All Reviews for Sunset Cruises

We had a lovely time. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our dinner was execelent. The host & entertainment made for a fun evening.

When I looked in the direction I was told, I caught a glimpse of the tail fin. Next, I saw a spout of water and a glimpse of its back. I hope to see it jump someday.

いたよー、と言われた方向を見ると、尾びれがちらりと見えました。次は、プシューッという潮吹きと背中がちらりと見えました。いつかジャンプする姿を見たいものです。。

First off we got to ride on a double decker bus with Christmas lights strung on the roof which was not expected because of the title. That was definitely a pleasant surprise. The trolley picked up me and my girlfriend in Waikiki and took us through down town honolulu to see Christmas lights that you probably wouldn't park and walk to look at. The driver also acted as a tour guide talking on the speaker about the history of some of the buildings. Then we circled through to the big Santa and Mrs. Claus statue and the bus dropped us off for half an hour to walk around. Got picked up and dropped off at the same location we started off. No complaints at all.

My husband and I really enjoyed this cruise. The food was excellent and the sunset was beautiful. I just wish it could have been longer.

This was a great excursion. Saw lots of whales, food was great, fun activities, great crew.

I have used this service several times before, but this time I enjoyed it with a total of 11 friends from the yacht club. The men were happily watching as a cute woman set the mainsail and jib. Of course, we savored the beautiful scenery of the sunset cruising off Waikiki, the gentle waves, and the swaying sails catching the wind. It was an unforgettable experience for all of us yacht lovers to enjoy the waters of Hawaii. I was truly delighted to have introduced and arranged this cruise, allowing everyone to share in the excitement together.

今までも何度か利用させていただいてますが、今回はヨットクラブの仲間総勢１１名で楽しませていただきました。メインもジブも、キュートな女性がセットする様子を男性陣はニコニコと楽しんでいました。もちろん、ワイキキ沖のサンセットクルージングの風景や風、ここちよい波の揺れと風を受ける帆のゆらぎ、ヨット好きの面子にはたまらないハワイの海を堪能しました。ご紹介して手配して、皆さまをご一緒にクルーズに乗っていただいて感動を共有できましたこと、本当にうれしく思いました。

It was a sunset that gave me a satisfaction level of 120%, as if to say, "Such a beautiful place exists on Earth." The captain was handsome, haha. Beyond where the captain was pointing, were those whales? Dolphins? I couldn't understand the English, so I wasn't sure, but about two appeared! A few times.

There was no Japanese at all, so I didn't understand any explanations, but that was totally fine, haha. Just a point to note: the cruise ship doesn't have a restroom, so make sure to take care of that beforehand, and you might get wet up to your knees when boarding, so wearing clothes that can get wet and flip-flops is recommended. On the way back, I gave a tip to the captain and the woman who made drinks for us.

Also, before boarding the ship, they take a photo of you, but after it's done, they hand you the finished photo as if it's a complimentary service, but of course, it's not free, haha. It's $20, which is quite expensive, haha. But it made for some really great memories!! I had a lot of fun (^ - ^)

こんな綺麗な場所が地球上にあるんだ。。と言うくらいの満足度120%のサンセットでした。。
キャプテンがイケメンでしたw
そのキャプテンが指差す向こうには、あれはくじら？イルカ？英語が聞き取れなかったのでわからなかったですが、2匹くらい出現しました！何回か。
日本語は一切ないので、説明も一切分かりませんでしたが、全然大丈夫でしたww
ただ注意する点は、クルーズ船にはトイレがないので直前に済ませておくことと、乗り込む時に膝下まで濡れるので濡れていい服、ビーサンなどがオススメです。帰りにはキャプテンとお酒を作ってくれる女性にチップを渡しました。
それと、船に乗り込む前に写真を撮ってくれるのですが、終わった後出来上がった写真をあたかもサービスのようにして渡してきますが、もちろんタダではありませんw
$20で激高ですwww
でも、とてもいい思い出作りになりました！！
楽しかったです(^-^)

Due to regulations, you can only see from a farther distance than expected. However, I was able to see the spouts and tails. It would be nice to have binoculars, but since they are small, if you lean in to look, you might lose sight of them.

I accidentally watched from the lower deck the whole time, but I think I would have seen more if I had gone to the top. Even if you can't see whales, it's a pleasant cruise where you can enjoy the view of Waikiki from the clear sea.

Actually, on the dinner cruise, I happened to see whales, and they were closer there. It's all about luck.

By the way, I opted for the breakfast option, but it might be fine without it. The contents were lettuce, tomato, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange, and pineapple.

規定があるので、思ったより遠くからしか見られません。
でも、潮吹きや尾が見えました。双眼鏡があるといいですが、小さいので、覗きこんでいると、見失ってしまいます。
うっかり下のデッキからずっとそのまま見てしまいましたが、一番上に上がったらもっと見えたと思います。
クジラが見えなくても、晴れた海からワイキキを眺められて気持ちいいクルーズです。
実はディナークルーズでも、偶然クジラが見られて、そちらの方がクジラは近かったです。運次第ですね。
なお、朝食付きにしましたが、なしでもいいかも。
内容は、レタス･トマト･ソーセージ･スクランブルエッグ･オレンジ･パイナップル、以上でした。

I was able to see it multiple times! Although we didn't get to see the upper body completely emerge, it was exciting to watch several whales, which appeared to be a mother and her calf, spouting water and floating on the waves with their tails out. Since we had a hotel pickup plan, it was smooth and we didn't have to worry about finding the boarding area.

何回も見ることができました！
上半身がザパーンと出るまでは行きませんでしたが
親子と思われる複数頭が潮吹きをしたり波に浮かんで尻尾を出したり、終始エキサイティングでした。
ホテルに送迎のプランだったので乗り場も迷うことなくスムーズでした。

Since it's near Honolulu, I thought it would be lucky if we got to see whales, and if not, we could enjoy the cruise, so I made a reservation. There are colorful fish in the harbor where the boat docks, so definitely check them out before boarding! The various sizes of yellow and blue fish really get you excited.

For those without meals included, we were guided to the third floor where we received explanations about the whales and the boat before departure, but everything was in English and honestly, it was content you could take or leave. Later, a file with explanations in Japanese was placed on the stage, which was sufficient. Since there was time, many people were having breakfast with the rice balls and bread they brought. Since it was early in the morning, having a meal here might be enough.

Once we set sail, we had free time, so I quickly went up to the observation floor on the fourth deck. About 30 minutes after departure, when we could see Ala Moana, dolphins started swimming alongside the boat!!! Everyone was super excited to see about 20 dolphins! They swam alongside the boat, jumped a little away, and then came back... just this alone felt worth the price, and I was already very satisfied.

After about 45 minutes, we arrived off Diamond Head and stopped. An announcement was made to look for whales. However, during the announcement, we already saw a spout, and when we focused our eyes, we spotted a large tail! It was a bit far, but we could see it perfectly! After that, we spent about an hour and a half moving and stopping while searching for whales, and we were able to see them more than 15 times, which was amazing! In the end, we even saw a mother and calf swimming leisurely about 50 meters from the boat, and I was grateful for the generous spirit of the whales.

After seeing the whales perfectly, we returned to the harbor and were thrilled to also see a turtle swimming smoothly beside the boat during the 4-hour trip!

By the way, I spoke with someone who booked a tour with meals included after disembarking, and they mentioned that during their meal, there was an announcement saying, "A whale has appeared over there," so they kept going back and forth and hardly got to eat, nor did they see the whales. Announcements are made after a whale has already appeared. I think it’s unlikely you’ll see them if you run over after hearing the announcement... it seems like you have a higher chance of spotting them by focusing your eyes on the spouts yourself. Also, I wouldn’t really recommend it for children. Since you can’t approach the whales (but it’s okay if they come close), the whales are far away, and I wonder if they understand when you say, "Over there!"... Many kids seemed to get bored and fussy.

It might be good to participate with the mindset of "If we see them, great; if not, we’ll cruise around Waikiki and Diamond Head." That said, it was fantastic as a cruise! Whether you see whales or not might be a matter of luck, but it was a fun experience worth more than the price♪ I highly recommend it for those going to Hawaii during whale season!

ホノルル近郊だし見れたらラッキーくらいで、見れなかったらクルージングとして楽しもうと予約。
船の停泊している港にはカラフルな魚がいるので乗船前にぜひ見てください！黄色や青の大小さまざまな魚でちょっとテンション上がります

食事無しの人達は３階へ誘導され出港前にクジラや船の説明をされますが、すべて英語だし特に聞いても聞かなくても…という内容。後ほど日本語で書かれた説明ファイルがステージに置かれるので、それで十分。時間があるので、持ってきたおむすびやパンで朝食をしている方が結構いました。朝も早いのでここで食事で十分かも

出港してしまえば自由行動なのでさっそく展望フロアの４階へ。出港して３０分、アラモアナが見えてきた頃船と並走するようにイルカが！！！
２０頭ほどのイルカにみんなで大興奮！！船と並走したりちょっと離れて飛んだりまた近づいてきたり・・・これだけで値段以上のいいものが見れた気がしてすでに大満足ｗ

45分ほどするとダイアモンドヘッド沖まで来て停泊。ここでクジラを探すとアナウンスが。
が、アナウンス中にすでに潮吹きが見れ、目を凝らしてると大きな尻尾！
ちょっと遠くでしたがバッチリ見れました！
そこからは１時間半ほど動いたり停まったりしながらクジラを探してましたが、１５回以上は見れて感動！最後には船から５０ｍ先くらいにのんびりと親子で泳ぐクジラまで見れ、サービス精神旺盛なクジラに感謝です

ばっちりクジラを見て港へ帰還中、船の横をすぃーっと泳ぐカメまで見れて感動の4時間でした！！

ちなみに下船後食事つきのツアーで申し込んだ方と話したのですが、食事してる時に「あっちにクジラが出た」とアナウンスがかかるため、見に行ったり戻ったりで食事もほぼ出来なかったし、クジラも見れなかったと。
クジラが出る度にアナウンスはかかるのですが、クジラが「出た」あとにかかります。アナウンスを聞いてからそっちへ走ってもほぼ見れないと思います…自分で目を凝らして潮吹きを探した方が確立高いような気がします。
あと、お子様にもあんまりおススメできないかも。クジラに近寄ってはいけない為（クジラが近寄ってくるのはOK）、クジラは遠くだし、「あそこあそこ！」と言ってもわかってるかなぁ・・・って感じです。結構飽きちゃってグズッてるお子様多数でした

「見れたらラッキー、見れなかったらワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドを巡るクルージング」として参加してみたらいいかな。
とは言え、クルージングとしても最高！見れるか見れないかは運かもしれないけど、お値段以上の楽しい体験でした♪
クジラのいる時期にハワイへ行く方にはかなり！おススメです！

Great accommodating Staff! Great food and beverages! We look forward to doing Makani again during our next visit to Hawaii. I Highly recommend this package and experience! Thanks Guys!!!

The scene of the sunset is marvelous! The beauty is beyond words and I can never get bored looking at the pictures taken during the cruise. It's an unforgettable Hawaii-only experience that I'll strongly recommend to all friends who will visit Oahu Island.

I applied with my father, mother, younger sister, and myself!
My sister and I are on our third overseas trip, while it's my parents' first.
Last time we came to Oahu, we wanted to try this, but when we attempted to make a reservation on-site, it was already fully booked, so we decided to carry it over to this time. I recommend making a reservation in Japan.
We were the only Japanese participants, but the crew was very kind and communicated with us in broken Japanese.
During the cruise, cocktails and soft drinks were all-you-can-drink, and there was atmospheric music, making it enjoyable for families, couples, and friends alike! There were also portable toilets, which was reassuring.
Of course, the sunset was absolutely satisfying! Although it was a bit cloudy that day, we were still able to have a wonderful time feeling the Hawaiian breeze.
As the sun began to set, it got a little chilly, so it's good to have a windbreaker or hoodie during this season.
I plan to visit again with friends in May, and I would like to participate again then!

父と母、妹と私の4人で申し込みました‼
妹と私は3度目、父と母は初めての海外旅行でした。
前回、オアフに来たときに乗ってみたい!!と現地で予約を試みたのですが、すでに予約がいっぱいで今回に持ち越すことになりました。日本で予約するのがオススメです。
日本人の参加者は私たちだけでしたが、クルーがとっても親切でカタコトの日本語で対応をしてくれました。
Cruise中はカクテルやソフトドリンクは飲み放題、雰囲気のあるmusicも流れていて家族でもカップルでも友達同士でも楽しめそうです♪簡易トイレもついているので安心です。
もちろんsunsetも大満足!!!!この日は少し曇っていましたが、それでもハワイの風を感じながら最高の時間を過ごすことができました。
日が暮れ始めると肌寒くなってくるので、この時期は風よけのパーカーなどがあるといいですね。
5月にまた友人と訪れる予定ですが、そのときにもまた参加したいと思います‼

This was my second time participating. I had a great time for a full two hours. However, when boarding the boat, there was a system where photos were taken by group, and then shown to us when we disembarked, which was a bit confusing. It costs $20. I didn't buy one, but I felt bad about declining. There are probably people who want the photos, so I think it would be better to only take pictures for those who request them. The staff is friendly.

今回で２回目の参加でした。たっぷり二時間楽しめました。
ただ、船に乗り込むとき、グループごとに写真を撮り、下船したとき見せられるシステムになっていて､戸惑いました。２０ドルです。私は買いませんでしたが、ことわるのが悪いような気がしました。写真がほしい方もいるでしょうから、リクエストある方だけ撮るようにしたほうが良いとおもいます。　スタッフはフレンドリーです。

The breakfast was decent, but I was very moved to see the whales. There were many announcements in English on the ship, but everyone moved in the direction of the whales, so I didn't have any particular difficulties.

朝食はそれなりですが、くじらを見られてとても感動しました。
船内の案内は英語が多いですが、くじらのいる方向にみなさん動くので、特に不自由ありませんでした

Great staff and chill crowd, fantastic views of Waikiki's skyline, even saw a whale! Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Oahu!

We watched the sunset with my grandchild and two daughters, just the four of us. We were the only Japanese people there, and everyone spoke only English, but the atmosphere was great. Usually, we go on a dinner cruise, but this was a friendly and cheerful sunset cruising experience!

孫と娘2人、4人でサンセットを眺めました、日本人は私ども4人だけで、オンリーイングリッシュですがふんいきで内容はOKです、いつもはディナーショーつきの客船ですが、フレンドリーな和気あいあいのサンセットクルージングですよ〜！

Had a great time!! We were lucky to have lots of whale sightings, one even came up close to the ship!!

The cocktail cruise features only Mai Tai cocktails, but there is a wide variety of drinks available, including wine, beer, and soft drinks. It seems that reservations can be made right by the beach, and on the day I participated, it was fully booked with mostly Western participants. The staff only speaks English, so I was initially worried about whether I would enjoy it, but as the drinks flowed and the music started, the atmosphere gradually became lively. When a bonito jumped out of the sea, everyone gasped in awe, and when a whale's tail was spotted, there was a collective cheer. Then, at the moment the sun began to set, a whale jumped right in front of everyone’s gaze. Fortunately, we all got to share that fleeting scene of the sunset and the whale together. Oh my gosh! It became an unforgettable memory. If you take a seat on the left side of the boat, you can enjoy the sunset directly in front of you on the way back.

カクテルはマイタイだけのマイタイ・クルーズです。ワインやビール、ソフトドリンクなど飲み物は豊富です。
ビーチ脇でも予約が取れるようで参加した日は満席で欧米人の参加者がほとんどでした。
スタッフは英語しか喋りません。なので最初は楽しめるか不安ですが、お酒が入って音楽が鳴り始めるとだんだん盛り上がってきます。
カツオが海を跳ねるとオゥと皆で感嘆し、クジラの尻尾が見えるとワーッとなります。
そしていよいよ日が沈む瞬間、皆の視線の先でクジラが飛び跳ねました。
とてもラッキーなことに夕焼けとクジラの一瞬の光景を全員で共有できました。オーマイガッ！
忘れられない思い出になりました。
船の進行方向に対して左側の席を取ると帰り道に正面でサンセットを見ることができますよ。

This was the best way to see the Honolulu Xmas Lights.... no traffic to deal with, no having to look for parking, a friendly driver, xmas lights on the bus and xmas music playing! The bus ride (a double decker!) was the best part of the entire tour!

The dinner cruise was amazing, dinner was great, service was awesome.

My husband and I took our 3 kids and we were quite impressed with how quickly we spotted the whales (we even saw dolphins!). It's safe and a great experience, I would definitely recommend it for families with young children.

Parking is convenient. Check in is across from boat. Prepare for standing and maybe even a little sea sick lol! Don't forget to bring your binoculars!

The whole trip was very pleasent enjoyed the food and staff were very helpful

This was the second year we took this tour. The check in crew, driver of the bus, and narrator were very friendly and courteous. It was a fun time for my family and I !

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. While it's part of the luck of the draw, I wished there had been more entertaining activities to enjoy.

残念ながら、クジラは見ることができませんでした。これは時の運もあるのでしょうがないのですが、それ以外にもっと楽しませるエンターテイメントが欲しかった。

It was a very enjoyable time in a different space. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity. Perhaps because there were many Japanese participants, there were a lot of performances of songs aimed at Japanese people.

異空間でとても楽しい時間でした。また、機会があれば参加したいと思います。
日本人の参加が多いためか、日本人向けの曲の演奏が多かった。

This was my first time on the catamaran. It was a bit chilly since it was winter, but I enjoyed the sunset while drinking a Mai Tai. Since drinks are unlimited, be careful not to overindulge. You might need to use the restroom frequently.

今回初めてカタマラン号にのりました。
冬場でしたので、少し肌寒かったですがマイタイ飲みながら
サンセットを楽しみました。
飲み放題なので飲みすぎに注意してください。
トイレが近くなります

On the day we arrived in Hawaii, we wanted to enjoy a lovely sunset, so our family of four decided to take this cruise. We boarded from the pier right in front of the Hilton, and the kids were able to play on the beach during the waiting time, which made it a stress-free experience. When the sun began to set, we left our shoes before boarding and didn't need to bring much else. The boat was relatively large and had restrooms. There were benches in both a sheltered area to avoid the sun and wind, as well as an outdoor area. They offered light snacks, but it was just chips and cookies. That day, it was just us and one other couple from abroad. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunset, and we cruised until the city lights came on, but it was really windy and cold!!! I wore a long-sleeve shirt and a windbreaker, but my feet were bare and got chilly... The boat was rocking, and my 2-year-old got seasick and was in a bad mood. It was quite a long time, so I felt sorry for him. I think the atmosphere and facilities are good, so I recommend this for families with small children during warmer seasons!

ハワイ到着日にサンセットで素敵な雰囲気をと思い家族4人で利用しました。ヒルトンの目の前の桟橋から乗船するため、待ち時間も子どもたちは砂浜で遊ぶなどゆったりとストレスありませんでした。陽が傾きかけたころ、乗船前に靴を預けて裸足で乗る以外は特に持ち物は要りません。比較的大きな船でお手洗いもあります。陽射しや風を避ける壁がついたエリアと外のエリアにベンチがあります。軽食とありますがスナック菓子、クッキー程度です。その日は私たちと他外国人のご夫婦1組だけでした。残念ながらサンセットは見えず、その後街がライトアップするまでクルージングするのですが、何せ風もすごいし寒い！！！長袖にウィンドブレーカーを着ていきましたが、足元は裸足だし冷えました・・・。うねりがあって揺れたこともあり、2歳の子どもは船酔いしてしまい、機嫌も悪く、更に結構時間が長いので可哀想なことをしました。雰囲気設備は良いと思うので、小さなお子さんがいる方は暖かい季節をおススメいたします！

This time, I participated with my parents and my husband, making a group of four. Even my parents, who usually complain a lot, were excited for their first countdown and had a great time.
We reserved a window seat with sparkling wine, and that was a great choice!
The food was also impressive, with a magnificent lobster and tender steak. I was very satisfied!

今回は両親と主人と4人での参加でした。文句の多い両親も、初めてのカウントダウンにテンション上がり、とても楽しんでくれました。
スパークリングを頼んでの、窓際席を予約しましたが、それが良かったです！
お料理も、立派なロブスターに柔らかいステーキ。大満足でした！

We took this cruise as a final romantic night to complete out honeymoon, and couldn't have made a better choice! The crew was very friendly and entertaining, it felt as though they were a little family who'd invited us to enjoy their boat with them. Our bartender was a fun guy who poured great drinks, including their special "Hightide." I won't give away the recipe, but of course it involves significant parts Rum, Tropical Fruit, and Delicious.

Ship was smooth sailing, giving us a nice calm view of Waikiki and the setting sun across the Pacific. The route taken goes out from the harbor and past Diamond Head, allowing for a wonderful view of it. Hiking to see the view from atop Diamond Head is one thing, but seeing the whole peak from sea is quite another treat. You'll get the feeling of a visiting explorer from the past, watching that peak and shore slip into view. Only difference is you're on a luxury cruise with Hightide in hand and some great party music playing.

Our crew even managed to find us whales, and made sure we got a great view. Saw several surface, blowholes blasting, a fluke raise, and even a calf breach! Despite some other snorkel boats mentioning the possibility of whales, this was the first time we'd gotten to see them. Even more exciting that they were so close!

Thanks again to the whole crew for making this such a wonderfull sail. Loved the food and drinks, danced to the classic hits being played, sat on the mesh net across the double bow, and ended our honeymoon with a beautiful sunset on the sea.

Definitely booking the Makati again whenever we make it back to Waikiki!