All Reviews for Honolulu Nightlife & Things to Do

About 30 to 40 people were on board (I think there were three groups from Japan). Thanks to the favorable weather, we were able to see a truly wonderful sunset. However, the issue was with the response of the boarding staff from the previous year. Perhaps because they assume Japanese people can't speak English, they didn't approach us at all. On the other hand, they actively engaged with groups from other countries (like the mainland United States and Australia), checking on drinks and snacks. My group consisted of returnee students, so there was no problem with communication in English. It's really disappointing that the quality of service changed due to stereotypes.

1船 約 30~40 名が乗船 (日本からのグループは 3 グループとかだったかと思います)
天気に恵まれたおかげでしょうが、本当に素晴らしい夕焼けをみることができました。
ただ前年だったのは乗船スタッフの対応です。
日本人=英語ができない、と思っているからか当方には声をかけてくることはありませんでした。
その一方で他の国(アメリカ本土やオーストラリアなど)からの参加グループには積極的に声をかけ、飲み物の確認やスナックの確認があります。
私のグループは帰国子女グループだったので英語でのコミュニケーションにはまったく問題ありません。
そのため、ステレオタイプが原因でサービスの質が変わるのは本当に残念でした。

I thought it was a bit early for sunset. There were fewer Japanese people and many Westerners, but the reservations were fully booked.

All the explanations were in English. Among the stylishly dressed young people, it felt like being in a scene from a movie. In reality, people of various ages were enjoying sailing. The staff was attentive to all the guests.

サンセットの時間には少し早いかと思いました。
日本人は少なく欧米のかたが多いですが、予約は一杯でした。

説明は全て英語です。
華やかにおしゃれをした若者の中で、映画のワンシーンにいるかのようでした。実際には様々な年代の方がセーリングを楽しんでいました。スタッフも全てのお客さんに気を配っていました。

We were the only Japanese people there. Hardly anyone spoke English. Suddenly, there was cheering and applause as everyone teased a man who arrived late. The man stylishly apologized, and even though the departure was delayed, it turned into a fun event! Last time I got seasick on a dinner cruise, so I was advised not to drink citrus beverages the day before to prevent seasickness, and I felt great!

日本人は私達だけでした。英語はほとんど喋れません。
突然、歓声と拍手がして、遅刻した男性を皆で茶化しました。
男性もカッコよくお詫びして、出航が遅れたのに、それすらも楽しいイベントになりました！。前回ディナークルーズで船酔いしたので船酔い防止に、前日から柑橘系の飲み物を取らない事を教えてもらったので体調もベストでした！

The climate is refreshing, so it's not as humid as a beer garden in Japan. The show was enjoyable, and the food was delicious.

However, the venue might be a bit hard to find...

気候が爽やかなので、日本のビヤガーデンみたいに蒸し暑くありません。
ショーも楽しく、料理も美味しかったです。

が、会場が少しわかりづらいかな…

The cruise was a great experience and value. Super friendly crew!

The dinner was delicious and the portion size was just right for us. The show was diverse and we enjoyed the Hawaiian atmosphere. Additionally, sitting at a table by the stage was impressive, and it was great to interact with the members of the show.

ディナーは美味しくボリュームも我々にはちょうど良かった。
ショーもバラエティに富み、ハワイの雰囲気も味わえてよかった。また、ステージサイドのテーブルで迫力があり、ショーのメンバとふれあいもありよかった。

During our first trip to Hawaii, we decided to sign up for a Hawaiian show. We went in early June, and since it was in the evening, the sun was still shining when we were shown to our seats, which were directly in the sunlight. There was nothing to block the sun, so the seats that weren't in the shade (the ones directly in front of the stage) were extremely hot until the sun went down. Fortunately, we were seated in a shaded area, which was a relief.

The meal was a buffet, and since many people were going to get food, I was a bit worried about whether there would be enough left. However, it turned out fine. (There was a system in place where the area for getting food was determined, and you couldn't go up to get food unless you were called by the staff.)

We enjoyed the event even from our seats that weren't directly in front, and the dancing was wonderful. The male hula dancers were incredibly impressive and surprised us.

On the way back, we were able to take photos with the dancers in the lobby, which made for a great memory for us, as we had never seen authentic hula before.

初めてのハワイで、ハワイアンショーを見てみたいと思い申し込みました。
行ったのは6月上旬、夕方からなのでまだ陽も落ちてなくて座席に通される時間帯は日差し直撃。
特にさえぎる物もないため、陰になっていない席（ステージ正面席）は陽が落ちるまでは暑さ地獄。幸運にも横っちょの陰の席だったので助かりました。
食事はビュッフェで、かなりの人が取りにいくので「残っているのかなぁ～」と少々不安ではありましたが、大丈夫でした。（ビュッフェを取りにいくエリア順が決まったいました。ボーイさんからそのエリアへ声がかからないと勝手に取りにいってはいけない仕組みでした）
イベント自体は正面席でなくても十分に楽しめましたし、踊りも素晴らしかったです。男性フラが迫力満点で驚きました。
帰りには、ロビーで踊り子さんたちと写真が撮れましたし、
一度も本場のフラを見たことない私たちにとってはとても良い思い出になりました。

It rained during the day, so we were indoors after it got dark. The location is a bit hard to find, so it’s better to arrive early. I reserved a golden seat, but it was positioned too far to the side from the stage, and the angle was blocked by equipment like speakers, which was a bit disappointing. It was a buffet style, but if you miss the timing, there can be a long line, and some items run out quickly. I read in other reviews that golden seat guests had priority, but it seemed like regular ticket holders were the first to grab food, and we followed after them. The taste was generally good.

夜にはやみましたが日中雨が降ってたからなのか室内でした。場所は少しわかりにくいため、はやめに行った方がよさそうです。ゴールデンシートを予約しましたが、ステージからサイドすぎてスピーカー等の機材で遮られてる角度で少し残念でした。バイキング形式ですが、とるタイミングを見失うとすごい行列で無くなってしまうものもありました。他のかたの口コミでゴールデンシート優先とありましたが、普通に一般席の人がいの一番にとっており、それの後に続いた感じでした。味は普通に美味しかったです。

Open bar good place to sit if you have to. Fun night out.

I have been interested in the boat that departs from the Sheraton, my regular accommodation, for a long time. I can't believe I can book it here! From what I've read about the experience, there are not many Japanese people on board. That was certainly true. There were only a few Japanese passengers during my trip. I couldn't understand the captain's talk, but I enjoyed chatting with a lady from New Zealand who sat next to me.

Also, I quickly changed the Mai Tai they handed out right after boarding to juice (since I can't have alcohol). The background music and the feeling of the wind were wonderful, and since we went quite far out, it was a graceful and lovely time. I even managed to communicate with the boys in a spot where the waves were quite rough, all with smiles (^^). I'm really glad I experienced this. I will definitely book it again next time!

以前から、定宿のシェラトン前から出ている船に興味がありました。それがこちらで予約できるなんて！
体験談を読むと日本人は少ないとのこと。確かに。
わたしの乗船も数えるほどの日本人でした。キャプテンのお話も理解できなかったけど、隣に座ったＮＺからのご婦人とお話をしたり楽しかったです。
あと乗船してすぐ配られたマイタイをすぐジュースにチェンジしてもらいました（アルコールがダメなので）。
ＢＧＭといい、感じる風といい、かなり沖まで出たので優雅で素敵な時間でした。
波しぶきが激しい場所にいた男子とも笑顔でなんとなく意思疎通（＾＾）
本当に体験して良かったです。
次回も必ず予約して乗ります！

This time there was no champagne. I was a bit disappointed.

今回はシャンパンが無かったですね。
少し残念でした。???????????????????????????????????

At this time of year, you can't see the sunset from Waikiki Beach, so I signed up for this plan. Sailing while drinking a Mai Tai felt great.

この時期 ワイキキビーチからはサンセットが見られないので こちらのプランに申し込みました。
マオタイを飲みながらのセーリングは
良い気分でした。

It was a fireworks day, so we went sailing late in the evening. We enjoyed unlimited drinks while taking in the beautiful sunset views, stunning night scenery, and fireworks.

花火の日だったので、遅い時間のセーリングでした。夕暮れの景色から、美しい夜景、花火までお酒飲み放題で楽しむことができました。

Very entertaining crew, worth the money! Would definitely recommend.

The Manu Kai crew was so friendly and helpful! We had a great time!

In the evening, we gathered at the beach below the Sheraton Hotel for a small, friendly sailing event with about 40 people. The staff were great at getting everyone excited, and we had a wonderful time.

夕方、シェラトンホテルの下の浜辺に集合して40名ほどの小さな和気あいあいの楽しいセイリングでした。
スタッフも盛り上げ上手で楽しく過ごす事が出来ました。

my friends and i purchased the sunset booze cruise tickets and had a blast! cool crew, great views, perfect breeze, saw some marine life and got fabulous pics of diamond head and the waikiki-honolulu skyline. i highly recommend the experience. the waves can be rough so take some meds if you have a tendency to get sea sick.

Fortunately, the weather was great, and I enjoyed the fireworks while feeling the Hawaiian breeze and having unlimited drinks. It was the best experience. I've been to Hawaii 12 times, and I can say that this activity was the most enjoyable I've ever had.

幸いに天気が良く、ハワイの風を感じながら花火も見てお酒も飲み放題、最高の体験でした。これまで12回、ハワイに来ていますが、今回のアクティビティは過去最高と言ってよいほどの心地よさだったと思います。

The sunset was very beautiful. It wasn't a formal atmosphere like a dinner cruise; you could just enjoy drinks and see the beautiful scenery outside the boat, which was fantastic. I highly recommend it!

夕日がとてもきれいでした。
ディナークルーズのようなかしこまった感じではなく、飲み物だけであとは船の外で綺麗な景色がみられて最高です。
おすすめです！

The staff, both female and male, were stylish and really engaged with us, making the experience enjoyable. We were able to see the fireworks from a prime spot, and the beautiful night view from the sea, which we don't usually get to see, was incredibly satisfying. I would love to use this service again!

スタッフが女性、男性ともにカッコよく、盛り上げてくれたり、話しかけてくれたりとても楽しめた。花火が特等席から見れて、沖からは普段見れない綺麗な夜景も見られすごく満足できました。また利用したいです！

fun time, great crew, good drinks & music!! if you get sea sick be sure to pack medicine because there are some rough waves. there’s opportunity for animal spotting & i got some great videos of surfers. also safe to bring towel and/or wear swim suit because we also got wet. the breeze was perfect, great views of diamond head and waikiki beach.

On June 27th, we had several days of bad weather with heavy rain and warnings. I was worried if we could go ahead, but somehow, there was a break in the clouds just at that moment! I accidentally went to the opposite side of the Sheraton, but once I realized it, I moved to the right side. There were mostly foreigners, but since we had a reservation, we were able to board the boat smoothly! However, some people got their clothes soaked from the waves while boarding. But there was unlimited drinks and music, and the view was great!

6月27日数日お天気が悪い日が続き…大雨や警報が出てました。決行出来るのかと心配でしたが…その時だけ何となく晴れ間が出ました！
間違えてシェラトンの左側の反対に行ってしまいましたが、違うと分かり右側に移動しました、外国人ばかりでしたが…予約してありましたので、スムーズに船に乗れました！が、乗る時の波で洋服がびちょ濡れになった人もいました。でも、お酒も飲み放題でミュージックもあり…景色も良かったです。

When we participated, the weather was not great, and we couldn't see the sunset, which was a bit disappointing. If the weather had been good, I think it would have been really beautiful. The atmosphere was enjoyable thanks to the lively attitude of the foreign guests who boarded with us.

The reception only handles inquiries in English, so those who cannot speak any English might find it a bit challenging. Also, the boat can be shaky and may be unsuitable for those who are prone to seasickness.

私たちが参加したときは、天気がイマイチでサンセットが見れず、ちょと残念でした。
天気がよければ、すごく綺麗だと思います。
一緒に乗り込んだ外国の方のノリがすごく、雰囲気は楽しめました。

受付は英語でしか対応がないので、全く英語が出来ない方は少ししんどいかもしれません。
あと、船は欠航揺れるので、船酔いする人はオススメしません。

I reserved the front row guaranteed seats. We arrived around 16:40, but there were already about 15 people in line. We didn't know where the entrance was and ended up walking all the way around the Hilton, so I recommend getting there as early as possible! The show is definitely worth it. The muscular men are mesmerizing. I especially recommend taking videos of the fire show and the finale so you can look back at them later. It's better not to have high expectations for the buffet. We didn't have much of an appetite due to jet lag, so we just had a light meal and then relaxed at the bar afterward. There are other luaus, but this one is calm and I recommend it for travelers who don't have much time!

前方確約席を予約。
16:40頃に到着しましたが、既に15名ほどの方が並んでいました。
私たちは入口が分からず、ヒルトンをぐるっと一周してしまったので、なるべく早めに行く事をお勧めします！！
ショーは見応え十分。
ムキムキの男性陣にうっとりします。
特にファイヤーショーと、フィナーレは動画にとると、後で見返せるのでお勧めです。
ブッフェは期待しないほうが良いですね。
私達は時差ボケの為あまり食欲が無かったので軽く食べて、終わった後にのんびりバーに行きました。
他にもフラショーはありますが、ここは落ち着いて観れるし、時間がない旅行者の方にもお勧めです！

Since it was a trip to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary, we booked the Diamond Seat. The front row center seat was impressive. I'm glad we chose the Diamond option. The meal was a buffet, and while it wasn't exceptionally delicious, it was decent. There was also a separate dessert buffet with pineapple cake and fruits. Each person received three drink tickets, but we couldn't use them all. The performers engaged with the audience, calling out to people and dancing on stage, which made it lively and interactive. After leaving the venue, we were able to take photos with the performers (no tips required).

Negative points: The meeting location had changed. It would have been helpful to have directional signs along the way to reach the location. I felt anxious while searching around.

両親の結婚50周年祝いの旅行だったため、ダイヤモンドシートで予約。最前列中央席で迫力があった。ダイヤモンドにしてよかった。食事は、バイキングで特別美味しいという程ではないが、まあまあでした。デザートも別にバイキングあり、パイナップルケーキやフルーツ。ドリンクチケット1人3枚づつあったが、使い切れなかった。パフォーマーの方が、客席の人に声をかけ、ステージで踊ったりと参加型で盛り上がった。会場を出たところで、パフォーマーの方達と写真を撮ることができた(チップ不要)
マイナスポイント:集合場所が変更となっていた。また、場所までたどり着くための途中に案内表示などがあったらよかった。不安なまま探し回ってあせった。

I have been watching it every year since I saw it three years ago (^o^)
It's wonderful every time.
I especially love Michael Jackson's songs and dances ♪
Each time he was different, but the quality is high (^o^)

三年前に観てから毎年観ています(^o^)
毎回、素晴らしいです
特にマイケルジャクソンの歌とダンスが大好きです♪
毎回違うマイケルでしたがクオリティが高いです(^o^)

I really felt like I was in Hawaii.
It's something you should definitely see at least once when you come to Hawaii.
Making a reservation was also very easy.
Amazing!!

ハワイだな〜〜と実感しました。
ハワイに来たら一度は見るべき
予約も簡単にとれまささた。
最高！！

First time for a friend of mine visiting from arizona. Crew was very helpful, attentive and friendly. Overcast day but the cruise was very enjoyable. To many people booked not enough seats for everyone plus alot of little children. Many people got sick so we had to watch all these people vomiting...not pleasant at all. The crew and captain were very personable helpful and attentive. Drinks flowed and music was pleasant. All participants were interacting and the seas were a bit choppy but not too bad. Overcast evening so not much of a sunset experience.

I booked this as a memory for our honeymoon. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The show was also very impressive, and I enjoyed it a lot. Since we were in the front row, I was very happy to shake hands with the stars and receive gifts. After the performance, there was a photo session with the cast, which became a wonderful memory.

新婚旅行の思い出として申し込みました。
料理もおいしく、サービスも充実してました。
ショーも見応えあるものでとても楽しめました。
最前列での鑑賞だったので、スターとの握手やプレゼントを頂きとても嬉しかったです。
終演後、出演者との撮影会もあり、良い思い出になりました。

The view from the ocean was outstanding. Also, their service was amazing.

The view from the ocean was outstanding. Also, their service was amazing.