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All Reviews for Sunset Cocktail Sails in Big Island

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139 reviews

Kohala Sunset Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]

Wonderful wildlife sightseeing

Reviewed by: Flavie, 2024/03/25

We had a wonderful time! We were super lucky to see a lot of dolphins and whales. It was for sure a once in a lifetime adventure. The entire crew was awesome! Thank you so much!

  • Dolphins

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/03/23
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Kohala Sunset Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]

Awesome whale watching adventure

Reviewed by: Lava Lava Girl, 2024/03/03

We were very lucky to sail on a lovely evening with lots of whales surrounding us and they were quite active. The crew were great, we enjoyed the snacks and drinks. It was just about perfect, loved the boat, could have stayed out on the water for hours if allowed. Definitely will do again and recommend this cruise.

  • gorgeous sunset on board the Sea Smoke

Comments from activity operators

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise and also for including that beautiful photo. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip, the onboard amenities, the whales, and your interactions with our crew!
We know there are a lot of ways to watch the sunset when you're in Hawaii and we're honored you chose to spend one of yours with us and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/05
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Memories were made

Reviewed by: Aisha, 2024/02/05

Booked this with a group of six, and to our surprise, we got a last-minute upgrade apparently due to the cruise being overbooked: Our own private yacht with cocktails, beer, and dinner. We were greeted and wonderfully taken care of by two very friendly guys -- unfortunately, I cannot remember their names as this was a few weeks ago, though someone in my group did snag their card, so we will definitely hit them up when we return -- who indulged our desires to see some whales in addition to the sunset. The atmosphere was excellent, the mood was chill, and we indeed saw lots of whales and an amazing view of the sunset. Loved the experience!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/01/14
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Had an amazing evening.

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/10/01

Really enjoyed the dinner, we were nervous but it was soooo delicious!!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for joining us and taking the time to share a kind review! We are so happy that you enjoyed dinner! Best wishes to you and yours!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/09/10
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Totally Entertaining

Reviewed by: tmessall@msn.com, 2023/09/17

Staff was terrific at all levels; dock staff, wait staff, bar tenders, historian, musician, & Captain. Everyone was upbeat, personable, courteous, professional, and entertaining.
Food was excellent and the drinks were generous. The captain was very personable and entertaining. Mother-nature provided us with a pod of pilot whales to observe, while keeping a safe distance. Historian was fabulous, giving everyone a much better appreciation and respect for the Hawaiian culture. The music got everyone rocking and rolling with the motion of the boat. A great selection of songs that had the passengers engaged in song.
Can't say much more. We loved it, would do it again, and would highly recommend it to everyone. It was a 3 hour tour that was well worth it.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha tmessall@msn.com,

We are thrilled to learn that you had such a great time!
Mahalo for joining us and taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate you sharing your kind words and hope to see you again someday soon!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/09/12
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Sunset Cruise A’Bay

Reviewed by: Howard, 2023/08/24

The trip was great. Nice being out on the ocean. Catamaran felt safe. Captain and crew were friendly and competent. Lots to drink plus snacks. Always a beautiful sunset. Highly recommended. Would do it again. Mahalo!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/08/22
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Anita, 2023/06/03

We had a wonderful time on the sunset cruise. We had a one year old and three year old with us, and the whole family had a great time. The crew was amazing, the boat was clean, and the drinks were strong. My husband usually gets sea sick, but this was the first time he was completely fine. The boat is big and stable. The crew had several drink choices, snacks, and even brought out teriyaki rice bowls for everyone. They let my three year drive the boat, which made his whole trip. We’re definitely going again on this next time we’re on the Big Island.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/05/09
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Great crew, very friendly and provided a fantastic sunset!

Reviewed by: Carol Laib, 2023/04/15

Family trip to HI and topped it off with a great sunset cruise. Thank you to the staff for smooth sailing and a wonderful sunset. Definitely recommend this tour on every vacation to HI.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/04/13
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Lovely Evening

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/04/09

The food was good, the DJ and our tour guide was excellent.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Kara!
We are thrilled to learn that you had lovely evening! Best to you and yours! We hope that you'll be able to join us again someday soon!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2023/03/25
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Absolutely amazing!!

Reviewed by: Todd, 2023/04/08

Fantastic crew, tasty food, comfortable cruise, playful dolphins, and a beautiful sunset!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/03/16
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki

Honokahau Harbor Private Sail Experience

Reviewed by: Deena H, 2023/04/05

Our experience could not have been any better! The water was calm, weather was perfect, even with the clouds, which made it more beautiful! The captain and crew, Jack, Ian, and Taiyo were so attentive, gracious, and kind towards us, as we scattered our mother's ashes. It was a day we will always treasure. We highly recommend it and look forward to another sail in the future (just for fun!). Mahalo and blessings from our Ohana to yours!

  • Sisters are forever.

  • Magnificent!

  • Captain and Crew

  • Spectacular sky, calm water.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/03/19
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki

Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: Jack, 2023/04/05

Dolphins and whales plus a beautiful sunset with excellent service and guidance by crew.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/04/03
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

The Crew was Awesome and the Sunset was Priceless

Reviewed by: Hank Schwengel, 2023/04/01

The Crew was Awesome and the Sunset was Priceless. We had breaching whales all evening. Fun was had by the whole family. We were surprised when they served a meal, but it was delicious.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/03/10
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Humpback whale breach, cocktails, and a delicious bite

Reviewed by: Lauren Ralph, 2023/03/19

Lovely crew, delicious Mai Tai, amazing wildlife viewing. I have never seen a humpback whale do a complete breach, and this was just supposed to be a sunset sight cruise! We laughed and truly enjoyed the time. Our plans changed from going to see the stars to this, and I couldn't have been more pleased. Wish I had understood I would be barefoot the whole time (I likely didn't read the memo). Would have changed which shoes I wore to board.

  • after de-boarding

  • sky fires

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/02/20
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Great Crew, But Cloudy Day

Reviewed by: TPBChicago, 2023/02/21

The crew was friendly, funny and attentive. Thought we were just getting snacks with our drinks, but also got a teriyaki chicken bowl, which was a pleasant surprise. It was a cloudy day, so no sunset. As such, it would have been nice if they had tried to get us closer to the whales we saw in the distance, to make up for the impending lack of a sunset.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/02/03
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Loved being on the water

Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03

We had a great time on this cruise. Sipping cocktails, watching the sun slip beneath the ocean, looking for the legendary green flash. A perfect evening.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/11/01
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Had a blast!

Reviewed by: Jessica, 2022/10/24

It was a nice experience. The service was outstanding as the whole crew was very polite and always ready to assist. The ride itself was a bit rough.. not sure off it was just on that day due to the wind and current being strong or the captain was driving too fast lol.. but I did get a bit dizzy. The food Wass tasty and the views, info and music were also on point.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for joining us! We are glad that you enjoyed outstanding service! Thank you for the five star review and kind words! Best wishes to you and yours!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/10/22
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Great way to see the sunset

Reviewed by: Lisa S, 2022/10/06

From the beginning, we were greeted with smiles and outstanding service. Captain Cindy and crew were wonderful! The snacks were great and a small dinner was a nice surprise. Full service bar was beyond expectations.

  • Cheers

  • Captain Cindy and Joseph

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/10/04
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Such a cool experience!

Reviewed by: Abe, 2022/09/01

Amazing views, good food, and lots of history to learn about hawaii

Comments from activity operators

We are thrilled to have had you as our guest! Thank you for sharing! We hope you're able to join us again someday soon!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/09/15
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]

Amazing Views, Company, Staff! What more could you want?!

Reviewed by: Amanda, 2022/08/30

This experience was incredibly relaxing and objectively beautiful. The staff was incredible, with their insight, attentiveness, and even some local recommendations for the rest of our trip. They even managed to snap a few amazing photos of us. The only question was the check in down the road from the dock, but that was easily figured out! Would recommend to anyone. Far better value than a dinner cruise in my opinion.

  • View of Mauna Kea while the sun was setting

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Amanda,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew. And you're absolutely correct that our check-in location is a few minutes' drive from the boat dock (but we do our best to make sure both locations are easy to find).
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the island, and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us. Mahalo for sharing that beautiful photo with us too!
Mahalo and a hui hou,
Your Ocean Sports 'Ohana

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/08/27
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Sunset sail

Reviewed by: Lanikuh, 2022/08/09

We had a great time on the sunset sail! The captain and staff were patient and so friendly. The boat was clean. Snacks and beverages/cocktails were provided. The ride was smooth and the sunset was beautiful. Our previous sail was cancelled and we were rebooked for this cruise and so pleased with the outcome. We would do this again and highly recommend it to visitors the area.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/06
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Sunset dinner cruise

Reviewed by: Pete, 2022/08/06

The staff was amazing and very attentive! The only drawback was the food, I wasn’t impressed at all! The guy playing the music was great! The guide that was narrating could not be heard where we were sitting! I think they need to upgrade their speakers!

  • Our resort

  • Another view of where we’re staying

  • Amazing sunset view from the boat

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/15
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Great trip, thank you.

Reviewed by: Sandi, 2022/08/06

Amazing crew, food, music and best sunset so far this week. Strongly recommend.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha!
Mahalo for joining us and the five star review! We are grateful for you kind recommendations!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/04
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]

Fabulous sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Patti, 2022/07/22

Wonderful night out on the water. Dominic was very charming while sharing his knowledge and experiences. Dave was also helpful and engaging. Thank you for the experience. Love to come back for a repeat.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with Dave and Dominic. We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us.
We, too, look forward to your return!!
Mahalo and a hui hou,
Your Ocean Sports 'Ohana

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/07/20
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Highly recommend!!

Reviewed by: Mike, 2022/06/17

What a fun, informative, and relaxing 3 hours. Great history guide and fantastic music! Helen the bartender was great as well. We are a group of six with two elderly parents who were comfortable the whole time and loved it. We will do this again!

Comments from activity operators

Thanks a million for joining us! We are so happy to read that you had a great time!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/15
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Nisha, 2022/05/30

The staff on board were so welcoming and friendly! They took the time to get to know everyone and made sure we had enough to eat and drink! The sunset was beautiful and we were able to take many pictures. Would definitely recommend!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew.
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the island and we're honored your chose to spend part of your day with us. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Mahalo and a hui hou,
Your Ocean Sports 'Ohana

Rating:
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/05/28
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Beautiful boat ride

Reviewed by: Hawaiian fun girl , 2022/05/28

The views are amazing. The entertainment was great, the food and service were garbage. The food was ice cold and tasted terrible. My meat was all fat and sauce. The tiny package of Mac nuts and salad were the only thing edible. Getting a staff member to do anything but dance and have fun was difficult.the views and dolphins are worth the money but eat before you go and bring your own drink or you’ll be parched.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/05/03
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Great trip with Dolphins and a sunset

Reviewed by: JaDev, 2022/05/24

These guys were fantastic. The boat had plenty of room, good food and drink, and the crew were fun to talk with. We had a calm trip, got to see the coast, a sunset and even travelled near some dolphins! Had an Al around fantastic experience.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/05/20
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Amazing experience on a great boat with a great crew!

Reviewed by: Chuck, 2022/05/11

We had a great trip! We were celebrating my parents' 40th anniversary and the captain and crew were all very kind - they congratulated them, helped us get comfortable, served us drinks, all the good stuff. It was a wonderful time and I would definitely recommend it to all!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/05/04
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Pricey But Enjoyable Cruise

Reviewed by: Sniblette, 2022/04/12

For what it is, the cruise seemed pricey to us. You board the boat and then sail along the coast for about 45 minutes before heading back in. We were relieved to find that though our cruise was scheduled to end at 6:30, we stayed out on the water long enough to watch the actual sunset—the whole point of the cruise for us!

The crew is small but nice. We were a bit dismayed to arrive and see a large number of young children booked on the same cruise. Maybe it's just us, but who drags infants and toddlers onto a sunset cocktail cruise?!? Predictably, a number of the children wound up getting sick (gee, who didn't see that coming?), and many puke buckets were passed out. While I can't fault the company for that, I wish they would limit the sunset cocktail cruises to adults only (or at least offer it on a number of nights). There are plenty of other boats that parents can drag their children onto in Hawaii. And if you can afford to bring your kids to Hawaii on vacation, you can afford a sitter for a few hours while the adults go have fun. (Note to the crew: Unless every passenger on the boat is puking their guts out, don't suggest heading back early just because some parent decided to introduce their 2 year old to sailing on the open ocean and the kid got sick. I'm sorry the kid is sick, but I paid for a 1.5 hour cruise and I expect to get what I paid for.)

The snack offering was decent; cocktail options were more limited and (of course) watered down, but I think that's expected on something like this.

All in all, we enjoyed ourselves but overall felt it was overpriced and saw many areas for improvement.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/27
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