All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

I participated in the same fireworks event at Hilton last year and had a great time, so I signed up for the same tour this year. The staff crew was the same, and there was a very charming guy who was great at talking (he mentioned he was getting married soon and asked for tips, but I feel like he said the same thing last year...?). Anyway, they were all people who made the passengers enjoy themselves. The cruise had an equal mix of Japanese and foreign guests. The food was simple but delicious, and although drinks were ticket-based, soft drinks were unlimited, so I didn't have much trouble (the waves were slightly higher than last year, and since the meal was on the outdoor deck, it was a bit challenging due to the rocking).

We were able to enjoy the sunset on the horizon, and the atmosphere from the sea was fantastic. I especially recommend this tour for Friday nights.

ヒルトンの花火が催される金曜日の夜に昨年も同じ規格で参加し、たいへん楽しめたので今年も同じツアーに申し込みました。スタッフクルーも同じで大変話のうまいお兄さんでした（結婚間近なのでチップよろしくと言っていましたが、確か昨年も同じことを言っていたような気が・・・？）とにかく乗客を楽しませてくれる方々でした。日本人客と外国の方が半々のクルーズでした。食事はシンプルな内容でしたが美味しかった、ドリンクもチケット制ですがソフトドリンクは飲み放題でほとんど不自由しなかったです（波が昨年より若干高く、食事はデッキ屋外だったので揺れてやや大変でした。
水平線上のサンセットも拝めて、海上からのはナビは雰囲気最高でした。特に金曜日の夜はお勧めのツアーだと思います。

Awesome experience. My family and I really let are hair down and had a wonderful time. Thank you!

Wife and I took the dinner cruise for our 25th anniversary. We had a great time. The dinner was excellent, the service was not bad. You have to remember everybody came on at the same time, so everybody wants something right away. The setting was amazing, nice boat, weather was awesome, and the scenery and sunset so beautiful. We would definately recommend this excursion.

I thought I bought and paid for the sunset cruise but it was
actually was the moonlight cruise with my young grandchildren
that actually slept thru most of it. It is too late for little kids. The fireworks were good though.

We have been on this catamaran 4 times now, we absolutely love it! The staff is so nice and they make the BEST Mai Tai's as well! We will always book with them when we visit Hawaii.

I participated with a group of five friends. I decided to board the large ship because I had been on one before and wanted to see the fireworks, but the fireworks felt a bit far away. However, the performances on the ship included dancing, and we could enjoy them together. I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I understood English a little better.

友人5人のグループで参加しました。大きな船には乗ったことがあるのと花火を見たくて乗船を決めましたが少し花火は遠くかんじました。ただ船の中のパフォーマンスは踊りありで一緒に楽しめます。英語がもう少し分かればもっと楽しめたんだろうなと思います。

We went with six people from three generations. The sea breeze felt great. The waves got bigger around Diamond Head, and my wife got seasick. I think it would be fine for those who don't get seasick easily. We cruised slowly and returned around sunset. The evening view of Waikiki was a bit cloudy, but the setting sun was very beautiful. I wish I could have understood the captain's talk a bit more to enjoy it even more.

３世代６人で行きました。海の風は気持ちがよかった。ダイヤモンドヘッドを過ぎるあたりから波が大きくなり、嫁さんは船酔いしてしまいました。酔いやすい人でなければ大丈夫だと思います。ゆっくりクルーズして日の沈むころ戻りました。ワイキキの夕方の眺めも、ちょっと雲がかかったけど沈む夕日もとてもきれいでした。もう少し船長の話を理解できればもっと楽しめたのにと思いました。

We traveled as a couple with our children aged 2, 5, and 8. Since the kids are small, snorkeling wasn't suitable, and we didn't want the mood of a dinner cruise, but we still wanted to be on a boat. That's why we signed up for this tour. First, we took off our shoes and boarded barefoot. As the reviews said, it was an impressive tour that was also safe for families with children. We were able to see several sea turtles swimming. The front edge of the boat got quite wet, but the middle stayed mostly dry. It was also reasonable and a great deal. The kids were very happy.

夫婦で２歳、５歳、８歳の子供を連れての旅でした。子供が小さいのでシュノーケリングは不向きだし、ディナークルーズの様なムードもいらない、でも船は乗りたい。そこでこのツアーに申し込みました。まず靴を脱いで裸足で乗船します。クチコミ通り、迫力もありながら子連れでも安心なツアーでした。泳いでいるウミガメも数匹見れました。前方の端がずぶ濡れになる場所でしたね。真ん中はほとんど濡れません。リーズナブルでもあり、お得でした。子供も喜んでおりました。

We participated as a couple. Since our schedule was packed (laughs), we were looking for an activity that we could join for a short time and found one that involved riding a boat♪ I had read some experiences, so I expected to get somewhat wet, but I never imagined I would end up completely soaked from head to toe! (>▽<)/ It was even more fun than I had imagined♪ I didn't know I would get this wet, so I participated in a T-shirt and shorts, but next time I plan to join in a swimsuit and clothes that can get wet, and after getting off the catamaran, I want to play on the beach＾＾ The drinks were reasonably priced, even on the boat. Many experiences mentioned that there were no other Japanese participants, but during our time, there was a Japanese father who had been on this catamaran multiple times and his elementary school-aged daughter, and we were able to chat a bit＾＾ Foreigners also approached us and kindly took our pictures. (When we went further out, the waves were high, so it wasn't really a good time for photos...) All the explanations were in English, but I think it would be manageable even if you don't understand English♪ I definitely want to participate again!

夫婦で参加しました。
予定がぎっしりなので(笑)、短時間で参加できる、船に乗れるアクティビティを探していて見つけました♪
体験談を読んでいたので、ある程度濡れるだろうとは思っていましたが、まさかあんなに頭から全身ずぶぬれになるとは！(>▽<)/
想像以上にとても楽しかったです♪
今回はこんなに濡れるとも知らずTシャツとジーンズの短パンで参加してしまいましたが、次回は水着＋濡れても良い格好で参加して、カタマランから降りた後はそのままビーチで遊びたいと思います＾＾
ドリンクも、船の上なのに良心的な価格でした。
日本人の参加者は他にいなかった、との体験談が多いですが、私達の時はこのカタマランに何度も乗ったことがある日本人のお父さんと小学生くらいの娘さんもいらっしゃって、少しお話もできました＾＾
外国人の方も、あちらから声をかけていただいて気さくにシャッターを押してくださいました。
(沖の方へ行くと波が高く、写真を撮っている場合ではないですが。。)
説明などは全部英語ですが、英語がわからなくてもなんとかなると思います♪
また絶対に参加したいです！

I had the most happy time. The staff and passengers laughed together, creating a lively and good atmosphere. We cut through the wind at an unexpectedly fast speed, soaking in the splashes of the waves, which added just the right amount of thrill. Above all, the sunset viewed from the sea was unforgettable; it felt like I was a movie hero (or heroine) with the orange road leading to the sunset from the yacht.

最高にhappyな時間を過ごしました。スタッフと乗客が同じツボで大笑いし、開放感で盛り上がり、goodな雰囲気。思いのほか早いスピードで風を切り、波しぶきを全身に浴びて程よいスリル感も二重丸。何よりも海上から見たサンセットは忘れられない、ヨットから夕日に続くオレンジロードムードたっぷりで映画のヒーロー(ヒロイン)になった気分でした。

It was definitely a good value. I went with my dad and my sister. My dad said among all activities we went to in Honolulu including Luau and circle island tour, this is cheapeast and most fun. So I would definitely recommend to whoever comes to honolulu for first time.

My fiancee and I had a great time; the crew was very friendly and the Catamaran boat was very nice and clean. I would definetely recomment this trip for anyone who want to see the beautiful Waikiki shores from the ocean perspective.

We participated as a family.
We were the only Japanese people, and everyone else was foreign.
So... the captain's explanations were all in English... Unfortunately, I couldn't catch what was being explained, but I just went with the atmosphere. (laughs)

The captain (handsome!!) and the other crew members talked to us a lot (in English, lol), and I even got to sit in the cockpit and had a special Mai Tai made by the captain. We had a really fun time!

As for the sunset... unfortunately, clouds covered the sky just when it was supposed to be perfect, so we couldn't see the beautiful orange colors...
However, cruising while feeling the wind and looking at Waikiki was truly the best!!

家族で参加しました。
日本人は私たちだけで他の方は全員外国の方でした。
なので・・・キャプテンの説明も全て英語。。。残念ながら何を説明されているのか聞き取れなかったのですが、まぁそこは雰囲気で。笑

キャプテン（イケメン！！）や他のクルーの方がいろいろと話しかけてくださり（英語でｗ）、操縦席？にも座らせてもらったり、キャプテン特製ﾏｲﾀｲを作ってもらったり、とっても楽しい時間を過ごせました！

肝心のサンセットですが・・・ちょうど良い感じのときに雲がかかってしまいきれいなオレンジを見ることができませんでした・・・。
が、風をうけながらワイキキを眺めながらのクルージング、本当に最高でした！！

I was able to participate on a nice day. I had previously joined daytime cruises, but this was my first experience with a sunset cruise. It was a bit chilly, but the sea was illuminated by the orange sun, creating a different atmosphere compared to the daytime views. It seemed that not many Asians participated, which added to the feeling of "Ah, this is foreign," and I liked that.

お天気の良い時に参加できました。
今まで日中のクルーズには参加したことがありましたが、サンセットクルーズは初体験。
少し肌寒くて、でも海はオレンジの太陽に照らされて、
日中見ている海の景色とはまた一味違った感じでした。
アジア人はあまり参加していない様で、なんだかそれも、「あぁ外国だなぁ」という感じがして良かったです。

There is a boarding area between the Sheraton and Halekulani, and check-in is done flexibly there.

Both the captain and the crew were lively and helped create a great atmosphere. It didn't feel forced, so we were able to enjoy ourselves too.

They quickly brought us drinks as soon as we ran out, and I felt they were really attentive. I also received some snacks. Everyone was kind, and I really felt their hospitality.

We even saw dolphins along the way.

There was a comment about there being few Japanese people, but when we boarded, there were about three groups.

シェラトンとハレクラニの境に乗り場があり、チェックインもそこで臨機応変にやっています。

キャプテン、クルー共にノリノリで盛り上げてくれました。
ワザとらしくないので、こちらも盛り上がる事ができました。

そして、飲み物もなくなったらすぐに持ってきてくれて、よく見てくれてるなと感じました。
スナックもいくつかもらいました。
みんな優しくて、ホスピタリティーをとても感じました。

途中でイルカも見れました。

日本人が少ないとレスがありましたが、私達が乗った時は３組程いました。

Last month, I booked this as part of my son's wedding event. Most of the participants were repeat visitors to Hawaii and had already experienced dinner cruises. The bride's wish was for a dinner cruise, so after some deliberation, we decided on this sunset cruise. The boat was small, which might be a bit unfortunate for those who are sensitive to motion, but the open-air breeze was pleasant, and the staff had experience staying in Japan and were very attentive. Next time, I would like to take a cruise for my husband and my anniversary.

先月、息子のウエディングのイベントとして申込みました。
殆どの参加者が、ハワイのリピーターと言う事もあり、ディナークルーズも経験済み。お嫁さんの希望はデナークルーズ。で、頭を抱えた結果決めたのが、こちらのサンセット　クルーズ。船が小さい為、船に弱い方には少しお気の毒でしたが、オープンエアーの風邪が心地よく、スタッフの方も、日本に滞在経験があり、とても気の付くスタッフでした。次回は私と主人のアニバーサリーで乗船したいものです。

the staff was great

We enjoyed the dinner cruise. I called beforehand and asked what the dress code was, and I was told slacks and a Hawaiian shirt. We complied but were disappointed to see that the majority of the guests were dressed in shorts, tank tops, cut off jeans and generally looked as if they were going to a beach party. Given that we paid over $400 for the dinner with tip I think you should enforce the code. I don't like sloppy people and if you want to maintain a 5-star, 5-course event I would suggest you update your activities page to highlight the dress code. Laid back is one thing, unkempt is another. That aside, the cruise was wonderful, the service great and I would recommend to others and likely do a repeat for us. Thanks again.

We participated as a couple. On this day, besides us, there was an Italian family and two American couples.

One of the crew members, who could speak Japanese, talked to us. They had lived in Japan and knew a lot about the area where we live, so we had a fun conversation mixing English and Japanese, which is a nice memory.

Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, and we could only see a little bit of the sunset through the gaps. It was a bit disappointing, but seeing Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean was lovely.

Since it was a small boat, it rocked quite a bit. We didn't take any motion sickness medication, but I was concerned about getting seasick and didn't feel like eating or drinking much. However, the foreigners were drinking and eating a lot. If you're worried, it might be a good idea to take motion sickness medication.

Also, while the wind feels nice, it might be a bit cold for women. I think it would be good to have something to cover up with.

夫婦で参加しました。
この日は私達以外に、イタリア人家族と二組のアメリカ人夫婦が参加されていました。

クルーで、日本語を話せる方が話しかけてくれたのですが、
日本に住まれていたとかで（私達が住んでいる所も詳しくて）
英語日本語混ぜながら、楽しく会話出来たのも良い思い出です。

あいにくの曇り空でサンセットは隙間から少し見えたくらい。
ちょっと残念でしたが、沖からみるワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドも素敵でした~

小型の船なので、結構揺れます。
私達は酔い止め飲まなかったのですが、船酔いが気になって
あまり飲食する気になれず…。
外国の方は、ガンガンお酒飲んで食べまくってましたけど。
不安な方は、酔い止め飲んでおかれた方がよいかも。

あと、風が気持ち良いですが、女性には少し寒いかも。
羽織るもの、あるとよいと思います。

Crew was friendly and funny. It was a very enjoyable cruise. I highly recommend it. Very low key and relaxing.

I participated with a female friend.
The blue sea and blue sky were beautiful.
It felt great to be bathed in the sea breeze.
Seeing the city of Honolulu and Diamond Head from the ocean was also wonderful.
My friend was happy as well.

友人と女性同士２人で参加しました
青い海と青い空
海風を浴びて気持ちよかったです
ホノルルの街やダイヤモンドヘッドなどが
海から見るのもまた良かったです
友人も喜んでいました

As the reviews mentioned, it was difficult to find the reception area. While I was looking for a blue beach umbrella, it turned out to be a brown palm umbrella. Once I got out to the sea, the waves were bigger than I expected, making it fun like surfing. You get quite wet, so it's a good idea to bring a towel or something. I heard that if you're lucky, you can see dolphins and sea turtles; unfortunately, I didn't get to see any dolphins, but I did see a swimming sea turtle. The cocktail made with dark rum and peach juice was a generous portion; the first one was $8, and refills were $3, if I remember correctly. It was very easy to drink and delicious!

クチコミ通り、受付の場所は見つけにくかったです。
青いビーチパラソルを探してたら、今は茶色いシュロのパラソルでした。
沖へ出ると、思ってた以上に波が大きくて波乗りしてるみたいで楽しいです。
盛大に濡れますのでタオルなど持っていった方がいいですね。
運が良ければイルカやウミガメが見れるとの事で、残念ながらイルカには会えなかったのですが、泳いでいるウミガメは見れました。
ダークラムをピーチジュースで割ったカクテルはたっぷりの量で最初の１杯は８ドル、おかわりは３ドルって言ってたと思います。とても飲みやすくて美味しかった！

This was our second time on the cruise and we loved it more this time. The staff are very nice and helpful. Thanks for a great time.

I'm not big on touristy activities, but I was thoroughly surprised at how fun this sunset cruise was. My 2 daughters (8 and 5) both had a blast. Being out in the open waters does wonders... next time I'm in Hawaii, I know what we're doing again.

This is the best experience on the catamaran. We enjoyed a lot. This is more than worth the price we paid for. The drinks were awesome and all together a great experience event.

Was a nice time. The mixed drink that was served had too much sugar. I think it is best to stick with wine or beers, or at least have a drink that is more rich with booze and not so sweet.

This is my fifth trip to Hawaii, and I've always wanted to ride on this catamaran but couldn't participate because it was fully booked. I finally got to join this time.

The high demand is likely due to the cost and the fact that it's a two-and-a-half-hour tour, making it accessible even for those not staying for a long period.

Even if you don't understand English at all, you can kind of figure things out! For example, you learn not to sit in the blue areas, to sit on the net when departing, and how to order drinks... I understood most of it.

I'm just mimicking what the foreigners do, but anyway, it's a lot of fun. It really makes you feel like you're in Hawaii! The captain, who looked like a pirate, and the crew were quite friendly and cool. My wife also got to take a picture with them.

ハワイ旅行は、5回目なのですが、今までこのカタマランに乗りたくて申込してきましたが、満員で参加できていませんでした。ようやく参加できました。
参加希望の多さは、コスト的なこともそうですが、約2時間半のツアーであることもその理由かと思います。長期間の滞在でなくとも参加できます。
英語が全く分からなくとも、なんとなく解かってしまいますね！青色の場所には座らないでとか、出航の時には網の上に座ってくれとか、飲み物の注文は、・・・・大体わかりました。
外人の見よう見まねなのですが・・・
とにかく楽しめます。ハワイに来たのだと自分に確認させることができますよ！
海賊みたいな図体の艇長さんと乗組員は、結構親切で恰好よかったです。わが女房も一緒に写真に撮ってもらいました。

The instructions and directions to the location where we could park was not specific for those of us who had never been in the area before (we paid $26 to park). Our emailed confirmation told us to check in at 6:45pm and the catamaran would set sail at 7pm. Our group was first to arrive with plenty of time for checking in. Our catamaran did not arrive to pick us up until 7:15pm and it took another 10 minutes after that to get us all checked in to board. Once onboard, we realized the mai tais were weak so we drank beer instead. This was a very slow-paced cruise. We would like to come back but are more likely to experience a different catamaran cruise than this one.

On the last day of our Golden Week trip, which was a Friday, we decided to participate in this highly rated activity of watching fireworks from a boat. After two hours, witnessing the ten-minute fireworks display was indeed a wonderful experience! However, while the food was tasty, I became anxious about whether I could eat much due to the boat's rocking for two hours (worried about seasickness). In the end, no one in my family could use the free drink tickets (two drinks each), and we barely managed to sip the first drink served.

Moreover, it was extremely cold. To protect my grandmother from the cold, we huddled together on the deck. Thankfully, we managed to avoid catching a cold until today, so it remains a good memory. The staff were cheerful and attentive to us, but considering all of this, I have to rate it accordingly.

Make sure to dress warmly if you go. I also recommend taking motion sickness medication before participating. Additionally, since the restroom is located at the bottom of the boat, I think it's best to avoid going to the restroom while on board to prevent seasickness. The sunset, the bright moon, and the view of Diamond Head illuminated by it were all wonderful, but I think one hour would have been sufficient.

GW旅行の最終日、金曜日だった為、花火を船上で見上げるのも一興かもね、と、皆さんの評価も高かった本アクティビティに参加しました。
2時間の末に見上げた10分の花火の饗宴を見上げたのはやはり素晴らしい経験でした！
が、食事は味はいいのですが、やはり食べると、2時間もつか（船酔いしてしまうのでは？）と不安になるくらい揺れるため、あまり食べることができず。
飲み物のフリーチケット（各２杯）は、結局家族のだれも使えず、最初のサービスの一杯に口をつけるのが精いっぱいでした。
そして、何より、超・寒かった。
祖母を寒さから守るため、身を寄せ合って甲板に座り、、結局今日まで風邪をひかないで済んだので、良い思い出ではありますが。
スタッフの皆さんは陽気で楽しく、我々にも大変気を使ってくださったのですが、、、そんなこんなで評価の星数です。
しっかり暖かい恰好をしていってください。
さらに、酔い止めは、しっかり飲んで参加をお勧めします。
また、船のトイレは船底にあるため、船上でトイレに行くのも、酔うのを避けるには、やめたほうがよいかと思います。
サンセットも、月が明るくなる様子もそれに照らし出されるダイヤモンドヘッドも素晴らしかったけど、１時間でいいです。。

On the last day, I made a reservation for the shuttle bus to the airport, which was supposed to pick me up at 3:00 PM, right on the day of my return.

The voucher indicated a departure at 10:30, so I arrived 15 minutes early, but it seems the daily departure is at 11:00. I was told to come back at 10:45, and in the end, the departure was at 11:15, so I had to wait quite a bit.

Still, the hour and a half boat trip was very pleasant, and it was a meaningful time to say goodbye to Hawaii on my last day.

Various yachts were sailing around, but this one took us further out and was faster, which made it a lot of fun.

Afterward, I washed my hands and feet at the water station by the hotel pool and quickly changed in the restroom on the first floor of the hotel.

Since I felt a bit sticky from the seawater, I recommend preparing a change of clothes in a small eco bag for the day of your return.

最終日。空港までのシャトルバスが15時に迎えに来るという、まさに帰国する日に予約をしました。

バウチャー券に10:30出航とあり15分前に行きましたが、毎日11:00出航のようで10:45に来てと言われ、結局11:15の出航で、だいぶ待ちぼうけをしました。

それでも1時間半の船旅は、とても気持ちが良く☆、ハワイにお別れをする最終日にとても相応しい☆、有意義な時間を過ごせました☆☆☆

色々なヨットが周りを走っていましたが、こちらのほうがより遠くへ行ってくれて、スピードもあって、とても楽しかったです♪

終わったあとは宿泊ホテルのプールに設置されている水道で手足を洗い、ホテル1階にあるトイレでささっと着替えをしました。

やっぱり海水で少しだけベタついたので、帰国日の際は、着替えをエコバックなどに小さく用意しておくことをおすすめします。