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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Greatness!

Reviewed by: jose

this cruise was bueatiful simple and just perfect. it was tight on space though. overall vary happy :-D

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Posted on:	2015/12/02
Activity Date:	2015/11/06

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Wonderful Night in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: Ricky

I took my friend on this dinner cruise for her birthday gift and it was very enjoyable. Every time I'm on the Makani Sunset Dinner Sailing Cruise alway over the top amazing, the atmosphere aboard was terrific with great music and great crew. The crew was fabulous! The night views from cruise were tremendous and the food was very well done too. If you want something special while in Hawaii, you should go. You can also enjoy the beautiful sunset from offshore. Only advice I would give is they start serving food almost as soon as ship pulls out of port, it is almost dark. Interrupt your dinner to go out on deck to take pictures. I feel like I did not get enough pictures of sunset because it seemed to get dark very fast.

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Packages:	Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/12/01
Activity Date:	2015/11/29

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Great Sunset Dinner Experience!

Reviewed by: Shannen15

I have always wanted to take a cruise in Hawaii and came across the Makani Sunset Dinner cruise and it seem like a great deal so I instanty booked it. They also offer shuttle service from Wakkiki which I took advantage of. I received a detail confirmation on the cruise, as well as a phone call confirmation. This felt very professional of the company. The cruise ship captain and crew was also very friendly, professional and made sure we were all having a great time! The weather was great and overall great experience. The food was buffet style, the offering was simple but the food was good. You get 2 drink tickets and it's good for any drinks. You can purchase additional drinks afterwards but the cost is very reasonable. I had fun and would recommend for anyone that wants a short cruise to see the island from the ocean. Thank you for great experience!

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Packages:	Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/12/01
Activity Date:	2015/11/28

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Must do for travelers to Waikiki!

Reviewed by: Happy Honeymooner

Our friends who had previously been to Hawaii, said that we MUST do one of these sailing cruises on a Friday night. They weren't wrong! This is a MUST do!

This sunset dinner sailing cruise was awesome! 9/10 I'll break it down.

The crew had charisma, they had explained everything in detail and they were extremely approachable for any questions. Excellent service! 5/5

The food was great! Island style means buffet style - my wife and I definitely weren't hungry at the end of the night! They even had cookies out for dessert! 5/5 on my books for food!

They didn't have a blender, but that didn't stop the bartender from making a mean Mai Tai! They had a wide selection of beer, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks. I tried a High Tide as suggested by the bartender, amazing! Personally I like my crushed ice. Still good though, for Drinks I gave a 4/5.

And most importantly the view of the fireworks was spectacular! Perfect view, the catamaran was right in front of the fireworks - everyone on the vessel could see the fireworks, there was no crowding. 5/5

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Packages:	Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/11/30
Activity Date:	2015/11/27

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

A Fun, also on rainy days! Next time we wanna do it again.

Reviewed by: Yvonne and Chris

A Fun, also on rainy days!

We booked the firework dinner cruise a few weeks before we started our trip to Hawaii.

The transportation from the hotel to the marina (small extra fee) was on time and near our Hotel.

The catamaran was nice und clean. After entering the boat the crew briefed us about the security on board.

Due to the calm, we couldn`t sail but the engine was powerful enough to have fun.

The dinner started shortly after leaving the marina.
We had springrolls,chicken, rice and vegetables. Everything was tasty and well cooked.
We specially like the miniwraps.

After Sunset we had a nice view to Waikiki-beach.
The firework started ontime and we had a place in the first row, very close to it.

On the way back to the marina we had some cookies and drinks.

We had a fun evening and enjoy our stay an board. Next time we wanna do it again.

View to the marina. It was rainy the day
inside the catamaran
view to the hilton hotel
firework
firework

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Packages:	Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/11/25
Activity Date:	2015/11/20

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Wonderful time!

Reviewed by: Karen

Great food, great show! You are truly catered to and the scenery was breathtaking

Our dinner
Sunset from cruise

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Posted on:	2015/11/22
Activity Date:	2015/10/30

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Very well presented

Reviewed by: Steve & Janet

The Friday night cruise food was very good and the dancers and live band were excellent. It was a fun filled evening with an opportunity to meet new friends from around the globe.

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Posted on:	2015/11/18

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

An absolutely wonderful time!

Reviewed by: Alison B

My fiancé and I went on the Snorkel and Sunset cruise the second week of November. The bus pick-up was extremely easy and allowed for worry-free drinks on the cruise.

The cruise was spectacular. The orientation was clear and made us both feel comfortable. The snorkel spot selected was stunning and quite safe feeling. We saw many tropical fish and even had a ray breeze past! We spotted a humpback whale breaching and so the captain took us on over for a closer look.

The Kalua pork was tasty for dinner and the crew went out of their way to make sure we were all satisfied. We were treated to a beautiful sunset and leisurely cruise back to harbor.

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Packages:	2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/11/15
Activity Date:	2015/11/07

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Sunset cruise-Great experience!

Reviewed by: Carri

We thoroughly enjoyed the sunset cruise. Extremely friendly staff and they made the experience special. Entertainment and good were great!

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Packages:	Standard Package
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Posted on:	2015/11/07
Activity Date:	2015/11/06

Star of Honolulu Dinner Cruise - Luxury Top Deck Sunset Dining Experience & Live Entertainment

Romantic & Beautiful

Reviewed by: NoName

Let me start off by saying I NEVER post reviews...which I need to work on because I am always checking them out before I do/buy things. This was my boyfriend & I first trip to Hawaii so we were very excited! We chose the Five Star package because of the jazz music (we attended a luau the night before & did not want to have the same theme).

They picked us up from our hotel at 4:30 pm. From the very beginning we were treated like VIP. We were led to the top deck to have champagne & o'dourves with the captain. We also got to take a professional pic with the captain, which was cool. After that, we were led to our seat inside the ship. We had a window seat & loved it. We were a little worried about getting seasick, but it wasn't a problem. I was a little concerned about the food at first because neither one of us are into fancy food, but it was pretty good (as stated before we chose that package specifically for the music). Instead of the lobster we chose a stuffed chicken option which was my favorite! For our steak entree we asked that it was cooked well done & it was the most tender steak ever! Throughout the dinner you can step outside as you please to feel the breeze, take in the views, & take pics.

The ambiance was beautiful! There was a live pianist, saxophonist/flutist, & singer. They were great! In the end they gave us the photo we took with the captain in a nice album cover with a pic of the ship on the water. Also, all of the ladies were given a rose. The only thing I WISH I would have did was asked for another copy of the photo so my boyfriend & I can both have one :-( I didn't even think about it until we returned back to our home state. I called 3 days later to see if we could get a copy; they sent an email to the photo dept. but almost 2 weeks later & I still haven't heard anything.

Overall, I highly recommend! This is perfect for a romantic date night! The cruise lasted about 2 hrs. This was a great way to end our trip in Hawaii.

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Packages:	Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/11/03
Activity Date:	2015/10/21

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Cruise

Reviewed by: Mary

The cruise was awesome!!! The food was great. The staff we had took such good care of us. The entertainment was off the hook at the end.

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Posted on:	2015/11/03
Activity Date:	2015/10/27

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Makani Sunset Dinner Cruise w/fireworks

Reviewed by: GVK & KJK

The crew & boat ride was great. The food not so much. On a scale of 1-10, we rate the food a 1. The food might have been better if it would have been warm & there was not enough table space to eat. The fireworks were great.

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Packages:	Friday Sunset & Fireworks Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/11/03
Activity Date:	2015/10/30

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

Sunset Dinner Cruise

Reviewed by: Annieben

Food was good, view was fantastic, crew was very helpful and entertaining! Fun way to spend an evening!

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Packages:	Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/11/02
Activity Date:	2015/10/13

Star of Honolulu Dinner Cruise - Luxury Top Deck Sunset Dining Experience & Live Entertainment

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!

Reviewed by: T.Lewis

The service was great. Outstanding staff that was very professional and courteous. I would DEFINITELY recommend this service if you're looking for a special evening.

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Packages:	Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/10/31
Activity Date:	2015/10/10

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Bliss!

Reviewed by: Judy from Brisbane

My friend and I booked onlne before we left Australa and couldn't wait! We weren't disapppointed at all. Once we left Honolulu Harbour the sail went up. Sitting there and just chilling out was awesome. Dinner was served and was really nice with more than enough food for everyone. The crew were really friendly as well. We got two free drinks and believe me, their signature Hai Tais are a must have!! Seeing dolphins slice through the water beside us was just magical. Thanks to the mate for pointing them out to us! Everyone onboard had a really great time and I would thoroughly recommend this as an absolute must in Honolulu. I could have stayed on board all night but all good things must come to an end. I would definitely go again!

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Packages:	Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2015/10/24
Activity Date:	2015/10/21

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

Second Time - As GREAT as the first!

Reviewed by: Silas

Ah Man! What an amazing trip. I was a bit weary on the afternoon of since the weather report was not promising any sun. But the sunset was probably the most beautiful I have ever seen. The colors that crusted the clouds were just tear jerking. The crew was so friendly and laid back, food was healthy and tasty, beer was cold, the coastline was misty, water dark blue ... it felt so good to be there at that moment. Cheers to Ocean Joy and VELTRA for making this short trip back to the islands so much fun.

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Posted on:	2015/10/13

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

The best sunset on Oahu!

Reviewed by: Lahn Bahn

This sail packs in so much in the perfect amount of time. Not only do you get to sail along the west coast of Oahu, but you get to visit a great snorkel spot, eat your fill of delicious food and guzzle down lots of drinks!

I have done a lot of regular dinner cruises in Hawaii and in other states, but this one is definitely the most unique and you totally get a great bang for your buck. Since you are on the west side, you are literally right there as the sun dips below the horizon, and with a steady stream of drinks and as much food as you can eat, there isn't anything better!!!

The drive is like 40 minutes from Waikiki, but the transportation was comfortable and on-time. Great option if you don't want to drive and definitely a "must do" if everyone in your party is planning on knocking back a few.

Be sure to bring some cash to buy the photos that they take of you. The photographer is fantastic and takes TONS of pictures throughout the cruise, both in and out of the water. They put it on a USB drive for you and that way you don't have to worry about snapping shots and can just focus on having fun ^_^

Best. Dinner. Snorkel. Sunset. Cruise. EVAR!

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Posted on:	2015/10/13

Luxury Ko Olina Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling, Dinner Buffet & Premium Cocktails - Ocean Joy Cruises

AWESOME!!

Reviewed by: Tristan

Best snorkel cruise I've been on! The crew were great and you can tell they enjoy their jobs. They were all friendly and personable. They made the experience what is was. Unfortunately I am bad with names, but the crew member who spoke all the different languages was fantastic and so was our photographer (local girl).

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Posted on:	2015/10/13

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Don't miss!

Reviewed by: Chris Grieder

We decided to do this on our honeymoon and we were really glad we did !! They picked us up at our hotel and then dropped us off when it was over. Make sure you add this option as you will enjoy a few drinks and don't want to be driving back and it's far better than a cab!

The cruise itself was fantastic. Calm waters and a leisurely pace out and back all the way past diamond head watching the sun set over the city and Waikiki it was amazingly beautiful. The dinner was very good and the bartender and crew were all friendly fun and professional. I would do this every time I visit Waikiki without question!!

Sunset on the cruise

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Packages:	Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
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Posted on:	2015/10/10
Activity Date:	2015/10/07

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Most Beautiful Sunset in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Sam Falandes

It was a great experience, from our pick up at Waikiki to the Pier.
Everything was better than I expected, the bus had plenty of space, and the ride was smooth.
When we got to the pier we only waited for 10 minutes in order to be inside the boat.
My wife and I wanted to have a good time, since we are newlyweds and we were spending our honeymoon in Hawaii.
The food was delicious and the bartender was one of the best in Hawaii, will never forget the High Tide, it really made my night better.
It was a romantic night and the crew made the best they could in order to make us feel comfortable.
I wish to go back again in my next trip to Hawaii.
Aloha!

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Packages:	Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
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Posted on:	2015/10/07
Activity Date:	2015/10/04

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

5 stars!!

Reviewed by: Amber J

I Had such a wonderful time will defintily do it again if i get the chance took my mom to hawaii for her birthday n suprised her with this awesome cruise wonderful meal crab legs and steak!! N fireWorks at the end of the night was great too

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Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2015/10/04
Activity Date:	2015/09/18

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Great Time on our honeymoon!!!

Reviewed by: Savy2929

We spent an evening aboard the Makani during our honeymoon... What a great decision it was!!! The staff was very friendly, you truly can tell that they enjoy their jobs and want to have their guests to have the best time possible. Our cruise may have had 20 other guess on board. They could have easily fit 2x that many so it was not crowded. The Bartender named Stretch mixes some delicious drinks, and they are STRONG :) Food was much better then expected. We enjoyed a beef stir fry, sushi wraps, egg rolls, teriyaki chicken, salad, white rice, cookies and more. The scenery was extremely romantic and a perfect evening during our honeymoon!! Special note: Bring camera and selfie stick. Alot of people aboard our boat didn't have one and said that is one thing theyd bring next time

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Packages:	Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
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Posted on:	2015/10/03
Activity Date:	2015/10/01

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Good trip.

Reviewed by: Lisa

My husband and I were on our first trip to Hawaii and decided to book the Makani Dinner Cruise for our first night in Oahu. The weather was beautiful and the boat was very comfortable. The crew was very fun, polite, and helpful. It was a little confusing though about the drink coupons, or maybe it was just me, but I thought that you got two alcoholic drinks with the coupons and then the nonalcoholic drinks were free, that wasn't the case tho, anything after the two were at a cost. I will say that the drinks were pretty strong. We didn't see any dolphins and I was disappointed about that, but I can't blame them for that. All in all we enjoyed ourselves very much and the sites were great. I would have given five stars if just water would have been included after the two drinks.

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Packages:	Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
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Posted on:	2015/09/21
Activity Date:	2015/09/08

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Lovely Cruise that i ever had! Beautiful Sunset !

Reviewed by: Andy

This sunset cruise is very amazing, we book this trip as part of our honeymoon special memory. We got picked up from my hotel(Marriott) @3:30pm with nice Benz shuttle bus, got port @4:45 and start trip @5pm on board the lovely Makani ship.
The dinner start after 30 mins leave port, and really delicious(especially the chicken, my wife look a lot).
During the trip, we saw the nice Waikiki beach view and diamond head mountain, the sea is so deep blue and so pure. it feel different from what you see at the beach!
The exciting moment for this cruise must be at the sunset moment! and we are able to see it!(we stay there several days, but most sunset blocked by cloud, and we are so lucky that able to see the sunset!), in the attachment i attach few pics that i took at the sunset moment! Then we head back, we got back to port @7pm and ride shuttle bus back to hotel @ 8pm with nice memory.
At last, the Captain looks very nice and professional and thank you give us a nice sunset cruise!

Sunset moment

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Packages:	Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/09/17
Activity Date:	2015/09/08

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Gracias

Reviewed by: Joel y Maricela

Cracias por sus atenciones y amabilidad y de igual forma gracias por hacer de nuestra luna de miel algo inolvidable El servicio y la comida excelentes y no se diga los tragos recomendado 100%

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Posted on:	2015/09/14

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Great experience!!!

Reviewed by: Judy Zhu

My husband and I love the sailing cruise!! The rain was pouring down the day before and we were worried about our cruise, and it turned out the weather was just perfect on our cruise day. The staff are very friendly and make everybody comfortable. Dinner and two drinks are also delicious. We saw a very beautiful and amazing sunset in our life. The sailor girl is pretty cool when she pulls the two sails in wind. She also caught a large tree(not a big fish!) on our way back, which added to our trip another deep and funny impression. All in all, everything is great and we will definitely recommend this trip to our friends and probably try a second time!!!

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Packages:	Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
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Posted on:	2015/09/14
Activity Date:	2015/09/05

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

great night

Reviewed by: robyn

Wonderful food, entertainment. Loved the dancing afterwards. Friendly crew, my daughter said our waiter Chad was a 'hottie'.

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Posted on:	2015/09/12
Activity Date:	2015/09/09

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

A great experience!

Reviewed by: Geets83

My husband and I booked this cruise for my birthday and were pleasantly surprised. I was a little apprehensive as the yacht looked quite small compared to the number of people waiting to board. But once we were on board, there was plenty of room for everyone. There was a bar on board with a wide range of drinks to choose from (both alcoholic and non alcoholic). I wasn't too crazy about the food; it was too bland for my taste and because I do not like BBQ chicken. Some normal American food (bread, grilled chicken, mashed potatoes) would have made me a super happy camper. The ride was smooth for the most part and I loved the fact that the captain turned the yacht around when we spotted Dolphins and we were able to get a up close and personal look. Overall, I would recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a good time on the water and a beautiful sunset.

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Packages:	Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
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Posted on:	2015/09/09
Activity Date:	2015/09/01

Star of Honolulu Dinner Cruise - Luxury Top Deck Sunset Dining Experience & Live Entertainment

Date night

Reviewed by: Mia

My husband and I enjoyed ourselves. The crew were attentive, and made sure we were good at all times. I would definitely do this again. Date night!

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Packages:	Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/09/06
Activity Date:	2015/09/04

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Awesome Dinner Cruise

Reviewed by: 247

My entire family including my dad and sister's children really enjoyed the dinner. It was good start for our family trip in Hawaii.

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Posted on:	2015/09/06
Activity Date:	2015/08/14

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Greatness!

Wonderful Night in Hawaii!

Great Sunset Dinner Experience!

Must do for travelers to Waikiki!

A Fun, also on rainy days! Next time we wanna do it again.

Wonderful time!

Very well presented

An absolutely wonderful time!

Sunset cruise-Great experience!

Romantic & Beautiful

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Makani Sunset Dinner Cruise w/fireworks

Sunset Dinner Cruise

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!

Bliss!

Second Time - As GREAT as the first!

The best sunset on Oahu!

AWESOME!!

Don't miss!

Most Beautiful Sunset in Hawaii

5 stars!!

Great Time on our honeymoon!!!

Good trip.

Lovely Cruise that i ever had! Beautiful Sunset !

Gracias

Great experience!!!

great night

A great experience!

Date night

Awesome Dinner Cruise

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