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Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Can't be any better

Reviewed by: Sazzad Hossain

As my review title highlights, it is pretty much self-explanatory what I'm going to describe about this event that took place on August the 28th, 2015. It was one of the most exciting moments of our lifetime. Since we booked this event we have been looking forward to it. Finally when the time arrived we boarded Makani Catamaran with a wonderful reception from the crews. They were all very funny and knowledgeable. The boat was clean and well organized. We sailed on time and were at the fireworks at the right moment. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner with beautiful music. On the top of that we were also given a free drink. Had a nice opportunity to view the sunset as well. It was everything that you can expect on your first event in Hawaii!

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Packages: Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/09/02
Activity Date: 2015/08/28

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

Star of Honolulu sunset dinner

Reviewed by: Lizdeth

The sunset dinner experience was extraordinary. The food was exquisite and our waitress was amazing. Keilani made us feel at home and made sure our experience was superb. In addition, the assistant manager Crystal Tagudin stopped by our table and chat with us for a while to make sure that our expectations were met. I absolutely loved it and look forward to going back next time I'm in Hawaii. Thank you Star of Honolulu staff!!!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/08/30
Activity Date: 2015/08/06

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

great value for money

Reviewed by: Vancouver Visitor

This sunset cruise is well run, offers a good cruise out beyond Diamond Head and a great view of the Hilton Fireworks. Food is good but not luxurious. Very family friendly. Highly recommended!

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Packages: Friday Sunset & Fireworks Sail
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/08/28
Activity Date: 2015/08/21

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

superb activity - do it!

Reviewed by: Vancouver Visitor

We booked this with our 3 girls, ages 8, 8 & 10. This is a very family-friendly activity, and the girls interacted with other kids on the boat to make the experience better. The catamaran is comfortable and sails extremely well. We went all the way around Diamond Head before sunset, really good views! Dinner was salad, tofu rolls, chicken, beef, and extremely tasty. Not luxurious (if you want that, take the Star of Honolulu...for much more money!). The bar was well stocked. Sunset was beautiful. We had front row seats for the Hilton fireworks. The kids stayed interested and engaged the whole 3 hours, and adults had fun too! Transportation to and from Waikiki was efficient and on time.
Great value and highly recommended.

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Packages: Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/08/28
Activity Date: 2015/08/21

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Sunset Dinner Cruise

Reviewed by: sam

We loved the dinner cruise!!! The staff were awesome. Very friendly, willing to talk and answer questions. First captain was probably sick of taking pictures for everyone by the end :) The food was great also. There was plenty for each person and then some. The buffet style was great so everyone could eat when and where they wanted not to formal. Relaxed and casual just like we wanted. Timing was perfect to see the sunset and the view was beautiful. Everyone was good about rotating on the nets to make sure everyone else got time. The only thing I would change about this experience is make it an adult only cruise. Everything else was great!!! Thanks :)

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Packages: Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/18
Activity Date: 2015/08/05

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

One Star Dinner Cruise

Reviewed by: EatCrab

One of the best experiences we had during our visit and made for a very memorable 20th anniversary!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/17
Activity Date: 2015/08/14

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

40th anniversary

Reviewed by: sue/ray holdren

We had a great time..food was great.entertainment was great..everyone so friendly. .beautiful sunset..

  • us

  • sunset

  • entertainment

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Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/10
Activity Date: 2015/07/15

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Fun Evening

Reviewed by: JasonBeers

The food was enjoyable, the view was beautiful and the crew was fun and inviting. The food was buffet style with chicken and broccoli and some rice, as well as some cookies. They had a bar with some nice mixed drinks and non alcoholic beverages for people as well. The ship was a little smaller and more crowded than we expected, but the crew did an excellent job of keeping everyone serviced and attending to guest needs. They were friendly and made sure to check on everyone to ensure no one was sick. We were out at sea for about 2 and a half hours, which is a good amount of time and there were a lot of waves out making it fun for many.

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Packages: Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/08
Activity Date: 2015/08/07

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Dinner cruise

Reviewed by: the harts

We booked this cruise online, requesting a hotel pickup. The day before the booking we were contacted at our hotel to confirm day and time of pickup. On arriving at the boat all the guests were debriefed with safety instructions while on board (this was good to see), we were introduced to our crew, Johnny , stretch and Amy, who were all very approachable and friendly. We headed out from the marina and hoisted the sails. Not long after leaving the marina, we were all invited to get our meals. The food was great, tasty, light and plenty of it. As part of the package we each received two drink vouchers. We cruised from the marina right out to diamond head and back again. The sunset on the way back to the marina was just beautiful. We had a great evening and enjoyed meeting a number of people - if you like sailing and enjoy meeting new people, then I would recommend this activity.

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Packages: Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/06
Activity Date: 2015/08/04

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Wonderful Time!!!

Reviewed by: The Battles

It was my husbands first time to Hawaii and on a catamaran. He loved this excursion and everyone made him feel safe and comfortable. It was a beautiful evening. We had a beautiful time on the dinner sunset cruise! It was our honeymoon and this made it very romantic and special! The food was delicious and we went back for seconds! There wasn't a lot of seating on the boat so that was hard sometimes. The workers were friendly and Stretch really knows how to make the drinks! There were a few annoying girls that flirted with the workers and were loud, two people got sick, but these things are all uncontrollable. Overall, it was great and I have already recommended this cruise to family and friends! Thank you!

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Packages: Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/08/03
Activity Date: 2015/07/28

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

Romance and Dance

Reviewed by: Jersey Girl

I was swept away by the sunset, full moon, dancers, mai tis, whale watching and our MC for the evening. Because I was traveling solo I was the center of focus majority of the evening :) (I didn't mind) The level of participation and energy from everyone in the room was mind blowing. Can not wait to return, but with a significant other.

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Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/08/03
Activity Date: 2015/03/02

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Amazing night

Reviewed by: Gen

It was an amazing experience and it was the best way the finish our trip. It was our last night and it was very romantic. The music was great and people were having a great time. I recommend it to everyone who want to experimence a nice cruise and watch breathtaking firework. I already have recommended it to my best friend going in October. The food was great and they offered a good variety. The cocktails were fantastic and there was a good selection of beers and spirits. I only have great comments about that evening. Watching the firework on the water was just magical. The service was very nice and the staff were very thoughtful. I will do this cruise again next year when we come back.

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Packages: Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/07/18
Activity Date: 2015/07/03

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Best views in the harbour.

Reviewed by: Ann

A great way to ensure a good view of the sunset and fireworks.A bit of a wait at the start and problems with me not producing a receipt, despite them reassuring me prior that it wouldnt matter.

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Packages: Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/07/14
Activity Date: 2015/07/10

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Do it again!!

Reviewed by: Oliver Holmes

My wife and I have taken two Hawaiian dinner cruises in the past. This was our first dinner sail. At first we were concerned about the size of the boat compared to the number of people waiting to board, but we quickly realized that there was room for everyone. If you are wanting a choreographed dinner show, this is not the activity for you. This was a fun, relaxing sunset/fireworks sail. The crew was very nice, and walked around to check on the guests to make sure they were doing alright and even gathered up the guests' garbage. This was appropriate for families, couples, and groups. The crew even cast out two fishing lines to see if they could catch anything during the evening and caught a fish on one of the lines. We drove from the North Shore to go on the dinner sail, and it was well worth the drive. Parking was convenient and reasonable. I would recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before check in to get a close parking spot. The only thing I would suggest would be to serve a dessert option without nuts, as some people do not like them or have nut allergies. I would definitely recommend this activity and would do it again on our next Hawaiian vacation!

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Packages: Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/07/13
Activity Date: 2015/07/10

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

ocean dining

Reviewed by: R. Holmes

We vacationed in Hawaii about four years ago, and the dinner cruise we went on then suffered in comparison to this one. The food could have been better, but the overall experience was fantastic. The crew was extremely polite and funny, the food was decent, and the view was amazing. I got beautiful pictures of the island, ocean, sunset, and fireworks. We were even able to spot dolphins a couple of times during the cruise. Unlike the other cruise we have been on, we were able to walk around the boat and did not have to stay inside the cabin the whole time (if you did not want to). We could sit in the fresh air and enjoy the view rather than watching from a window. I highly recommend this dinner cruise.

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Packages: Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/07/11
Activity Date: 2015/07/10

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

Had really great time!!

Reviewed by: Miffy

My partner and me really enjoyed on this cruise. Beautiful dinner, very helpful friendly crew and could see romantic sunset. I have joined this cruise 3rd times. every time never have any disappoint!! We are middle age couple. this cruise is great for family, girls group, boys group, big group, young people and old people everyone as well!!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/07/11
Activity Date: 2015/06/16

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner cruise is the Best

Reviewed by: Lily

it was my first time went on the dinner cruise since I live in Hawaii for 20 years, I really enjoy the steak and loster dinner, the workers were very friendly and helpful, that made me feel like I was having a family dinner with my family. The manager name Joey especially came serveral times to visit us and made sure everything was okay, we have a great time in Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner cruise!!!

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Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/07/08
Activity Date: 2015/07/05

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Awesome sunset cruise!!

Reviewed by: Amanda

My husband and I chose to do this activity as part of our honeymoon after friends bought us a voucher for Hawaii activities. Although it was a little choppy going out (your fine if you stay out on the boat in the fresh air) we had the most amazing time!! The food was fantastic, the sunset was beautiful and the fireworks just topped off a perfect evening. We had so much fun meeting people and having a few drinks. Even if it's really hot make sure you take a jumper as it does get a bit chilly out on the ocean as the sun goes down. We would recommend this activity and the makani crew to anyone looking for this kind of activity!!!

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Packages: Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/07/05
Activity Date: 2015/07/03

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Catamaran sunset cruise with fireworks

Reviewed by: Jordon dann

I booked this cruise as a surprise for my girlfriend and she absolutely loved it! Every friday the Hilton hotel has a free fireworks show and this is a great way to view them and to make the evening that much more special. I would recommend this activity to couples but it is set up so anyone can enjoy.

Our catamaran cruise started off with their driver coming to pick us up. He was on time and very friendly. We arrived at the dock early and had our first look at the Makani. It was very clean and was smaller than all the other catamarans in the area which was exactly what I was looking for. The boat held roughly 30-40 people. The only complaint we had while waiting to board was nobody came to talk to us about what was going on. Our group stood there for half an hour and as other groups showed up, we then found out we had to redeem our tickets. By this time there was a large line but thankfully they got everyone through quickly. Before we left the dock, the captain went over the features of the boat, introduced the crew and went over everything we needed to know to keep us safe. Once out out on the water, the crew invited us to take part in helping run the ship with their supervision. I thought that was great to make the experience that much more personal. We sailed for an hour then they stopped the boat so we could have our dinner. It was a buffet style with plenty of food to go around. We then found our spot in the water over looking the Hilton. The fireworks started at 7:45 and lasted five minutes. It was a great show and they used quality fireworks that were exciting to watch.

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Packages: Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/06/19
Activity Date: 2015/06/12

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Dinner Cruise?

Reviewed by: Smith

Great idea - poor execution! It was a beautiful night and we were ready for a relaxing and delicious dinner cruise. Perhaps we misunderstood what was being offered. First, our pick up was scheduled for 4:10 pm but didn't arrive until after 4:45 pm. After signing in and another short wait, we were invited to board. Even though we knew this was on a catamaran, we thought there would be tables for each diner. This was not the case. Maximum guests (60 - 80) were crammed onto the vessel. This included some young children. Food was very good for the most part, but dinner was a "serve yourself buffet". Not the best option with children on a moving boat. Also, it was impossible to enjoy the meal with the catamaran moving at a fast pace, wind blowing aggressively, and no good place to sit while eating. We still enjoyed ourselves but the price was a bit high for the event. Perhaps just a sunset cocktail cruise would be better. Some drinks and delicious hors d'oeuvres. P.S. The sunset was magnificent!

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Packages: Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/06/19
Activity Date: 2015/06/11

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Underwhelming

Reviewed by: Jeff Chartier

Our family of 4 did a Thursday night cruise. The weather absolutely gorgeous, scenery spectacular! The crew were extremely capable and very pleasant. We like what was trying to be done, but possibly too much is trying to be attempted. The food was a little disappointing for what we paid. There was only one table to eat on, otherwise you had to eat on your lap. Fighting the boats movement, the wind and everyone else on board was a challenge.We also felt like portion control was a must as the food supply seemed to be limited. I would suggest maybe not doing a full dinner, but maybe drinks and appetizers, and maybe some live entertainment.Also maybe a little more staffing would be helpful. Overall I would give 2 and a half stars. I liked what was trying to be done, but a little refinement is in order. But hey its paradise, nothing is that bad.

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Packages: Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/06/18
Activity Date: 2015/06/11

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

Great time

Reviewed by: Steve

Very good experience had a great time, very good food, great crew

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/06/17
Activity Date: 2015/06/14

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

Fun Cruise

Reviewed by: WhitneyG

We had a great experience on this dinner cruise. The entertainment was outstanding and the firework show was just the icing on top. The waitress and staff went beyond expectations to make sure we were having a great time. The food was good but I wish they would give an option for the lobster. I do not care for lobster and therefore did not eat it. I just wish the steak would have been a larger portion since we did not eat the lobster. Other than that, excellent time!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/06/15
Activity Date: 2015/06/12

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Dazzling Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: webstersway

Wow, what an amazing cruise!!! The weather was perfect, the sunset was dazzling, and my wife was stunning. With the sun setting in the west, Diamond Head looming in the east, and just the wind in our sails, we couldn't have asked for a more memorable experience. To top things off, there was a rain shower on Diamond Head that resulted in a rainbow, absolutely gorgeous!!! The crew was great and the food was delicious. We were given 2 drink tickets each, my recommendation is to purchase the Makani insulated tumbler, twice the drink for only $8. We opted for the Makani signature High Tide, quite tasty. This was our second adventure on the Makani, both were awesome!!! Highly recommended. A special Thank You to Mikiko at Veltra for keeping me on track!!!

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Packages: Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/06/13
Activity Date: 2015/05/31

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Perfect way to end our week in Oahu!

Reviewed by: K Hubbard

We wanted to do something special to end our week in Oahu and after reading some excellent reviews we booked this cruise. We booked it the same day with only about 4 hours before it departed...the phone staff were so helpful and patient as we selected a cruise. We had some challenges accessing the website to print our voucher but the reservation staff was so patient and assured us there would be no problem.

We used the pick up option and the driver was so pleasant and helpful, he made us feel like we had known each other forever.


Every member of the staff we came in contact with from reservation, shuttle driver, cruise staff..everyone made us feel so welcome and didn't hesitate to extend that extra effort!

The cruise was amazing with views of Diamond Head and Oahu..music was enjoyable and the food was delicious! The Cruise was a perfect amount of time as It is still early enough to continue your evening when you return.

We would definitely recommend this cruise and look forward to sailing with them again!

It was the perfect, romantic end to our amazing week in Oahu!

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Packages: Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/06/06
Activity Date: 2015/05/30

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

Great. Would recommend to anyone. Good value

Reviewed by: Ms Julie E King

My friend and her Mother from Australia joined up with me and we went on this cruise to celebrate her Mother's 80th Birthday. My friend is a vegetarian and she was a little concerned that there would not be anything she liked from the buffet. She was pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious (and hot) and there were sufficient dishes that she could enjoy. Drinks were also good not watered down and surprisingly quite a good variety to choose from. We had two drinks each which were included in the price. The ship was very clean with plenty of room for everyone to move around freely either inside or outside. We left on time and the crew were really nice and also quite funny giving the safety talk. I was very glad we had chosen this particular Sunset Cruise as was very enjoyable and we were pleased with the level of service provided to us. The weather was perfect and the sunset amazing. WE will recommend this cruise to our friends in Australia and in California as it is good value for a very good price.+l y

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Packages: Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/05/30
Activity Date: 2015/05/17

Star of Honolulu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

Delightful Experience!!!

Reviewed by: Vern Lentz

I have lived in Hawaii since 1985. My niece from Indiana visited for a week. I took her on the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise, having never been on it myself. I didn't know what to expect. It was awesome! We both loved it. The pre-boarding hula & Hawaiian music, the on-board entertainment, the food, the views and the friendly staff were all very enjoyable. When other friends and family come to visit, I will be sure to take them. It was the highlight of my niece's visit!

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Packages: Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/05/30
Activity Date: 2015/05/27

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

JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Reviewed by: cali4nia

Love, love, loved the dinner cruise. This was our first time in Hawaii and I must say I am happy that we chose this as one of the activities to attend to. From the very beginning when we got picked up from the hotel, welcoming at the cruise ship, dinner, entertainment and fireworks, this is definitely a night that will be forever cherished. The staff was amazingly helpful and attentive especially our table server Rosey, she constantly made sure we had enough crab (purchased steak and all you can eat crab meal) and glasses were filled with drinks. Just AWESOME!!! The music and performers were great as well. At the end of the night we watched fireworks out on the deck. Overall my husband and I had a most memorable evening and recommend if you have not already done so this is one of the a Hawaii activities you don't want to miss!!!

  • fireworks from bottom deck

  • night time view

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/27
Activity Date: 2015/05/22

Makani Catamaran Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Drinks & Transportation

my birthday sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Jennifer and paul

My husband booked this for me for my birthday. The stuff was very friendly and funny and very nice. The buffet style dinner was very good. The two drink voucher included alcoholic drinks and the Mai Tais were super yummy. They gave you a option of purchasing a large souvenir cup for $8.00 which you may use your drink ticket to refill rather than the small plastic cup. Way better deal.. We sailed around diamond head and then back to Waikiki. The sun set was amazing.There was nothing to complain about at all on this boat . It was definitely worth it and i would do it again on my next trip to the island .This is a must do so my sure it's on your list of things to do list . If you're looking to surprise someone for their birthday or even pop the question this is a perfect way to do it I highly recommend it.

  • absolutely breathtaking

  • a birthday night that I will always remember

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Packages: Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/19
Activity Date: 2015/05/13

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Girish

Great experience, had very good time, food was awesome

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/17
Activity Date: 2015/04/24
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