Reviewed by: Robbi
This was so much fun!! One of the best highlights of my trip!! The city lights and fireworks were beautiful, a lovely sail and great crew!! Thankyou!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included (Temporarily unavailable) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Richard
Great experience from the massive firework display to the fabulous free drinks (Beers for me and cocktails for just about everyone else) The lads kept us entertained with some hilarious facts and jokes. Couldn't recommend it anymore.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Nina Tidd
We had an AMAZING time on the fireworks cruise! Crew was a blast and the drinks were yummy! Thank you so much for your hospitality! Highly recommend doing ☺️
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included (Temporarily unavailable) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Melody
The staff were friendly and fun. The drinks were made quickly, and tasted good. The cruise itself was beautiful. Music was good and diverse. We had a very clear view of the fireworks. Me and my family anjoyed the cruise very much and will do it again next time we're in waikiki.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/21 |
Reviewed by: bhall
It was fun, but not meant for minors. This was a firework cruise, with an open bar. I just didnt realize it would be less minors and more abou the open bar. Which is my own fault. the crew was great.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/17 |
Reviewed by: David
Great captain, great crew, great friends, beautiful night. Who good ask for more!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included (Temporarily unavailable) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Student A
It was a lot of fun and lovely to see the fireworks and the night sky filled with stars! We are going to do it again! :-)
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included (Temporarily unavailable) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/10 |
Reviewed by: TOSI
Choosing this activity on the first day of my trip was a great decision, especially considering the jet lag (I have snorkeling, surfing, and skin diving planned for the next day).
Since I was the first to arrive at the meeting point and there were no signs indicating the location for Veltra, I was a bit anxious about whether I was in the right place. However, a staff member came out from the building, but I thought it would be nice to have some kind of flag or sign.
Fortunately, the meeting point was close to the Outrigger Reef hotel, and the check-in process went smoothly. However, there were other groups from different countries that arrived late, which made us wait quite a bit. It felt a bit frustrating since I had arrived early. But I guess that's just how it is internationally.
No one was wearing masks. The sense of freedom from not wearing a mask was incredible. At first, I wondered if it was really okay, but I gradually got used to it.
I couldn't understand the crew's explanations in English, but they were very considerate towards the Japanese participants, so there were no issues. It felt like we could enjoy ourselves even without a common language, as we shared beers and had fun together. However, I always feel that I should have studied more English. If I understood the language better, it would have been even more enjoyable. (I'm currently looking for a translation app.)
However, it felt like I was being welcomed by the sea, wind, air, scenery, and fireworks of Hawaii. This is a wonderful activity to fully enjoy the eternal summer of Hawaii's ocean. I highly recommend it.
時差ボケなどもあるだろうからと、旅行初日に本アクティビティを選択し正解でした(次の日からシュノーケリング、サーフィン、スキンダイビングが控えています)。
集合場所に一番乗りだったため、ベルトラの集合場所という表示も何もないため、ここで本当に良いのか不安でした。担当員が建物の中から出てきてくれましたが、何かのぼり旗のような表示があればいいのになと思いました。
しかし、ホテル(アウトリガーリーフ)からも集合場所が近く、スムースに受付もできました。が、他国の遅れてくるグループがありだいぶ待たされました。せっかく早めに行ったのにという感じでした。が、それがインターナショナルなんでしょうね。
マスクをしている人はいません。マスクからの解放感は半端ないです。最初は本当にいいのかなという感じでしたが、次第に慣れていきます。
クルーの説明は英語で理解できませんでしたが、日本人にもクルーが大変気を使ってくれて何も問題はありません。ビールを飲んで一緒に盛り上がりましょうという感じで、言葉は通じなくても楽しめます。が、もっと英語を勉強しておけばよかったといつも痛感します。言葉がわかれば、もっと楽しいのになって。(今通訳アプリなどを探しています)
しかし、ハワイの海、風、空気、景色、そして花火で歓迎を受けているようでした。常夏のハワイの海を満喫できるすばらしいアクティビティです。おすすめです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Lee
We were probably 50/50 on whether we should do this but we loved it. Was a great event and the crew and general atmosphere really made it. The boat was great and there was plenty to drink and it was a nice night. Would highly recommend especially if you have family old enough to drink its good fun..
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Jaie
The crew had great energy and the Captain played great music!! The view was amazing and the drinks over flowed! I would definitely do this again!
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/28 |
Reviewed by: TexasKathy
Great sail and wonderful fireworks. The Manu Kai crew were fun and entertaining.
Enjoyed taking off from the beach
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included (Temporarily unavailable) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/07 |
Reviewed by: もんた
At the reception, I was asked to sign various documents, and when I showed the VELTRA voucher, I was handed an iPad, so I had to complete some procedures on the iPad as well—I'm not sure why that was necessary.
You’ll be walking through a lot of sand and even getting your feet wet before boarding, so beach sandals might be a good choice! We wore sneakers, so we ended up going barefoot.
The fireworks are brief, so it’s more about enjoying the night view of the beach while drinking from the sea. I was satisfied.
受付で諸々についてのサインをさせられますが、VELTRAのバウチャーを見せたところiPadを渡されてiPad上での手続きも必要でした~なんでかな?
乗船までは埋もれるくらいの砂を歩き水にも浸かるのでので履物はビーチサンダルが良いかも!私達はスニーカーだったので裸足になりました。
花火は短時間なので、海からビーチの夜景をお酒を飲みながら楽しむという感じです。満足です。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/21 |
Reviewed by: vanilla
This is my third time participating. The fireworks themselves are short, so I think it's better to approach it with the mindset that you can see the fireworks during the night cruising. They anchor the boat so that you can see the fireworks from any seat. The staff is always friendly and enjoyable. The view of the fireworks from the sea along with the night scenery of Waikiki... I think it's a great value.
今回3回目の参加です。花火そのものは短いのであくまでナイトクルージングに花火が見られる、という気持ちでいた方良いと思います。どこの席に座っても花火が見えるように停泊してくれます。スタッフもいつも楽しく感じよく。海から眺める花火とワイキキの夜景・・・ お値打ちだと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/30 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
LOVED this catamaran! I had been on this same catamaran previously for their Turtle Canyon snorkel cruise so I knew I would like the boat. I liked that the boat check-in was here in Waikiki at the Hilton Village making it super convenient. This saves some transit time from going to some of the farther harbors (i.e. Kewalo Basin Harbor, Honolulu Harbor, etc.). We spent the best day just hanging out at the beach then just walked over to the Port Hilton kiosk to check-in.
I also liked the later departure time than most other sunset cruises so we could have a full beach day and still have time to hop on the catamaran. The dinner was a smaller portion prepackaged & more like appetizers than a full-on dinner. The drinks were tasty & buying more beyond the 2 included was $2/each - not a bad bargain. Since we were on the Hilton's pier, we were super close to the fireworks and were coming into the Port Hilton just as the fireworks were going off.
If you get cold easily, I would recommend packing a windbreaker or light sweater. It doesn't get cold here but it does get VERY BREEZY on the water at night once the sun goes down. I had a super light windbreaker which I didn't actually have to even use until about 1.5 hours into the cruise.
Overall, great cruise! So much fun!
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| Packages: | Sunset & Fireworks Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Tomo
Seeing Waikiki and the fireworks from the sea was an overwhelming experience that exceeded my expectations. It's definitely an optional tour you should participate in.
海上から見るワイキキ&花火は想像を
超える感動したでした。絶対参加の
オプショナルツアーです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Amy
My partner and I did this cruise while in Waikiki..the staff were all very experienced and friendly..great vibe on board and of course open bar with good choice of drinks! Perfect place to see fireworks from on the water. Group size was good..boat not too crowded and was reasonably priced for Hawaii. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/02 |
Reviewed by: Jmm
This is a fun and laid-back way to get great views of the island. Mix of relaxed sailing and hitting some waves. Fireworks ar the end are exciting. Food and drinks are OK, not a ton of options, but the crew takes amazing care of you!
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| Packages: | Sunset & Fireworks Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/02 |
Reviewed by: Justin
Crew was awesome, food was good, great all around experience
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| Packages: | Sunset & Fireworks Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Lance
The crew were friendly and funny. This is a great way to see the fireworks, city lights, enjoy the water and even catch a bit of the sunset. Drinks were included.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Mel
From the moment our captain greeted us we knew this was going to be a fun cruise. The staff was wonderfully accommodating, the views/fireworks were beautiful. We would definitely do this again!
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| Packages: | Sunset & Fireworks Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Walonda
The captain and co-captain/bartender made this nighttime sailboat tour a super fun time. The fireworks were awesome to watch. I enjoyed the old school tunes. My drinks only made this venture more enjoyable. This was a lovely way to close-out my week in Honolulu.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Andrea G
This is such a fun cruise. I’ve done it several times and look forward to it every visit. The crew is great! We’ve met some really cool people on this cruise. A great family adventure.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Faye
I cannot begin to tell you how great this cruise was! We went for my birthday. We had great food and drinks as well as a superior crew! The music felt like it was custom ordered.
Nick, Mash and Brad were terrific!
Do not miss an opportunity to take this trip!
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| Packages: | Sunset & Fireworks Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Liz
If you want music, dancing, wind in your face, then you need to try this! Add to your experience, the maitai’s and fireworks, it turned out to be The start of a great night!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included (Temporarily unavailable) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/14 |
Reviewed by: DWG
Good night on the water. Kinda breezy and the view was not what I expected. I thought we would be closer than what we were. Overall a good deal though.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/07 |
Reviewed by: あきらっち
I participated in my first sunset dinner sailing. The meeting place is quite small, so you might overlook it... Be careful not to arrive too early, as there won't be any staff present before the meeting time. Since the maximum number of passengers is limited, I recommend making a reservation early. It's a sunset cruise, so you can see the romantic views of Diamond Head and the streets of Waikiki from the sea. The boat also raises its sails, so there’s no engine noise, allowing for a smooth drift over the water, leading to the evening fireworks.
初めてのサンセット・ディナーセーリングに参加。
集合場所はとてもこじんまりした所なので見落としちゃうかも・・・集合時間よりあまり早めに行くと係員が居ないので注意です。
最高乗船人数が少ないので早めの予約がオススメ。
サンセットクルーズなので夕暮れのダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの街並みを海側から見れてロマンチック。船も帆を立てるのでエンジン音もなく、スムーズに海を漂い、夜の花火へ
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Glots
This is a must great price great people. Only thing is be careful walking from the blue umprella to the cat. It was a little sketchy when there was no railing with a rocky ocean drop off. But besides that the trip was incredible captain and bartender were incredible. A ton of fun, welcoming people and fantastic company. Great music great drinks. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/17 |
Reviewed by: J. Taylor
The crew were friendly and helpful, drinks were plentiful (both alcoholic and non), seating was ample and the view of the city, fireworks, stars & moon were stunning. This was my family's "make up" for not being able to stay awake for New Year's eve, and it was worth the cost and hassle of finding parking in Waikiki. My only request would be for better directions to the spot because Duke's is not obvious from the street, and also to remind people while we're checking in (and still on land) to use the bathroom of the nearby restroom - and point out where that is at.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included (Temporarily unavailable) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/03 |
Reviewed by: penchan
I boarded the Aloha with about 30 participants from the pier. To prevent water and dirt from getting on our feet, we handed our belongings to the crew when boarding and received them back upon returning to the pier.
The two drink tickets given at check-in can be exchanged for drinks of your choice, but the crew will also serve drinks without tickets, so in a way, there are no restrictions. Apart from us, there was one couple and a man who boarded alone for photography, along with couples and families from overseas.
It was a bit chilly outside due to the strong wind, but it’s not a long voyage, so it’s manageable. The fireworks against the backdrop of the Hilton Hawaiian Village last only about five minutes, but they are as spectacular as the finale of a Japanese fireworks festival. This short evening activity is convenient to enjoy after daytime sightseeing or water play.
Although it’s called a buffet, it’s more of a light snack rather than a lavish spread. Enjoy the fireworks with the image of flowers rather than dumplings!
船着き場の突堤から30人ほどの参加者と一緒にアロハ号に乗り込みました。足元は水濡れや船内の汚れ防止のためか乗り込む際にクルーに預け、突堤に帰港した際、受け取ります。
チェックインの際に渡されたドリンクチケット2枚で飲みたいドリンクと交換ですが、チケットなしでもクルーが欲しいドリンクを出してくれるのである意味制限なしみたいなものです。日本人は我々以外にご夫妻が1組と単独で写真撮影のために乗船した男性一人 あとは海外からのカップル 家族でした。 船外は風が強くやや冷えますが長時間の航海ではないので大丈夫です。 ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジをバックに打ちあがる花火はわずか5分ほどですが、日本の花火大会で云うフィナーレのような打ち上げで華やかです。夕方からの短時間のアクティビティですので日中の観光や水遊びの後に楽しめるのでお手軽です。ビュッフェと云っても豪華なものではなくスナック程度の軽食と思っていただいた方がいいです。花より団子ではなく団子より花のイメージで花火を楽しまれるといいですよ
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Candice
Had a great time! Would definitely recommend! Perfect view of the fireworks and the staff was full of energy
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/22 |
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