Reviewed by: Sang Park
We came here on our honeymoon and we had an awesome experience with Ocean Joy Cruises. We scheduled for the shuttle service and the bus was right on time to pick us up from our hotel. There was a little traffic to Ko-Olina but wasn't too bad. The bus driver kindly guided us through the entire ride and it was comfortable. The cruise staff were friendly and generous. They provided everyone with ginger pills to avoid motion sickness. Snorkeling was great too. Too bad that we didn't get to see the turtles but it was fun! The food wasn't fancy or anything but it was delicious and that first sip of an icy cold beer after snorkeling was heavenly. While we were having dinner, we got to see the group of dolphins swimming right next to our cruise which was phenomenal. The sunset, of course, it was breathtaking moment. My husband and I really enjoyed the cruise and we will definitely come back with our family in the future.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/30 |
Reviewed by: han lee
first of all, people working on the boat was awesome, they were very very friendly, especially guy name mason was funny and very active and he was there every moment when we needed him
the boat was not too big and luckily we only had less than twenty people so a lot of room normally around forty people on the board. I suggest to take a pill before you go on because it really help you not to through up.
snorkeling was fun experience and they teach you everything you need to know and fun part was when you go into the water they feed the fish so the fish can come to you I'm talking about a lot of fish and it was so amazing and beautiful when can I get to see that many of fish.
after snorkeling it's cold right but this boat has warm water so you can take salt water out in warm water, that was pretty good idea for help from cold and windy weather.
the boat had every drink you could think of like from hot coffee to cold soda to alcohol beverage and people working on the boat took turn to be a bartender and they actually make good tasty drinks but just let you know that alcohol is only served after snorkeling.
I gotta talk and tell you about the food. it's most delicious Hawaiian pork bbq burger and charcoal grilled chicken was so so good and fresh Hawaiian fruits was one of my favorite
during the diner time captain called out to come out and we went out and guess what?!! dolphins were swimming by, not just one couple of Dolphins
it was my first time watching Dolphins swimming around and that was amazing time.
captain was very generous he didn't want us to miss every moment so he was keep looking out and around the ocean if anything it might be interesting for us.
overall this was the best experience for us and I truly and definitely recommend to try, love to go on the board and meet them again.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/30 |
Reviewed by: marc
We used this for our honeymoon memories. We departed from Hilton Hawaiian Village and spent about two hours relaxing on the sea while enjoying the sunset. The time spent heading towards Diamond Head bathed in the sunset was particularly pleasant and enjoyable.
There were only my husband and I as the Japanese participants, but the crew was very considerate and kindly provided us with the onboard explanation in Japanese separately from the other participants.
Additionally, the boat was comfortable to ride on, and when it started to rain, we were able to take shelter under the roof, allowing us to enjoy ourselves until the end. Alcoholic drinks were free for up to two servings, and there was a wide variety available, along with potato chips and warm snacks.
The boat was larger compared to the number of participants, which allowed everyone to enjoy their own space. I would love to participate again when I come to Hawaii.
ハネムーンの思い出に利用しました。
ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ヴィレッジから出発し、サンセットを臨みながら2時間ほど海上でのんびり過ごしました。夕日を浴びるダイヤモンドヘッドへ向かう時間は、特に心地よく気持ちが良かったです。
参加者で日本人は私たち夫婦だけでしたが、船員の方が気を利かせてくれ、他の参加者とは別に私たちだけに日本語で出発前の船内説明をして頂けて非常に親切でした。
また、船も乗り心地は快適で、途中雨が降ってきたときも屋根つきのためデッキからの非難ができ、最後まで楽しく過ごせました。
アルコール類も2杯までは無料で種類も豊富、ポテトチップスやあたたかい小料理もありました。
参加人数に比べ大き目の船でしたので、それぞれが思い思いの場所で過ごせるのもいい点でした。ハワイに来た時には、また参加したいと思いました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Shelly
This is a great option for those that get sea sick! The boat was very smooth! Brandon our waiter was fantastic, and was a good laugh. Would recommend and go again
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| Packages: | Island Buffet & Friday Fireworks Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/10 |
Reviewed by: Fabes
Food ia not that good!! The dinner tables are not that gate
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/16 |
Reviewed by: ゆたちゃん
On our last day in Hawaii, my girlfriend and I dressed up and boarded a boat, but it felt like a children's summer camp from the movie The Addams Family, with an overly cheerful muscle crew interacting with families and elderly couples in a typically American, broad manner. The food was terrible, mostly fried items that would have been better left unserved. It might be fine for families with children under 13 or elderly couples, but I can't recommend it for couples. My girlfriend felt seasick and became moody, stopping talking altogether. Everyone seemed to be happily enjoying the sea turtles popping up, but I wondered if it was really that fun. This tour, which only goes a short distance from Waikiki Beach, reminded me a lot of the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride I took at Disney World in Florida long ago. We boarded a submarine-like attraction that was full with just 15 people, dove only 2 meters, and saw a mechanical octopus that was broken and wouldn't move, with dads exclaiming "Waoooo!!" to their kids. It brought back that atmosphere.
I feel bad for my girlfriend...
ハワイ最後の日の思い出にと彼女とオシャレして船に乗り込んだものの、映画アダムスファミリーの子供向け夏合宿のごとく、やたら陽気一辺倒のマッスルクルーがマッスルスマイルで家族連れから老夫婦迄、アメリカ特有の大雑把なくくりで終始対応していた。食事は最悪で出さない方がまだましな揚げ物系ばかり。家族連れの13歳未満のお子様、老夫婦には丁度いいが、カップルにはお勧め出来ない。私の彼女は船酔いもあって気分悪く不機嫌になって喋らなくなってしまった。海カメが顔だしているのを皆まんぞくげに喜んでいたが、そんなに楽しいのだろうか?ワイキキビーチからわずかに遠くに行くだけの本ツアーは、昔フロリダのディズニーワールドで乗った海底2万マイルとよく似ている。15人も入ったら満員の潜水艦型アトラクションシップに乗込み、わずか2メートル潜水して、機械仕掛のしかも壊れて動かないタコがでてきて、お父さんが子供にWaoooo!!というやつ。あの雰囲気を思い出す。
彼女には悪いことしてしまった。。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Cindy McCracken
Was everything that we expected and much more. Good food, great entertainment and a lot of fun. My husband and I went on this fabulous cruise not only for dinner and entertainment but for the beautiful sunset that occurs off the shores of Oahu. Would highly recommend this for everyone...couples, families, and singles!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Natalie Redman
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing...the most beautiful & picturesque sunset I have ever experienced in my life!
The buffet dinner was very nice, the fish was so fresh and just melted in your mouth, there were also pulled pork, teriyaki chicken, salad, veges and from memory Im sure there was rice. Unfortunately we did not experience the Hawaiian show nor the dessert (as the sunset captivated us for the time until the fireworks viewing!). My daughter (13 yrs old) and I thoroughly enjoyed our sunset dinner cruise.
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| Packages: | Island Buffet & Friday Fireworks Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Donald & Amanda
Very fun. Dinner was amazing. Show was amazing, crew was amazing. Very fun and I will do this again when I come back to Oahu.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Sherie
Great experience, better then expected. Would recommend it to family and friends.
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| Packages: | Friday Sunset & Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Cheryl J
My childern, ages 16 and 21, and I had the best time on the Sunset Cruise! It was one the top highlights of our vacation in Hawaii! The crew members were awesome! They took care of all of our needs. They took many pictures of me and my children and a couple of "selfies"! They were so much fun!! Everyone on the cruise seemed to be having a blast! The even caught a huge mahi mahi while fishing! We saw a beautiful rainbow and a little of another one to make a double rainbow! We had so much fun, we didn't want it to end! Thanks for a fantastic time!!
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/12 |
Reviewed by: NC Hairston
The views from the ocean were excellent and the people on the cruise as well as the staff were friendly and fun. The food was OK and the entertainment was good (I'm not a party person, so that is about the most that you will get out of me.) The most memorable thing was after dinner, when Dolphins were playing with the boat and putting on a show for us. The best view of the sunset was actually when we were docking at the harbor, at the very end of the cruise.
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| Packages: | Special Christmas Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/01 |
Reviewed by: david d
make sure u book on friday for the fire work show...........................................
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| Packages: | Island Buffet & Friday Fireworks Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Pandora
So Baffled how We wede crammed into this vessel. No enough seats. All of the patron made the best of it. Not entirely sure ic they ment to over book us or not.
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| Packages: | Friday Sunset & Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Vicki PN
The most spectacular sunset I have seen. Sailing combined with a wonderful crew bringing drinks. Fantastic !
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Carole
We were in Hawaii for our 36th anniversary and the Navatek Dinner Cruise was a lovely and romantic way to spend the evening. We booked the window seating and the spectacular view was really worth it! The Lobster - Steak dinner was delicious. Our server prepared our lobster for us at the table which was a nice surprise. The beef was a bit well done for our taste however. Overall the dinner was very tasty. The show was enjoyable and fun, and the main singers were all really good! There were quite a few honeymoon and anniversary couples, and it was nice visiting with the other diners. Also, we very much enjoyed going out on deck to view the beautiful sunset and beach from the ship. We look forward to another dinner cruise next time we're there.
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| Packages: | Special Christmas Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Julia
We loved the boat , the food, the crew and the beautiful evening. It was a a great event for teens as the alcohol can be monitored and the bartender is very careful . She must be a parent. The only thing I did not like, was the extra charge for transportation. I thought it was included in the tickets, however, we had to pay an additional unexpected amount at the boat. It was a surprise as I booked early and spoke to the company a number of times. Never was a balance due mentioned. It ruined what would have been a great evening.
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| Packages: | Sunset & City Lights Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Jesse Maldonado
This cruise is very classy. From dinner to show Done it 3 time
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| Packages: | Special Christmas Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Melanie McIntyre
Would have liked more free alcohol drinks for the price we paid. At least 3 drinks or lower prices since we already paid so much for the sail.
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| Packages: | Island Buffet & Friday Fireworks Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/06 |
Reviewed by: David & Tammie
It was fun. We will do it again. It was a great way to celebrate our 20th anniversary.
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| Packages: | Island Buffet Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Corbin
My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves the food was good but the entertainment was surprisingly good and the staff preformed their duties perfectly .
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| Packages: | Special Christmas Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/06 |
Reviewed by: あさやん
I chose this place because it was close to the Hilton where I was staying. Although there were many cloudy days during my stay, the day I had reserved was sunny, and I was able to see a wonderful sunset. There was a Japanese guide, and it was fun to hear various stories. It included two alcoholic drinks, but I ended up having three since the first one was complimentary. The Hawaiian cocktail recommended by the guide was delicious. As many of you mentioned, bringing a long-sleeved cardigan was definitely the right choice. The sailboat was smaller than I expected, but it felt very close to the sea, and I made some great memories.
ヒルトンに泊まっていたので、集合場所が近いため選択しました。
滞在中は曇りの日も多かったのですが、予約した日は晴天で素晴らしいサンセットを見ることができました。
日本人のガイドの方がいて、色々お話が聞け、楽しかったです。
アルコールドリンク2杯付でしたが、1杯目はサービスで結局3杯飲むことができました。ガイドさんお勧めのハワイのカクテルがおいしかったです。
皆さんの書き込みにありましたように、長袖のカーディガンを持参して大正解でした。
思っていたより小さな帆船でしたが、海がとても近く感じられ、楽しい思い出ができました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Cheryl
Great crew. Great boat. Sunset and fireworks were awesome. Great bartender :) would definitely recommend.
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| Packages: | Friday Sunset & Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. David Barr
The cruise was very enjoyable for me and my wife. The atmosphere was welcoming and fun. Being on a ship in itself was exciting. The meal was well prepared and delicious. The staff were entertaining yet very professional. Many of my friends has take this cruise and I would recommend it for anyone.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Economy Dinner Buffet |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Bill-New York
We enjoyed the cruise and the beautiful view provided on the cruise
The food and drinks were very good
Service was excellent
Entertainment was very good and the entertainers were very enthusiastic and got the attendees involved in the show
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| Packages: | Special Christmas Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Hawaiian
I loved it! As a native to this island, the sight of the island from the ocean while the sunset was still able to take my breath away! If you can afford it, please buy the Sunset Royal Dinner with the Window Seating! If you're going to celebrate an anniversary like I did, it's extremely worth it! If you're a tourist, you will enjoy the local songs that they play and the events they set up.
As for the food, it was amazing. Make sure you perhaps call in advanced if you're going to substitute something on the menu!! They didn't have my grilled chicken. Instead, they gave terayaki chicken and were very apologetic!
If you want to take a picture in the front of the boat with the sunset, make sure you go at least 10 minutes early or else you won't be able to get a spot to take picture! It will be crowded!
DOWNSIDE:
THE WAITER SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE! IF YOU LIKE HAVING A NICE SOFT DRINK BEVERAGE, DO NOT EXPECT THEM TO FILL THEM IMMEDIATELY. SOMETIMES THEY WILL IGNORE YOU TOO.
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| Packages: | Special Christmas Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/17 |
Reviewed by: R. Wannomae
Your Cruise was the highlight of our trip. We had Nao as our waiter and he was great. He was so accommodating and everyone had such a great time. We were in and out of the dinning area taking pictures of the Sunset and later the Friday night fireworks. We had a great time, but in all the nights excitement we forgot one of our camera cases on board. The next day we received a call and asked if we had lost our camera case. We were already on the Big Island and could not physically get the case. Leslie told us not to worry, that she would have it sent to our place in Los Angeles. When I asked her if she needed my Credit Card to pay for the shipping, she said they would be glad to send it to us. Born and raised in Oahu, this made me proud of the Ohana and spirit of Aloha that was shared with us. We will never forget the feeling of Ohana and look forward to Sailing with you when we visit again. Oh, and the food was wonderful. See you soon. Mahalo
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| Packages: | Special Christmas Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Felix
This was a wonderful experience. The driver Larry is amiable and knowledgable who provided all the information needed for the trip and he gave detailed description about the areas along the road. Crews on the boat are professional and helpful. They did an excelent job in making it an enjoyable trip on the sea. Watching the golden sun vanishing into the ocean, eventhough we did not make encounter with the dolphinss, yet it was an unforgetable pleasant experience.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Nads
Awesome cruise. Great dinner. Amazing fireworks. Definitely worth booking for July 4th
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| Packages: | Special Christmas Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Sergio Delgadillo
It was beyond what I expected. Nice entertainment for the whole family. The food was very delicious. The host where very friendly
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| Packages: | Island Buffet Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/21 |
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