All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

I appreciated the audio guidance in Japanese available on the shuttle bus and inside the cruise ship. Unfortunately, the real-time announcements regarding whale sightings and the sea conditions that day (explanations from the captain and guides) were difficult to understand without knowledge of English.

During the whale watching, we moved to the deck where we could watch the whales in sync with the surrounding movements. Thanks to the three-story large ship, the deck and interior were windy and choppy, but it didn't sway as much as I expected. When a whale surfaced and spouted water, there was a cheer, and everyone got excited beyond words. It was truly moving to see a whale up close.

I think even someone like me, who only understands a bit of English, can manage just fine. It was a very enjoyable experience.

行きの送迎バスの中やクルーズ船内でも一通りの音声ガイダンス日本語案内があり、ありがたかったです。
残念なのは、鯨の出没の際の説明や当日の海の状態などリアルタイムの案内（船長とガイドの説明）は、英語が理解できないと何を言っているのかよくわかりませんでした。
鯨ウォッチングのタイミングの時は周りの動きに合わせて鯨ウォッチングできるデッキに移動しました。
デッキや船内は３階建ての大型船のおかげで風が強く波立っていましたが思ったより揺れませんでした。
鯨が潮を吹きながら頭を出した際は歓声が上がり、言葉を超えてみんなで盛り上がりました。鯨を目の当たりにできたのはとても感動です。
私のように片言英語しかわからない状態でもなんとか大丈夫だと思います。
とても楽しい体験ができました。

Beautiful and fun sunset cruise!!! Staff was so pleasant and never let us go without a drink. My new husband and I were in Ohau for our honeymoon and this cruise was a perfect way to get out on the water! Drinks were of great quantity and got us buzzed! The sunset was stunning and we saw two whales breach. Would definitely book this again! and highly recommend!

We were blessed with clear weather and boarded the boat with the guarantee of seeing whales, but all we caught a glimpse of was a faint black object in the distance, and we couldn't tell if it was a whale or not... However, we did encounter a pod of dolphins! It seems that we still get to say we "saw" something. Since it's nature, it can't be helped, but I recommend participating with the mindset of "it would be lucky if we see something" rather than having too high expectations.

晴天に恵まれ、クジラが見られる保証付きということで期待して乗船しましたが、遠くの方に微かに黒い物体がチラッと見えただけでクジラかどうかも分からず…その代わりにイルカの群れに遭遇することはできましたが！
それでも一応は「見えた」という扱いになってしまうようです。自然のことなので仕方ないですが、期待し過ぎず「見えたらラッキー」くらいの気持ちで参加することをお勧めします。

If you plan to drink alcohol at the reception area, you will need to show your passport and get a stamp on the back of your hand. You will need to show this stamp when ordering alcohol on board. You will wait for about 15 minutes before boarding. After that, a group photo will be taken in front of the ship. (After the cruise, when you disembark, they will ask you in English if you would like to buy the developed photo for $20, so you can purchase it there if you're interested.)

Once on board, all announcements will be made in English. I don't understand the content, but the sunset is beautiful, and the people around are cheerful, which makes it enjoyable just to watch. For those who cannot drink alcohol, soft drinks like pineapple juice are available, so there's no need to worry. There are no snacks, but towards the end, a small bag of potato chips will be passed around for each person. If you're worried about getting seasick, it might be a good idea to have a little something to eat before boarding.

Lastly, there is a restroom on the ship (in the lower deck), but it is a bit unclean for Japanese standards. When I went in, there was no toilet paper, so it's a good idea to bring tissues just in case. It's best to use the restroom before boarding! However, if you can't hold it and need to use the restroom, you can ask a female instructor for directions.

受付の場所で、お酒を飲む予定の方はパスポートを提示して、手の甲あたりにスタンプを押してもらいます。そのスタンプ船上でお酒を注文する際に見せて注文するようでした。
乗船するまでは約15分程度待ちます。
そのあと船の前で人グループずつ写真を撮られます。(クルーズ終了後、船を降りる際に現像した写真を手に、20ドルで買いませんか？と英語で尋ねてきますので、欲しいな方はそこで購入できます。)
そして乗船し、終始英語で案内があります。
内容は分かりませんが、夕焼けは綺麗だし、周りの方々は陽気で見ているだけで楽しい気分にはなれます。
お酒が飲めない方もパイナップルジュースなどのソフトドリンクは用意されているので安心です。
軽食などはありませんが、最後らへんに小袋のポテトチップスなどが一人一袋回ってきます。
悪酔いしないように心配な方は少しお腹を満たしてから乗ったほうがいいかと思います。
最後に、船の中(船底)にトイレはありますが、日本人にはちょっと耐えがたい汚さです。また、私が入った際にはトイレットペーパーが無かったので、念のためティッシュは持っていったほうがいいかと思います。
トイレは乗船前にあらかじめ済ませたほうがいいです！でも我慢できずトイレを利用する際には女性のインストラクター？の方に声をかけると場所を教えてくださいます。

It was a two-hour cruise, and we encountered whales. I was a bit surprised because it was not far out at sea, and we could see the hotels in Waikiki. We saw a mother and baby whale, and the baby seemed to be practicing various things, surfacing and diving repeatedly. The mother whale appeared to be swimming alongside, and it was very heartwarming to watch. It was wonderful! ♬

２時間ほどのクルーズでしたが、クジラに出会えました。
そう遠い沖ではなくワイキキのホテル群が見えるようなところだったので、少し驚きました。
出会ったのは親子のクジラで子クジラが色々と練習しているようで何度も何度も顔を出しては潜っていました。お母さんクジラは伴走しているようでとても微笑ましく見入ってしまいました。よかったです♬

The conditions on the day were poor, but I was able to see it about three times.

When you go out on the deck, there are considerable waves and sudden rain, so it's a good idea to wear something that can get wet or bring a towel.

If you have binoculars, that would be great.

Onboard, soft drinks and coffee are available for $4, and alcohol (Budweiser, wine, etc.) can be purchased for $8.

It is also possible to change to a breakfast option later, which costs $15 for adults and $9 for children.

Since the pickup is early in the morning, it can be chilly. The outside of the boat is also cold, so it's advisable to bring a long-sleeve shirt.

The wind is strong, so it's a good idea to put your hat in your bag to prevent it from blowing away.

当日のコンディションが悪かったが、約3回は見る事が出来た。

デッキに出ると、かなりの波と突然の雨があるので、濡れてもよい格好かタオルなどを用意して行くと良い。

持っていれば、双眼鏡があると良い。

船内では、ソフトドリンクとコーヒーが＄４、アルコール(バドワイザー、ワインなど)が＄８で飲むことが出来る。

後から朝食付きへの変更も可能で、大人は＄１５、子供は＄９で利用出来る。

早朝に送迎なので、肌寒い。
船外も寒いので、長袖を用意すると良い。

風が強く、帽子は飛ばされやすいので、バッグにしまうと良い。

I made a reservation to see the whales that can only be seen during this season! Honestly, after reading the reviews, I was a bit anxious because it seemed like there were days when they appeared and days when they didn't, almost a 50/50 chance.
However, on this day, we were able to see many whales, and the announcements in Japanese were clear, so we could spot them right away!
The weather was also nice, and we could enjoy the view of the town from the sea, making it a pleasant cruise overall!
Since I opted for the shuttle service, I was able to board the boat with priority, which was great! There were plenty of buses on the way back, but since I received a sticker on the way there, I was able to get on the return bus without any confusion!

この時期にしか見られないというクジラを見るために予約しました！正直口コミを見ていると、現れる日もあれば、現れない日もあるようでちょうど半々な感じで不安でした。
ですが、この日はたくさんクジラを見ることができ、日本語でのアナウンスもわかりやすかったため、すぐに見つけることができました！
また天気も良く、街並みも海から眺めることができたので普通にクルーズとしても気持ちよかったです！
送迎付きにしていたため、船にも優先的に乗ることができたのもよかったです！帰りもたくさんバスがありましたが、行きにシールをもらっていたので迷うことなく帰りのバスにも乗ることができました！

We enjoyed a cruise with our family. We were very satisfied as we were able to see whales multiple times within the allotted time. The shuttle service was also clear and timely, which was great.

家族でクルーズ船に乗って楽しませていただきました。時間内に何度も鯨を見る事が出来てとても満足です。送迎車も時間内でわかりやすく良かったです。

Boat was nice and lots of room. Found a mom and baby whale and the captain did a good job of keeping us jn the right spot.

The morning meeting time was just right, and we were able to do the zipline option in the afternoon. The boat was large, so I didn't get seasick, which made it really enjoyable! I didn't see the big whale I was hoping for, but I did see a baby whale. Next time, I want to participate again hoping to see a big adult whale!

朝の集合時間も丁度よくて、午後からジップラインのオプションも行けたし、
船も大きくて船酔いしなかったのでとっても楽しめました～
期待してた大きいクジラは見れなかったけど、子供クジラは見れました
次は大きな大人クジラを期待して参加したいです！

I was able to see one blow, but I couldn't confirm anything else. I heard that two days before my experience, a relative who went on the same tour saw a mother whale and her calf, and they saw many blows and jumps, so I wonder if it varies by day. I hope to see more if I go again someday!

1回潮吹きが見れましたがそれ以外確認できませんでした、、体験2日前に親族が同じツアーに行った際はクジラの親子がいて潮吹き、ジャンプがたくさん見れたと聞いていたので日によるのかな、、またいつか行く時は見れればなと思います！

I cannot begin to tell you how great this cruise was! We went for my birthday. We had great food and drinks as well as a superior crew! The music felt like it was custom ordered.
Nick, Mash and Brad were terrific!
Do not miss an opportunity to take this trip!

We had an great time and the staff was awesome. It was a beautiful evening on the water and enjoyed everyone on board.

If you want music, dancing, wind in your face, then you need to try this! Add to your experience, the maitai’s and fireworks, it turned out to be The start of a great night!

The views from the catamaran sail tour were outstanding. I saw two humpback whales breach. The crew was so friendly and helpful. It's a very popular tour, though, so book ahead on line to assure that you are able to have the experience. If your staying on Waikiki Beach, you can just walk down the beach to get on board. I would go again.

The explanation for the transfer from the hotel to the cruise ship was in English, so I could hardly understand it. The food was delicious, but the inside of the ship was cold, and there were people drinking hot water. There was quite a bit of time until the fireworks, and it was disappointing that the other children got bored and started running around.

ホテルからクルーズ船まで送迎での説明は英語でしたので　ほぼわからずでした。
食事は美味しくいただきましたが船内が寒くて白湯を飲んでる人たちもいらっしゃる状態でした。
花火までの時間がかなりあり　他の子供たちは飽きてしまい運動場化してたのが残念！

I participated in the sunset cruise on a catamaran. On the day of the event, we gathered at the catamaran booth located by the beachside of the Sheraton Hotel. There were already participants gathered, and once on board, there were about 40 people, creating a lively atmosphere.
It was an open bar, and the cocktail called Mai Tai was very delicious. I thought the drink list was also extensive and great.
The sunset was magnificent, and I was able to spend a wonderful time on the waters of Hawaii. It was a thoroughly satisfying two hours.

カタマラン号のサンセットクルーズに参加しました。当日はシェラトンホテルのビーチサイドにあるカタマランブース集合でした。既に参加者が集まっており、乗船すると40名程居て賑わっていました。
オープンバー方式となっていて、マイタイと呼ばれるカクテルがとても美味しかったです。ドリンクのリストも豊富で良かったと思います。
夕焼けも見事で、ハワイの海から素晴らしい時間を過ごすことができました。大満足の2時間でした。

I thought it would be difficult to see whales, but we were able to see them quite easily! It was a great experience with my child. I believe it will be a memorable cruise.

クジラはなかなか見れないのかなと思ってましたが、普通に見れました！
子供と一緒にいい体験が出来ました。記憶に残るクルーズになると思います。

I was a bit anxious because of the rain and wind, and I could feel the boat swaying, but I was able to see the tail fin and the back, as well as the spinning movements that I had seen in videos. I was really happy to capture the tail fin flapping on video while I was prepared to film! If the weather had been nice, I would have wanted to go outside to see, but since it was raining this time, I watched from indoors. However, it was still visible from inside, so the rain wasn't too much of a concern. In that sense, it was a fun activity even in rainy weather, so I was glad. I would like to go again when I visit in winter!

雨で風もあり少し船の揺れを感じていたのでどうなるかなと不安でしたが、なんども尾びれや、背中、動画などで見るようなばしゃんと回転するような姿もみれ、少し構えて動画撮影したいたら尾びれバタバタが撮られていてとても嬉しかったです！天気だったら外に出て見たかったですが、今回は雨だったので室内から見ました。でも、室内からでもみられるため雨でもそこまで気になりませんでした。そういう意味では雨天でも楽しめるアクティビティでしたので良かったです。また、冬にいくときは行きたいと思います！

I was able to see it right after we set out, and I got to see it many more times after that! It was amazing that it showed up again just when we were about to return to the port! It was also fun to see everyone moving along with the captain's announcements about the direction!

出向してすぐに見れてその後も何度も見れました！最後もう港に戻ると言う時にも姿を見せてくれて最高でした！キャプテンの何時の方向というアナウンスと共に皆んなが移動するのも楽しかったです！

We boarded the bus at the meeting point, but it took some time to pick up more passengers at a hotel along the way before reaching the boarding location. I had been on the ship before, but its aging was quite noticeable.

集合場所からバスに乗り込みましたが、途中のホテルでまた乗客を乗せ乗船場所には時間がかかりました。船は以前にも乗ったことがありましたが老朽化が目立ちます。

Since I was staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, I went directly to the meeting place. Please note that there is no office at the meeting location. I used Google Maps for navigation, and there were both Japanese and foreign participants. Drinks and snacks were provided as we departed. The yacht ride was comfortable, and we enjoyed views of Diamond Head and Oahu from the ocean side, which are not usually seen during sunset. There was plenty of time to enter the water, but I didn't go in because I didn't bring a snorkel, there didn't seem to be many fish, and it looked cold. However, those who did go in seemed to be having a great time floating around. If I had brought a snorkel, I might have gone in since I enjoy seeing underwater. On the way back, it felt quite cool due to the wind, so I think it's essential to have something to wear, especially during this season.

ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジ宿泊だったので直接集合場所へ。集合場所にオフィスがある訳ではありませんのでご注意を。私はGoogleマップでナビして行きました半分日本人、半分外国の方での利用。飲み物、菓子類を出発と同時に案内してくれました。ヨットの乗り心地も良くサンセットまでは普段見ることのない海側からのダイヤモンドヘッド、オアフ島を見れました。海に入る時間も十分ありましたが、シュノーケルを持ってきてなかったこと、魚がいそうではなかったこと、寒そうだったこともあり私は入りませんでしたが、入っている方はプカプカと楽しそうでした。シュノーケルを持って行ってれば海中を見ることは好きなので入っていたかも。帰りは風もあり、かなり涼しく感じられるので羽織るものは特にこの時期は絶対必要だと思います。

I was able to see the whales' spouts and backs! It was more fun than I expected to be so close to the whales. We also saw a turtle right after we set sail. Although we didn't see any jumps, the view of Waikiki from the ocean was very beautiful!

クジラの潮吹きと背中を見ることができました！思っていたよりも近くにクジラがいて楽しかったです。出航してすぐに亀も見れました。
ジャンプは見れませんでしたが、海側から見るワイキキの風景はとても綺麗でした！！

The sunset was amazing and moving! The Mai Tai has less alcohol, so I think even those who are not strong with alcohol can enjoy it. The wind is strong and it's a bit chilly, so you'll need something to wear.

サンセットが素晴らしくて感動❣️マイタイはアルコール少なめなのでお酒の弱い方でも飲めると思います風が強く肌寒いので羽織るモノは必要です。

I was surprised to see whales so close to the coast. I was also happy to see them spouting several times. The ship was large and impressive, and I didn't get seasick.

海岸からあれほど近くに鯨がいるなんて驚きでした。潮吹きも何度も見られて嬉しかったです。
船は大きくて立派で、船酔いもしませんでした。

I participated in early February. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales and just ended up cruising. I was really hoping to see whales, so it was disappointing. They did issue a free boarding ticket for the next time, but it only covers the boarding, and you have to pay for the trip to the location yourself. Due to scheduling conflicts, I had to give up on it. I think those who are planning to participate should consider their schedule in case they don't see any whales.

2月上旬に参加しました。クジラは見れずただクルーズして終わりました。
クジラを見たい！との思いで参加したので残念でした。
一応、次回乗船無料券の発行がありましたが、これ乗船のみで、現地迄は自腹との事。スケジュールの都合もあるので断念しました。
これから参加の方は見れない時の為の考慮して日程を組んだ方が良いと思います。

Fantastic cruise!!!
Friendly crew
Good music
Great Cocktails
Fun couple of hours. Good time was had by all and would love to do it again.

Great experience off of the coast of Waikiki. Our crew did a great job of keeping our drinks full the whole cruise. Beautiful views of the coastline and the sunset. Great price for the experience. Would definitely recommend!

A very fun time. A chance to get out in the water and a good price! Great crew that was extremely attentive to each guest. I’d do this again and recommend it!

Since I went to Hawaii in February, I decided to go whale watching, which is something you can only do during this time of year.

I read many reviews saying that people didn't see any whales, so I boarded the boat with a mindset of "Well, it would be nice to see a whale if we do." However, my skeptical expectations were wonderfully betrayed, and I was able to encounter a mother and calf whale multiple times!! Their synchronized swimming was truly moving, and I absolutely recommend it! Thank you for a truly wonderful experience!

It was a valuable tour. Thank you!

ちょうど2月にハワイに行ったので、この時期しか見ることの出来ないホエールウォッチングに行く事にしました。

クジラに会えなかったという口コミもたくさん読みましたので、「まぁクジラが見れたらいいか」みたいな気持ちで船に乗り込みましたが…。
私の半信半疑の期待は見事に裏切られ、何度もクジラの親子に遭遇する事ができました！！
並んで泳ぐ姿は心から感動しましたし、絶対オススメします！
本当に素晴らしい経験をありがとうございました！

価値のあったツアーでした。ありがとうございました！