All Reviews for Luau, Shows & Entertainment

This was my first time on the catamaran. It was a bit chilly since it was winter, but I enjoyed the sunset while drinking a Mai Tai. Since drinks are unlimited, be careful not to overindulge. You might need to use the restroom frequently.

今回初めてカタマラン号にのりました。
冬場でしたので、少し肌寒かったですがマイタイ飲みながら
サンセットを楽しみました。
飲み放題なので飲みすぎに注意してください。
トイレが近くなります

The revue, the dinner, the ambience was electric!!! Everything was beyond our expectations!!!!
Truly a memorable experience !!!!

It is better than expected, it was wonderful. Thank you.

Great time had by all, we went on Christmas Day, highly recommend to all, friendly and fun staff

The weather was great, and the show was held successfully. I got a bit lost on my way there and arrived just in time for the start, but since I had a premium seat, I ended up in the front row. The buffet had a lot of delicious food. The hula dance and fire dance were very impressive and exciting. In the conch shell blowing contest, a Japanese person won!

好天に恵まれ、無事ショーが開催されました。
現地に向かっているとちょっと迷ってしまい、開始時間ギリギリに着いたのですが、プレミアムシートだったためか席は一番前の席でした。
ビュッフェもお料理がたくさんあり美味しかったです。
フラダンスやファイヤーダンスも迫力満点でとても興奮しました。
ホラ貝吹きコンテストでは日本人の方が優勝されてました笑

The sunset was absolutely beautiful! There were only my husband and I, along with one elderly parent-child pair, and the atmosphere was great with lively English-speaking guests! The staff didn't speak Japanese, but my husband and I, who can't speak any English at all, had no particular problems.
For those who will be boarding in the future, please note that a jacket is essential! I boarded on December 20, and it was very windy that day, so it got cold once we went offshore. It was also quite rocky! I'm not sure if there are restrooms available, but considering it's cold and you'll be drinking alcohol, please keep the restroom situation in mind when boarding.

夕日がとっても綺麗でした！日本人は私達夫婦とあと一組の年配親子だけで、ノリのよい英語圏の方ばかりでそれがまた雰囲気がよかったです！スタッフは日本語は通じませんでしたが、英語が全く話せない私達夫婦でしたが特に問題はなかったです。
これから乗る方に注意してもらうことは、上着は必須です！１２月２０日に乗ったのですが、この日はとっても風が強くて沖合に出ると寒かったです。そしてとっても揺れました！あとお手洗いが有るのか無いのかわからないですが、寒いしお酒も飲むのでお手洗いの事も考慮して乗船して下さい。

We made our own fun. I had to drive, so no alcool for me, but the gf got drunk with their delicious cocktail and champagne. It was friday, so we stayed on the waikiki beach waiting in line for the beach restaurant ShoreBird, watching the fireworks and coming inside to grill our own fosh afterward. It was a great night. I recommend going on a friday. We wanted to go to Chinatown after, for the first friday of the month (they have a celebration) but we got lost, and it was too late. But the sunset sail itself was great. Not many seats, so we just sat on the floor.

This was an awesome adventure. We had 8 people in our group and the crew was so courteous and accommodating in helping our 82 year old Mom to get on and off the catamaran. The Fireworks Friday Sail is a must if visiting Honolulu. We enjoyed and will definitely do this activity again when we visit. Everything was just perfect. Thanks.

The sunset before boarding the ship was also moving. I ended up getting seasick, which made it impossible for my girlfriend to enjoy the fireworks. I'm sorry, as the fireworks must have been amazing.

船に乗る前の夕日も感動です。船酔いをしてしまい彼女に花火どころではない状況を作らせてしまいました。花火は最高だったはずなのにごめんなさい。

Nice bar and restaurant. Buffet salad bar with hot items, grill your own meat or seafood. Fun activity.

Beautiful night, great ride, well organized, good booze and tunes.

A must to do if staying in Waikiki

On November 13, 2015, I took my first ride on the Holokai Catamaran. I actually wanted to book the dinner cruise I used last time, but it was fully booked, so I signed up for this plan instead. In the end, I think it was a good choice.

The meeting place was Waikiki Beach, so I could walk there from my hotel, the Hyatt Regency. I changed into clothes that I didn't mind getting wet and headed out. However, there are two "Outrigger" locations on Waikiki Beach, which unexpectedly made me a bit anxious.

That said, I arrived at the meeting place safely and was able to participate. We set sail at 5 PM and enjoyed a sunset cruise while sipping cocktails and beer.

There was no guidance in Japanese, so I spent some time observing, but I quickly got used to it and enjoyed 3 to 4 cocktails while swaying with the waves. The boat was small, so everyone around me quickly became friendly, but unfortunately, a bit of English proficiency is necessary here.

We encountered a light rain along the way, but there was no place to escape, so I just had fun with the other foreigners around me. After that, a rainbow appeared over Waikiki, which felt like a great bonus. The sense of connection with nature on a small yacht, which you can't experience on a dinner cruise, was truly the best.

I was worried about the restroom situation, but it wasn't as bad as I had feared, which was a relief. Well, I think it's best not to have to go at all, but... this is just my personal opinion.

If I get the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to sign up for this again. Thank you!

2015年11月13日、ホロカイ・カタマラン号に初めて乗りました。
ホントは前回利用したディナークルーズを申し込もうと思ったけど、
満員だったため、こちらのプランに申し込みました。
結果としてはこちらにして、良かったと思います。

集合場所はワイキキビーチだったので、投宿先のハイアットリージェンシーからも
徒歩で行け、一旦ホテルで濡れても構わない格好に着替え、向かいました。
ただ集合場所の『アウトリガー』はワイキキビーチに２ヶ所あり、
想定外に焦ってしまいました。

とは言うものの、無事に集合場所へ辿り着き、参加できました。
５時に出航してカクテルやビールを飲みながら、サンセットクルーズを
満喫できました。

日本語でのガイダンスがなく、少し様子を見ながら、過ごしていましたが
すぐに慣れ、波に揺られながら、カクテルを３～４杯いただきました。
狭い船内なので、周囲では直ぐに打ち解けた様子でしたが、
ここは悲しいかな、多少の英語力が必要です。

途中で軽く雨にも当たられましたが、逃れる場所もなく、
ただただ周囲の外国人と一緒にはしゃぎ回ってました。
でもその後はワイキキの街に虹がかかり、お得感満載でした。
ディナークルーズでは味わえない、小さなヨットでの自然との一体感は、
やっぱり最高です。

危惧していたトイレも、覚悟したほどではなく、安心しました。
まぁ行かないに越したことは無いと思いますが、
…まぁこれは個人的な感想なので。

もしまたハワイへ行けるなら、また申し込みたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

The weather was a little disappointing with some light rain but aside from that everything was fantastic. Fireworks were spectacular and the evening was topped off by a lovely bbq dinner - so good we went back again!

It was very convenient to depart from the beach in front of the Sheraton Hotel where we stayed. There were about 50 people on board, and we were the only four Japanese. All the crew and other passengers looked foreign, and the language was English ONLY, so we couldn't understand the detailed explanations at all, but it actually made it feel more like we were abroad, which was fun.

Feeling the wind and the splashes of the waves while watching the sunset over Waikiki Beach created a sense of unity that you can't experience on a large ship, and it was the best.

Although there is a restroom available, it seems you have to open a lid about 50 cm on the deck and go down a vertical ladder (I saw two men go down), so I wouldn't recommend it for women.

私たちが泊まっていたシェラトンホテル前ビーチからの出航でとても便利でした。
定員50人ほどで、日本人は私たち4人だけ、クルー他乗客全員見た目も外人、言葉も英語ONLYで、細かな説明などはサッパリわかりませんでしたが、反って外国に来た感おお有りで楽しかったです。
風と波しぶきを感じながら、ワイキキビーチの夕暮れ、サンセットを見られて、大型船では味わえない一体感が最高でした。
お手洗いは有りとなってますが、デッキにある50㎝くらいの蓋を開けて、垂直はしごを降りていくようで（男性が2人ほどいかれてましたが）女性にはおすすめできません。

Everything was excellent! The weather didn't cooperate, but the captain was nice enough to offer opportunities to reschedule for another night without any charges. Unfortunately this was our last chance to go, and thankfully they were up for it if we were! Everyone was so friendly and the drinks were great. The service was very prompt and even with the monsoon weather we were having it was still an awesome time on the water. We had a blast!!!!

We booked a sunset cruise for our family.

We arrived at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time, but even after the meeting time had passed, neither the boat nor the staff showed up. I called the tour company, but it went to voicemail. The payment had been processed via credit card two months prior, which made me very worried.

In the end, we waited for an hour past the departure time and were informed via email the next day that it had been canceled.

As a result, we wasted precious time on our last day in Hawaii, and it left us with a very unpleasant memory.

I recommend keeping this in mind when making a reservation.

家族でサンセットクルーズを予約しました。

当日10分前から集合場所にいましたが、集合時間を過ぎても船も係員も現れず、催行会社に電話を掛けるも留守電応対。
2ヶ月も前に代金はクレジット決済されており、非常に心配になりました。

結局、出発時間過ぎまで１時間も待たされ、メールの返信で翌日になって中止になった事を知らされました。

この為、ハワイ最終日の貴重な時間を無駄に過ごし、後味も非常に悪い思い出となりました。

こうした事があることを念頭に置き、申し込まれる事をお勧めします。

The Holokai beached itself with time to spare and after a quick clean up on board when the previous group departed( the boat, not died), there was a name check and then with footwear secured in boxes to be taken on board, we climbed the steps and got underway. There was the usual safety briefing re life jackets and areas to stand and not stand in, then the bar was open and the cocktails were served - delicious. The sea was a bit choppy but it didn't detract from the awesomeness of sailing, drinking cocktails and watching fireworks - with my wife. It doesn't get any better. The crew were great and I got the feeling that even though we were drinking, they wouldn't allow it get out of hand. Very professional and very enjoyable.

I've never expected such a great things on this because I cancelled other cruise activity (Atlantis) and there were not enough reviews on Holokai Catamaran Sunset cruise. But right now, I strongly recommend this for everyone. I don't know how romantic and luxurious big cruises are, but can say definitely NOT BETTER THAN THIS!! Crews were nice, cruise duration was enough and people were not crowed so that we could enjoy our time & place enough. If I visit Hawaii again, I'll do this again. Thanks for your effort!!

Eddie.

This was my first time attending. I reserved a premium seat. I'm not sure how much of the seating is taken up by the premium seats, but I was guided to the front row on the second floor, directly in front. Therefore, there was nothing to obstruct the show, and I enjoyed it 120%. At the end, Elvis came to our seats and shook hands, which was a fantastic experience as an entertainer.

Additionally, there were authentic performances featuring Gaga, Michael, hula dancing, fire dancing, and more. It was a lot of fun.

初めての観覧です。プレミアシートで予約しました。プレミアシートが席のどの程度を占めているのか分かりませんが、2階の最前列で真正面の位置に案内されました。従って、ショーを遮るものはなく120%楽しめました。ラストの方でエルビスが席まで来て握手をするなど、エンターテナーを満喫しました。
その他、ガガ、マイケル、フラダンス、ファイアーダンス等、本格的なショーでした。
楽しかったです。

The boat had a bar and restrooms, so I thought it might be a large vessel, but it turned out to be a wide open-deck boat! I accidentally came in sneakers, but as mentioned in the instructions, you walk through shallow water to board. Depending on the wave height, you might get wet up to your knees, so I definitely felt that short, easy-to-roll-up clothes and easy-to-remove sandals are necessary. It also seems like having a towel would be good since your feet get wet when disembarking.

They take photos of each group as you board. It seems that you can purchase them if you want one when you disembark.

With a cheerful and handsome captain's greeting, we set sail! After a brief explanation, the crew served us Mai Tais. The boat sways quite a bit when the waves are high, so be careful not to drink too much!

The atmosphere was enhanced by good music and the beautiful views of Waikiki; cruising on the open deck was truly an elegant experience. It was a stunning sunny day, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. If I have the chance to come back to Hawaii, I would love to repeat this experience!

バーもあってトイレもついて…なので大きい船なのかなぁと思っていたら、オープンデッキの幅広の船でした！うっかりスニーカーで来てしまったんですが、案内に書いてた通りに乗るときは浅瀬を歩きます。波の高さによっては膝くらいまで濡れるときもあるので、丈の短い服が捲れる服、脱ぎやすいサンダルが確かに必要だなぁと感じました。降りるときも足濡れるのでタオルとかあった方が良さそうです。
乗り込む際には１組ずつ写真を撮ってくれます。降りる際に欲しい人は購入できる仕組みになってるようです。
陽気でイケメンキャプテンの挨拶と同時にセーリングは出発！一通りの説明のあとクルーがマイタイを振る舞ってくれます。波が高いと船も結構揺れるので飲み過ぎには注意！
雰囲気の良い音楽と美しいワイキキの景色、オープンデッキでのクルージングはまさに優雅な時間でした。この日は見事な晴天で、美しいサンセットが見れました。またハワイに来る機会があればリピートしたいです!!

I had a great time on the cruise! I would highly recommend it for anyone who likes to drink! We had a beautiful scenery and the boat was so well maintained! The two gentelman that were in charge of the boat were very hospitable and took great care of us!

This was, by far, the best 50 dollars I spent on my trip to Hawaii. Captain Ryan and Philippe were fun, safe, and on top of customer service!

I asked a friend living in Hawaii if there was a place where families could go to see a Hawaiian show, and they recommended this show!

The first part of the show was quite relaxed. My dad seemed to be wondering when it would really start (laughs). Also, the MC spoke in English, so I think those who don't understand English might not catch what was being said at all...

The seats were perfectly fine even at the cheaper price! However, the seats were quite close to the strangers next to us, making it a bit difficult to move around (´･_･`).

The show itself was really impressive and powerful in the second half. The first part might be a little boring, though.

The buffet had a lot of variety, and as a meat lover, it was fantastic for me! There were also vegetables, fruits, and rolls, so I think even those who aren't fond of American food will find something to eat!

ハワイ在住の知り合いから、家族で行けてハワイアンショーが見れるところはないか？と聞いたところ、このショーを教えてもらいました！
最初のショーが結構ゆったりしていました。父は結構まだかみたいな雰囲気でした（笑）そして、MCは英語なので、英語分からない方は何を言ってるか全然わからないと思います、、
席は安い方でも全然十分でした！ただ隣の見知らぬ人ともかなり席が近くて少し動きずらいです(´･_･`)
ショー自体は後半はすごく迫力のある素晴らしいショーでした。途中までは少し退屈かもしれないですね。
ビュッフェもたくさん種類があり、お肉好きの私にとっては最高でした！野菜やフルーツ、巻物などもあったので、アメリカの御飯苦手な方でも少しは食べるものがあると思います！

There were really only the two of us who were Japanese. We toasted with all-you-can-drink cocktails, took photos, and the sunset was wonderful. This was my fifth time in Hawaii, and I was very satisfied.

本当に日本人は私たち二人だけでした。中途半端な英語ですが飲み放題のカクテルで乾杯して写真を撮ったり、夕景も素晴らしく５度目のハワイですが大満足でした。

Great maitais and wonderful evening to go sailing!!!

I had seen it once a few years ago, but I participated this time because I heard the content had been renewed. Unlike last time, it included not only songs but also hula, making the experience fulfilling and enjoyable. After the performance, I was able to take photos with the performers in the lobby, which made for a great keepsake.

何年か前に一度見たことがあったが、内容がリニューアルしたとの事なので参加。
前回と違い歌だけでなくフラ等も取り入れていて、内容が充実しており十分に楽しめた。
終演後のロビーでの出演者との撮影も気軽に取ってもらい、良い記念になった。

I would like to participate again♪

This was my third time joining, and the staff were kind.

I plan to go again in March, so I would like to participate.

また参加したいです♪

今回3回目の参加したのですがスタッフの方も親切でした

3月にまた行くので参加したいと思ってます

I had a good impression from my previous experience on the Mai Tai Katamaran, so this is my second time. Last time, I took the 11 AM cruise, so this time I chose the sunset option.

Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy on the day of the cruise. I was hoping the clouds would clear by sunset, but I ended up missing the sunset I was looking forward to.

However, the Mai Tai served was easy to drink with a light alcohol content, the boat's sway was just right, and there was nice background music playing, so I still enjoyed myself even without the sunset.

I'll save the sunset for next time!

マイタイカタマランには以前に乗船して好印象でしたので、２回目です。
前回は11時の便でしたので、今回はサンセットにしました。

当日は、生憎の曇天となってしまいました。
何とか日没時までには雲が切れてくれないかな、と思っていましたが、
期待していたサンセットは見られずじまいでした。

けど、振舞われたマイタイもアルコール薄めで飲みやすいし、
船揺れも適度ですし、気の利いたBGMも流れていますしで、
サンセットなしでも楽しめました。

サンセットは次回のお楽しみということにします！

My first time in Hawaii and on a any type of boat. At first I was hesitant but so glad we had this unforgettable experience. Captiain, crew, music, view and Mai'tai cocktail were awesome. Highly recommend!

I was able to enjoy a relaxed hula show as well as a powerful performance that used fire. After the show, I had the opportunity to take photos with a muscular male dancer, which became a great memory when I looked back at the pictures later. I don't remember much about the food, but I don't think it was bad. Also, there were few Japanese spectators, and I shared a long table with people from Western countries. When I was seated, I received a friendly smile, so if you can speak English, you might enjoy chatting during the show.

ゆったりとしたフラ～火を使ったパワフルなショーまで堪能できました。
ショーの後に、日本人では考えられないほどマッチョな男性のダンサーと写真を撮ることもでき、後から写真を見返してもいい思い出になりました。
食事についての記憶はあまりないですが、まずくはなかったように思います。
また、日本人の観客は少なく、長テーブルに欧米の方との相席でした。
着席時にニコッと笑いかけてもらえたので、英会話ができる方ならショーを見ながら話したりして楽しめるかも知れません。