All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

Previously, I boarded the Mai Tai Catamaran to see the sunset sinking on the horizon. I was moved then, so this time I boarded to watch the Friday fireworks at Hilton. Since Hilton Village is my regular accommodation, I had been watching the Friday fireworks from the beach and poolside in front of Hilton Village, but seeing the fireworks from the sea was something special. I sat on the port side, but when we started moving, I realized we were facing the opposite side of the beach and thought I might have made a mistake. However, we stopped facing the fireworks venue, so I had a good view. If you sit close to the bow, prepared to get splashed by the waves, you can see the fireworks well. The crew only spoke English but were kind. Because of that, I ended up drinking quite a bit—Mai Tai, beer, and white wine—and then I needed to go to the restroom, which was a bit of a problem. Upon closer inspection, I noticed there was a window on the port side, and when I went to check it out, I found that it was the restroom.

以前、水平線に沈む夕日を見にマイタイ・カタマラン号に乗船しました。その時も感動しましたので、今回はヒルトンの金曜花火を見るために乗船しました。ヒルトンビレッジが常宿なので金曜花火はヒルトンビレッジ前の浜辺やプールサイドから見ていましたが、海上から見る花火はまた格別でした。左舷の席に座りましたが、走り出すと浜辺と反対側と気づき失敗したかなと思いましたが、花火会場に舳先を向けて止まったのでよく見えました。波を被るのを覚悟で舳先近くに座れば花火がよく見えます。クルーは英語しか話せませんが親切でした。そのためマイタイ、ビール、白ワインと結構飲んでしまいトイレに行きたくなり困ってしまいました。よく見ると左舷に窓があり、そこに潜る人を見つけ、見に行くとそこがトイレでした。

I made a reservation for the last day in Hawaii on Friday. I was really looking forward to it, but… there was no information about when, what, or where things were happening. It seems there was live music, but in the end, I couldn't see or hear anything.

The dinner buffet guests were on the 1st and 2nd floors, while the appetizer guests were on the 3rd floor. After boarding, we were taken to the 1st floor, and seating was free, but there was no guidance on that either, so everyone was just wandering around aimlessly.

For some reason, it seemed that non-Japanese guests had arrived early and had already taken the window seats and were eating. I had also made a reservation for a children's chair since I was attending with a small child, but since there was no assigned table, they didn't bring it until I asked. The child was really looking forward to the hula dance, so it was truly disappointing.

In the end, I couldn't see it, but after watching the fireworks, I caught a glimpse of guests who seemed to be feeling good after drinking and were dancing with the dancers, which felt like the atmosphere of a bar or club. The fireworks and night view were beautiful, but it was really disappointing.

金曜日のHawaii最終日に予約しました
とても楽しみにしていたのですが…
いつ・なにを・どこでしているのかも案内すら無く
生演奏もしていたようですが結局見ることも聞くことも出来ませんでした
ディナービュッフェの客は1F2Fアペタイザーの客は3F
乗船後1Fに通され席も自由席でしたがその案内も無く、ただただみんなウロウロゴソゴソするばかり
何故か？日本人以外の客は早々に来ていたようで窓際の席に陣取りすでに食事をしている状態
小さな子供も連れての参加で事前に子供椅子の予約もしていましたが…
テーブルが決まっているわけでもないので言うまで持ってきてくれず
子供がフラダンス等とても楽しみにしていたのに本当に残念でした
結局は見れなかったのですが…最後花火を見終わりちらっと見た感じでは
飲んで気分が良くなったお客さんがダンサーと共に踊って楽しんでいる…
と言うその辺のバーやクラブのノリでした
花火や夜景は綺麗だったのに本当に残念でした。

We departed about an hour before sunset and quickly headed out to sea. With a drink included in the price, we enjoyed the beautiful Hawaiian sunset. I would love to go again on my next trip.

夕日の落ちる約１時間前に出発し、あっという間に沖へ。料金に含まれているドリンク片手に美しいハワイのサンセットを楽しみました。また旅行の際は乗りたいです。

Not one single conplaint! Everyone that attended spoke so highly of the entertaining and hospitable host.

The sailing vessel was very impressive and incredibly well maintained and professionally operated. I am a sailing enthusiast and this catamaran was extremely smooth and well built to service a delightful dinner event. The crew was attentive, while also allowing the guests to enjoy their cruise and take in the beauty of Waikiki. The cruise had a personal ambience to it while accommodating the 25 to 30 guests that were on our specific sailing. We did not feel crowded at all, and it was nice to not feel like a “herd” of guests on those double decker party cruises. The food was tasty and filling. We did get to enjoy actually sailing on the main and the jib, and we only motored for a very short time. There is something magestic and almost spiritual about sailing on the sea. The cobalt blue water beneath, and the gentle trade winds so effortlessly powering the huge sails is an experience to treasure.

The only encouragement that I would make to the Makani experience is to provide some gentle Hawaiian music on top where the forward trampoline is. Most guests enjoyed staying forward on the trampoline, and the music only played below in the bar/covered seating area.

We chose to have the Makani pick us up from our hotel and the driver and vehicle were very professional. We recommend this option as it made the entire experience effortless. I would definitely do this activity again. It was worth the time and was a good value.

Unfortunately, we couldn't see a beautiful sunset due to the cloudy weather, but the night view and fireworks visible from the sea were great. The boat sways quite a bit, and if you're prone to motion sickness, it might be tough for you.

残念ながら曇りだったため綺麗なサンセットは見られませんでしたが、海から見える夜景と花火はよかったです。
船は結構揺れて長時間乗っているので酔いやすい方は辛いかもしれません。

This catamaran cruise this evening was an unforgettable experience! We have been coming to Oahu for over 15 years as a couple (this is our 25th wedding anniversary trip) and have never seen Honolulu and Waikiki from a boat tour before. The Makani was an excellent first-time experience: Well captained and crewed, this vessel holds people above and below deck. It has a head (bathroom) that is easily accessible before or during the voyage. The crew did a nice job with the meal and beverage service, were on top of all the ship and passenger details, and readily and easily answered our questions. We sat topside in the front on bean bag canvas seats by the webbing and thoroughly enjoyed the view of the boat, the water, and the sunset and coastline. It was fun to sail as far as Diamond Head and see the lighthouse, as well as Koko Crater. Also, the hotel pickup and dropoff was a nice experience. The suggestions on attire were right on track. We would someday like to try the Friday night fireworks cruise!

当日は天気は良かったものの、
肝心のサンセットに雲がかかってしまい、、、
残念な結果に終わりました。

しかしながら、小さな船でのアクティビティのため、
船長が気軽に写真を撮ってくれるなど、
対応自体はとても良かったです！
日本人は僕らの他におらず、
終始 外国の気分を味わえたのは、
ハワイに 1週間いてこの船上だけでした。

他のツアーと比較した上で、
コチラに申し込むことに決めたのですが、
運次第ということを考えると、
お手軽に参加できるため、
このアクティビティがちょうどいいなと思いました。

This is my second time participating, having joined for the first time two years ago. I wanted my friend to experience it, so I participated on the last day of our stay, just like last time. We were able to see a sunset over the sea without clouds and a large rainbow over Ka'ena Point. It was my first time seeing such a big and vivid rainbow. After the sunset, there was a party on the boat. It was a lot of fun, and I'm sure it will be a memorable experience. I highly recommend it.

二年前に初めて参加して今回２回目です。
友人に体験させたくて前回と同様、滞在最終日に参加しました。雲のない海に沈むサンセットとカイマナヒラにかかる大きなレインボーがみられました。初めてみました。こんなに大きなくっきりとした虹。サンセットのあとは船上パーティー。これは楽しいです。きっと思い出に残ると思います。おすすめです。

My husband and I had so much fun on the catamaran...the view we had at sunset was absolutely amazing! The crew was friendly and very welcoming.

I tend to get motion sickness, so I took some anti-nausea medication, but I still ended up feeling sick because of the strong winds. We set sail to coincide with the sunset, but unfortunately, clouds covered the sky at sunset, and we could barely see the sun. I understand that activities like this are affected by the weather, so I know it's difficult, but it was a bit disappointing.

車酔いなどしやすいので酔い止めは飲んでいきましたが、風が強かったのもあり酔ってしまいました。
また、サンセットの時間に合わせて出航したものの、サンセットの時間には雲がかかり太陽がほぼ見えない状態でした。天候に左右されるアクティビティのため難しいとは思いますが、少し残念でした。

The yachts floating offshore in the sunset were very impressive, like a painting.

The photo taken before boarding became a nice keepsake.

The boarding area was easily accessible and comfortable.

夕日に浮かぶ沖合いのヨットが
絵画のようでとても印象的でした

乗る前に撮ってくれた写真も記念に
なりました

乗り場もアクセスしやすく
快適でした

I was worried about the weather and whether the fireworks would be launched, but they started as scheduled at 8 PM, and I was able to enjoy the fireworks from the boat. After that, we cruised near Diamond Head, and the night view of Waikiki was beautiful.

花火が打ち上げられるか天候が心配でしたが、予定通り8時から打ち上げられ、船上から花火を堪能できました。その後、ダイヤモンドヘッド近辺までクルーズして、ワイキキの夜景がきれいでした。

I always used to go catamaran sailing in Waikiki, but it was my first time on a Friday night. The cruise after sunset was wonderful, and with the calm sea and a sky full of stars, I was reminded once again of how great Hawaii is.

Speaking of Friday nights, there are the Hilton fireworks, and seeing the fireworks from the sea offers a panoramic view that feels different from watching them up close, which was really nice.

It seems that both Friday night and sunset cruises often get fully booked, so I recommend making a reservation in advance. By the way, alcoholic beverages are available for free flow. I enjoyed about three glasses of sparkling wine.

ワイキキでは必ずカタマランセーリングを利用していましたが、金曜夜は初めての利用でした。サンセット後のクルージングでしたが穏やかな海と満点の星に「やっぱりハワイはいいな～」とあらためて感じることができました。
金曜夜と言えばヒルトン花火ですが、海から見る花火はパノラマミックで近くで見るのとはまた違った感じでよかったです。
金曜夜はもちろん、サンセットクルーズも予約で満席になることが多いようです。ご利用の際には事前予約をおススメします。
ちなみにアルコール類がフリーフローでいただけます。スパークリングワインを3杯ほどいただきました。

On our last day of vacation, we took the morning cruise. It was amazing! Woody and Zach are great! It was so relaxing ... And those views! Just gorgeous! We had the added bonus of seeing sea turtles and dolphins ... And Woody drew closer and cut the engine so we could watch them for a while. If we had found this cruise sooner we would definitely have taken it more than once.

Amazing experience. Everyone was supper nice and the entertainment was amazing as well

I made a reservation to board the cruise in time for the Hilton fireworks. The meeting point is at the beach at the end of the path lined with surfboards, located between the Halekulani and the Sheraton. Most of the participants were foreigners, but there was no problem joining even if you can't speak English. Once we set sail, they started serving drinks, including Mai Tais. There is a bartender in the middle of the boat, so you can go there to get your drinks. Although it's an all-you-can-drink option, you need to actively go and ask for more, as they won't come to you.

The Hilton fireworks aren't as impressive compared to Japanese fireworks, but the night cruise with the sea breeze was quite pleasant.

ヒルトンの花火に合わせて予約して乗船しました。集合場所は、ハレクラニとシェラトンの間にある、サーフィンボードがたくさん並べてある通路の突き当たりのビーチ。外人さんが8割方でしたが、英語が喋れなくても参加に問題はありません。出航すると、マイタイを始めドリンクを配り始めてくれます。基本的には船の真ん中にバーテンダーがいますのでそこに取りに行ってうけとります。飲み放題とはありますが、自分からどんどんもらいに行かないと、向こうからはきいてくれないです。
ヒルトンの花火、日本の花火と比べたら、大したことはありませんが、潮風を受けながらのナイトクルーズ、結構気持ち良かったです。

We were blessed with great weather and enjoyed a wonderful sunset while having a good time with wine and beer. I prefer this type of boat over large cruise ships. Whenever I visit Hawaii, I always join a tour that includes a ride on a catamaran. The special feeling that you can't experience every day is the best. I highly recommend it to everyone.

天気に恵まれ素敵な夕日を見ながら、ワインとビールで楽しいひとときを過ごすことができました。私は大型クルーズ船より今回のような船の方が好きです。ハワイに訪れると必ずカタマラン船に乗船するツアーに参加します。普段味わえない特別感が最高。皆さんにもお薦めです。

Wonderful evening on the Star of Honolulu! Entertainment & music was fantastic! A huge thank you to all the entertainers, staff, musicians, crew & captain of the ship! Our wait staff, Nicole was exceptional! They all made our evening memorable!

My wife and I took a Saturday evening sunset cruise while in Oahu on our honeymoon. It was the perfect ending for our trip.

The pickup was efficient and smooth from our Waikiki hotel. The crew did a great job of interacting with the guest and sharing their knowledge of the sea-life and other boats we saw. We even saw a school of dolphins! The food was also plentiful and good.

The best advice I can give, the best night to go is Friday so you can stay longer and view the fireworks, but is best to book early because it probably won't be available to book once you get to Hawaii.

I don't like being told how much to write or to do so at all. The cruise was fine

I was on a cruise with American families who had just gotten engaged. Everyone was excited with Mai Tais, but we opted for pineapple juice to avoid seasickness. The cruise was longer than expected, and there were quite a few waves offshore. In the end, we didn't get sick and were satisfied to see the sunset.

プロポーズを受けたばかりのアメリカ人ファミリーたちと一緒のクルーズでした。みんなマイタイで盛り上がっていて、私達は船酔いしたら困るのでパイナップルジュースにしました。思ったより長めのクルーズで、沖は波が結構あります。結果酔うこともなく、夕陽も見れて満足のクルーズでした。

We participated as a family! It was very fun!
Since it’s not a large cruise ship, it sways and you might get splashed in some areas. However, that actually made it more enjoyable (^ ^)♩
There were restrooms on the boat, which was reassuring.
When boarding the boat, you walk along the beach, so I think flip-flops and shorts are a good idea.
There were also people boarding in their swimsuits.

家族で参加しました！とても面白かったです！
大きな客船ではないので、揺れて場所によっては波がかかります。けれど、それが逆に楽しかったです(^ ^)♩
船には御手洗いもあったので、安心でした。
船に乗る際、ビーチを歩きますので、ビーチサンダルに短パンがいいと思います。
水着のまま乗船されている方もいました。

The staff was friendly, and with the all-you-can-drink option and great location, it was the perfect activity for the first day. We were able to take photos at the beginning, and by the time we returned to the beach to watch the sunset, the photos were developed and available for purchase for $20. I would love to participate again if I go to Hawaii.

スタッフの感じも良く、飲み放題だし、立地も良くて、初日にはもってこいのアクティビティでした。
はじめに写真撮影をして頂けて、夕陽を見てビーチに戻る頃には現像されていて２０ドルで購入ができました。
またハワイに行くことがればまた参加したいです。

I participated in a cruise to see the fireworks from the sea on Friday!

I arrived at the meeting place 30 minutes early and watched the sunset, but despite arriving early, there wasn't any guidance provided. However, when the time came, many people started to arrive and board the boat, so I asked someone in line and found out that it was indeed our tour. I don't think you'll be left behind, but since there isn't any guidance from them, it's better to be cautious and ask.

The activity itself was really fun! The foreigners who boarded with us were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, so the atmosphere was very lively! It was interesting to experience that American energy.

The fireworks were, of course, beautiful, but after they finished, the boat took us out to sea, and we were free to sit at the front of the boat, which made it feel close to the ocean and was very pleasant! There was also unlimited alcohol, so I could enjoy the sea and the night view while drinking. There were non-alcoholic juices available as well.

The boat had a restroom, so I don't think you'll have to worry about that. (I didn't use it, though...)

金曜日の海からの花火を見るクルージングに参加しました！

集合場所に集合時間の３０分前に行って夕日が沈むのを見ていましたが、早めに行ったのにも関わらず案内等は特になかったです。
ただ時間になるとぞろぞろとたくさんの人が来て船にも海に着いたので、並んでる人に聞いて私たちのツアーだと言うことがわかりました。
置いてかれることはないと思いますが、聞かないと特に向こうからの案内はないので気をつけたほうがいいかと思います。

アクティビティ自体はすごく楽しかったです！
一緒に乗り合わせた外国人が結婚50周年のお祝いで親戚一同で参加していたためテンションがとても高かったです！
アメリカンなテンションを体験できて面白かったです。

花火はもちろん綺麗でしたが、花火が終わった後も沖まで船を出してくれて、船の先端に座ったりするのも自由にできたので海が近くに感じて気持ちよかったです！
お酒も飲み放題なのでお酒を飲みながら海と夜景を見ることができました。
ノンアルコールのジュースもありました。

船にはトイレがついているのでトイレの心配もないと思います。（私は使いませんでしたが…）

Captain Johnny took us out and we enjoyed ever minute from the check in process to the check out. I myself totally forgot it was a water boarding so my jeans got wet but that did not stop any fun on the boat. You can bring food & your own alcohol beverages on board with is a plus! This sail was so therapeutic to me and my inner Moana came out. I would definitely recommend this sail for those that want have more of a fun unforgettable ride.

This is my fifth time in Hawaii.
I have experienced the daytime catamaran cruise twice, but this is my first time doing the sunset sailing.
Drinking beer and cocktails while watching the sunset was amazing!
I'm definitely going again next year!

今回５回目のハワイ。
昼間のカタマランクルーズは２回体験していましたが、サンセットセーリングは今回が初めて。
夕日が沈むのを見ながら飲むビール、カクテル最高でした！
来年も行くゾ～！！

- Meeting point: When you enter the Outrigger Hotel and go straight from the entrance, it's easy to reach the beachside meeting location. I got a bit lost trying to find the meeting point from the beach.

- There are no staff members at the reception or among the catamaran crew who understand Japanese. However, I don't think it will be particularly problematic. The surrounding staff were quite friendly.

- Boarding takes place a short walk from the meeting point. You will get wet from the knees down as you board by climbing the stairs from the water's edge. A wave came while I was climbing the stairs, and I ended up getting wet from the waist down. Well, it dries by the time you disembark. You take off your beach sandals and go barefoot from the moment you board. It's also barefoot on the boat.

- As for participants, there was only one other group of Japanese people besides us. They provide a Japanese guidebook with safety points on board. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase inside. There is also a restroom on board.

- The wind was strong (maybe just that day?), and hats and sunglasses can get blown away. Please be careful. About half of them were caught by the staff, so it was okay.

・現地集合　
アウトリガーホテルに入って、入口からまっすぐ進むとビーチ側、集合場所に辿り着きやすいです。
ビーチから、集合場所を探してしまったので、ちょっと迷いました。

・受付も、カタマラン乗組員も、日本語がわかるスタッフはいません。が、特に困ることはないと思います。あたりの柔らかいスタッフが揃ってました。

・乗船は、集合場所から少し歩いたところになります。波打ち際から、船の階段を上がって乗船するので膝から下は濡れます。私は階段を上がるときに波が来て、腰から下が濡れてしまいました。ま、下船の頃には乾きますが。
乗船の時から、ビーチサンダルは脱いで裸足になります。船上も裸足です。

・参加者ですが、日本人は私たち以外に一組だけでした。船上での注意点などは日本語の案内書を渡してくれます。ソフトドリンクや、アルコール飲料は中で販売してます。トイレも付いてます。

・風が強くて(たまたま？)、帽子やサングラス、飛ばされます。気を付けてください。半分くらいはスタッフがキャッチして、事なきを得てましたが。

On the day I thought I had a reservation, I went at the scheduled time only to be told, "Your reservation was yesterday!" Feeling disappointed, I was then asked, "Would you like to join the next day's lunch cruise?" I immediately replied, "Absolutely!" and went home that day.

The next day, when I arrived at the venue, a different staff member was at the reception. After showing my voucher for confirmation, another staff member who had been nearby yesterday said, "I remember you," and I was able to board without any issues.

Once on board, there was an explanation in English that soft drinks were $5 each and the captain's special Mai Tai was $7 (if I remember correctly). I realized that the all-you-can-drink option was only available at night, so I was about to order a soft drink with a sense of resignation when a staff member named Gail said, "Come here for a moment." She asked, "You paid extra, right? So your drinks are free!"

That put me in a good mood, and I ended up drinking two cocktails, even though I usually don't drink much, and I got quite tipsy. The scenery, including the sea, was stunning, the staff were cheerful, and the cruise had fun elements like speeding up and splashing water, making it an enjoyable experience.

予約したと思った日に時間に行くと「あなたの予約は昨日よ！」と言われ、ガッカリしていると、「次の日のお昼のに乗る？」と言われたので、即座に「是非！」と伝えてその日は帰りました。
次の日、現場に行くと昨日とは違うスタッフが受付にいて、確認のためにバウチャーを見せて確認したところ、昨日近くにいてくれた別のスタッフが「あなたのこと、覚えてるわ」と言ってくれて、無事乗船させてもらえることに。
さらに乗船後に「ソフトドリンクは一杯5ドル、船長特製のマイタイは7ドル（だったかな）」と説明が英語であり、飲み放題は夜だけだったんだな、と諦め気味にソフトドリンクを頼もうとしたところ、スタッフのゲイルさんが「ちょっとこっちきて」と。聞けば「お金余計に払ってるよね？だから君の飲み物はフリーでいいよ！」といってくれました。
そこで上機嫌になってついあまり飲めないお酒を二杯飲んでしまい、すっかり酔っ払ってしまいましたが、海も含め景色は素晴らしいしスタッフは陽気で気分もよく、さらにはスピードを出して水をかぶらせるようなアトラクション的な要素もありの楽しいクルーズでした。
サンセットセーリングの体験談ではなくなってますが、そんなクルーズをしてくれる

This is my second time participating. Last year, the event was canceled due to weather conditions, so I was really looking forward to this year. However, during my stay, I was troubled by a typhoon, and on the day of the event, it was unfortunately cloudy. Even though the tour went ahead, I was worried about the sunset. But when the time came, we were treated to a beautiful sunset! The captain and the assistant were wonderful people who kept the atmosphere lively while being attentive to our needs. Thanks to them, I had a very enjoyable time and I strongly want to participate again.

２度目の参加です
去年は天候の影響で不催行となってしまい今年こそは...と張り切っていましたが滞在中は台風に泣かされ当日もあいにくの曇り空、ツアーは決行でもサンセットはどうかな？とモヤモヤしながらヨットが出航
ところがサンセットの時間になると綺麗な夕日が！！
キャプテンとアシスタントの方も素敵な人たちで
細やかな気配りをしながらも場を盛り上げて下さいました
おかげさまで大変楽しい時間を過ごすことができ、また参加したいと強く思いました