Reviewed by: マイクちゃんま
The Dolphin Hawaii boat is a small, engine-powered catamaran. The weather was cloudy with quite a bit of wind, and there was occasional rain coming from the side. On days when the weather isn't great, especially on cloudy days in February, it seems necessary to wear a nylon jacket or bundle up a bit. On windy days, the boat sways quite a bit, but for those who enjoy amusement park rides, the rocking from the waves and the boat's movement can be quite enjoyable.
On the day of the experience, a pod of dolphins was swimming very close to the small catamaran, floating and diving right in front and beside us, and we were thrilled to see them swimming so near. We caught a glimpse of a whale's tail for just a moment, although there were only a few whales. They provided warm tea and a sports bar where we could help ourselves to snacks, both of which were delicious and greatly appreciated on the chilly boat.
The captain and the two staff members who provided friendly and detailed explanations about the ecology of dolphins and whales were impressive, and I was truly impressed by their professionalism and dedication.
イルカハワイさんの船は、エンジンで動かされる小さな小さな双胴船です
天気は曇りで結構な風の日でした
時折横からの雨もありました
天気がそんなによくない日や2月の曇り日には、ナイロン製の上着やある程度は着込んで行く必要がありそうです
風がある日は船は結構揺れますが
遊園地アトラクションなどが好きな人には波と船の走りからくる揺れも楽しめるかと思います
体験した当日はイルカの群れが小さな双胴船の直ぐ近く、前や横で浮いたり潜ったりゎ繰り返し、並走したりと、イルカと双胴船からの水面上の距離はかなり近く、イルカの泳ぎを見ていて興奮しました
クジラは少しでしたが一瞬尾びれが見えました
提供された温かいお茶や自由にとって食べられるスポーツバーもありいずれも美味しく肌寒い船上にてかなりありがたく頂けました
イルカやクジラの生態など詳しくフレンドリーに解説してくれたり
操舵される船長さんと解説や客対応をして下さった二人の働き方は素晴らしく感心しました
めちゃくちゃ楽しめました
お勧めします
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチング付きプラン(12月中旬~3月) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Sinem
We had such a wonderful time on our sunset cruise while in Oahu. Lost track of how many whales we saw while out there. And the staff were so incredibly nice. Special shout out to Vivian who spent some extra time with my son who was feeling very shy. We truly had a lovely night.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - One Drink Ticket, Sip, Relax & Enjoy! |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/19 |
Reviewed by: tww
great way to see Waikiki and diamond head from the water. Being able to bring your own beverage is another plus. Boat isn't huge so you don't feel like you can't move around due to a mass of people. Wonderful short adventure.
Plastic glasses, some wine in a water bottle and you have a great day.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Kyoko
Diamond Head illuminated by the sunset and the streets of Hawaii were very beautiful. The captain took photos himself, and the staff responded well to various detailed requests, which was great. Everything was great. Only one opportunity to improve is the digital form to sign up for the waiver. It took a long time to process the application, and we had to attempt it multiple times because the signature function did not work properly.
夕日に照らされたダイヤモンドヘッドやハワイの街並みがとてもキレイでした。
キャプテン自ら写真を撮ってくれたり、スタッフも色々と細かいリクエストに応えてくれてとても良かったです。
Everything was great.
Only one opportunity to improve is digital form to sign up waiver.
It took long time to proceed the application and we had to attempt it multiple times because the signature function did not work properly.
Alcohol is not provided, so you need to bring your own.
アルコールの提供はないので持ち込みが必要です。
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| Packages: | 平日プラン(月~木曜日) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/24 |
Reviewed by: かん
I searched for a place where I could make a reservation on the same day and applied.
Please note that they only have soft drinks available, and no alcohol.
I felt that the prices were about what you'd expect.
当日に予約出来るところを探して申し込みしました。
ドリンクはソフトドリンクしかなくてアルコールはないので注意が必要。
価格的にこんなものかなて感じでした。
Although we were the only Japanese speakers and couldn't communicate in Japanese, it was a tour where it was okay not to speak English.
日本人は私達だけで日本語も通じませんが
英語が話せなくても大丈夫なツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 平日プラン(月~木曜日) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Jhony
If you have a plan for sunset-boat in Honolulu, you absolutely have to choose this company.
It was awesome & great. I'll visit you again.
SEE YOU SOON^^
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Nicolas Kuno
ホノルルのトップよりずっと良いです。素晴らしいスタッフと整然とした食事がありました。また、金曜日の花火も楽しみました。
Much better than Top of Honolulu. Nice excellent staff and neat meals. Also enjoyed Friday fireworks.
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| Packages: | 花火鑑賞プラン(金曜日のみ) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We loved sipping cocktails while cruising past the sparkling Waikiki skyline.
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The crew was friendly, and the vibe was family-friendly and easygoing.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The views of Diamond Head and the Waikiki skyline at golden hour were stunning. The vibe was relaxed and not too jam packed feeling.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/04 |
Reviewed by: M&L
From checking in till the time we departed the crew was happy, kind, and lots of fun! The meal was wonderful and the sights were amazing! It was one of the highlights of our stay in Hawaii!
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| Packages: | [2.5-Hours] Friday Fireworks Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Erin R.
Whole family enjoyed this experience. Small crowd so made it even more enjoyable. Food, alcohol drinks, drinks for the kids, food, watching the sunset out at sea, and the fireworks. The crew were welcoming and friendly, glad we made this part of our trip.
Take meds for sea sickness before hand.
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| Packages: | Fireworks Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Ray
Crew was very nice. Great catamaran and I loved being under sail for most of it (no engine noise).
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/24 |
Reviewed by: すずき
The scenery is very beautiful, and you can experience a sensation that can only be enjoyed from a boat. The fireworks last about five minutes, but they were still quite moving.
You can choose between fish or meat dishes for your meal, but both were a bit dry and the taste was average. If you ask the staff, you can also take food home. Additionally, there are salads, drinks (no beer), and desserts included.
If you're someone who doesn't easily get seasick, you'll likely enjoy it. I tend to get motion sickness, so I took some medication, but I still felt a bit nauseous. There are two levels on the boat, and since I was on the second level, I think the breeze helped reduce my nausea a bit.
Before boarding, they take a photo of you in front of the boat. When you disembark, they print the photo for you, and you can buy it for $20.
There were no Asian people around, but the staff was kind, so I was able to enjoy myself without any particular discomfort.
景色はとても良く、船でしか楽しめない感覚を味わうことが出来ます。花火は5分程度ですが、それでも感動するものがありました。
食事は魚料理か肉料理が選べますが、どちらもパサつきがあり、味は普通です。スタッフにお願いすれば持ち帰りも可能でした。その他にはサラダ、ドリンク(ビールは無し)、デザートも付いてきます。
船酔いに強い人であれば楽しめます。私は元々乗り物酔いがしやすい方で、酔い止めを飲みましたがそれでも少し酔いました。1階と2階があり、私は2階であったため風に当たって少し酔いはマシだった気がします。
乗船前に船の前で写真を撮ってくれます。降りると写真を印刷してくれており、20$払えば買うことが出来ます。
周りにアジア系の人はいませんでしたが、スタッフが優しいため特に抵抗感なく楽しむことが出来ました。
It's better to take motion sickness medication. I think it's best to enjoy the scenery and not expect much from the food.
酔い止めは飲んだ方が良いです。
食事の味は期待せずに、景色を楽しむ船だと思っておいた方がいいと思います。
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| Packages: | 花火鑑賞プラン(金曜日のみ) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Charlie.
Shout out to our captain, we had a great time.
Would definitely recommend.
Thank you.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really good food, menu tasted very fresh on ingredients. enjoyable time for a date night!
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/04 |
Reviewed by: ぽよ
I got lost and couldn't make it to the meeting point on time, but I received a kind phone call that helped me find my way. The phone line that mentioned Japanese support had announcements in English, which was a bit confusing.
The cruise itself became a wonderful memory. I felt lucky to see whales, but even if I didn't, I was glad to enjoy the beautiful sunset. Since I couldn't see any whales, the night view of the city from the sea was also very nice. There were only a few passengers on the boat, and the tour guides were charming and created a pleasant atmosphere. There were also drinks and snacks provided, making it a very comfortable experience.
I definitely want to participate again if I have the chance! ^ ^
集合場所が分からなくて迷子になってしまい、集合時間に間に合わなかったのですが、電話がかかってきて親切に教えて下さいました。日本語対応と書かれた電話は英語のアナウンスで少し困った点でした。
クルーズ自体はとても最高な思い出になりました。時期的にもクジラはみれたらラッキーかなという気持ちだったので、クジラを見れなくてもきれいなサンセットを見れてよかったです。クジラを見れなかったサービスも兼ねてということで、海から見る街の夜景もとてもよかったです。船に一緒に乗るお客さんは少人数で、添乗員さんは雰囲気の良い美男美女さんで、飲み物やお菓子のサービスもあり、とても過ごしやすかったです。
ぜひまた機会があれば参加したいと思います^ ^
Aloha! Poyo. Thank you for joining the Waikiki Sunset Cruise & Whale Watching tour. I apologize for any confusion regarding the meeting location and phone announcements. It was unfortunate that you couldn't see any whales, even though everything was in the wild and natural setting. Thank you for the five stars despite that. Your positive comments are encouraging for the crew. The sunset views from the boat and the scenery of Waikiki are truly amazing! Thank you for sharing such wonderful photos. When you come back to Hawaii next time, please take advantage of the repeat visitor discount and join us again! We sincerely look forward to your next participation. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! ぽよ様。ワイキキサンセットクルーズ&ホエールウォッチングのツアーに参加していただき、ありがとうございます。集合場所や電話のアナウンスに関して、ぽよ様を困惑させてしまい申し訳けございませんでした。また、全てが野生と自然の中でのことですがクジラを見られなかったのは残念でした。そんな中での5つ星をありがとうございます。前向きなコメント、クルー達の励みになります。船から見るサンセットやワイキキの街の景色は最高ですよね!!とっても素敵な写真を共有していただき、ありがとうございます。次回ハワイにいらっしゃるときにはリピーター割引を利用して是非またご参加くださいね!ぽよ様のまたのご参加を心よりお待ちしております。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチング付きプラン(12月中旬~3月) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/15 |
Reviewed by: taku
It would be nice if the back ground music was not exist. Since the sailing time only with soft wave sound, would be my best prefered environment.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Excellent time with spectacular scenic views. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | [2024] Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Carla
The staff was great, however unfortunately, due to other people drinking on the boat & a lot of motion sickness, there was a lot of throw up Incidents which caused the whole ride to be unpleasant and rather disgusting. Not to mention, we had to takeoff our shoes so I hope I didn’t step on anything…. When I originally booked, I noticed drinks and appetizers would be provided, but there is only one option to choose from(food).
If you book, make sure you take some dramamine, even if you don’t think you have motion sickness.
The good news is that we got to sunset on our way back to the pier.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Verónica
A perfect evening sailing with a very friendly and professional crew… unforgettable views of Waikiki and sunset … my family really enjoyed the experience …
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| Packages: | Waikiki Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Lizza Gaines
We are here celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and were looking forward to the sunset sail. It was absolutely amazing! The drinks were great and it was very relaxing. The staff were very attentive and polite. If we ever come back to Waikiki, we will definitely do this sunset cruise again and tell anyone we know that will be visiting here to hit up Moana Sunset Cruise.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
We had a great time watching the sunset sipping our drinks and talking to tourists about this amazing place. Everything went very smoothly on the boat, we were given great pointers about the boat and where to sit. Will do this again with my family. Thank you for a wonderful time!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Jenny
An amazing experience that really can’t be replicated on land! Being on the water for a sunset makes it so magical, I’ll never get over the vastness of the ocean. Not that it needs to be said, but the sunset was beautiful.
The crew is excellent. They know exactly what they’re doing and are very accommodating and check in on you regularly without making you feel checked in on ‘too much’. The drinks are strong and tasty! The appetizer was more like a meal, and was delicious, especially for a bulk prep-made food item; we had a chicken sandwich (with actual chicken thigh) on a purple potato or ube bun!
There is music playing for the whole ride, so if you’re noise sensitive get there early so you can be one of the first on the boat to pick your spot (don’t sit inside where the bar is - that’s the noisiest spot). With that said, if you’re focusing on the beautiful scenery, the noise sort of fades away into the background, anyway.
We had an amazing time, and will do it again next time we are in Waikiki area.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Eri
We had a great time with this! The people were nice and food was good. I really recommend if you want to have a great time . Thank you!
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Pesh
Everything was great except for our food. We searched hard for sunset cruises that included a vegetarian option, and this was one of the few. The menu was said to have a vegetarian pasta, but we were actually served stir fry and rice. It was fine but definitely not what we were expecting. Otherwise the crew and the cruise were great, and we had a good time!
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/22 |
Reviewed by: J g
We enjoyed the cruise very much very enjoyable nice weather
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/16 |
Reviewed by: にんにん
The boat rocked violently, and within 30 minutes of departure, I was completely seasick. Out of the four of us, three had to go back, and the remaining one also got seasick. Many other passengers were also feeling unwell, and the first floor of the boat was in chaos.
The food was delicious, and the fireworks were clearly visible, so if you're someone who can handle the boat well and are in good health, I think you can enjoy it. I was in no condition to eat due to seasickness, but they packed the food in a box for me, and when I had it at the hotel, it was still tasty even when cold.
Most of the passengers were foreigners, but it was strange to see that many of the people who were seasick were Japanese. I wonder if travel fatigue played a role... As soon as the boat arrived at the port, the captain also seemed to be feeling unwell, so perhaps the rocking was particularly bad that day. I believe it would be a great activity if you don't get seasick.
船が揺れに揺れて出港30分で完全な船酔いに。
4人で乗って3人戻しに戻して、残りの一名も船酔いに。
他の乗客も船酔いしている方がそれなりにおり、船一階はカオス状態でした。
料理は美味しく花火もしっかり見えるので、船に強い方が体調万全で行くのであれば、楽しめると思います。
船酔いでとても食べられる状態ではなかったのですが、料理をボックスに入れて持たせてくれたのをホテルで頂いたら、冷えてても美味しかったです。
乗客は大半が外国の方でしたが、船酔いしてる人には日本人が多いのが不思議でした。
旅の疲れが影響しているのでしょうか、、
船が港に着いた途端に船長も戻していたので、たまたま揺れがとても酷かったのか、、
船酔いしなければとても良いアクティビティだと思います。
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| Packages: | 花火鑑賞プラン(金曜日のみ) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/29 |
Reviewed by: BB
The crew was super friendly and walked around checking on everyone throughout the cruise; the ride out and back had lovely views of Honolulu, and the captain stopped the boat so we could watch a whale swimming the waves as the sun went down - beautiful ride!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Mama Bear
So much fun!! I was a little nervous at first to bring my daughter because it is a bar and she is only 16 (although very mature for her age), but it was our last day in Hawaii and we had already checked out of the hotel, and she wanted to go, so I thought what the heck. She had a great time hanging out on the lounging splash nets and “jumping” the waves. The crew and other passengers were great too, kept her entertained and sipping on POG juice while her mama had a few mai tais. What a wonderful way to end our vacation in Hawaii! Highly recommend it.
[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/01 |
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I had an amazing time. I highly recommend it!