All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

3 of us decided we wanted to do something different rather than having dinner at a nice restaurant, and this combination dinner and cruise fit the bill. The food was excellent, both the steak and the crab legs were fabulous, and we had an awesome view from our window-adjacent table. The entertainment on board was amusing, it added a great vibe to the dinner. The duration of the cruise from start to finish was just right - enough time to have a leisurely dinner, enjoy a show, watch the fireworks, and then return back to land. Just perfect, I highly recommend!

I participated for the first time. The night view and fireworks seen from the sea were very beautiful. I think it might be due to the season, but it was cold. Next time, I would like to join a plan that takes place during the day.

初めて参加しました。海から観る夜景・花火がとてもステキでした。時期的な事もあると思いますが…寒かった
次は、昼間にあるプランに参加したいです。

I have also participated in a sunset cruise on a large ship, but this one allows you to enjoy the sunset all to yourself, so I am really satisfied! It was a tour with many foreigners, but it was okay even if I couldn't speak any English at all. (The guidance was all in English, and I could hardly understand it, but I managed somehow.) I participated in mid-January, and it gets very cold after the sun sets, so a jacket is a must! I want to join this tour again next time!

大きい船でのサンセットクルーズも参加した事がありますが、こちらの方がサンセットを独り占めできるので、本当に満足です！
外国人が多いツアーですが、英語が全く話できなくても大丈夫でした。（案内は全て英語でほぼほぼ理解できませんでしたが、なんとかなりました）１月中旬の参加でしたが、日が沈んでからはとても冷えるので羽織るもの必須です！！次回もこのツアーに参加したいです！

It was okay. I saw about five whales, but I was hoping to see them jump high, so I was a bit disappointed. Well! Since the subject is large and it's a living creature, I can't be too picky... I went with my 6-year-old daughter, but we didn't feel like saying, "Let's go again!"

まあまあかな。
5回ぐらいクジラは見えましたが、大きくジャンプする所を期待していたので、少しガッカリ感もありました。
まあ！対象物が大きいし、生物相手なのでワガママは言えませんが…
6歳の娘と行きましたが、また行こう！とはなりませんでした。

The blue sky and blue sea, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head – we had a fantastic cruising experience in the best location! The interior of the boat is quite cold, so a jacket is essential. When you go out on deck, the sun is strong, so I recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses. The wind is strong, so be careful not to lose anything.

As for the whale watching, we did see some spouts from a distance. You can see them with the naked eye, but it's difficult to capture them in photos.

青い空に青い海、ワイキキビーチ、ダイヤモンドヘッドと最高のロケーションでクルージングが出来ました！
船内はとても冷えているので上着は必須です。デッキに出れば日差しが強いので帽子とサングラスがあれば良いかと思います。風は強いので飛ばないように。
目的のホエールウォッチングは見れたと言えば見れました。割と遠めに潮吹きが何度かあって、目視はできるけど、写真に収めるのは難しいです。

There is a shuttle service to nearby hotels, so it's安心 at night. The appetizer buffet came with free drinks, and while the buffet was on the second floor, we were on the third floor, which had a great view. There weren't many types of appetizers, but it was fine since we had eaten a little beforehand. The beer, sparkling wine, and wine were all-you-can-drink, which was a great deal. The staff was friendly, coming to take our orders and even taking photos for us. We could also access the second floor, where we could listen to live music. The sunset was beautiful.

近くのホテルへの送迎があるので，夜も安心。フリードリンク付きのアペタイザー食べ放題でしたが，ビュッフェの人は2階で，我々は3階で，景色が良く見えて良かったです。アペタイザーはあまり種類がありませんが，ちょっと食べてから行ったので問題なし。ビールやスパークリングワイン，ワインなどは飲み放題だったのでお得でした。スタッフは気持よくオーダーを取りに来てくれたり，写真を撮ってくれたり，親切でした。2階にも入れるので，生演奏も聞くことができました。夕日がきれいでした。

This was my first time participating. I chose this dinner cruise because I wanted to experience an overseas atmosphere, and there were fewer Japanese people on it. The content of the cruising was as I imagined; we enjoyed a buffet at the beginning and then each of us enjoyed the scenery, as well as Hawaiian dance and music at the bar. The taste of the food was just average.

The problem was the shuttle service to the hotel. We were staying at the Prince Waikiki, and during the pickup, we were the first to be picked up, followed by stops at other hotels. Considering that they drive on the right side and the route to the destination, it was a logical order. However, on the way back, we passed by the Prince Waikiki first but for some reason, we just went straight past it. In the end, we were left until the very last, and ultimately dropped off about 100 meters away from the Prince Waikiki, being told to walk back. It didn’t make sense since other hotels were dropped off at their pickup locations.

Additionally, it seemed that the arrangements for the return bus were poor, and we had to wait for about 30 minutes. Because of that, what was supposed to be a tour ending at 7:30 PM ended up with us getting back to the hotel at 9 PM. Given that this tour operates daily, the poor arrangements and inefficient shuttle route make it hard to recommend. It might be better to meet on-site. I will not participate in this tour again.

今回初めて参加しました。海外の雰囲気を感じたかったので、日本人が少ないこのディナークルーズを選びました。クルージングの中身については想像通りで、最初にビュッフェを楽しんであとはそれぞれ景色を見たり、バーでハワイアンダンスやハワイアンミュージックを楽しむ内容でした。料理の味は普通といったところ。
問題はホテルまでの送迎サービスでした。
私たちはプリンスワイキキに宿泊していたのですが、迎えの時は最初にピックアップされて他のホテルを回るルート。右側通行であること、目的地へのルートを考えると合理的な順番です。そう考えると、帰りのルートはプリンスワイキキを1番最初に通過するのですが、なぜかそのまま真横を通過。結局最後まで残されて、挙げ句の果てにプリンスワイキキから100メートルほど離れたところに降ろされて、あとは歩いて帰れと言われる。他のホテルはピックアップした場所で下ろしているのに意味が分からない。
この日はさらに、帰りのバスの段取りが悪かったようで30分ほど待たされる。
それも重なり19時30分に終了するツアーのはずが、ホテルに帰り着いたのは21時でした。
毎日運行しているツアーなのに段取りが悪い点や非効率的な送迎ルートを考えるとあまりおすすめはしません。
現地集合がいいかもしれませんね。
私はもうこのツアーには参加しません。

We participated with three people in their 20s, 50s, and 70s. I was worried about seasickness, but I had so much fun that I forgot all about it. The sunset was wonderful, and it was the best time in Hawaii. 😊

20代50代70代の三人で参加しました。
船酔いが心配でしたが、そんなことも忘れるぐらい楽しませて頂きました。そして素晴らしいサンセット、ハワイでの最高の時間でした。＼(^-^)／

We participated as a couple. There were only six Japanese people, including us, so we ended up getting closer. There were many young people, and the atmosphere was fantastic, but unfortunately, due to a small accident, my favorite glasses that I bought for about 50,000 yen a week ago disappeared into the ocean in Waikiki. What should have been a fun trip was ruined. I think those who will participate in the future should pack minimally and consider that if something falls, it might disappear into the sea. The Mai Tai was very delicious.

夫婦二人で参加致しました。日本人は私達を含め６人と少なかった為、かえって仲良くなりました。若い人達が多く、ノリノリで、最高でしたが、ふとした事故で、１週間前に50000円程で買った、お気に入りのメガネがワイキキの海に消えてしまいました。楽しいはずの旅行が、台無しになりました。これから参加される方は、最小限の荷物で、下に落としたら、海に消えてしまう事を考えておいた方がいいと思います。マイタイは大変美味しかったですよ。

The fireworks from the Hilton viewed from the yacht were very beautiful.
Warm clothing is essential because it's cold.
There wasn't much rocking.

ヨットから見るヒルトンの花火は、とても綺麗でした。
寒いので防寒着は必須です。
それほど揺れはありませんでした。

This time, we were able to see the whales almost immediately after departing. I wonder how many we saw ( 〃▽〃) !! It felt like they were running alongside the boat, and I was gazing at the sea from the deck the whole time.

今回もほぼ出発するとまもなくしてクジラ達を見ることが出来ました。
いったい何頭見れてたのでしょうか( 〃▽〃) ！！船と並走してるかのようでずっとデッキで海を眺めていました。

I had high expectations, but I was disappointed. The variety of dishes was limited, and there were no crew members who spoke Japanese, so I didn't know where the live performance would take place.

期待してたが残念でした
料理は品数も少ないし　日本語の話せる乗務員がいなかった為　生演奏がどこで行われるかわからなかった

The crew was so fun, they really understood their audience and made it fun for everyone aboard. This was a great experience and value for the cost. The length was perfect!

I didn't have high expectations since many people couldn't see them, but I was able to see them multiple times. The weather was nice, and even if you can't see the whales, you can enjoy the view of Waikiki from the sea. I watched from the third floor, but if you want to feel more of the impact, I think it's better to watch from the first floor.

It was a large boat, and the weather was good with calm seas, but it still rocked a bit. If you're not confident with rides, it might be a good idea to bring some medication.

見れない方も多かったので期待はしていませんでしたが何度も見れました。
お天気もよくたとえクジラが見れなくても海からのワイキキの景色を楽しめますよ。
3階から見ていましたがより迫力を感じたいなら1階から見る方がいいと思います。

大きな船だし天気もよく穏やかな海でしたがやはり揺れました。
乗り物に自信のない方は薬をもっていった方がいいかな。

I was surprised that I could see that. The next day, when I went to Hanauma Bay, I encountered a whale! It was really impressive as it jumped multiple times!! If you go to Hanauma Bay early in the morning, you might get to see one too (laughs).

あれで見れたの？？って感じでした。次の日ハナウマ湾に行ってきたら普通にクジラに遭遇しました。そっちの方が何回も飛んだりしていたのですごい迫力でした！！
ハナウマ湾を朝早くから行ったら会えるかも(笑)

I stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki, so I decided to enjoy the fireworks from the sea. It was convenient since the boat departs right in front of the hotel. The fireworks and the night view from the water were absolutely beautiful. Also, I felt lucky because I could see a lot of stars. It was a bit chilly, so it might be good to have something to wear over your clothes. It's best to wear something that can get wet! The crew on the boat really got everyone excited, and it was a lot of fun. I had a Mai Tai, and there was also unlimited alcohol available.

シェラトンワイキキに宿泊しているので、海からの花火観賞にしてみました。
ホテルの前から出航なので、楽チンです。
海上からの花火と夜景は最高に綺麗でした。
それから、星が結構よく見えて得した気分になりました。
ちょっと肌寒いので羽織るものがあるとよいかな？濡れてもよい服装がいいですよ～✌️
船の兄さんたちが場を盛り上げでくれて、楽しかった。マイタイを飲みましたが、アルコールも飲み放題です。

Amazing experience even for children, laid back crew, safe and drinks were great.

We participated as a couple. Mai Tais and beer were all-you-can-drink! The captain was also cool. It was fun to interact with people from abroad. I want to participate again next time.

カップルで参加しました。マイタイとビールが飲み放題！船長もかっこよかったです。外国の方とも交流ができて楽しかったです。次回も参加したいです

We participated in the all-you-can-eat appetizer buffet on the 3rd floor, which included free drinks. It was relatively quiet, and the waiter took our drink orders. I chose champagne, and it was a rosé champagne. It was delicious. Beer, wine, and champagne were free, while other items were available for an additional charge.

The food included several types such as yakitori, meatballs, sausages, and edamame. The most eye-catching item was a pineapple decorated with skewers of various fruits, which was impressive and delicious.

Of course, the view was also wonderful, and watching the sunset was very moving. Around sunset, people from other floors gathered on the 3rd floor, making it lively. Since it was a Friday night, we were able to enjoy the fireworks from a prime spot, which doubled our enjoyment.

私達は3Fのアペタイザー食べ放題（フリードリンク付き参加でした。比較的空いていて、ウエイターがドリンクの注文を聞いてくれ、私はシャンパンにしたら、ロゼのシャンパンでした。美味しかった。ビール、ワイン、シャンパンは無料で、他の物は別料金でした。
お料理は、焼き鳥、肉団子、ソーセージ、枝豆など数種類ありました。一番目を引いたのは、パイナップルに数種類の果物の串刺しが飾らせていたのが、印象的でしかも美味しかったです。
勿論景色も素晴らしく、日の入りのタイミングを見守るのはとても感激しました。日の入りのタイミングの頃には、他の階の方が3Fに集まり、賑やかになりました。金曜の夜でしたので、花火も特等席で鑑賞でき、2倍楽しみました。

I always watched the catamaran from the hotel lanai and wanted to ride it someday, and my family enjoyed it. The reservation on the day was smooth. I was torn between going at night, but it was the right choice to depart at 3 PM. We were the only Japanese people there, but it was great that they provided us with a Japanese instruction manual.

いつもホテルのラナイからカタマラン号をみていて
いつか　乗りたいと思ってて　家族で楽しめました。
当日の予約もスムーズに出来ました
夜と悩んだのですが　15時出発で正解でした。。
日本人は私たちだけでしたが　日本語の説明書も渡してくれてよかったです

Dinner was late, but it was delicious and I finished it all. Around 11:50 PM, everyone started moving upstairs for the countdown. It was an amazing atmosphere, different from the countdowns in Japan. The fireworks were beautiful and I could see them well as they went off right in front of me. I'm glad I participated since it was a New Year's Eve special event!

ディナーの時間は遅いですが美味しく完食しました。23時50分ころからカウントダウンのため、みんな上階へ移動し始めます。日本でのカウントダウンとは違ったすごい盛り上がりでした。花火はとてもきれいで目の前で上がるのでよく見れました。大晦日限定なので参加して良かったと思います！

It's not a full view, but I was able to see it to some extent. The captain makes an announcement saying, "You can see it in the direction of [specific time]," so if you go to that side, you can catch a glimpse, but it was difficult to take a photo. It would have been nice to see it from the intended side, but it's all up to luck.

ガッツリという訳ではないが、一応見ることが出来ました。キャプテンが「何時の方向に見えます」というアナウンスをしてくれるので、そちらの側に見に行くとちらっと見えるのですが、写真を撮るのは難しかったです。
狙った側で見れるとよかったのですが運次第ですね。

We set off from the beach in front of the Sheraton, cruising while enjoying Mai Tais. The view of Diamond Head from the sea is amazing. We even saw whales. I want to go again.

シェラトン前のビーチから出発し、マイタイを飲みながらのクルージング。海から見るダイヤモンドヘッドは最高です。クジラもいました。また行きたいです。

We traveled on the ship with three generations of our family, from ages 3 to 72. The large windows provided great views, and while the food and desserts were a bit too sweet, they were still quite delicious. On the way back, the bus took us through a street with Christmas illuminations with the lights turned off, which was enjoyable until the very end.

However, there was no announcement, which left us a bit confused about when to go for food and whether we could sit on the second floor without ordering drinks.

Despite the many positives, my rating is average due to the dishes. They seemed to have only been washed on the surface, with grease remaining on the underside, and sometimes they were completely dirty. It felt wasteful, especially since the crew members were very attentive. I hope this can be improved.

3歳〜72歳まで家族3世代で乗船。窓が大きいので景色も良く、料理もスイーツは甘すぎでしたがほどよく美味しく、帰りのバスは明かりを消してクリスマスイルミネーションのある通りを通ってくれて最後まで楽しめました。

ただ何もアナウンスがないので、料理をとりにいくタイミング、2階はドリンクを飲まなくても座っていいのか、戸惑いが少しありました。

良いことが多かったものの評価が普通なのは…食器類。表面しか洗ってなくて裏は油汚れが残っていたり、たまに全面汚れていたりしたので、せっかく船員さんも丁寧な方たちなのにもったいないなぁと思いました。是非改善を。

The captain and his crewmate were perfectly pleasant (and very attractive), but did very little to connect with the group. They did, however, seem very competent in their sailing abilities, which made it easy to relax and enjoy the trip.

We happened to have three "Instagram girlfriends" who made the trip pretty amusing with their selfie/photoshoot antics. They seemed to be having a blast, and it was easy to let them have their fun, while we laughed with them.

Additionally, we did the sunset sail, and passed a bunch of monohull sailboats, loaded with passengers counterweighting their boats and waving to us during the trip. Such beautiful sights (sunset on the water, gorgeous Waikiki/Honolulu area, beautiful water, and getting to see the monohulls slicing through the water)!

I was overall very pleased with the experience for such an affordable price. I'd definitely recommend it to friends.

It was by chance that I had a window seat at the bow of the ship, so I could see outside very well. However, it was a windy day, so the rocking was quite intense. The food was also very delicious, especially the thick beef, which was particularly tasty.

たまたまなのか、船首の窓際席だったので、外が良く見えた。ただ、風が強い日だったので揺れも最高だった。料理もとても美味しく、特に厚めのビーフは特に美味しかった。

Among my past dinner cruise experiences, this one had the most relaxed atmosphere and was quite pleasant. However, it also had the least appealing food for my taste. Although it was a buffet, all the meat dishes were off-puttingly smelly to me, and the vegetables were not fresh at all; everything was wilted. As for the bread, it was dry and crumbly... well, this is a common trend with bread in overseas places, especially in America, but I felt like it took all the moisture out of my mouth. I was amazed at how low the quality could be. In other words, I took one bite of the food and didn’t touch it again. I think sandwiches or hamburgers would have been a hundred times better. Everything else was great, but when the food is bad, it ruins the whole experience. Recently, Hawaii has seen a significant increase in high-quality restaurants compared to the past (partly because more owners and culinary directors are Japanese or of Japanese descent), so I was quite shocked by the food this time. This is purely my personal opinion as a food analyst (I do restaurant ratings and such).

過去のディナークルーズ体験の中では一番ゆったりとした雰囲気と快く過ごせたと思う。が、しかし過去体験の中で最も料理が私の口には合わなかった。ビュッフェ方式だか、肉料理は全て私にとって臭く、野菜も新鮮とは言えず、どれもがしんなり、さらばパンなら…が、これまたパサパサでモサモサ…まぁ海外、特にアメリカのパンに多い傾向ですが、口の中の水分を全て持って行かれるかと思いました。よくここまで質を落とせるなと思うほどのレベルです。すなわち料理は一口食べただけでその後はまったく手を付けずじまい…。サンドイッチとかハンバーガーなどの方が100倍良いと思います。それ以外はとても良いのに料理がダメだと全てが台無しなんですよ。最近のハワイは昔に比べてとてもレベルアップしたレストランが増えてきた（オーナーや料理ディレクターが日本人か日系のところが増えたのでという理由も少なくない）ので、今回はビックリするくらい料理でした。あくまでもフードアナリスト（レストランの格付けとかしております）としての私の極めて個人的な見解です。

Initially, it was promised that if whales were not seen, re-boarding tickets would be distributed, but most people did not receive the re-boarding tickets. I think it's almost impossible to ride again given the length of stay. From the beginning, they should have suggested a half-price refund if whales were not seen.

最初の約束では、クジラが見れない時は、再乗車券を配布とありましたが、ほとんどの人は再乗車券は受け取りませんでした。だって滞在日数から再度乗車する事は、ほとんど不可能だと思います。最初から、クジラを見れない時は、半額返金などを提案すべきです。

Great experience. Awesome crew. A perfect end to our trip to Hawaii. Thanks.

Just got back to our hotel and my wife and I really enjoyed this experience. The sunset was stunning and we even got to see some whales! The captain and crew were really nice and friendly. My wife loved her cocktail and I got a Mana Wheat beer which was good. The food was nothing too special but my wife and I enjoyed it anyways. I went in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. If you're not expecting a five star restaurant experience, you will enjoy it too.