Reviewed by: Caitlyn
The Alii Nui Sunset Cruise was incredible! My husband and I booked the cruise for our honeymoon and were very pleased with the whole experience. The boat launched from Maalaea Harbor around 5pm and began serving drinks once out of the harbor. We loved the signature drinks! Dinner was delicious and offered gluten free options including seared ahi tuna, prime rib, potatoes, and chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. The ribs were advertised as GF, but had bbq sauce containing gluten on top. The crew was very helpful when I asked to check on gluten friendly options!
We could see amazing views of the sunset the whole time which was super important to us. We also loved that we had freedom to move around the boat as desired.
The whole crew was fantastic! Captain Jamey, Kalina, Farel, and Jackson went out of their way to make our experience enjoyable. We were impressed that the crew not only served throughout the dinner, but also picked guests up from hotels, sailed the boat, bartended, and also made time to be friendly with the guests. The cruise also had a professional photographer, Anna, who took beautiful photos of the guests throughout the evening. During the dinner, she edited the photos and then we were able to purchase them as keepsakes.
This would make a great romantic evening for any honeymooners or couple! We highly recommend. :)
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Packages: | Standard Seating Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Kay
We had so much fun on the cruise! We sat in the nets and had a terrific view plus great conversation with a family next to us. I think we had the best seats on the boat. The crew was funny, kind and helpful. I highly recommend it!
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Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Jacob
Our experience couldn’t be any better. Thank you!!
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Packages: | Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Ocean Quest Vessel] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Christina
The food came out in good timing intervals. Good food. Drinks were okay. I ended up switching to wine as the mixed drinks were not my favorite. I enjoyed the entertainment. Even with a Dramamine I was still a bit nauseous until we got out of the harbor but once on the ocean everything was fine. Beautiful sunset and great view of Waikiki.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Aamy
Sailing crew was friendly and upbeat. Highlight of the trip was getting away from the masses on the beach and enjoying the beautiful sunset.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Aung
It’s okay serving was really good but boat was so shaky
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Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Kelli
We had a lot of issues finding the place we needed to check into the sail. The restaurant you need to go to is marked on Google maps but there is no street signs for it so it's very easy to miss. We drove past the alley you need to walk down twice. It's located in the busiest part of town and if you miss it, it takes about 10 minutes to loop back around due to the amount of traffic and one-way streets. After finding the alley, we realized the restaurant had no designated parking. We called the restaurant who informed us we would need to valet at the hotel out front which was a mess and about 15 cars backed up on the street. We were going to miss checking due to the nightmare that came with finding this place so we sent half our group on the sail, the other half stayed behind so our driver wouldn't be alone. They sold our remaining seats to walk ups and didn't refund our money. The sail itself is not as advertised and not appropriate for children. We were expecting a peaceful sunset cruise that was appropriate for children since we are allowed to bring them. While the ocean views were stunning, the sail is more of a party cruise with a bunch of drunk adults and very loud music. Overall, this excursion was a bust for our family.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Mary
Wonderful and fun crew! Enjoyed a leisurely evening cruise ending with a beautiful sunset.
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Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Courtney
This experience was absolutely breathtaking and I would do it over again in a heartbeat!! Our ship crew kept the drinks flowing and energy moving!! If you are looking for a sunset cruise this is the one to book!
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Packages: | Sunset Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Anne
It was beautiful, the dancing and the food were great and out waiter Ryan was the absolute best!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Cory Vann
The experience was superb. Very friendly staff. Good music and good times. Will definitely reserve again.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Daryl Ward
The boat ride was awesome but what really made it great was Kia! She made sure that everyone had a full drink at all times! The view was also very nice. I would definitely recommend.
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Packages: | Sunset Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: BAM
This was one of the best dinner cruises I've ever attended. The food was scrumptious and the entertainment was exhilarating. Also, we had one of the most professional and friendliest waitress. I can't forget to say the sunset was breathtaking.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Shannon
Ride was very relaxing. Food was good - we had steak and chicken. Drinks were good, too. Staff was very friendly.
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Packages: | Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Ocean Quest Vessel] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Mariam
I had a blast on this sunset sail. It was the perfect "pau hana" (happy hour, end of work day)!
For drinks, they had cocktails, beer, wine, & non-alcoholic drinks. I really liked the appetizers (chicken, rice, and veggies). It was just the right amount of food to go with the Mai Tais that I had!
This is a docked catamaran. Unlike beach catamarans, you will not have to walk knee-deep in the water to board the boat. You'll be perfectly dry as you board the boat on the pier (as seen in the photo). This makes it a great choice for those who want to dress up a bit for the sunset sail, those traveling with little ones, guests with mobility issues, etc.
I loved that this was conveniently located in WAIKIKI! It's right at the Hilton Hawaiian Village (not to be confused with the Hilton Waikiki - which is a different hotel).
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Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/21 |
Reviewed by: RAP
Overall disappointing. When I think “sunset cruise”, I was thinking something dressier, as were most of the passengers. Instead, we had to run through the surf to get onto the catamaran (no dock), getting wet and dirty in the process. The boat is leaky in the sense the water splashes through holes on the main deck, making you wet even if you’re not sitting on the edge of the boat. The “cocktails” consist of only two options: Mai Tais or beer, that’s it. The crew was pleasant, but over all, it was nothing like I expected.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Saliha lorenz
Excellent staff!!! I mean it, what a cool people to sail with they really took care of us, beautifulllll boat and excellent snacks…. More than what I expected. Was able to make wonderful memories for my honey moon. Thank you for your excellent service!! I would highly recommend more than anything.
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Packages: | [Tue, Wed & Thu] Family-Friendly Sunset Sail Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Karin
We had such a great time on the sunset sail! All the crew was a lot of fun & views were great. Highly recommend!!
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Packages: | Standard Package - Until Sep 15th |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Sophia Prinos
This was one of my favorite things I’ve done in Oahu!! The crew Dave, Jeff, and Mino was amazing, always making sure everyone’s drinks were full and everyone was having a good time.The music playlist on the boat was awesome! Overall amazing vibes, a beautiful sunset, and I definitely recommend it to anyone is Oahu!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/11 |
Reviewed by: MPP
We really enjoyed our time on the Moana catamaran sunset sail. The crew was very helpful and friendly and the catamaran was in good condition. We had a great view of Waikiki. Read carefully though - dinner is not included as part of the sail even though it’s called a sunset dinner sail with BYOB!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: MEF
We wanted to do something special for our 41st anniversary, and this sunset dinner cruise met all of our expectations! The boat was very comfortable, you had a choice of sitting inside or outside. We ate inside and once we finished eating we moved outside to watch the sunset. The sunset that night was absolutely amazing and was definitely the highlight, the sky looked like it was on fire, with pink and orange Hugh's. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to make sure everyone was taking care of. Definitely include this on your next trip to Maui...I don't think you will be disappointed.
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Packages: | Standard Sunset Dinner Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/14 |
Reviewed by: RobStl
This is a nice 2-hour sunset cruise. The crew was very friendly and professional while being fun. The appetizers were a little fancy but just ok-tasting. The drinks, too, were ok. There was also live music by a singer who played an instrument. He was pretty good.
Based on our experience, this cruise is suitable for anyone, including for families and couples. We had a mix of both. Everyone had their own seat but we could move about as we wanted during the cruise.
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Packages: | [Tue, Wed & Thu] Family-Friendly Sunset Sail Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Robert
My wife and I had a wonderful time aboard the Manu Kai. The cold beverages and fun crew made viewing the beautiful island of Oahu, and the Hawaiian sunset, a memorable experience.
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/06 |
Reviewed by: First timers
Our first trip to Maui and we chose our first activity to be this dinner cruise. From the moment we boarded the captain and crew were attentive and helpful. Everyone was smiling and enjoying themselves! We saw dolphins playing and the sunset was the most beautiful I’ve ever seen! We will definitely do this cruise again!
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Packages: | Standard Sunset Dinner Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Sally
From boarding to dinner, to the gorgeous evenings, riding the “wave” back in to the dock - it was absolutely excellent, Food arrive timely and hot, It tasted very good and the meat was so tender you cut with a fork not a knife. I would do this again when I return, The value was definitely there.
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Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/05 |
Reviewed by: ceywden
Trip was great! The crew was very friendly and answered our random questions. I loved getting to sail for the majority of the time that we were on the water, and getting a view of Waikiki & Diamond Head from the water! We had a great view of sunset as well, and planes taking off from HNL. It was BYOB, but they also had drinks for sale on the boat ($5/drink or $20 bottomless). The boat had a decent number of passengers, but I don’t think it was sold out, so it didn’t feel too crowded. The attached photo is of the boat before we boarded and left the marina.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Liz
We had a really nice time. The staff was helpful and friendly and overall, we would give it a good review. The musician was awesome and fun and added to the experience, for sure. The food and drinks were just so-so but we still had a good time. Thanks
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Packages: | [Fri & Sat] Adults Only Sunset Sail Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/07/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Courtney
Not a great view. They didn’t sail very far before turning around and it felt like we didn’t make much progress. Food was cold when we got it, drinks were very watered down or little alcohol, some of the staff was rude. We did love our captain. She was very friendly and personable. You could talk to her and she even let some of the kids have a turn steering the sail boat. Overall I wouldn’t do this again if given the choice and would chose something else.
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Packages: | Sunset Sail from Maalaea Harbor |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Stephanie Moyse
This sunset cruise was nearly perfect! My family and I were able to book our experience in the same week we took the cruise, I felt it was priced quite fairly and the process was very easy. The website's description was very helpful and I appreciated having the option to purchase dinner if I so wanted to. I did not buy the dinner package but the other guests who did seemed quite happy with their meals, though there weren't tables to place your food on. If you do choose to get the dinner, eat it before you get out to the open waters as you and your food can get pretty wet from ocean spray depending on where you sit. If you don't want to get wet there's plenty of seats that stay dry, though the catamaran can fill with many guests so arrive early if you want the best seating options. Overall, my family and I loved our experience, my mother was a bit worried as the crew didn't discuss emergency protocol but I never felt like this was a concern. The 90 minute trip had excellent views, wasn't too rocky, and I liked being able to bring my own drinks or purchasing drinks from the crew. I would highly recommend this activity to couples, families with older children, or friend groups. If I ever return to Oahu I would thoroughly like to do this again!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/05 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Lorena
The staff was extremely friendly. Safety and service was their priority. We had an amazing time through out the journey. It was the perfect sunset. Thank you!
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Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/02 |
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