I chose the five-star experience as a reward for myself. The wonderful staff and their smiles made it special. Although I attended alone, the staff were considerate, and the other participants reached out to me, allowing me to have a very enjoyable time.

The drink tickets, which allowed me to choose from a variety of beverages starting with a toast of sparkling wine, were very smart and convenient. I initially ordered the Lava Flow, which I always enjoy in Hawaii. Next, I had red wine to pair with the prime steak.

The dishes were creatively prepared, starting with the appetizers, which were fantastic, and the meat was very delicious. The sunset, fireworks, and wonderful music all contributed to a truly memorable experience. I definitely want to come back with my family next time. Thank you very much.

自分へのご褒美に５スターを選びました。素晴らしいスタッフと笑顔。１人で参加でしたが、スタッフの方々がご配慮いただいたり、同じご参加されている方々がお声がけをしてくださり、とても楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。
飲み物もスパークリングワインでの乾杯からたくさんの飲み物から選べる飲み物のチケット２枚はとてもスマートでわかりやすく便利でした。私はハワイで毎回いただくラヴァフローを最初オーダーしました。次は、プライムステーキに合わせて赤ワインをいただきました。
お料理も工夫されていて、アペタイザーから素晴らしく、お肉もとても美味しかったです。サンセット。花火。素晴らしい音楽。どれをとっても楽しい素晴らしい思い出となりました。次回は家族と是非伺いたいと思います。ありがとうございました。

Crew was very nice. Great catamaran and I loved being under sail for most of it (no engine noise).

I participate every year, and this time it was a calm sailing with no waves. Thank you, Captain Tamiko. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunset due to the clouds, but we encountered a US Navy submarine coming out of the marina.

毎年の様に参加していますが、今回は波も無く穏やかなセーリングでした。たみこキャプテンありがとうございます。雲がかかってしまい残念ながらサンセットはみれませんでしたが、USネイビーの潜水艦がマリーナから出てくるところに遭遇しました。

It was the last day of whale season, but many whales came out, and I was moved to see so many whales off the coast of Waikiki, something I had never known before.

クジラシーズンの最終日でしたが。たくさんクジラが出てきてくれて、ワイキキ沖でこんなにクジラが見れるのをいままで全く知らず感動です。

I thought it was just a sightseeing tour, but it seems there was a swimming time in the sea after a stop along the way. I didn't know about that, so I was just waiting for the 30-minute swimming time to end, which was a bit boring. I think those who jumped in had fun, but since I got to see a whale jump, I guess that's good enough... it felt somewhat unsatisfying.

遊覧だけかとおもったら、途中で停泊したかと思ったら､海で遊泳タイムがあるみたいで､そんな情報知らなかったので､30分ぐらいの遊泳タイム終わるの待ってるだけでたいくつでした。飛び込んだ人は楽しかったと思うけど､､､鯨のでジャンプ見れたから良しとするか､､､ってかんじ､､､やや不完全燃焼

We saw a whale tail. We also saw sea turtles. The boat ride was a great experience. The captain and crew were amazing. I would recommend this to everyone‼️

It was a very satisfying activity where we could see whales and dolphins. The sunset was partially hidden by clouds, but we were still able to feel the beauty of the sunset. I would definitely like to participate again.

鯨やイルカもみられて大満足のアクティビティでした。
サンセットは少し雲に隠れてましたが、夕日は十分感じる事ができました。
まて是非参加させていただきます。

I participated with four friends. We were the only Japanese people there, but with some drinks and interactions with people from other countries, it became a very enjoyable memory. The view of Waikiki from the ocean was a bit cloudy, but the sunset from the ocean side was really beautiful and definitely worth experiencing!

友人4人と参加しました。日本人は私達だけでしたが、お酒も入り、他国の方との交流もあってとても楽しい思い出となりました。海からのワイキキ、少し曇りでしたが海側のサンセットもとっても綺麗で乗る価値ありです！

I thought it would be better if the fireworks display lasted a little longer, but viewing them from the sea was exceptional. The cruise lasted quite a while, and the staff were friendly, which was really nice.

もう少し花火打ち上げ時間が長ければいいと思ったが海からの鑑賞は格別だった。結構長く航行してくれるしスタッフもフレンドリーでとても良かった。

We boarded the ship as a family, including our first and third graders. The large ship was very stable and comfortable, with hardly any rocking. I brought motion sickness medication just in case, but it wasn't needed. Perhaps it depends on the weather.

There were also services like coloring activities on board, which were helpful. We were able to see many whales, and we were very satisfied.

小学1年生・3年生の子供達含め、家族で乗船しました。大きな船でほとんど揺れることなく、快適でした。念のため酔い止めを持参しましたが大丈夫でした。天候次第でしょうか。
船内では塗り絵などのサービスもあり助かりました。
クジラもたくさん見ることができて大満足です。

To start, Parking was really easy to find. We arrived early as we were staying about 25 miles from Honolulu. GPS took us right down to the ship. There is a parking lot right across the street from the Marketplace where the ship is docked. That was handy as there were 2 of us with mobility issues. I guess my daughter was the first to check in as our group of 5 were the first ones to be taken on board. The environment was festive and from casual to dressy. The food was delicious! The staff were very friendly and professional. We were celebrating our 50th Anniversary, so we had decided to have pictures taken. The photographer did a really good job and took quite a few pictures, including one on the upper deck which turned out well. The evening's entertainment was very enjoyable including the fireworks display set off over the water at Waikiki Beach.
We would definitely do it again.

I made a mistake with the meeting place, but they kindly guided me. Since both the staff and customers were foreigners, I think it's fine if you can speak some English. It was cloudy, but luckily I was able to see dolphins and whales, which made me very satisfied.

待ち合わせ場所を間違えましたが快く案内してくれました。スタッフもお客様も外国の方なので英語はある程度話せれば大丈夫かと思います。曇り空でしたが運良くイルカとクジラを見ることができ大満足でした。

We were lost, we called 4 times and no one would pick up our calls before ship left us behind. Someone should be there to answer the phone to help out of state customers, we were a group of 6 Senoir Citizens lost in another state. We all lost all our money we called 45 minutes before ship left.

I thought this was a tour that you can only experience during this season! At first, I was really worried about whether we would actually see anything, but I was glad to be able to witness the whales' spouts and the moment they dive for the first time.

この時期だからこそいけるツアーだと思いました！
最初は本当に見えるのか不安でしたが初めて鯨の潮や潜る瞬間を見ることができよかったです。

We did this dinner cruise on a Friday for the fireworks. They served lobster and steak for dinner, the lobster was a whole lobster, the meat was a little tough to chew, the steak was done to much. The show they put on after the fireworks was absolutely phenomenal, they got everyone involved. Even with the mediocre meal I still would recommend this dinner cruise.

The staff was really nice, we bought it quickly after they arrived. It was about an hour long. The fireworks sadly were only about five minutes long. It is all you could drink of alcohol honestly, I didn't really like the drinks I had 2. but for those I like to drink this is the boat for you. They did advise not to take any kids unfortunately we're here on a family trip so I did take my kiddos, but it still wasn't too bad. There were a few party girls on there but nothing too bad

We saw more people sea sick instead of whales. Only 2 turtles and a few dolphins were spotted. The boat ride was fine and they do offer you can go back again if you don’t see any whales.

I had participated in the 3-Star cruise several times before, so this was my first time on the 5-Star cruise. There was no welcome party on board, and the food was disappointing; in the end, they didn't even serve coffee. I felt that the atmosphere and food were better on the 3-Star cruise, so I will choose the 3-Star next time.

This was my first trip to Hawaii after COVID, but I noticed that the number of participants on the Star of Honolulu has decreased significantly. It felt like there was no longer the same vibrancy as before.

今まで何回か３スターに参加していたので初めての５スターの参加でした、船上でのウエルカムパーティー等もなく料理も期待外れ最後はコーヒーも出してくれませんでした。３スターの方が雰囲気も料理もよく感じました、次回から３スターにします。
コロナ後で初めてのハワイでしたがスターオブホノルルの参加人数がとても少なくなっていました、以前のような活気もなくなっていたように感じます。

We were blessed with beautiful weather, and the view of Diamond Head and the deep blue sea and sky from the ocean was stunning. Even if we hadn't encountered any whales, I would have been completely satisfied just with the cruise. Just when I was about to give up, the whales finally appeared! The sight of two of them slapping their tails on the water's surface was incredibly powerful. We were able to see them closer than I had imagined. They showed up again in another spot, and I was absolutely thrilled. The kids were also very excited!

いいお天気に恵まれて、沖から見るダイヤモンドヘッドや真っ青な海と空。
もしもクジラに出会えなくても、遊覧だけでも大満足、思っていたところ...
諦めかけた頃に、ついにクジラが現れました！
２頭並んで尻尾を海面に打ち付ける様子は迫力満点。想像していたよりも近くで見れました。
その後もまた別の場所でも現れて、
大大満足です。
子どもたちも大興奮でした！

The whole experience was wonderful and memorable. We opted for a couples picture and it turned out great! We love the firework and the amazing dancers. Had a great time and would do it again!

An hour before boarding, I was worried about the downpour, but it stopped.

We were the only non-Westerners, but there were no particular issues. Drinks, both alcoholic and soft drinks, were unlimited.

We set sail from Waikiki with lively music.

The view of Diamond Head from offshore Waikiki was different from what I usually see.

I had a wonderful time.

乗船1時間前スコールが降って来てどうなるかなと心配でしたが、止んでくれました。

ワタシ達以外は欧米人でしたが、特に問題はありませんでした。ドリンクはアルコール・ソフトドリンク飲み放題です。

ノリノリの音楽と共にワイキキを出航です。

ワイキキ沖から観るダイヤモンドヘッドはいつも観る形と違っていました。

とても素敵な時間が過ごせました。

For our first overseas trip, I took my father and mother with me to Hawaii. We made reservations because there are fireworks on Friday, and I wanted to end our last night with delicious food.

As a result, we created the most wonderful memories and got great photos! We enjoyed delicious meat and seafood in an amazing location. With jazz music playing and the sunset right in front of us, we went outside to enjoy the photos and the sunset while waiting for our food. We were also able to see the fireworks perfectly.

Both of my parents were delighted, and when I asked them what was the best thing they ate in Hawaii, they said it was the meat and lobster we had on the last day!

Thank you very much! 😊

初めての海外旅行である、父と母を連れて３人でハワイへ。
金曜日は花火が上がるのと、最終日の夜は美味しい食べ物で終えたかったので予約しました。

結果、最高に良い思い出と写真をGETできました(^^)
美味しいお肉と海鮮、最高のロケーション。ジャスが流れ、目の前にはサンセット。
料理が出るまで外に出て、写真や夕陽を楽しめました。花火もばっちり見ることができました。

両親共に喜んでくれて、1番ハワイで食べて美味しかったものは？と聞いたら、
【最終日に食べたお肉とロブスター】でした！

ありがとうございました＾＾

This was my first time doing the Friday night fireworks on the ocean on the ke kai. This was sooo worth it. It's rare to see locals on the boats but this even the locals come out for. Lots of date night couples on this one. Pictures are available if you wish for a nominal charge. Music was playing. Plenty of seats. It's shoes off you board right at the beach very convenient. Fireworks were beautiful. Everyone is carded young and old bring your id for complimentary drinks.

Our tour was perfect. Bartender and crew were all very friendly and kept our drinks full the entire trip. Great views of the fireworks and downtown. Would recommend!