All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

This was my ninth trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time traveling in February, so I made a reservation. I was able to see both whales and dolphins, and the view of Waikiki from the boat was incredibly beautiful, creating wonderful memories.

９回目のハワイでしたが、２月に旅行が初めてだったので、予約しました。
クジラもイルカも見れて、また船からのワイキキもすごく綺麗に見れて
思い出になりました。

When the weather is nice, you can clearly see Waikiki and Diamond Head, which feels great. At first, I couldn't see anything at all and almost gave up, but they finally appeared towards the end. However, while I did see whales, they were far away, so it wasn't as impressive as what you see in the brochures; it was more like, "Is that it?" Well, since it was a large ship, I didn't experience any seasickness, so I think that was a good thing.

天気が良いとワイキキやダイヤモンドベッドがクッキリと見えて気分が良いかと。最初は全然見えなくて諦めかけましたが、最後の方でやっと現れました。でも、確かにクジラは見えたけど遠かったので、パンフにあるような迫力ではなく、あれか、という感じです。まあ、大型船なので船酔いもなかったので、良かったかなと思います。

The ship was large and there was little rocking. However, it was a bit disappointing that I could only see the whale briefly as it moved from starboard to port. But since I did see it, I hope to see more next time. I was able to take photos of the dolphins.

船が大きくて揺れも少なかったです。
ただクジラが現れてから右舷、左舷と移動していたら
少ししか見えなかったのは残念です。
でも見えたので次回はもっと見たいですね。
イルカは写真撮れました。

**[Experience Review]**
I participated at the end of January, having seen reviews beforehand, and thought, "If I get to see it, that would be lucky☆". As the reviews said, I couldn't see it, but since it was raining until the boat departed, there was a rainbow throughout the tour. Once we got out to sea, there wasn't a single cloud in the sky, and we were able to see a very magical rainbow (and it was a double rainbow! Plus, it was huge!) against the blue sky and vast ocean. Personally, since I got to see the rainbow, I found it quite enjoyable (laughs).

**[What I Liked About This Tour]**
The breakfast was more delicious than I expected. There were bread, white rice, scrambled eggs, sausages, and more... I thought it was very Japanese-friendly with ketchup and soy sauce available.

**[Advice for Future Participants]**
I recommend boarding the boat as soon as possible after getting off the bus. The window seats are popular, so everyone was vying for them. They take your picture before boarding and come around to sell it during the trip. I don't remember the exact amount, but it seemed to be around $20 to $30. By the way, we prepared a tip before disembarking, but there was no tip box, and we didn't have a chance to meet the staff or captain when getting off, so there was no timing to give it.

【実際に体験した感想】
1月末に参加しましたが先に口コミを見ており
「見れたらラッキー☆」くらいで参加しました。
口コミ通り見ることは出来ませんでしたが
船の出発まで雨が降っていたこともありツアー中ずっと虹が出ており
沖まで行けば雲一つない快晴でしたので青い空と広大な海に
とても幻想的な虹（しかも２重！そしてデカい！）が見れました。
私的には虹が見れたので、まぁまぁ楽しかったです（笑）


【このツアーで気に入ったところ】
思っていた以上に朝食が美味しかったです。
パン・白ご飯・スクランブルエッグ・ソーセージなど・・・
ケチャップやしょうゆもあり日本人好みだな～と思いました。


【これから参加する人へのアドバイス】
バスから降りたあとはなるべく早めに乗船することをオススメします。
やはり窓際の席は人気があるためみなさん取り合いでした。
乗船前に写真を撮ってくださり乗船中に売りに来てくれます。
はっきりとした金額は覚えてませんが20ドル～30ドルくらいだったような。
ちなみに私たちはチップを用意して下船しましたが
チップを入れる箱もなく下船の際にスタッフやキャプテンとも
顔を合わせることがなかったため渡すタイミングがありませんでした。

During the first half of the cruise, I was able to see whales in the distance from the top deck, although they appeared small. While I was having lunch on the first floor, a whale suddenly appeared much closer. I've heard that whale watching can be a matter of luck, but I think we were definitely lucky that day. The scenery was breathtaking, and the buffet and cultural experiences were great as well.

クルーズ前半は最上階からクジラが遠くに小さくですが何度も見れました。そして一階でランチを食べていたら、突然クジラが大きく見えました。ホエールウォッチングは運不運があると聞きますが、その日はきっと運が良かったのだと思います。景色も最高の眺めでしたし、ビュッフェや文化体験も良かったです。

The Manu Kai catamaran fireworks sail was a wonderful experience. The boat wasn’t overly crowded so that made for easy viewing of the fireworks. The captain and crew also exceeded expectations. They were friendly, approachable, and very generous with their drinks. All of these things definitely added to the overall positive experience. The perfect birthday activity idea for a Friday night visiting Honolulu. Would highly recommend. But be sure to bring a jacket, as it does get quite chilly at night!

I have experience with large ships, but at that time, I was crammed in so tightly that the distance between the table and my neighbor was too close, making it a very suffocating memory. However, this time it was very spacious. That was really nice, but unfortunately, the food just didn't suit my taste at all, and I think I would have been better off with just the appetizers.

大型船も経験ありますが、あのときはぎゅうぎゅう詰めに入れられてテーブルとの距離も隣との距離も近すぎてとても息苦しい思い出がありましたが、こちらはとてもゆったりとしていました。それは凄く良いのですが、いかんせん料理が全く口に合わず、アペタイザーのみで良かったと思います。

It was farther away than I had expected, but I'm glad I was able to see it safely. I felt like not being able to see the first half at all was part of the performance, though.

期待していたよりは遠距離からではありましたが、無事に見られてよかったです。前半全く見れなかったのは、演出のような気もしもしましたけど。

The meeting place was hard to find. The weather was great, which made it the best. Also, since it was in English, I couldn't tell where the restrooms were. I drank a lot of beer, but I also wanted to drink champagne!

集合場所がわかりにくかったです。お天気に恵まれて最高でした。又、英語だったのでトイレがあるのがわかりませんでした。ビールばかり飲んだけどシャンパンも飲みたかったな～

We had a wonderful evening aboard the Star of Honolulu! And although we chose the least expensive option -- the Casual Dinner Buffet, the service was excellent, as was the food. The staff was welcoming and attentive. The Polynesian performance added a touch of magic to the evening. The views of Waikiki and the sunset were spectacular. Overall, an enchanting evening which I highly recommend. I plan to cruise again with Star of Honolulu on my next trip!

It was much more enjoyable than a large ship cruise, as it felt more immersive. There were only us and one other group of Japanese people, which was nice. Since it was an all-you-can-drink option, everyone quickly got into a cheerful mood! The Mai Tai was delicious too! The staff was lively and very friendly! I also had a great time talking with a family that came from Alaska. However, when the sails were lowered, it became quite windy, so a jacket is a must.

大きな船のクルーズより、臨場感があってとても楽しかったです。日本人は私達ともう1組だけで、それも良かったです。飲み放題なんで、すぐにみんな陽気な雰囲気！マイタイも美味しかった！スタッフも、ノリノリだし、とても親切！
アラスカから来たというファミリーともお話しできて楽しかったです。
ただ、帆を下ろすと、暴風になるので、上着は必須ですね。

This time, I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't see the whales jumping from afar, but on the way to the whale watching spot, I encountered dolphins, which made me feel lucky. It was great that breakfast was included on the boat. The reservation through Veltra was the cheapest among the sites I checked.

今回はクジラが遠くジャンプも見れなかったので少しがっかりでしたがクジラスポットに向かう途中にイルカに遭遇し、得した気分でした。船内で朝食も付けれて良かったです。ベルトラからの予約が見たサイトの中では一番安かったです。

We saw wales. Nough said..........................

The weather was bad, and I couldn't see much because of the waves. By the time I noticed, I could only see the tail for a brief moment.

On the other hand, I was glad to see a beautiful rainbow. I ended up taking a lot of photos of the rainbow.

天気が悪かったのもありますが、波に隠れて
あまりよく見られませんでした。気づいた時には尾が少し見られたぐらいで、ほんの一瞬、、

そのかわりといってはなんですが、虹が綺麗に
見られて良かったです。虹の写真ばかり撮って
しましました

Awesome experience! I will definitely book through them again the next time I’m there!

We really enjoyed the dinner. Thank you very much!

I had a great time. Honestly, one of the highlights of my trip. I met some awesome people on the cruise. The only suggestion I would make is to have it be like a real bar in which people can drink what they want. There wasn’t a good variety of drinks for $60 per person but it was still an awesome experience. However the staff had great customer service skills and I’m all about that. Austin the bartender was dope! The most I’ve ever tipped a bartender in my life.

Clean boat, good crew and great drinks!!! Win win for sure! Alex and Clarry were amazing! I would definitely do it again!

The cruise was beautiful, the staff were very friendly and the duration of the trip was good. It was nice to receive a nice welcome and get a complimentary drink with the trip. The selection of the food was ok. Overall it was a nice experience and I would do it again.

It was my first time in Hawaii and my first whale watching experience. Towards the end of the cruise, I finally saw a couple of small, cute spouts and just a glimpse of one tail. It seems some people missed the tail. During the cruise, they provided commentary about the whales and the scenery, which kept us entertained. We also got to see a big rainbow after a light rain, so that was a nice bonus.

初ハワイの初ホエールウォッチングでした。
クルーズ後半にやっと小さめの可愛らしい潮吹き(２匹のよう)と、１匹の尾びれだけチラッと見えました。尾びれは見逃した方もいたよう。クルーズ中は、鯨の生体や景色の事を放送し、退屈しないようしてくれてました。小雨後の大きな虹見れたのでとりあえず○

My first winter in Hawaii, and I was really looking forward to whale watching. It rained and was a bit cold for Hawaii, so at first, we could only catch glimpses of the whales. However, the captain extended our time a bit, and then, ta-da!!! From that point on, we were amazed as mother and baby whales leaped out of the water, making us feel like we were seeing dolphins! It was truly thrilling. We also learned hula dancing on the way back on the boat, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Hawaii! Next time, I want to go dolphin watching. Thank you!

初めての冬のハワイで、ずっと楽しみにしていたホエールウォッチング。
雨が降ったり、ハワイにしては寒かったりと、最初はクジラさんがちらちら見えるくらいでしたが、キャプテンが少し時間延長して下さり、そうすると、ジャーンプ！！！
もうそこからは、「え？イルカ？」と思うくらい、親子クジラが飛び跳ねてくれて、もう大感激でした。
フラダンスも帰路の船内で教えて頂き、もうハワイ大満喫でした！
今度はドルフィンウォッチングに行きたいです。
ありがとうございました！

We participated with six women. A few minutes after setting sail, a whale came to greet us. The sunset was incredibly beautiful as well.

女子会6名での参加です。
出航して数分後にクジラがご挨拶に来てくれました。
サンセットもめちゃくちゃ綺麗でした。

I boarded the ship, listened to lively music, enjoyed delicious drinks, and watched the sunset. The location was absolutely perfect! It's no problem at all if you don't understand English. I was thrilled when I spotted a whale in the distance. I went in January, and it was a bit chilly, so I think those participating in the winter should bring a thicker jacket, like a hoodie, instead of just a cardigan to enjoy without worrying about the cold. I want to ride again and again!

船にのり、ノリの良い音楽を聴きながら美味しいお酒を飲んで、サンセットを見ました。
もうロケーションが最高です！
英語が分からなくても全然問題ないです。
遠くにクジラが見えた時は興奮しました。1月に利用しましたが少し肌寒かったので、冬の時期に参加される方はカーディガンよりパーカー等少し厚めの上着があった方が、寒さを気にせず楽しめると思います。
また何度でも乗りたいです！

Unfortunately, I couldn't see any whales, and it was disappointing that I didn't receive any tickets afterward. However, I was glad to see a rainbow. I'm curious to know what the actual probability is.

鯨には残念ながら会えず、そのあとチケットもくれなくて残念でした。
ただ虹は見れたのでよかったです。実際どのくらいの確率が知りたいです。

My little family of 3 took a much-needed, very rare vacation for six days on Oahu, and on the final day scheduled an afternoon sailing cruise. Unfortunately our 22yo daughter was ill and unable to go along with the two of us on the Catamaran, and we were unable to get a refund for her ticket. However, I did not regret a penny we spent on the ride. The captain and crew were entertaining, and kept the beverages flowing along with the banter. They were non-intrusive when we just wanted to enjoy the view and ride, and wonderfully instructive when there were sights to see and safety precautions to take. We loved every minute, and wanted it to last much longer than it did, even though we are not boat-out-on-open-water people at all. Thank you for a wonderful end to our vacation!

We were very lucky to see whales throughout most of the tour. At least 10 sightings, usually with 2 whales at a time.

Food was delicious but it was hard to sit and enjoy your meal when you are looking for whales too. Every time someone shouted "WHALE!", everyone dropped everything but their cameras and ran towards the edge of the deck.

Luckily, there were a lot of whales out that day so I got to finish my food and saw plenty of whales.

Photos don't do justice for whale watch tours, it's better to watch with your own eyes. You don't want to be fussing over your camera because next thing you know, the whales have disappeared back underwater.

Wonderful experience, would love to go again!

The skies were grey and even with light drizzle the humpback whales were there along with the warm crew of the Star of Honolulu to greet us in Hawaii! I've never seen so many whales on one whale watch and it was my first time to see a turquoise color right next to the whale. Their white pectoral fins turns changes color underwater so it was easier to spot them this time around. The lunch on board was delicious...... The roast beef and those macadamia nut cookies keeps you going back for more. Thank you Star of Honolulu for a very stable ride and wonderful experience to see these enormous animals up so close!

I joined on January 24th (Thursday) because I wanted to see whales. Unfortunately, on this day, the whales only showed themselves briefly above the water. We were able to see them six times, but each time they only appeared for about 5 to 6 seconds after spouting water, revealing a bit of their backs, and finally showing their tails above the water before diving down. Like other reviews, I wasn't able to see them jump high.

Aside from the whales, dolphins jumped right next to the boat. They didn't perform the typical front flips you see at aquariums, but instead, they showed us two sideways twists like gymnast Kohei Uchimura.

After the boat left the port, it rained lightly for about ten minutes, and after taking shelter on the third deck, when we returned to the rooftop, a rainbow appeared across the sea, 180 degrees opposite the sun. Since we were on the water, there was nothing to obstruct the rainbow, creating a stunning view of vibrant colors from one side of the water to the other.

１月２４日（木曜日）　クジラを見たくて参加しました。
この日のクジラは、あいにく少ししか海上に姿を現しませんでした。回数では６回見ることができましたが、いずれも潮を噴き上げてから約５，６秒後に背中を少し現し、最後はテールを上（海上）に出して沈んで行きました。他の口コミ同様、大きくジャンプする姿を見ることはできませんでした。
クジラ以外ではイルカが船のすぐ横で海上をジャンプしてくれました。水族館で見せてくれるような前周りでは無く、体操の白井選手のような横ひねりを２回見せてくれました。
船が港を出港した後に１０分くらい小雨が降り、屋上デッキから３階へ避難した後に屋上に戻ってくると、太陽と反対側海上１８０度に渡り虹が姿を現しました。海上なので虹を遮るものが無く、水面から反対の水面まで七色にすばらしい光景を見せてくれました。

On January 25th (Friday), I participated in the "Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Majestic with Live Music and Buffet/Fireworks Viewing + All-You-Can-Eat Appetizers (with Free Drinks) <Friday Only/Participation until March 31, 2019>" course with a group of seven. It was everyone's first time participating.

Before boarding, we presented the WEB voucher (coupon) displayed on our smartphones at the office on the pier to obtain our boarding tickets.

After boarding, we were welcomed with champagne, and then asked about the number of people in our group, after which we were assigned a table.

Once seated, a staff member came to take our drink orders within 5 to 10 minutes. At this time, we were informed that alcohol was not included in the free drinks. I mistakenly thought that while drinks were free, alcohol would incur a charge due to my reservation.

After ordering a bottle of wine and beer, I checked the WEB voucher on my smartphone again and saw that it stated "Free Alcohol." I then filed a complaint and had all the alcohol provided for free.

If the voucher had been in paper form like in the past, it would have been collected at check-in on the pier, and I wouldn't have been able to file a complaint on board.

Unfortunately, due to cloudy weather, we couldn't see the sunset, but the meal was decent. The live music was good.

In addition to the above, I would like to mention the following:
During the live performance, there was a dance time, but it was held at the entrance of the live music floor (2nd floor), making it inconvenient to move between floors. I thought the live music should be on the opposite side.
Since we were a group of seven, we did not use the shuttle service from the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Hotel (which costs $15 per person round trip, additional charge) and instead took a taxi from the hotel. The fare to the pier was $38 (including tip) due to evening traffic, and the return trip was $24 (including tip). A taxi can accommodate five passengers in its three-row seating.
The Majestic is docked at "Aloha Tower Marketplace Pier 6. It is located on the right side when walking east along Ala Moana Boulevard from Aloha Tower." This information was correct, but we got a bit lost on-site. The reason was that the ship's operating company, "ATLANTIC CRUISES," was prominently displayed on the hull, but we didn't pay attention to the company name and took a while to notice the smaller "MAJESTIC" written elsewhere. Google Maps directed us to the west side of the Star of Honolulu. Ultimately, we were guided by the office of the Star of Honolulu.

インターネットを利用して１月２５日（金曜日）に「サンセット・ディナークルーズ　マジェスティック号　生演奏とビュッフェ付き/花火鑑賞＋アペタイザー食べ放題（フリードリンク付き）＜金曜日限定/2019年3月31日までのご参加＞コースに７名で参加しました。全員が今回初めての参加です。

船の出航前に桟橋のオフィスにおいて、スマートフォンに記載されている　WEBヴァウチャー(クーポン券)を提示して乗船券を入手しました。

乗船後、ウェルカムシャンパンをいただき、続いてグループの人数を質問され、着席するテーブルを指定されました。

テーブルに着席後、担当者が５～１０分でドリンクの注文に現れました。この際にアルコールは有料であると案内されました。この時は予約を確保した私の間違いで、フリードリンクだがアルコールは有料なのかと思ってしまいました。

ボトルワインやビールを注文した後に、今一度スマートフォンに記載されているWEBヴァウチャーを確認すると「Free Alcohol」と記載されています。そこで、クレームを申し出てアルコールをすべて無料にしていただきました。

WEBヴァウチャーで無く、昔のように紙媒体のヴァウチャーであったなら桟橋のチェックイン時に紙は回収されており、船内でクレームを申し出ることができなかったと思います。

あいにくの曇り空でサンセットは見えませんでしたが、食事はまずまずでした。
生演奏は良かったです。

上記以外に下記をご案内させていただきます。
　生演奏最中にダンスタイムがあるのですが、生演奏フロア（２階）の出入り口で行っている為に他のフロアへの出入りに不便です。反対側で生演奏すべきと思いました。
　我々は７名で参加しましたので、ハイアットリージェンシーワイキキホテルからの送迎（お一人往復＄１５。別料金。）は利用せず。ホテルからタクシーを利用しました。往路は夕方の渋滞料金で一台＄３８（チップ込）、帰路は一台＄２４（チップ込）。タクシーは３列シートなので一台で５名乗車できます。
　マジェスティック号は「アロハタワー・マーケットプレース・ピア６に係留されています。アロハタワーからアラモアナ通りに沿って東に向かって歩き右側にあります。」と案内されています。この案内に間違いありませんでしたが我々は現地で少し迷いました。その理由は、船体に大きく船の運航会社である「ATLANTIC CRUISES」と記載されているのですが、船会社に注目していなかった為、別の所に小さい文字で「MAJESTIC」と記載されていることになかなか気づきませんでした。グーグル地図ではスターオブホノルル号の西側を案内します。最終的にはスターオブホノルルの事務所で教えていただきました。

It seemed that there were strict distance regulations for approaching the whales, so we couldn't see them up close, but we did catch glimpses a few times. I took my 5-year-old child with me, but the whale sightings were brief and unpredictable, which made it a bit boring for them. We also saw a double rainbow.

クジラへの接近は距離が厳しく決まっていそうでしたので、それほど間近では見れませんが何度か見れました。
5歳の子供を連れて行ってましたが、クジラが見れても一瞬で、どこに出現するかもわからないので少し退屈しておりました。
あとダブルレインボーが見れました。