All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to encounter any whales. Since it was towards the end of the season, I think it's understandable.

Also, the large boat swayed quite a bit. I think motion sickness medication is definitely needed.

Next time, I hope to visit Hawaii during a better season and try again! For those who love boats, just being on board can be quite enjoyable, and since it's a half-day course, you can make good use of your time, so I recommend it!

残念ながら、クジラに出会うことができませんでした。シーズン最後ぐらいだったのでしようがないかなと思っています。
あと、大型の船ですが、結構ゆれました。酔い止めは結構必要かなと思います。
今度はもう少しよいシーズンにハワイに行けれた、また再度チャレンジをしたいと思います！
船が好きな人は、乗ってるだけでも結構楽しめますし、半日コースなので時間も有効活用できますので、おすすめです！

I participated in a sunset cruise for the first time. The waves were quite high and it was rocky, but I was fine since I took motion sickness medication. There was only one other group of Japanese people besides us. We had soft drinks, but everyone else was drinking Mai Tais. It gets a bit chilly, so a jacket is a must. We also got to see dolphins, which was very exciting. I would like to join the Hilton fireworks next time.

初めてサンセットクルーズに参加しました。
結構波が高く揺れましたが酔い止めを飲んでいたので大丈夫でした。日本人は私達の他に1人組みだけでした。私達はソフトドリンクでしたがみなさんはマイタイを飲んでいました♪肌寒くなるので上着は必須です。ドルフィンにも会え大盛り上がりでした。
ヒルトンの花火の金曜日に今度は参加してみたいです。

This year, I went to Hawaii to participate in the Hapalua Marathon. Since I had a busy schedule of 3 nights and 5 days, I arrived without a plan. When the schedule is set from the beginning, I tend to get greedy and end up moving around too much, which prevents me from enjoying the relaxed pace that Hawaii offers. It was great that I could make arrangements on-site the day before! On the day of the event, we were the only Japanese passengers, which made it even more enjoyable. I highly recommend it to everyone.

今年もハパルアマラソン参加でハワイへ行きました。今回は3泊5日と忙しいスケジュールだったのでノープランで到着。初めからスケジュールが決まっていると欲張ってつい動いてしまい、ハワイならではのゆっくりした時間を満喫できなくなってしまうので、現地で動きながら前日に申し込みできるので、とても良かったです！
当日、乗客は日本人は私達のみで、それまた楽しく
皆さんにおすすめです。

17 people! All housewives participating in a large group.
With unlimited alcohol and soft drinks, everyone was in high spirits!
While watching the sunset, we (in our 50s) and other foreigners all had a great time together.
I absolutely recommend it!
It was incredibly fun!

17名！全員主婦の大人数での参加。
アルコール、ソフトドリンク飲み放題で皆んなテンション高め！
サンセットを見ながら私たち(50代)も他の外人の方も皆んなで大盛り上がりで楽しめました。
絶対にオススメです‼︎
最高に楽しかった！

I cannot recommend this sunset cruise enough! My friends and I had an amazing time. The crew and captain were so friendly and welcoming and created such a fun atmosphere on the boat. The views were unbelievably beautiful, we had perfect weather and a gorgeous sunset. The price is more than fair considering the length of time on the water (1.5 hours) and the fact that the drinks are included. I would absolutely do it again!

I had seen some reviews mentioning that sightings were not guaranteed, and since I made a last-minute reservation for April 4th, I was prepared for that possibility. However, quite early on, the captain announced, "We have spotted a whale at 3 o'clock!" There were about five or six directions given, and we could see the spouts! According to the naturalist's announcement, the whale was about 45 meters away from the boat. While we didn't see any flashy features like the tail fin, it has left me looking forward to next time.

I opted for no breakfast, but since those with and without meals are on the same floor, I think it's fine to skip it if you don't mind looking over at others. I believe breakfast only takes about 15 minutes, so it wasn't a big deal to go without it.

ここでの口コミで見えなかった…という声があり、また4/4というシーズンギリギリの予約だったため見られないことも想定していましたが、割と早い段階で「3時の方向に鯨を発見しました」と船長のアナウンス！！5.6回は方向の指示が出て、潮吹きが見えました！ナチュラリストの方のアナウンスによると45m位船から離れた位置に見えました。尾びれなどのハデな見え方はなかったですが、次回への期待にします。
朝食なしにしましたが、食事ありとなしの人が同じフロアなので、横目で見るのが平気であればなしで良いと思います。朝食を食べる時間は15分程度だと思いますのでまぁなくても良かったかなという感じです

I was really glad to be able to see the deep blue, incredibly beautiful sea. It was truly stunning. However, I couldn't see anything else at all. It was frustrating not to receive a reboarding ticket for when I couldn't see anything, regardless of whether I could go or not; it felt like the promises weren't being kept. Since one of my family members gets seasick, we opted for no meals, but the seating was mixed up between those who had meals and those who didn't. My little child was looking enviously at the people around us who were eating, and I felt a bit disheartened. I wish they could have at least separated the seating a little within the area...

深い青のすごくきれいな海に出られたことは良かったです。本当に綺麗でした。ひたすらそれだけで全く何も見れませんでしたが。見られなかった際の再乗船チケットもらえず、行ける行けないは別にして約束事を守ってもらえないのは不快です。船酔いしてしまう家族がいるので食事無しにしましたが、食事ありなしの人たちの席がごちゃ混ぜで、すぐ周りで食べている人たちをウチの小さい子供が羨ましそうに見ていて、あ～ぁと思いました。何となくフロアの中でも席を分けてくれればいいのに・・・

We had a nice time on this cruise. Great way to see fireworks

Everything was as promised...and better! Would definitely recommend!

It was great to experience a foreign atmosphere with 80% of the people being Westerners. Those who are not good at English or are prone to seasickness might find it difficult.

欧米人が8割で、外国っという雰囲気が味わえてよかったです。　　英語が苦手な人や船に酔いやすい人はつらいかも

We loved our time on the snorkeling and dinner cruise excursion. Well worth the price. Our captain gave great instruction and safety procedures. He also took us up snd close to a whale which gave us quite a show within 25 yards or so. The time by the shore snorkeling was impressive. Lots of fish.
The dinner was delicious with plenty of variety of drinks both spirited and not. I enjoyed the time to enjoy the sunset. Beautiful. There are two restrooms where you can change. Two shower hoses to rinse off after you snorkel. Staff was great. Underwater photographer was along for optional photo package you can purchase.

I was disappointed that I couldn't see anything... From the reviews, I thought it was about half and half. I received a reboarding ticket, but the expiration date we got was the end of January 2018, so I think it's realistically difficult to reuse it. It would be nice if the expiration date was about three years.

何も見れなくて残念でした...クチコミを見る限り半々位なのかなと思ってはいましたが。
再乗船券をもらいましたが、私達がいただいた有効期限は2018年の1月末でしたので、再利用は現実的に難しいと思います。有効期限が3年位あると嬉しいです。

I was able to see whales. I saw a mother and baby whale from a distance, and I could see the splashes of water well. My 5-year-old child was also very happy. They sell the photos taken during boarding if you like them, and it became a wonderful family keepsake.

くじら会えました。親子のくじら、遠目でしたが、水しぶきなど良くみえました。
5歳の子供も喜んでいました。乗船の時に撮った写真を気に入れば売ってくれるのですが、購入して良い家族記念になりました。

I used the service on March 10. This was my fifth time in Hawaii, but it was my first time trying this option, just the morning whale watching. I had my 4-year-old with me. A short-sleeved shirt was fine for clothing.

The scenery was beautiful, and the time flew by. We were able to see whales in the distance several times, and my family was very satisfied. I considered the breakfast option, but if you want to fully enjoy whale watching at a leisurely pace, skipping breakfast was the right choice. There’s no time to eat breakfast, haha. There are drinks available, but bringing your own bottled water or similar items beforehand will help you focus on encountering the whales.

The refreshing sea in the morning is highly recommended.

3月10日に利用しました。5度目のハワイですが初オプション、朝のホエールウォッチングのみ。4歳の子連れ。服装は半袖で大丈夫でした。
景色も綺麗であっと言う間の時間、クジラも遠くにですが何度か見ることも出来て家族大満足。
朝食付きも迷いましたが、ゆっくり海をホエールウォッチングを満喫したいなら朝食なしで正解です。朝食食べてる暇はありません笑 飲み物もありますが事前にペットボトルなど持参した方がクジラさんとの遭遇に専念できます。
爽やかな海、朝はオススメです。

On March 29, just before the end of the season, I was able to watch whales off the coast of Waikiki! We arrived at the whale watching point in less than 30 minutes after departure. We saw them spouting water and showing their tails. Dolphins were also jumping nearby.

When the buffet started, we enjoyed our meal at our seats while watching the whales through the glass. My middle school son was filming videos of the whales. After finishing our meal, I enjoyed making leis, while my husband took a ukulele lesson and other cultural experiences.

We were kindly guided from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, to Aloha Tower by the shuttle service of the Star of Honolulu. I'm glad we were able to have this unique experience of the season.

シーズン終わり間近の3/29日にワイキキ沖でクジラを観賞することが出来ました！
出航して30分も経たぬ間にクジラポイントに到着。潮を噴いたり尻尾をみせたり。イルカもすぐそばでピョンピョン跳ねていました。
ビュッフェが始まると席で食事を楽しみながらガラス越しにクジラの観賞が出来ました。
中学生の息子はクジラの動画を撮影してくれていました。
食事が終わると私はレイ作り、主人はウクレレレッスン等文化体験を楽しみました。
スターオブホノルル号の送迎の車でアウラニディズニーホテルからアロハタワーまで親切に案内して頂けました。
このシーズンならでは体験が出来て良かったです。

Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any whales. The only silver lining was being able to see Honolulu from the sea, but it was truly disappointing. Since it was just before my return home, I really wanted to make it meaningful...

残念ながらどのクジラにも会えませんでした。海からホノルルを見ることができたことだけが幸いですが、本当に残念でした。帰国する直前だったのでぜひ有意義にしたかったのですが…。

It was a tour that set off with great enthusiasm at 8 AM, but unfortunately, we were unable to encounter any whales. The cruiser stayed out on the water until the very end, perhaps out of determination. I had no complaints about the tour itself. However, due to the strong winds that day, the cruiser rocked quite a bit, and one of my family members got seasick.

Still, considering that we got to see the cobalt blue sea and view Honolulu from the ocean, I think it’s an experience worth having at least once.

朝の８時から意気込んで出発したツアーでしたが、とても残念なことにクジラに遭遇できませんでした。クルーザーも最後まで粘ってくれたのか、時間ギリギリまで海上にいてくれました。ツアー自体に不満はありませんでした。当日は風が強かったせいか、クルーザーが大きく揺れて家族の一人が船酔いをしてしまいました。
でもコバルトブルーの海が見れたこと、ホノルルを海から見れたことを考えると一度は体験をしておくべきかなと思いました。

The catamaran was supposed to be stable, but it rocked quite a bit due to the high waves. They took great care of my daughter, applying some aromatherapy to help with her seasickness! Unfortunately, I didn't eat much because I was busy looking after her, but there were many delicious-looking dishes!

双胴船で揺れにくい！ということでしたが波が高かったためかなりの揺れ。
酔った娘に アロマを塗ってくれたり、とても手厚くしてもらいました！
残念ながら、介抱のためほとんど食べずでしたが、美味しそうな料理がたくさんでした！

It was a three-generation trip with my 6-year-old and 8-year-old grandchildren. The little ones were amazed by the magnificent scenery they had never seen before. The food was delicious, and everyone was thrilled with the fireworks that were special to Friday.

6歳と８歳の孫を連れて三世代の旅行でした。小さな子供達も見たことのない雄大な景色に感動していました。食事も美味しく金曜日ならではの花火に皆んな大喜びでした。

The waves were high, and I felt sorry for the small child who got sick, but our family enjoyed the sunset, sea breeze, and waves. The meeting point was a bit hard to find, but we were satisfied with the sailing.

波が高く、気分が悪くなった小さいお子さんがいらっしゃって気の毒でしたが、うちは一家で夕日、潮風、波を楽しみました。集合場所が分かりにくかったですが、セイリングには満足です。

The sunset cruise on the yacht was absolutely beautiful!

About 30% of the guests were Japanese, and there were no explanations in Japanese, so it might not be suitable for those who are anxious without Japanese language support. I was amazed by how much the guests from other countries enjoyed their drinks! That was fun too.

However, the yacht does sway quite a bit, so I wouldn't recommend it for those who are prone to seasickness. I saw reviews saying it wasn't too rocky, so I thought, "Maybe I'll be okay?" and took some motion sickness medication before participating, but for me, the swaying was significant, and I ended up feeling very seasick. However, I was the only one who got seasick, so I think those who don't worry too much about it can enjoy themselves thoroughly!!!

ヨットでのサンセットクルーズとってもきれいでした！

日本人のお客さんは全体の3割程度で日本語での説明もないので、日本語じゃないと不安な方にはむいてないかもしれません。他の国の方々のお酒の飲みっぷりにおどろかされました！それも楽しかったです。

ただ、わりとヨットが揺れるので船酔いしがちな方にはおすすめしません。あまり揺れないというレビューを見て「これなら大丈夫かな？」と思い酔い止めを飲んで参加したんですが、私にとっては揺れが大きく結局ひどい船酔いになってしましました。でも、船酔いになっていたのは私だけだったので、そんなに心配のない方は十分楽しめると思います!!!

Perhaps the season has come to an end. I was on the boat for about an hour, but that was all. I also couldn't receive the reboarding ticket. Since it is valid only during the same season, I wouldn't have been able to use it anyway... In any case, I didn't do enough research on my part.

おそらくシーズンは終わってしまったのかもしれませんね。
1時間ほど船に揺られたということでそれ以上にはなりませんでした。
再乗船チケットも受け取れませんでした。
同一シーズン中有効とのことですので受け取っても使えませんでしたが・・・。
いずれにしても自分の下調べが足りませんでした。

It was awesome! The crew was fantastic. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone and everyone!

I boarded on March 23, 2017, but I didn't see any whales at all. Therefore, I received a re-boarding ticket valid until January 31, 2018. I plan to come back to Hawaii again before the expiration date! ♬

2017/3/23に乗船しましたが、鯨は全く見れませんでした。そのため、2018/1/31まで有効な再乗船券をもらいました。期限内までにまたハワイに来ようと思いました♬

Wow what a great way to see the fireworks over the Hilton Hawaiian on a Friday night in Honolulu. The staff on the MaiTai Catamaran was wonderful and the fresh MaiTais were delicious and refreshing!!!!

About 80% of the guests were from English-speaking countries (there were 6 Japanese people), and the captain and bartender on board were also American. All announcements were in English, but since the explanations for drinks and life jackets were simple, it shouldn't be too much of a problem. Personally, I preferred this place over one filled with only Asians. I made friends with other American passengers and had a great time. By the way, drinks were all-you-can-drink, and there was sparkling wine available. My recommendation is the Mai Tai!

利用客の8割型が英語圏の方(日本人は6人)で、クルーとして乗っている船長、バーテンもアメリカ人でした。全てのアナウンスメントが英語ですが、飲み物の説明や救命胴衣の説明などシンプルなものなので、あまり困らないでしょう。
個人的には、アジア人ばかりの場所よりもこちらが好きでした。他のアメリカ人の乗客とも仲良くなり非常にたのしかったです(^^)
ちなみにドリンクは飲み放題でスパークリングワインもありました。イチオシはマイタイです＾＾

Seeing Waikiki from the ocean side and Diamond Head was great, and the sunset was beautiful! I want to participate every time I go to Hawaii.

海側から見るワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドも良かったですし何と言ってもサンセットが綺麗でした！ハワイに行く度に参加したいです。

I couldn't see any whales.
I guess the season is probably over.

I'm not sure if there was a reboarding coupon or not. I don't have it on hand, but since it's only valid during the same season, it wouldn't matter anyway.

I signed up because the price was cheap, but I didn't do enough research.

クジラ見られませんでした。
たぶんもうシーズンoffなんでしょうね。

再乗船クーポンはあったのかなかったのかよくわからんし？
手元にありませんが、まあ同一シーズン中有効なだけなのでどうせ使えません。

値段が安いので申し込みましたが、下調べが足りませんでした。

I was looking forward to the cruise, but unfortunately, no whales appeared. We participated in the morning cruise, but I later heard from locals that there is a relatively better chance of seeing them in the afternoon. Since our travel schedule was tight, we didn't need tickets for a re-boarding. The breakfast before departure was delicious.

期待して乗船したのですが、残念ながら鯨は現れませんでした。私達は午前のクルーズに参加しましたが、後から現地の方に聞いた話では比較的午後のほうが現れるチャンスがあるのだとか。。。。旅行のスケジュールがタイトだったので再乗船のチケットは不要でした。出発前の朝食はおいしかったです。

I know it's just the luck of the draw and bad timing but 5 or 6 people got sick on our trip due to high waves. Maybe cancelling the trip would have been best because after all that, the provided meal was not at all appetizing. Yes we saw a couple green sea turtles, but it would have been much, much better without the fear of human projectile.