All Reviews for Sunset Cruises

We used this service as a family. It included my elderly parents, my uncle and aunt, and my siblings. The ages ranged from older to younger, but everyone was very satisfied. Feeling the wind while cruising on a yacht, which is different from a luxury cruise ship, was fun for us in a more attraction-like sense. However, there was no one who spoke Japanese, so we couldn't understand the pre-participation explanation at all, and we also couldn't follow the announcements during the cruise, which was a bit scary, but that was part of the charm. We enjoyed ourselves with the cheerful crew and other guests. Drinks were free, but there didn't seem to be any non-alcoholic options. For those who can't drink alcohol, you'll quickly realize after taking a sip that it's better to avoid it. Also, the meeting point at the Waikiki Ligar Catamaran was surprisingly hard to find. I recommend checking the map in advance.

家族で利用しました。
年配の両親、親戚のおじ夫婦、私たち兄弟です。
年齢は年配～若手までですが、全員大満足でした。
風を感じながら、豪華客船とは違うヨット？でのクルーズのほうが
私たちにとってはアトラクション的な意味合いでも、楽しかったです。
でも、日本語をしゃべれる人がいなかったので、参加前の説明もまったくわからず、
クルーズ中の案内もわからず・・って意味では少し怖かったけど、
それもご愛嬌。
陽気なクルーと、外人さんたちとみんなで楽しめました。
飲み物はフリーですが、ノンアルコールは、ない感じでした。
お酒が飲めない方は、一口飲めばすぐにわかると思いますが
飲まないほうが無難です。
あと集合場所のワイキキリガーカタマランが意外にわかりづらかったです。
事前に地図で調べていくことをお勧めします。

It's surprisingly small, and since you can't see it up close, if you have too high expectations, you might think it's not much. When a whale is spotted, there will be an announcement in the direction it was seen, so I think it's important to dash and secure a good spot. If you don't make an effort to move, you might end up not seeing anything at all.

意外と小さいくて、あまり近くではみれないので、あまり期待し過ぎてるとこんなもんかと思ってしまいます。
クジラが見えたら見えた方向の放送がはいるので、ダッシュしていい場所が取れるかが重要だと思います。
頑張って移動したりしないと見れないで終わってしまったりもあり得ると思います。

I participated in a whale watching cruise for the first time in Hawaii.
I saw them!! Whales!!
I saw them multiple times. It was amazing.

And I also saw dolphins.
The dolphins jumped close to the boat.
Even though it was a whale watching tour, I was really lucky to see dolphins too.

As expected, in February in Hawaii, you can see both whales and dolphins. I was lucky.

I heard there are days when you can't see them.

You don't even need to go to the upper deck; the second floor was enough to see well.
On the contrary, you can see the dolphins much closer from the second floor.
The upper deck was packed with people!!

I hope everyone who participates gets to see them too!

Hawaiiで初めてホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。
見えましたよ！！ホエール！！
何回も見えました。見ました(^_-)-☆
何頭もいました。感動です。

そして、ドルフィンも見ました。
ドルフィンは、船の近くでジャンプもしてくれました。
ホエールウォッチングなのに、ドルフィンも見れてすごくラッキーでした。

やっぱり2月のHawaiiでは、ホエールもドルフィンも見えるんですね。っていうかラッキーでした。

見えない日もあるみたいですよ。

船の上の階にいかなくても、２Ｆでも充分見れました。
逆にドルフィンは２Ｆの方が、すごく近くで見れますよ。
上の階は、人でいっぱい！！

参加した方が、みなさん見れますように(^_-)-☆

This was my first time participating, and I was able to see a lot from a distance! I booked the option without meals, and I think that was a good choice.

About 20 minutes after departure, we started to see whales, so those who were at the buffet couldn't concentrate on their meals anymore. If you choose the meal option, I think it's better to finish eating early as the ship departs.

I was able to see more than I expected, and I was very satisfied!

初めて参加しましたが、やや遠目にたくさん見れました！
食事なしのものを予約しましたがそれでよかったように思います。

出港して20分くらいでクジラが見え始めたので、ビュッフェ中の人は食事に集中できなくなってました。
食事つきにするのなら、船の出港とともに早めに食べ終えたほうがいいと思います。

思ったよりたくさん見れて、大満足でした！

The luau was really good.. We went as a family and everyone enjoyed it. I would recommend that you request a middle table. We made our reservation (premium seats) 6 months previously and were seated at the far right table. Some of the people with regular seats had better views than our seats. Although we enjoyed it a lot it would of been nice to have the center tables to the stage especially for the premium price we paid.

The food was great as well as the service
I would highly recommend this luau to all. It was spectacular

My wife and I enjoyed the activity.

My husband and I went on a morning cruise on Valentine's day. We were so excited to spot pods of whales we forgot to go downstairs to join in Hawaiian activities. Unfortunately we couldn't come across impressive acts of whales, but we'll keep it next time.

It's simply fun. I was a bit anxious at first because there weren't many Japanese people, but once I toasted with a Mai Tai and had some drinks, it didn't matter. Surrounded by cheerful Westerners, I enjoyed the atmosphere, was moved by the sunset, and immersed myself in the travel experience.

I recommend using this on the last day of your trip.

単純に楽しいです。
あまり日本人がいないため最初はちょっと不安でしたが、マイタイで乾杯してお酒が入れば関係ありません。
陽気な西洋人に囲まれて一緒に盛り上がり、夕陽を見て感動し、旅情に浸れます。

利用は旅行の最終日がおススメです。

I participated on February 11. The weather was cloudy, there were strong winds at sea, and the air conditioning indoors made it quite cold. However, considering the low budget and that breakfast was included, I was satisfied. I was able to see whales multiple times, which was great. It took about 3 hours and 30 minutes from leaving the hotel to returning, so the schedule was easy to manage.

２月１１日に参加しました。天候は曇りで、海上は強風、室内は冷房が効いていたので、実は寒かったです(＠_＠;)
しかしながら、低予算で朝食付きということもあり、満足しました。肝心のクジラを何度も見ることができましたので、良かったです。ホテルを出発して、戻ってくるまで３時間３０分程度だったので、スケジュール的にも楽々でした。

We were staying at the Sheraton for a friend's wedding and decided that this was close and a perfect way to spend an evening, and boy were we were right! The delicious and bottomless maitais made for a great night and the best way to enjoy Hawaii's signiature sunshine.

The boat boarded right from the beach almost directly in front of our hotel, and from there we cruised along Waikiki for unbelievable views. The crew was excellent and this is a must do for anyone wanting to go sailing in Hawaii. Enjoy!

This was my first time participating in a whale watching cruise. I didn't know there were whales just a few kilometers from Waikiki. Depending on the timing, we could only see a little bit of their backs in the distance, which was a bit disappointing.

はじめてホエールウォッチングクルーズ参加。
ワイキキから数キロのところにクジラがいるなんて知りませんでした。
タイミングもりますが遠くに背中が少し見える程度だったのでちょっと残念でした。

For those who participated in the morning cruise, it was reported that they only saw a baby whale briefly, and it seemed that the participants from another tour yesterday had a similar experience, so I honestly didn't have high expectations.

However, during the afternoon cruise, we were able to see adult whales and baby whales up close, as well as whales jumping in the distance. Although we chose a course that included a meal, my son was so excited about the whale sightings that he neglected his food to go watch the whales, and he was thrilled to have seen them a total of 21 times. I regret thinking that if we had chosen the course without lunch from the beginning, we could have focused more on the whales.

I definitely recommend the no-lunch option for those who really want to see whales.

朝のクルーズに参加の方は、子供のクジラがちょっと見えただけとのことで、昨日の別のツアーの方も同じような状況だったので、正直、あまり期待していませんでした。
ところが、お昼のクルーズでは、大人のクジラや子供のクジラが近くで見ることが出来たり、遠くでジャンプするクジラも見ることが出来ました。
折角、食事つきのコースにしたのですが息子はクジラ情報がでると食事そっちのけでクジラを見に行ってましたが、合計21回見れたと大変喜んでいました。はじめっから、ランチなしのコースにしておけば、私たちもクジラに集中できたのでは？と反省しています。
是非、クジラを観たいという方は、ランチなしがお勧めです。

I made a reservation on the night of my arrival in Hawaii!

The dinner cruise's food and performance were very satisfying!

The vow renewal ceremony also became a wonderful memory, but I couldn't catch everything that was said in English during the proceedings (^_^;)

Also, since it was the night of my arrival in Hawaii, I was feeling a bit dazed from jet lag, and towards the end of the dinner cruise, I was battling sleepiness (^_^;)

If you're not confident about dealing with jet lag, I wouldn't recommend the dinner cruise on your first night in Hawaii (>_<)

If it weren't for the sleepiness, I might have enjoyed it a bit more (>_<)

ハワイ到着日の夜に申し込みました！

ディナークルーズのお食事＆パフォーマンスは大満足でした！

バウリニューアルのセレモニーも素敵な思い出になりましたが、

ただ、進行する時の言葉が全て英語であまり聞き取れなかったです(^_^;)

それから、ハワイ到着日の夜と言う事もあり、時差ボケで頭が朦朧としてきて

ディナークルーズの終盤は睡魔との闘いでした(^_^;)

時差に自信ない方は、ハワイ初日のディナークルーズはおすすめ出来ません(>_<)

睡魔が襲ってこなければ、もう少し楽しめたかも(>_<)

A large bus came to pick us up at the hotel, and the explanations in Japanese were thorough, which made us feel at ease participating.

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but the boat was large, so it didn't sway, and we were able to enjoy a wonderful cruise.

大きなバスでホテルまでお迎えに来てくださり、
日本語の説明もしっかりあって安心して参加できました。

残念ながらホエールを見ることはできませんでしたが、
船が大きかったため揺れることもなく素敵なクルーズを
おくることができました。

Last time, I participated in the daytime Takamalan. I was very impressed then, so this time I joined the sunset event. The views of Waikiki, the sunset, and Diamond Head from the yacht are all breathtaking. I believe it's definitely worth participating at least once.

前回は昼のタカマランに参加しました。
そのときも大変感動したので今回はサンセットに参加。
ヨットから見るワイキキ・夕日・ダイヤモンドヘッド・どれをとっても感激します。
一度は参加する価値大いにあると思います。

Enjoyed the entire morning activity. Saw several pods of whales and the boat ride itself was fun. Would recommend light sweater as it was very windy!

Thanks to you, I was able to see whales up close. The staff told us, "When the boat suddenly turns, there will be a whale nearby," and right after that, one appeared.

On the way back, I learned to play the ukulele and performed in front of everyone... I had a very fulfilling time. If I have the chance to go again in winter, I would definitely like to participate. Thank you very much.

おかげさまで、すぐ近くでクジラを観ることができました。
「船が急にターンすると、すぐ近くにクジラがいるよ」と
スタッフが教えてくれて、実際その直後に出現しました。

帰り際にはウクレレを習って、
皆の前で演奏したり・・・
とっても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
またぜひ冬に行くことがあれば、参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

The sunset and fireworks were both amazing! However, on that day, the wind was strong and the waves were high, causing quite a bit of rocking on the boat. My companion got seasick, so I had to take care of them, which meant I could only enjoy about half of the experience. Still, I was satisfied. Despite causing some trouble for the staff, they responded with smiles throughout, and I am very grateful for that.

サンセット、花火ともに最高でした！
ただ、この日は風が強く波も高く船の揺れがけっこうあり、連れ添いが船酔いをしてしまい介抱していたため半分位しか楽しめませんでした。それでも満足でした。
スタッフのみなさんに迷惑を掛けたにもかかわらず、終始笑顔で対応していただき感謝・感謝です。

On the last day, I went with a friend.
There were hardly any Japanese participants, so I really felt like I was abroad.
The captain spoke in English, but even though I didn't understand, I enjoyed the atmosphere. The music playing and everyone getting into the groove was fun, and the sunset was truly moving. I was lucky enough to see a whale and a rainbow.

However, even if the weather is nice, I felt cold, so it's definitely best not to stay in a wet swimsuit. A cover-up is absolutely necessary.
The boat sways due to the waves, but the ride isn't too rough. Drinks were distributed freely, but I hardly drank any because it was cold.

The sunset on the last day was really the best!

最終日に友人と乗りました。
参加メンバーに日本人はほとんどいなくて、海外に来たなぁと感じられます。
なにやら英語でキャプテンが話したりしてますが、分からなくても雰囲気で充分楽しめました。音楽が流れて周りもノリノリになるのも楽しかったですし、
サンセットは本当に感動します。偶然クジラや虹見れました。

ただいくら天気が良くても寒いと感じたので、濡れたまま水着で…とかは絶対にやめた方がいいです。羽織りが必ず必要です。
波によって揺れますが激しい運転ではありません。ドリンクは勝手に配られるって感じでほとんど飲んでません。寒かったので。

最終日のサンセットは本当に最高でした！

The ship was surprisingly large, and there were participants from various countries on board, which made it very enjoyable. It might be due to the season, but it felt a bit chilly while anchored offshore, so I recommend bringing a warm jacket. It's not often you get the chance to see Waikiki from offshore, and with the waves, the background music, and a Mai Tai, I was completely in a good mood.

思いの他大きい船で、乗船される参加者も色々なお国に人が居て、とても楽しかったです。
時期的な事かもしれませんが、沖合いで停泊している間はやや肌寒い感じがしましたので、しっかりと上着を用意する事をお勧めします。
なかなか沖合いからワイキキを見る機会も無いことですし、波とBGMとマイタイで、すっかり良い気分になりました。

It was a whale watching experience blessed by good weather, but I only saw a baby whale spouting in the distance at first, and after that, I couldn't see anything else. Well, it's a living creature, so there's nothing we can do about it.

However, the staff with the Japanese guide were wonderful, and it’s not often you get to enjoy the view of the horizon from the boat, as well as Waikiki and Diamond Head, so I had a great time!

Since it's a trip abroad, it might also be nice to hear local recommendations from the Japanese guide.

天候にも恵まれたホエールウォッチングでしたが、
最初に子どもクジラの潮吹きが遠くに見えたっきり、それ以降は見る事ができませんでした。まぁ、生き物なので仕方ないですね。

しかしながら、日本語ガイドのスタッフの対応も素晴らしく、また船上から水平線を眺めたり、ワイキキ＆ダイヤモンドヘッドを眺める事が出来る機械はなかなかないので、十分楽しめました！

せっかくの海外ですので、日本語ガイドから現地のおすすめ情報を聞いたりするのも良いかもしれませんよ。

We had a very pleasant sunset sail on the MaiTai. The crew was great, the free flowing maitai's tasty, and the sunset beautiful. We managed to see a few whales as well. A fun time. I'd do it again.

I might have had too high expectations. I was able to see the whale several times, but it was quite far away, which made it feel a bit lacking in impact.

期待しすぎていたのかくじらが何度か見ることができましたがかなり遠い！？のか小さいのか少し迫力にかけた感じが残りました。

We had a great time!

I participated in the morning tour on January 3rd. Unfortunately, I didn't see any whales at all. The breakfast included eggs, sausages, and bread, and it was quite substantial for the price.

During the New Year period, the weather in Honolulu was consistently bad with rain coming and going, but thanks to that, I was able to see a big rainbow from the boat.

I have been on the Star of Honolulu dinner cruise several times, and during those times, it makes a U-turn just before Diamond Head. However, this tour goes even further. It was interesting to view Oahu from the sea, as well as the backside of Diamond Head.

But I really wanted to see whales...

1/3の午前中のツアーに参加しました。
残念ながらクジラは全く見ることが出来ませんでした。
朝食は卵やソーセージ、パンなどがあり、お値段の割にはしっかりと取れました。

お正月の期間ホノルルはずっと天候が悪く雨が降ったり止んだりでしたが、お蔭で船から大きな虹を見ることが出来ました。

スターオブホノルルのディナークルーズに何度か乗ったことがありますが、その際はダイヤモンドヘッドの手前あたりでＵターンします。
ですが、こちらのツアーさらにその先まで行きます。
海からオアフ島を、またダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側まで眺める事ができたのは面白かったです。

でもクジラを見たかった…

The weather was bad, I got seasick, and there were no whales; it was the worst.

天候が悪く、船酔いはするは、鯨は居らず最悪でした。

Looking out at Waikiki Beach from the sea, Diamond Head presented a different view than usual, with the blue sky and blue ocean, and the gentle breeze made it perfect.

Whales appeared on the surface multiple times, and each time we were in a flurry of excitement.

I have visited Hawaii many times, but this was my first whale watching experience. I wasn't very interested at first, but it turned out to be much better than I expected.

ワイキキビーチを海から眺め、ダイヤモンドヘットもいつもと違う景色、青空に青い海、風も穏やかで最高でした。

クジラも何度も水面に姿をあらわし、その度に右往左往。
大きな船で船酔いもせず快適でした。

何度もハワイを訪れてますがホエールウォッチングは初めて、あまり興味なかったのですが思っていた以上でとても良かったです。

On January 8, my spouse and I participated. We go to Oahu every year, but we rarely visit during this time, so we joined a whale watching tour for the first time, which can only be seen during this season.

After boarding, the captain provided explanations about the direction of the whales in English, but there was immediately a Japanese interpreter, so it wasn't a problem if you didn't understand English.

The meal was served buffet-style with a wide variety of drinks (alcoholic beverages were cash only) and desserts. When a whale appeared, the captain announced it, and the whale would show up in that direction, but it was a fleeting moment, making it challenging to capture. However, we were lucky to see the whale raise its tail about three times up close.

I had used the Star of Honolulu for dinner cruises a couple of times, and it was enjoyable to experience a different view of Waikiki at night. We participated in a course without transportation, but after disembarking, many shops inside Aloha Tower were closed and it was quite deserted. We took a 10-minute walk to explore downtown and Chinatown.

１月８日に夫婦で参加。
オワフには毎年行っているが、この時期は行くことが少ないので、この時期にしか観られないホエールウオッチングに初めて参加した。
乗船後、船長からクジラが出たときの方角等の説明が当然英語であるが、すぐに日本語通訳の説明があるので英語が分からなくても問題ない。
食事は、ブッフェ形式で飲み物（アルコール類はキャッシュ）、デザート等種類も豊富であった。
クジラが現れると船長のアナウンスがあり、その方向にクジラが出現するが、一瞬なのでタイミングが難しいが、近くで尾を上げる姿等３回ほど観られたのでラッキーであった。
スター・オブ・ホノルル号には夜のディナークルーズに２回ほど利用したが、ワイキキ等夜とは違った景観を楽しむことが出来た。
送迎なしのコースに参加したが、下船後はアロハタワー内の商店は店を閉めているところが多く閑散としているが、１０分ほど歩いてダウンタウン、チャイナタウンを散策した。

Beautiful way to spend the sunset. A warning to other ladies: no bathroom + strong, unlimited drinks, so plan accordingly.

I used this service during my honeymoon trip to Hawaii in January 2013. I was able to encounter whales several times. When the whales were visible, the staff would announce it and let us know. Until then, we could enjoy lunch and relax comfortably on the boat.

However, there are a few tips to keep in mind for whale watching:
- Whales tend to surface for only a few seconds to a few tens of seconds before returning to the water.
- Even if the staff informs you and you look in that direction, the whales may already be back underwater and not visible.
- Once you've finished your meal, if you go out on deck and leisurely gaze at the sea, you might spot whales even before the staff does, which seems to be a more efficient way to see them.

The onboard announcements were also in Japanese, which made the experience very enjoyable.

2013年1月に新婚旅行ではじめてハワイに行った際に利用しました。
くじらに何度か遭遇することができました。くじらが見える位置にきた際にはスタッフがアナウンスして教えてくれます。それまでは、ランチを楽しんで船内でゆったりくつろぐことができます。

ただし、くじらを見るためのこつとしては、次のポイントは押させていた方がいいかもしれません。
？くじらは、浮かんできても数秒～数十秒くらいでまた海の中に戻ってしまいます。
？スタッフが教えてくれて、その方角を見に行ってももう海の中にいてみれないこともあります。
？ある程度食事がすんだら、自らデッキにでてのんびり海を眺めていると、スタッフよりも早くくじらを発見できるので、こちらのほうが効率にくじらに会えるように思います。

船内では、日本語での案内もあり、とても楽しめました。