All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

It is a fun tour starting right from Waikiki Beach. The tide was high when we left so it was a bit if a challenge to get on board but once on it, it was a great evening. A good adult punch and local beer was all it took ...

When getting on and off, high waves came, and I got quite wet up to my waist. I had read reviews about this, so I wore a quick-drying dress, flip-flops, and a swimsuit underneath, which allowed me to enjoy without any stress.
The black yacht named Mai Tai stood out and looked cool, and the staff wore matching colored T-shirts, so I thought I would definitely buy one if they had it.
Drinking a Mai Tai, seeing a rainbow, and viewing Diamond Head from various angles felt really nice.
Hanamaru

乗るときと降りるときに高い波が来て、けっこうビシャっと腰まで濡れました。そんな口コミを見ていたので、すぐ乾くワンピースに、ビーサン、中には水着を着ていったので、ストレスなく楽しめました。
マイタイ号の黒いヨットは、目立っていてかっこよく、従業員さんが同じカラーのTシャツを着ていたので、あればぜったい買ったのになぁと思いました。
マイタイを飲んで、虹も見れて、ダイヤモンドヘッドも色々な方向から見れて、とても気持ちが良かったです。
花丸

While being rocked by the boat, the crew also got everyone excited, and with some drinks in us, we all became cheerful, dancing and singing. We had a great time and definitely want to participate again next time.

船に揺られながら、クルー達も盛り上げてくれて、お酒が入った私達もみんな陽気になり、踊ったり、歌ったりとっても楽しめました。次回もまた、必ず参加したいです。

Had a great time. It's worth it. Highly recommeded

Fireworks, free Maitai's, and sailing at night along Waikiki beach. How can you go wrong? You can't. This is the best Waikiki attraction for the bucks. And the drinks were excellent.

OPEN BAR!!!!

Mahalo.

This had to be one of the highlights of our holiday! Relaxing, amazing and the coktails are beautiful!

I had known about it for a while, but this was my first time participating. The day I had reserved before leaving for Hawaii was forecasted to be rainy, so I changed my reservation after arriving in Hawaii! Even though it was a windy day and some people were feeling seasick, it was truly a fun time with music, drinks, and cheerful foreigners!

以前から知っていましたが、今回初めて参加しました。ハワイ出発前に予約していた日は雨予報でしたので、ハワイに着いてから予約日変更！
それでも風が強い日で、船酔いされている方もいましたが、音楽とお酒と陽気な外国人ばかりで本当に楽しい時間でした！

These guys have got it down, great drinks, music selection, and beautiful views! Their maitais are delicious too!

It was uncertain whether we would see whales towards the end of the season, but unfortunately, we didn't. I will try again.

シーズン終わり近くで、クジラが見られるか微妙でしたが、残念ながら見れませんでした。
また挑戦します。

There were more than 20 participants, and there were other guests as well, but it didn't feel crowded, and we had a great time. The beautiful sunset, friendly staff, and free drinks were fantastic!

20名以上で参加し他の客もいましたが満員感もなく楽しめました。きれいな夕日とフレンドリーなスタッフ、フリードリンクは最高でした！

we had the best time, best crew and best sunset. we are local and love to do the sunset sail for our birthdays.

Originally, I was planning to use a different, cheaper catamaran, but I couldn't make a reservation. I also hadn't booked Holokai, but luckily, when I got there, I was able to slip into an opening that became available at the last minute. The sunset I was hoping for was decent, but the fact that I was able to go whale watching by chance was the highlight. The cheaper catamaran didn't go out far enough, so if I had used that one, I probably wouldn't have been able to go whale watching. I'm glad I chose Holokai.

元々は最安の別のカタマランを利用するつもりでしたが、予約が取れませんでした。
ホロカイも予約出来てなかったのですが、現地に行ってから、運良く直前に空いた枠に滑り込みました。
お目当のサンセットはそこそこでしたが、偶然にもホエールウォッチングが出来たのは最高でした。
最安値のカタマランはあまり沖までは行ってなかったので、そちらを利用していたらホエールウォッチングは出来なかったことでしょう。
ホロカイにして、良かったと思います。

I find this a very special treat for my out of state guests. The cruise is lovely, the drinks are good (the musics too loud for conversation) and the fireworks display is gorgeious.

It was our first time in Hawaii with our 9-year-old and 16-year-old! We had a great time taking photos with a family we met on the trip, even though we didn't understand English! My daughter was thrilled to take a picture with a beautiful model-like woman at the helm in a Titanic pose. The sunset, Mai Tai, and atmosphere made for an amazing time.

9歳、16歳の子どもを連れて初めてのHawaiiでした！乗り合わせたファミリーと写真をとりあったりして英語がわからないにもかかわらず盛り上がりました！娘は船頭でモデルさんみたいな美女とタイタニックポーズで写真を一緒に撮ってもらい大喜びでした。サンセット、マイタイ、雰囲気ともに最高の時間でした。

Since we boarded on Friday, we were able to see the Hilton fireworks from the ship. However, I was a bit disappointed by the limited variety of dishes at the buffet.

金曜日に乗船したので、ヒルトンの花火を船上から見ることができました。ただ、バイキングのお料理の種類が少なくてちょっと残念でした。

On the day of the cruise, the wind was strong, and I was wondering if we would set sail, but we departed safely. There was a photo opportunity before boarding, which cost $20. I purchased it as a keepsake. We went quite far out, and with the wind and strong waves, seawater was coming into the boat, but it was the best cruising experience. The view of Waikiki from the ocean and the sunset were amazing, and it turned into a photo-taking event. However, I had gone to the restroom before boarding, and after disembarking, I had to dash to the restroom (laughs).

当日は風が強く、出航するんかなといった感じでしたが、無事出航。乗船前には写真撮影があります。こちらは20ドルでした。記念に購入しましたよ。結構沖の方まで出て、風があって波が強く、船の中まで海水が入って来てましたが、最高のクルージングでした。沖からのワイキキの眺めや、夕日が沈んでいく様は素晴らしく、写真撮影大会でした。ただ、乗船前にトイレ行ってたんですが、下船後はトイレにダッシュ(笑）でした。

We were a group of eight hula dancers, all in our 60s but feeling young at heart. We enjoyed the waves quite a bit while taking photos in front of the net. We went sailing out to Diamond Head, where we even spotted dolphins and turtles! We were the only Japanese people there. The check-in was quick, and the atmosphere on the yacht was very pleasant. It's always fun, no matter how many times you go.

フラの仲間８人、全員６０代でも気持ちは若い私達、結構揺れて前方のネットの上で波を楽しんだり、写真撮ったり。ダイヤモンドヘッドの沖合いまでセーリング。イルカや亀も見えました！日本人は私達だけでした。受付も記念写真も素早かったしヨットの雰囲気もとても良く、何回乗っても楽しいです。

I have also participated in a dinner cruise, but I didn't really need the meal; I joined to see the sunset! There are similar boats, so I ended up lining up at a different location. This one departs from in front of the Sheraton Hotel beach. Feeling the breeze and enjoying drinks, I was able to make friends with the people around me and see the most beautiful sunset. I highly recommend it!

ディナークルーズにも参加したことがありましたが、食事はそんなにいらないけれど夕日を見たいので参加しました！
同じような船があるので違う場所に並んでしまいました。こちらは、シェラトンホテルのビーチ前から出発する船です。
風を感じ、お酒やソフトドリンクを飲みながら、
まわりの人とも仲良くなったりして、サイコーにきれいな夕焼けを見ることができました。
オススメです！！

The cruise was just fine. If you want a real sunset cruise, the catamaran is not the way to go.

I had visited Hawaii several times, but I had never tried a cruise. This time, I participated in this cruise for the first time at the request of my family.

We cruised east off the coast of Waikiki, and it was unexpectedly fun. There were hardly any Japanese groups; most of the participants were family groups from the mainland United States, and they were lively and excited from the start. However, it wasn't uncomfortable; it was heartwarming to see the children having a great time splashing in the waves at the front of the boat. By the time we turned back for the second half, the kids had calmed down, and we were able to enjoy the sunset leisurely.

First of all, if you absolutely don't want to get wet, this cruise is not for you. You will definitely get wet up to your knees when boarding. Depending on the waves, you might even get wet up to your lower body. It's better to be prepared for that. On the other hand, as long as you are sitting normally on the boat, you won't get wet.

Also, as others have mentioned, the meeting point is indeed hard to find. I was staying on the east side, so I walked along the coast, but it was quite a walk. I recommend checking the meeting point thoroughly in advance.

I was with my 4-year-old child, and they were very satisfied, so I believe people of all ages can enjoy this. The evening tour is also a plus. As for drinks, as the tour name suggests, we started with "Mai Tai" (Mai Tai is served from the Mai Tai server), but some people were gulping down champagne. However, since the boat was rocking, it was hard to tell what we were getting tipsy from. The selection of soft drinks was not very extensive.

Overall, it was a satisfying tour in terms of cost.

ハワイは何度か訪れていましたが、あまりクルーズには未挑戦でした。
今回、同行した家族の希望で初めて当クルーズに参加しました。

ワイキキ沖を東方面へクルーズしていったのですが、これが予想に反して面白い。
日本人グループはほとんどいなくて、大半がアメリカ本土からの家族グループだったのですが、最初からテンションマックスで大騒ぎ。かといって不快なわけでなく、船の前方で飛び散る波に大はしゃぎしている様は微笑ましいものでした。その子供たちも、折返してからの後半からはおとなしくなり、今度はサンセットをまったり楽しむことができました。

まず、絶対に濡れたくない人は参加できません。
乗船時には確実に膝あたりまでは濡れます。波の具合によっては、下半身まで濡れてしまいます。ある程度は覚悟して参加するほうがいいでしょう。
逆に船上では、普通に座っている限り、濡れることはありません。

あと、皆さんも言っていますが、集合場所が確かにわかりにくいです。
私は宿泊が東サイドだったので、海岸沿いを進んだのですが、結構歩かされます。
事前に集合ポイントを十分にチェックされることをお勧めします。

4歳の子供と一緒だったのですが、子供も大満足でしたので、間違いなく老若男女楽しめると思います。夕刻からのツアーというのもgood。
ドリンクはツアー名通り、最初は「マイタイ」（マイタイサーバーからマイタイが出てきます）ですが、何人かはシャンパンをガブガブやっていました。ただ、揺れるので、何に酔っているのかわからなくなります。ソフトドリンクはあまり充実していませんでした。

コスト的に満足したツアーでした。

Great crew, seats, not just netting, beautiful views from the sea. Added surprise was the friendliness of the passengers even before the bar opened! Met almost everyone on board, laughed almost non-stop. BTW, despite what their website says, there IS A BATHROOM on board. Great experience!

I have been living in Hawaii for about six months for work. I used this for a solo trip on my day off! I was able to choose options for breakfast and transportation to the location. I applied for the cheapest tour without any extras. I took The Bus to the location and was able to find the boat right away without any issues. I recommend The Bus for those with some time to spare! I only saw the whales for a brief moment, but since it's nature... there's nothing you can do about it. It's a limited-time event, so I can't participate now, but if I'm in Hawaii during the season again, I would like to join once more.

私はハワイに仕事で半年ぐらいの在住者です。休みの日の一人旅で利用！
朝食の有無、現地まで送迎の有無をオプションで選べました。私は何も付けない一番安いツアーに申込ました。ザ・バスで現地までＧＯ！船もすぐに見つけることができ問題無しでした。時間に余裕のある方はザ・バスをお勧めします！クジラはほんの一瞬だけしか見れませんでしが、自然が相手ですから…仕方がないですね。期間限定ですので今は参加できませんが、シーズになりハワイにいれば、また参加したです。

I have traveled to Hawaii many times, but this time, due to my retirement and our 35th wedding anniversary, I signed up for a sunset dinner cruise through VELTRA for the first time and participated.

It might just be me, but when I boarded the ship, other participants were already having dinner, and when I was shown to my seat, there was no explanation at all. I had no idea what to do, and my dissatisfaction started piling up from the beginning of dinner. To make matters worse, the photos I purchased were not handed to me on the spot but were given to me when I was getting off, which wasted time checking the faces of the buyers against the photos, leaving me in a terrible mood.

As for the cruise itself, I had previously been on the Navatek, and since this one also operated near Diamond Head, I thought it was good.

何度もハワイ旅行に行っていますが、今回は退職、結婚35年ということもあって、初めてサンセットディナークルーズをＶＥＬＴＲＡを通じて申し込み、参加しました。
私だけかもしれませんが、船舶に乗り込んだ時には、他の参加者はすでにディナーを取っており、席に案内された際に何の説明もなく、何をすればよいのか全然わからず、ディナー開始から不満が積もり、挙句の果てには購入した写真をその場で渡さず、降りる際に渡したため、購入者の顔と写真のチェックに無駄な時間だけがかかり、気分は最悪でした。
クルーズ自体は、以前ナバティック号に乗ったこともあり、今回もダイヤモンドヘッド近くまで運行したので良かったと思います。

The waves were a bit rough, but it was a very enjoyable cruising experience. It was a wonderful experience to be able to enjoy it together with the people on board.

少し波が荒かったが、とてもたのしいクルージングでした。共に乗船していた人達と一緒に楽しめる事は素晴らしい体験でしたね。

The food and entertainment was fabulous.
The service was great.
Everyone was very accommodating too.

Just a little bit of tail flapping and a few spouts. I was worried about seasickness, but thanks to taking motion sickness medication and being out on the deck in the wind, I was fine. Next time, I want to see the jumps as well. I don't know how many years it will be, but I want to participate again.

ほんのすこしだけ、尾ひれを振ってくれたのと、何度かの潮吹きと。
心配していた船酔いは、酔い止めを飲んだおかげか、
ずっとデッキに出ていたので風に当たっていたおかげか、大丈夫でした。
次はジャンプなども見たいです。何年後になるかわかりませんが、また参加したいです。

The cruise begins with a yacht ride from the beach. It's essential to wear sandals or go barefoot since you'll be getting into the water to board the yacht. Also, be aware that waves may come, so your clothes are likely to get wet! I ended up soaked up to my chest.

Even on the yacht, there's a chance of getting wet. A cool guy on the yacht serves drinks, including Mai Tais and soft drinks. Everyone sits together and enjoys the cruise.

I think it depends on the day, but it was quite rocky that day. Those prone to seasickness should be cautious; my friend got seasick. The kids were with us, but they didn't get sick and had a great time.

While enjoying the waves, I also took in the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. The highlight was definitely the sunset! It was absolutely beautiful! The cruise continues until the sunset is over.

I highly recommend this tour for those who don't get seasick; it's a unique experience you can only have in Hawaii.

海辺からヨットに乗ってクルージングが始まります。注意は、海に入ってヨットに乗りますから、サンダル履きは必須です。それか、裸足になるか。 あと、波がきますから洋服が濡れる可能性大です！私は、胸あたりまで濡れてしまいました。
ヨットに乗っても濡れる可能性あります。
ヨットでは、カッコいいお兄さんが飲み物を渡してくれます。マイタイ、ソフトドリンクもあります。
皆さんで座っでクルーズします。
日によるのだと思いますが、この日はかなり揺れました。船酔いされる方は要注意です。私のお友達も酔ってしまいました。子供たちも一緒でしたが、子供たちは酔わずとっても楽しんでました。
ダイヤモンドヘッド、ワイキキを見ながら、私は波も楽しみました。
一番のポイントは、サンセット!とっても綺麗でした！
サンセットが終わるまでクルーズしてくれます。
船酔いがない方には、とってもおすすめでハワイならではのツアーですね。

It's a fun sailing experience with champagne, dancing, and just the two of us being Japanese. The captain and the bartender (who is cute and strong) really liven things up!

シャンパン飲んで、踊って、楽しいｾｰﾘﾝｸﾞです。日本人は私達2人だけでしたが、キャプテンとバーテン(可愛いて逞しい)が盛り上げてくれます‼

Waikiki is known for its many Japanese visitors, but on this cruise, everyone except us was a foreigner! We were able to enjoy a cheerful, exotic atmosphere while sipping cocktails!

日本人が多いワイキキですが、このクルーズは私たち以外は皆外人さん！カクテルを飲みながら陽気な異国の雰囲気を味わえました！

Had an amazing time! Crew was awesome and food and drinks were great! Would recommend this for first time Hawaii visitors.