Reviewed by: KD
We booked the Friday night fireworks cruise for Halloween. We got married that day and this was a fun way to celebrate with our adult children. The cruise was fun and the kids enjoyed the open bar. The fireworks were great.
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| Packages: | Friday Night Fireworks with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooners
We got married an hour before the sunset Catamaran cruise. We were so excited to finish the day with a champagne toast and the Hilton fireworks show from the boat. Great music, great group of happy passengers, the sailing crew were vibing with us. It was a beautiful night.
The only thing wrong was my new husband's foot was bleeding. The staff will tell you to take off your shoes before the short walk on the beach to clamber onto the boat. Rethink removing your shoes. We don't know what he stepped on, but he sheared off some skin. Now he can't walk, drive or work according to the wound care specialist. We have been home for 3 weeks and he's still showering with a bag over his foot.
Despite the barefoot calamity, the ease of booking was great. The price was reasonable. The boat was clean and comfortable. Everything was on point. I truly would recommend this cruise to just about anyone.
Getting married in Hawaii was the absolute best. The wedding, the sunset, the boat, champagne, fireworks... it was almost a Perfect day!!
Consider keeping your shoes ON.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/10 |
Reviewed by: R Winkler
This is the 2nd time in 2 years that I have done this catamaran cruise to watch the Friday night fireworks from the water. This time I invited friends who are locals to join me. They were impressed. The crew is amazing. The drinks are great, the view is spectacular. Unfortunately the fireworks show seems to get shorter every year. HOWEVER, that is not the fault of the crew. It’s still an amazing evening and I will do it again next trip despite the fact that I typically stay at the Hilton and could see the fireworks from my condo or from the beach, but doing it with Ke Kai takes the whole experience to a whole new level.
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| Packages: | Friday Night Fireworks with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Moe
Viewing the fireworks from the catamaran was the highlight of our week in Waikiki.
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| Packages: | Friday Night Fireworks with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We loved sipping cocktails while cruising past the sparkling Waikiki skyline.
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/07 |
Reviewed by: M&L
From checking in till the time we departed the crew was happy, kind, and lots of fun! The meal was wonderful and the sights were amazing! It was one of the highlights of our stay in Hawaii!
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| Packages: | [2.5-Hours] Friday Fireworks Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Eddie t
Best time ever, We will go again and again . So much fun
Aloha!
Thank you so much for joining the Island and You tour and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review.
We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had the best time ever and so much fun with us! Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team, and it brings us great joy to know that the experience left such a positive impression.
Knowing that you'd like to join us again and again is the greatest compliment we could receive—we can’t wait to welcome you back on another adventure in Hawaii!
Until then, mahalo and see you again soon! 🌺
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| Packages: | Sunset & Friday Fireworks Party Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Team Bonding!😉
My friends and I booked for a birthday celebration (green-themed). The staff was so helpful and nice. Boat was awesome, views spectacular! Oh, and let’s not forget the cocktails…We will be back!
Absolutely! Go for it!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Blake
This experience is one of the best for Waikiki.
Bottomless drinks, perfect evening view of the city skyline, and we had two amazing hosts who had the best energy.
Bring a windbreaker or sweatshirt. The wind isn’t bad, but it’s better to have it and not need it…
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Moonlight Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Mayra
The staff was really nice, we bought it quickly after they arrived. It was about an hour long. The fireworks sadly were only about five minutes long. It is all you could drink of alcohol honestly, I didn't really like the drinks I had 2. but for those I like to drink this is the boat for you. They did advise not to take any kids unfortunately we're here on a family trip so I did take my kiddos, but it still wasn't too bad. There were a few party girls on there but nothing too bad
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Gretchen
This was my first time doing the Friday night fireworks on the ocean on the ke kai. This was sooo worth it. It's rare to see locals on the boats but this even the locals come out for. Lots of date night couples on this one. Pictures are available if you wish for a nominal charge. Music was playing. Plenty of seats. It's shoes off you board right at the beach very convenient. Fireworks were beautiful. Everyone is carded young and old bring your id for complimentary drinks.
It was perfect.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Brianna
Our tour was perfect. Bartender and crew were all very friendly and kept our drinks full the entire trip. Great views of the fireworks and downtown. Would recommend!
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Moonlight Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/28 |
Reviewed by: sr
I made a reservation because it was stated that there would be a Japanese-speaking crew, but there was no Japanese-speaking crew. However, the crew members did their best to entertain us, and even though I'm not good at swimming, I was able to swim with the sea turtles and had a great time. It was nice to swim with the sea turtles and the crew (who only spoke English) were kind, but it was a bit disappointing that the information was incorrect.
日本語クルー確約と記載があったため予約しましたが、日本語クルーはいませんでした。
しかし、クルーの方が一生懸命楽しませてくれたので、泳ぐのが苦手な私でもウミガメと泳ぐことができ、無事に楽しむことができました。
ウミガメと泳げたこと、クルー(英語のみ)が親切だったので、良かったですが、情報が違うのはちょっと、、、
It seems like it would be a good idea to confirm whether the information is correct since there will be contact the day before.
前日に連絡があるので、情報が正しいのか確認した方が良さそうです。
Thank you very much for participating in our Turtle & You tour and for providing your valuable feedback.
We sincerely apologize for the absence of a Japanese-speaking crew member, despite the information indicating that one would be present. Upon investigation, we found that there was a miscommunication between the operations team and the reservation team, which resulted in incorrect information being provided. We are truly sorry for not meeting your expectations.
We are very pleased to hear that you were still able to enjoy the experience of swimming with the sea turtles alongside the crew. Thank you for your kind words about their service.
Moving forward, we will strengthen our inter-departmental communication to ensure that similar errors do not occur and that we can provide accurate information. We will thoroughly share your feedback within our company and use it for future improvements.
Once again, thank you very much for your valuable feedback.
この度は弊社のタートル&ユーツアーにご参加いただき、また貴重なご意見をお寄せいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
日本語クルー確約の記載があったにもかかわらず、日本語クルーがいなかった件につきまして、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
確認いたしましたところ、オペレーション側と予約チーム間の情報共有に手違いがあり、正しいご案内ができておりませんでした。ご期待に沿えず、大変申し訳ございません。
そのような状況の中でも、クルーと一緒にウミガメと泳ぐ体験を楽しんでいただけたとのこと、本当に嬉しく思います。また、クルーの対応をお褒めいただき、ありがとうございます。
今後は同様の誤りが発生しないよう、部署間の連携をより強化し、正確な情報をお届けできるよう努めてまいります。
sr様から頂いたご意見は、社内でしっかりと共有し、今後の改善に活かしてまいります。
改めまして、この度は貴重なご意見をお寄せいただき、誠にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 【日本語クルー乗船確約】10:00発プラン(2025年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/24 |
Reviewed by: みみ
There was singing, services like spam rice balls, hula dancing, and a lot of other activities besides sea turtle snorkeling, which made it enjoyable! Having a Japanese guide eased my worries. The sea was also very beautiful.
However, reflecting on my experience, I had never gotten seasick before, so I didn't take any motion sickness medication, but the boat rocked quite a bit and I started to feel unwell. I think it would have been better to take the medication. Perhaps reading the lyrics while singing contributed to my nausea as well. My husband and son went up to the second floor of the boat and said they really enjoyed feeling like they were driving the boat, so I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I could have done that too...
歌あり、スパムおにぎりなどのサービスあり、フラダンスもありで、ウミガメシュノーケリング以外のものも盛りだくさんで、楽しめました!!日本人ガイドさんがいてくれたので不安もありませんでした。海もとてもキレイ。
ただ自分への反省として、今まで酔ったことがなかったので酔い止めは飲まなかったのですが、結構船が揺れて気分が悪くなってしまいました。酔い止めは飲んだ方がよかったかなと思いました。もしかしたら、歌を歌う時に文字を読んだのも、酔いに繋がったのかも。夫と息子は船の2階に上がって、自分が船を運転している気分になってとても楽しめたと言っていたので、それも出来たらもっと楽しめたな…と思いました。
I recommend taking motion sickness medication. Also, if you're feeling well, definitely check out the second floor of the boat!
酔い止めを飲んでおくことをお勧めします。あとは、元気ならぜひ船の2階に上がってみてください!
Dear Mimi,
Thank you very much for participating in our "Turtle & You, Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling"!
We are very pleased that having a Japanese guide allowed you to join us with peace of mind and that you enjoyed experiences beyond snorkeling, such as singing, hula dancing, and spam musubi. We're glad you could take advantage of the spam musubi service, which is available only until the end of March this year.
Thank you also for your feedback regarding seasickness. It can be easy to get seasick due to the ocean's swaying, so we recommend preparing motion sickness medication. We hope that next time you join us, you will also go up to the second floor of the boat and have an even more enjoyable time!
We sincerely look forward to seeing you again 🌺 Mahalo
みみ様
このたびは弊社の「タートル&ユー、ワイキキタートルシュノーケリング」にご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました!
日本人ガイドがいたことで安心して参加していただき、歌やフラダンス、スパムむすびなど、シュノーケリング以外の体験もお楽しみいただけたこと、大変嬉しく思います。
スパムむすびのサービスは今年の3月末までとなりますので、ラストチャンスでご利用いただけて良かったです。
また、船酔いについてのご感想もありがとうございます。海の揺れによっては酔いやすいこともあるので、酔い止めの準備はおすすめです。次回ご参加の際には、ぜひ船の2階にも上がって、さらに楽しい時間をお過ごしいただけたらと思います!
またお会いできる日を心より楽しみにしております🌺 マハロ
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| Packages: | 【日本語クルー乗船確約】10:00発プラン(2025年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/17 |
Reviewed by: ネギたこ
The boat we initially reserved was canceled, and there were two changes after that. We had to wait for late customers, which delayed our departure and made us miss the best timing for the sunset. However, in the end, I was moved to tears by the beauty of the fireworks and the night view of Waikiki. It was truly stunning.
当初予約してた船がキャンセルになりそこから2回の変更があり、遅れて来たお客様待ってて出港が遅れて夕日のベストタイミングを逃すと言うのがありましたが、結果花火とワイキキの夜景の素晴らしさに涙でました。本当に綺麗。
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| Packages: | ケアロハ号 |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/14 |
Reviewed by: AJ
Had an amazing trip. Kind and friendly, locally owned and operated. Would highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/14 |
Reviewed by: De
One of the best parts of my Hawaii experience was the time I had with these guys. They gave me an awesome time, and I’ve been talking about it all day the next day, lol.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that our party boat was one of the highlights of your Hawaii experience! It’s great to know you had such an amazing time that it stayed with you the next day! :) We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Sunset Party Cruise |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Stacey from Australia
Thank you to the crew on the three tiki catamaran. We had a blast and three of you were all terrific. Mahalo 🤙
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really good food, menu tasted very fresh on ingredients. enjoyable time for a date night!
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/04 |
Reviewed by: さいたま市のシニア
If we had departed a little earlier, we would have been able to see the beautiful night view of Honolulu illuminated by the sunset. A departure at 6 PM in December is too late.
On the other hand, we had to wait quite a while in the cold on the boat until the fireworks started, and once they began, they ended in a short time, leaving us feeling unsatisfied.
もう少し早い出港であれば夕日に映えるホノルルの夜景が見えたはず。12月の18時発は遅すぎる。
一方、花火が始まるまでに寒い船上で随分待たされ、花火が始まったら短時間で終了してしまい、物足りなく思った。
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| Packages: | ワヒネ・コア号 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Kevin Park
We had a great experience seeing the fireworks on a Friday evening. The boat ride is about an hour. The firework was about a good 10 minutes (two parts) but you will be not be able to see fireworks sitting in the Waikiki beach area so recommend making a reservation with Ke Kai as they know the spot where the firework takes place. We were expecting the firework to be a little longer but that is okay. Drinks are included in the package. Definitely be coming back! Thank you for making it a great night.
Bring a jacket or sweater with you as it gets chilly in the evening throughout the boat ride.
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| Packages: | [2024] Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Lanika
Had a wonderful sail. Beautiful view of city and lights at night . Clear view of fireworks show. Clean boat. Friendly staff.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Magic night
We had a special night on the ke Kai watching the Friday night fireworks.
Staff were all lovely was a great vibe on the catamaran.
So nice seeing Waikīkī at night like that, the fireworks themselves don’t go for too long but still was magic.
We went with our kids and they loved it.
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| Packages: | [2024] Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Dvbatman
Great experience, the staff on the boat were really personable and experienced.
Reminder to those going on the catamaran, wear shorts or something you don’t mind getting wet, no denim or something that will take. Whole to dry as you have to walk through the water to get on the boat and you have to time the stair climb with the waves.
I would recommend this cruise to anyone. The instructions on where to check in were clear and there was a water tap to rinse our feet off after which was nice. This catamaran was smaller than any others I had been on which was great for easy on and off. The mai tai’s were really good too!! Much better than some of the hotel bars we have had.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Moonlight Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Carrie
Fantastic firework show .The crew was amazing. Great music .took my mom for her 85th birthday and she had the time of her life. The drinks kept coming.The fireworks show was fantastic.Everyone was pleasant.Would definitely do this excursion again!
I Recommend highly.
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| Packages: | [2024] Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Koji
The staff's stories were interesting. The boat trip was comfortable and pleasant. The beautiful starry sky and the sight of the Purple Mountain and Taylor Comet made it memorable. The fireworks themselves were a bit lacking compared to Japanese fireworks festivals, but this is not the tour's fault.
スタッフの話が面白かったです。船は快適で気持ちの良い小旅行でした。きれいな星空とちょうど紫金山・テイラー彗星が見えて、メモラブルでした。花火自体は日本の花火大会と比べると物足りませんでしたが、これはこのツアーの責任ではありません。
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| Packages: | ワヒネ・コア号 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Janine
It was a great experience. Worth the money. All the workers were very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed it.
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| Packages: | [2024] Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Maria F.
The crew are experienced and fun! They cracked jokes and worked with the atmosphere of the guests on board. Music was blasting and the drinks were flowing. They even had a photographer to capture personal or group photos for purchase! It was amazing to see the fireworks from the boat. I would highly recommend this cruise if you want to have a good time!
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| Packages: | [2024] Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/11 |
Reviewed by: Kylan McCallum
Beautiful scenery! Honolulu city lights…wow!
Hilton fireworks was a bonus! Wonderful way to end our vacation!! We had a great time, Ryan and Ian were great.
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us, and we hope to see you back soon!
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Moonlight Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Ec
Great staff, drinks, music, and view of the fireworks.
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| Packages: | [2024] Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/16 |
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You load the boat on the beach so wear shoes that are easy to slip off.