All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

The participants were multinational. The crew spoke English, but there was no language barrier. They did a great job of keeping the atmosphere lively. There was a wide variety of drinks, and the sunset over Waikiki from the sea was amazing. I would love to go again. However, when you drink, you will need to go to the restroom... Be sure to take care of that before boarding. It seems there is a restroom in the bottom of the boat in case of emergencies. Just let the crew know.

参加者は多国籍でしたね。クルーは英語ですが言葉の壁は有りません。上手に盛り上げてくれます。お酒の種類も豊富で海から見るワイキキの夕暮れもサイコー。また、乗りたいと思いました。
ただ、飲めばトイレに行きたくなるもの…。乗船前には必ず済ませて下さい。緊急時には船底にトイレが有るようです。クルーに声がけを。

I couldn't see the sunset, but I was able to see whales and a full moon. The hospitality of the staff was also wonderful, and it became a great memory.

夕陽は見れなかったけど、クジラや満月が見れました。スタッフの皆さんのホスピタリティも大変すばらしく、良い思い出になりました。

I signed up for my two sons who love sea creatures! We were able to see a whale right after we set off. I think we were very lucky to see it as a family. The kids were also thrilled, so I'm glad we participated!

海の生き物が大好きな息子二人のために申込みました！出発後すぐにくじらに会えました。
親子で見れたので、とてもラッキーだったと思います。子供たちも大喜びだったので参加してよかったです！

I was able to see a mother and baby whale together, with continuous spouting and jumping! The boat was also large, so it was comfortable to spend time on!

クジラが親子でいたのか、連続して潮吹きとジャンプが見れました！船も大きい為快適に過ごせよかったでふ！

I waited for the bus on the first day, but I was left behind. I left a voicemail, but I didn't get a response... I'm glad I was able to participate the next day, but I couldn't see the whales as well as I wanted from the photos. However, I felt good about the cruise! I thought it might be better if the duration was a little shorter.

バスに1日目待ってたのに、おいてかれてしまいました。
留守電いれたけど、連絡なく。。
翌日参加できたから良かったけど、、
クジラは写真見たいにはみれません。
クルーズするのは気分が良かったです！
時間もう少し短くても良いかなと思いました。

Captain & Kevin were a lot of fun. Great to get out on the water to watch the sunset. Spotted some whales too! Highly recommend this couples trip!

We participated as a family!
It was everyone's first time whale watching, and we had a wonderful experience encountering humpback whales jumping up close!
Thank you very much! ^_^

家族で参加しました！
みんな初めてのホエールウォッチングでしたが、間近でジャンプするザトウ鯨に出会う事ができ、素敵な経験になりました！
ありがとうございました^_^

This was such a great ride. The guys are awesome. Going to head down and book it for another night!

This was the perfect ending to a beautiful day. Location was convenient, boat was beautiful, crew superb. Great atmosphere and the sunset was incredible. Could not have asked for better!

This was an absolutley amazing experience! I had this planned for my last night on Oahu and it didnt disappoint! Amazing people, with even more amazing views. Island Magic is a beautiful Catamaran to escape on. You can even bring drinks, just so long as it's not in a glass container. Swimming off the boat was an adventure I'll never forget. Definitely 100% totally worth it!

My friends and I wanted a good-priced sunset booze cruise with drinks included so this was the perfect option for us. You depart right in front of Dukes restaurant on Waikiki beach so it's really convenient location if you're staying in Waikiki. Three drinks are included and we sailed all the way to Diamond Head. I am very prone to getting sea sick, but I took bonine 1 hour prior to the sail and I was completely fine. I would totally recommend this cruise for someone wanting a relaxing activity to enjoy the sunset on the ocean

Meeting a large mother and baby whale was truly moving. At the same time, I thought about how the approaching boats must be a nuisance for the mother whale caring for her newborn, which left me with somewhat mixed feelings. What is the ideal way for modern humans to connect with the natural world? While we understand this in our daily lives, we often don’t think deeply about it. I realized that we need to reconsider the power of humans and civilization that has even pushed the largest mammals in Earth's history, the whales, to the brink of extinction.

A beautiful world should remain beautiful.
A wonderful nature should remain as it is.
This tour taught me the preciousness of simply connecting lives.

大きなクジラの親子に会えたのはやはり感動がありました
と同時に生まれたばかりの子供の世話をしているお母さんクジラにとってはボートで近づいてくる人間は迷惑なんだろうなと思い、少々複雑な感情にもなりました。
自然界と現代人の繋がりかたの理想とはどんなものなのか。普段の生活では理解していても深くは考えないものですが、地球史上最大の哺乳類と言われるクジラさえも絶滅の危機に追いやってしまった人間の力、文明の威力を改めて考える必要があると実感しました。
綺麗な世界が綺麗なままで。
素晴らしい自然がありのままで。
命をただ繋ぐ尊さを教えてもらったツアーでした。

Despite spending about a week on the Big Island in February without seeing a single whale, I had the opportunity to encounter one when I joined this tour during a stop in Oahu before returning home. It's a short cruise of about an hour and a half, but I think it's great because it's easy to join.

２月にハワイ島に１週間ほどいたにもかかわらず、一度もクジラを見る機会はないままでしたが、帰国前にオアフに寄った際、このツアーに参加してみたところクジラに遭遇出来ました。１時間半程度の短いクルージングですが、気軽に参加できて良いと思います。

I was satisfied to see them jumping and swimming with their families up close! It would be nice if we could choose items like a ballpoint pen or a T-shirt instead of a revenge ticket. The revenge is quite difficult.

かなり近くでジャンプや親子連れで泳ぐ姿も見れて満足！リベンジ券ではなく、ボールペンやTシャツかを選べると良い。リベンジはかなり難しい。

I participated in the evening of the day I arrived in Hawaii. It was cloudy and there was occasional rain, so I didn't expect much from the sunset, but once the boat went out to sea, the clouds cleared and we were able to see a beautiful sunset! I was also thrilled to spot dolphins and whales in the distance! The crew was always attentive to our drinks. The Mai Tai cocktail was very delicious, so I highly recommend it. There were no staff members who spoke Japanese, but I didn't find it inconvenient at all.

ハワイ到着日の夕方に参加しました。
曇っていたり雨が時々ぱらついていたのでサンセットは期待せず乗船したのですが、船が沖に出たら雲が取れて綺麗なサンセットが見れました!またイルカとクジラも遠くにですが拝めて感動！クルーの方は常にドリンクを気にかけてくれます。カクテルのマイタイがとっても美味しいのでおすすめです。日本を話せるスタッフの方はいらっしゃいませんでしたが、何も不便はなかったです。

We participated as a couple. There were 5 groups, including us, totaling 11 people, and about half were Japanese, with plenty of space available. We were advised to buy drinks and snacks at a convenience store before boarding since outside food and drinks were allowed. It seemed that water and crackers (peanut butter sandwiches) were available for free, but perhaps due to a language barrier, no one seemed to take them as they weren't strongly encouraged. After heading out to sea for a while, we had some time to swim. We didn't plan to swim, but everyone else seemed to be enjoying it. However, it looked quite cold after getting out, so it would be wise to bring a jacket or something. The weather was nice, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset offshore! The staff were friendly and had a relaxed vibe, which was great!

夫婦で参加しました。
乗客は私達を含めて5組、11名と半数は日本人で席に余裕がありました。
乗船前に飲物などコンビニで買うように勧められました。　持ち込み自由なので。
水とクラッカー（ピーナツクリームサンド）が自由にいただけるようでしたが、英語が聞き取れなかったのか、強く勧められた感じもなく誰も取らずでした。
沖にでるでしばらくすると泳ぐ時間が取られます。
私達は泳ぐつもりがなかったですが、皆さん楽しんで泳いでいました。ただ、上がった後がかなり寒そうでしたので、上着などは持参した方がよさそうです。
天気も良く沖合がサンセット見られて最高でした！
スタッフさんもフレンドリーで気楽な感じで良かったです！

Great time would do it again. The only thing I would change is some of the items on the menu.

Enjoyed sail wish it would have lasted a little longer, be on the water when sunset. Drinks were good would have liked a few more choices

I arrived at the meeting place 30 minutes early, and after signing the waiver, we were instructed to gather again 10 minutes before departure. It’s a 2-minute walk to the boarding area.

We set sail with two cheerful guys at the helm. The trip lasted just under 2 hours, sailing offshore with the trade winds, and the scenery was beautiful, just as I expected. There were some Japanese passengers who got seasick, but many others were enjoying themselves with drinks.

Soft drinks are about $2, and beer is around $4. We were lucky to see sea turtles offshore.

30分前に集合場所に行ったところ、waiverにサインの後10分前に再度集まれ、との指示。乗船場所まで2分歩きます。
陽気なお兄ちゃん2人の操船で出航。沖合い往復の2時間弱。貿易風でのセーリング、景色良く期待通りに楽しめます。同乗の日本人で酔ってる人もいましたが、お酒で盛り上がってるひとも大勢いました。
ソフトドリンク2ドル、ビール4ドル位です。
沖合いでウミガメが見られてラッキーでした。

A typical dinner cruise. The round table for eight was too cramped to enjoy the meal. To be honest, the food wasn't good either. The show and live performance were of low quality, making it a disappointing tour.

よくあるディナークルーズ。丸テーブルに8人掛けは狭過ぎて食事も楽しめない。その食事もハッキリ言って美味しくなかった。ショーも生演奏もレベルが低くガッカリなツアーでした。

The night view was beautiful, and I had a great time. The atmosphere was fantastic, especially with the drinks! I definitely want to recommend this to those who are going for their honeymoon. I want to go again!

夜景が綺麗でとても楽しめました。
お酒も飲めて雰囲気最高でした！
これからハネムーンで行かれる方にも是非おすすめしたいです。
また行きたいです！

You shouldn't have overly high expectations, as you won't be able to take flashy whale photos like those seen in tour advertisements. Also, the breakfast is similar to that of a budget hotel, so it might be best not to include it in your plan.

ツアー写真のような派手な鯨の写真は撮れませんので過度な期待は持たない方が良いですね。
また朝食も格安ビザナスホテルの朝食みたいな感じなのでプランに含まなくても良いかと

Nice budget friendly trip. Great to enjoy the skyline. Getting in and out of boat was in the water.

I woke up early with the kids and was excited to go.

I had heard that the captain would let us know if there were whales, but I couldn't understand in English, so I hurried to follow everyone else. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any whales. It's a natural occurrence, so I understand, but I started to think that maybe I don't need to try again.

However, the staff was kind, and the boat was wonderful!

子供達と朝早起きしてワクワクしていきました。

くじらがいたら、キャプテンがお知らせしてくれると聞いていたけど
英語で分からず、皆が動く方へ急いでついて行ったけど
くじらの姿は見れなくて残念でした。
自然のものなので、仕方ないけど
リベンジはもういいかなって思ってしまいました

でもスタッフさんは親切で素敵な船でした！

We gathered in the morning and took a bus to the dock. The boat was large and impressive, and it was great that it didn't sway much. Fortunately, we encountered a pod of whales several times. Although we were a bit far from them, we could definitely feel their presence, which was very fulfilling. It seems that the encounter rate is high, so I think it's worth going during whale season.

朝集合し、バスで船着場から船へ。大きくて立派な船で、そんな揺れもなくてよかったです。
幸いクジラの群れに何度も遭遇できました。船からの距離は少し離れていたものの、その存在はしっかり感じられて、充実感がありました^_^
遭遇率も高いようなので、クジラのシーズンには行って損はないと思います。

We boarded a large ship and headed offshore from Honolulu. We could see the Honolulu skyline and Diamond Head, and we searched for whales at a distance quite close to the land.

When a whale is spotted, there’s an announcement on the ship saying, “There it is at the direction of ◯ o'clock,” so we can move smoothly. (laugh)

In the first half, the whales were so far away that we couldn’t see them at all without binoculars, and I wasn’t excited at all. However, in the second half, suddenly two whales came close to the ship! I was thrilled to see them spouting water and their fins with the naked eye! I felt the grandeur of nature. I highly recommend it! 😊

大きな船に乗ってホノルルの沖合へ。
普通にホノルルのビル群や、
ダイヤモンドヘッドが見える、
陸からかなり近い距離でくじらを探します。

見つかったら船内アナウンスで、
◯時の方向にいますよー
って放送があるので、
スムーズに移動しましょう。笑

前半はまったく近くに見えず、
双眼鏡が必要なレベルの遠い距離にいるだけで、
まったくテンション上がりませんでした。
しかし、後半になって、急に二頭のクジラが
船のそばへ！
肉眼で潮を吹く様子や、ヒレが見えて感動！
自然の雄大さを感じました。
とてもオススメです(^^)

It was my first whale watching cruise. Since you can't guarantee a sighting, I was nervous, but I'm glad we were able to see them safely.

We didn't see the spectacular jumps like in the photos, but a baby whale popped its head up several times, and it was very cute. I wonder if it was practicing its jumps?

The cruise was longer than I expected, and even if we hadn't seen any whales, I think I would have been fully satisfied just enjoying the beautiful sea and scenery of Hawaii.

By the way, we took the bus from our hotel in Honolulu to the meeting point, and even as a first-time bus rider in Hawaii, I arrived safely. However, the bus frequency is low, so be careful with the timing.

Next time, I hope to see some impressive jumps!

初めてのホエールウォッチングクルーズでした。必ず見れるわけではないので、ドキドキでしたが、無事に見れて良かったです。
写真で見るような豪快なジャンプは見れませんでしたが、赤ちゃんクジラが何度も顔を出してくれて、とても可愛かったです。ジャンプの練習してたのかな？
思ったよりクルージングも長く、もしクジラが見れなかったとしても、ハワイの綺麗な海と景色が見れて充分満足だったと思います。
ちなみに、集合場所までは自分たちでホノルルのホテルからバスで行きましたが、ハワイのバス初体験の私でも無事に到着できました。ただし、バスの本数は少ないので、時間には要注意です。

次回は、豪快な迫力あるジャンプが見れれば良いなと思います。

I participated in a morning plan that included breakfast. I thought it would be unlikely to see whales, but shortly after we set sail, there was an announcement that whales were nearby. We were able to see the whales' backs and their spouts up close. The boat drifted near the whales for a while, and we continued to see their backs and spouts. Although it was a wonderful breakfast buffet, I was so captivated by the whales that I hardly ate, and I wondered if breakfast was even necessary. On the way back to the port, we were also able to see a rainbow over the island. While we didn't see the kind of jumps often featured in photos, I was still very satisfied.

午前中の朝食付きのプランで参加しました。くじらはなかなかみられないだろうなと思いながら参加しましたが、出航してすぐにくじらがいると放送があり、くじらが近くにいて、くじらの背中と潮吹きがみられました。その後もくじらの近くを船が漂い、ずっとくじらの背中や潮吹きがみられました。せっかくの朝食ビュッフェでしたが、くじらに夢中であまり食べられず、朝食はなくてもよかったのかなと思いました。帰港中に島にかかった虹もみることができました。写真でよくみるようなジャンプはみられませんでしたが、満足でした。

We experienced it as a family of six, but it's hard to say we saw a whale! We only caught a glimpse of its back.

家族６人で体験したけど、クジラを見た！とはなかなか言いにくい感じでした
背中の少し見えただけ？でした！

A bit rough waters but the crew handed it beautifully! So fun and helpul...great guys!! Highly recommend!!