Reviewed by: Lala
This was relaxing and awesome! We got to see turtles and dolphins on this sailing cruise. You get to see the beautiful view of the city and diamond head. Great price for this!
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Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2015/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Ann
A great way to ensure a good view of the sunset and fireworks.A bit of a wait at the start and problems with me not producing a receipt, despite them reassuring me prior that it wouldnt matter.
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Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Leslie C.
When our original fireworks sail was canceled, we were told this sail would be comparable. However, when the confirmation was sent it clearly stated we would not see the fireworks regularly scheduled on Friday evenings since we would be ashore before the fireworks began. We were devastated. BUT... much to our surprise and NOT mentioned on line or the confirmation/voucher documents, we sailed amidst the local sailboat club's Friday sunset "race". It was absolutely breathtaking to sail with several other boats in the sunset. The crew make some awesome Maitai's too! Enjoy!!!
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Packages: | Sunset Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Oliver Holmes
My wife and I have taken two Hawaiian dinner cruises in the past. This was our first dinner sail. At first we were concerned about the size of the boat compared to the number of people waiting to board, but we quickly realized that there was room for everyone. If you are wanting a choreographed dinner show, this is not the activity for you. This was a fun, relaxing sunset/fireworks sail. The crew was very nice, and walked around to check on the guests to make sure they were doing alright and even gathered up the guests' garbage. This was appropriate for families, couples, and groups. The crew even cast out two fishing lines to see if they could catch anything during the evening and caught a fish on one of the lines. We drove from the North Shore to go on the dinner sail, and it was well worth the drive. Parking was convenient and reasonable. I would recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before check in to get a close parking spot. The only thing I would suggest would be to serve a dessert option without nuts, as some people do not like them or have nut allergies. I would definitely recommend this activity and would do it again on our next Hawaiian vacation!
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Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
What a great way to spend a Hawaiian sunset!
Capt Jake and Travis made sure we enjoyed our cruise.
Dinner at the Shorebird was good, Friday night fireworks and Karaoke was a bonus
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Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail & Shore Bird Standard BBQ Dinner Buffet |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Simone
Really enjoyed the sail - is the right amount of time and a great way to see Waikiki. Our daughter enjoyed going over the waves and watching sailing in action. Only problem was the on board music. Loud 60/70s rock music - what a way to spoil a peaceful sail! Got to be a better playlist out there for sailing - or how about listening to the waves?!
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Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2015/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/09 |
Reviewed by: R. Holmes
We vacationed in Hawaii about four years ago, and the dinner cruise we went on then suffered in comparison to this one. The food could have been better, but the overall experience was fantastic. The crew was extremely polite and funny, the food was decent, and the view was amazing. I got beautiful pictures of the island, ocean, sunset, and fireworks. We were even able to spot dolphins a couple of times during the cruise. Unlike the other cruise we have been on, we were able to walk around the boat and did not have to stay inside the cabin the whole time (if you did not want to). We could sit in the fresh air and enjoy the view rather than watching from a window. I highly recommend this dinner cruise.
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Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Rollie Westover
My wife and I had a great time on the sunset cruise. Made some great new friends form Germany and Australia, and the drinks kept comin'! We would recomment this one to anyone looking for fun on the water. It's a little more than some others, but that helps keep the kids away. If you are looking for a booze cruise without the screaming children, this is the one!
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Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Tony
Great time. My daughter got sea sicked but other than we had a lot of fun.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Happy Customer!
Delightful evening sail with an open bar. It was FUN and a gorgeous sail. Loved the crew. Great job guys!
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Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail & Shore Bird Standard BBQ Dinner Buffet |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Tony
We had a better time than expected. My daughter got motion sickness but everyone had a great time.
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Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Mrs.Osaki
Waikiki was the destination of our honeymoon and a Fireworks Cocktail Cruise sounded perfect! I didn't anticipate how DARK it would be when arriving to the boat. It should have been obvious...but I didn't think about it. It was cumbersome to board the boat due to the tide and needing to board from another area a catamaran had left from. This meant we had to walk over a concrete divide that had been slightly eroded to access the ship. Was a little tricky.
The staff for the event was great. Full of energy and kept everyone informed of what was happening. The boat was full of happy tourists ready to party. Drinks flowed quickly and if you were adept enough to weave through the crowd in bobbing waves--there was not problem in accessing beverages. Since it was super dark, it was hard to see how to get around the boat. We unfortunately sat by the toilet on deck which was hysterical. It basically was a clear plastic top that opened and you climbed down stairs that felt like a propped up ladder. Inside it was really tight to move (duh, it's a catamaran). My husband said he didn't know how women would actually use it if they needed to sit. Best of all was---since it was so dark, the only light you could see was from the toilet; and if you were down there...EVERYONE could look down and see you. It was one of my favorite take-aways from the experience.
Overall the cruise was fun, staff was great, and drinks were solid. Hard part is having only a few minutes of fireworks...and then floating around in the dark with a boombox and sitting next to the bathroom.
If I was to book a cocktail cruise again...I'd choose the happy hour to enjoy the sunset.
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Packages: | Temporarily Closed - Friday Fireworks Moonlight Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/06 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/30 |
Reviewed by: david
We had a wonderful time. Beautiful cruise. Do not waste your time with the additional City Lights tour, though. Better to drive on your own to see these.
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Packages: | Special Christmas Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/06 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
My husband and I chose to do this activity as part of our honeymoon after friends bought us a voucher for Hawaii activities. Although it was a little choppy going out (your fine if you stay out on the boat in the fresh air) we had the most amazing time!! The food was fantastic, the sunset was beautiful and the fireworks just topped off a perfect evening. We had so much fun meeting people and having a few drinks. Even if it's really hot make sure you take a jumper as it does get a bit chilly out on the ocean as the sun goes down. We would recommend this activity and the makani crew to anyone looking for this kind of activity!!!
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Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/05 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/03 |
Reviewed by: James
The catamaran sail was a great experience. The crew were friendly and enthusiastic and the other passengers were all happy to chat. Getting to see the fireworks from the ocean is an amazing thing and I am very pleased that I went. I would definitely go again next time I am in Honolulu and I recommend it whole-heartedly.
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Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Woody
The boat was nice and the buffet was fair, but the entertainment went down hill fast. The evening started with Hula dancers tat were very good and entertaining, but once the Japanese guitarist took over and started singing contemporary pop music, I couldn't get out of the cabin fast enough...And he went on, and on...and on. It was as if they were intentionally trying to chase us outside. Painful.
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Packages: | Island Buffet & Friday Fireworks Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/22 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/19 |
Reviewed by: ググママ
今回で3度目でした カタマランが新しく変わってました ネットが残念なことになっていてテンションさがりました 前のは網状でスケスケで座ると海の上を滑ってるかのようですっごく良かったのですがただの穴ぷつぷつあいたものになっていてあの爽快感が味わえませんでした でも一緒に参加した友達は初めての体験でしたのでとても楽しんでました またぜひ乗りたいと大喜びでした ので星4つです
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Packages: | 【2023年12月31日まで】基本プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/06/21 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Jordon dann
I booked this cruise as a surprise for my girlfriend and she absolutely loved it! Every friday the Hilton hotel has a free fireworks show and this is a great way to view them and to make the evening that much more special. I would recommend this activity to couples but it is set up so anyone can enjoy.
Our catamaran cruise started off with their driver coming to pick us up. He was on time and very friendly. We arrived at the dock early and had our first look at the Makani. It was very clean and was smaller than all the other catamarans in the area which was exactly what I was looking for. The boat held roughly 30-40 people. The only complaint we had while waiting to board was nobody came to talk to us about what was going on. Our group stood there for half an hour and as other groups showed up, we then found out we had to redeem our tickets. By this time there was a large line but thankfully they got everyone through quickly. Before we left the dock, the captain went over the features of the boat, introduced the crew and went over everything we needed to know to keep us safe. Once out out on the water, the crew invited us to take part in helping run the ship with their supervision. I thought that was great to make the experience that much more personal. We sailed for an hour then they stopped the boat so we could have our dinner. It was a buffet style with plenty of food to go around. We then found our spot in the water over looking the Hilton. The fireworks started at 7:45 and lasted five minutes. It was a great show and they used quality fireworks that were exciting to watch.
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Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/19 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Smith
Great idea - poor execution! It was a beautiful night and we were ready for a relaxing and delicious dinner cruise. Perhaps we misunderstood what was being offered. First, our pick up was scheduled for 4:10 pm but didn't arrive until after 4:45 pm. After signing in and another short wait, we were invited to board. Even though we knew this was on a catamaran, we thought there would be tables for each diner. This was not the case. Maximum guests (60 - 80) were crammed onto the vessel. This included some young children. Food was very good for the most part, but dinner was a "serve yourself buffet". Not the best option with children on a moving boat. Also, it was impossible to enjoy the meal with the catamaran moving at a fast pace, wind blowing aggressively, and no good place to sit while eating. We still enjoyed ourselves but the price was a bit high for the event. Perhaps just a sunset cocktail cruise would be better. Some drinks and delicious hors d'oeuvres. P.S. The sunset was magnificent!
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Packages: | Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/19 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Jeff Chartier
Our family of 4 did a Thursday night cruise. The weather absolutely gorgeous, scenery spectacular! The crew were extremely capable and very pleasant. We like what was trying to be done, but possibly too much is trying to be attempted. The food was a little disappointing for what we paid. There was only one table to eat on, otherwise you had to eat on your lap. Fighting the boats movement, the wind and everyone else on board was a challenge.We also felt like portion control was a must as the food supply seemed to be limited. I would suggest maybe not doing a full dinner, but maybe drinks and appetizers, and maybe some live entertainment.Also maybe a little more staffing would be helpful. Overall I would give 2 and a half stars. I liked what was trying to be done, but a little refinement is in order. But hey its paradise, nothing is that bad.
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Packages: | Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
The cruise was good, the weather, not so much. The captain and bartender were very friendly, and entertaining.
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Packages: | Temporarily Closed - Friday Fireworks Moonlight Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Tom
Great crew and great experience. Don't miss out on heaven!
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Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/11 |
Reviewed by: webstersway
Wow, what an amazing cruise!!! The weather was perfect, the sunset was dazzling, and my wife was stunning. With the sun setting in the west, Diamond Head looming in the east, and just the wind in our sails, we couldn't have asked for a more memorable experience. To top things off, there was a rain shower on Diamond Head that resulted in a rainbow, absolutely gorgeous!!! The crew was great and the food was delicious. We were given 2 drink tickets each, my recommendation is to purchase the Makani insulated tumbler, twice the drink for only $8. We opted for the Makani signature High Tide, quite tasty. This was our second adventure on the Makani, both were awesome!!! Highly recommended. A special Thank You to Mikiko at Veltra for keeping me on track!!!
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Packages: | Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Pat
Lots of fun. Never waited for a refill. Only one type of cocktail for the cruise but it was good. Excellent view of the sunset.
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Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/08 |
Reviewed by: kimikimiko
ワイキキヒーチから直接乗船 気持ちいい風に吹かれて海原へ。
船上ではナイスガイの作るカクテルでテンションあげます。
何隻のサーフボードと共に波乗り。とても貴重な体験でした。
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Packages: | 【2023年12月31日まで】基本プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/06/10 |
Activity Date: | 2014/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Wayne W
I booked for myself and 10 friends a cocktail sunset cruise with Island Magic in May 2015. The event was to celebrate my 50th - all 10 of us rocked up with our birthday t-shirts and in the mood for something special.
The cruise, drinks, crew, view and everything was wonderful, could not fault anything it was such a GREAT way to start my fiftieth celebrations, chilled out, relaxing and terrific fun. Thank you!
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Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/06/09 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/16 |
Reviewed by: tommy
2015年5月に私たち夫婦と私の両親4名で参加しました。
レセプションのおじさんはアウトリガーリーフ前のビーチにパラソルを立てていたのですぐにわかりました。この日は波も風も穏やかで、心配していた家族の船酔いもありませんでした。ドリンクは飲み放題ですが、船のトイレを使わずにすむようにと、大好きなビールも2本で我慢しました。現地スタッフなので全て英語ですが、もし聞き取れなくても十分楽しめると思います。若いクルーが色々気を配ってくれます。
天候も良く、HPの紹介写真と同じ景色を楽しめました。79歳と75歳の両親も「大型客船よりも楽しめた」と喜んでいました。アクセスが良くお手軽価格のお勧めのオプショナルツアーです。
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Packages: | 【2023年12月31日まで】基本プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/08 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Rob
This booze cruise was great. I've been on it twice and had a pleasant experience both times. Everyone was having a good time even the guys on the boat and captain are awesome people! Must do if your in Waikiki and you want alcohol.
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Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/03 |
Reviewed by: K Hubbard
We wanted to do something special to end our week in Oahu and after reading some excellent reviews we booked this cruise. We booked it the same day with only about 4 hours before it departed...the phone staff were so helpful and patient as we selected a cruise. We had some challenges accessing the website to print our voucher but the reservation staff was so patient and assured us there would be no problem.
We used the pick up option and the driver was so pleasant and helpful, he made us feel like we had known each other forever.
Every member of the staff we came in contact with from reservation, shuttle driver, cruise staff..everyone made us feel so welcome and didn't hesitate to extend that extra effort!
The cruise was amazing with views of Diamond Head and Oahu..music was enjoyable and the food was delicious! The Cruise was a perfect amount of time as It is still early enough to continue your evening when you return.
We would definitely recommend this cruise and look forward to sailing with them again!
It was the perfect, romantic end to our amazing week in Oahu!
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Packages: | Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/06 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/30 |
Reviewed by: paulmama
日本人は、私たち2人だけでした。 夕日が、雲の隙間に出てきた時、乗っている皆で、感動の大騒ぎ 最高でした。飲み物は、美味しいカクテル、ビール、ジュース飲み放題でした。専用容器5ドルを買うと優先で、先に乗船できるということでしたが、30人皆買っていました。乗り組む場所ですが、アウトリガーリーフホテルの中の通路をつかうと迷う事なく早く行けます。場所が、わからなければ、アウトリガーリーフホテル内の日本語案内で、バウチャー見せるとやさしく教えてくれますので、ぜひホテル内から集合場所に行って下さい。(外回りは、分かりずらいです)このコースは、普通の旅行社のOPには、ないので、日本人が、少ないのは、残念ですね。お値段も安いし、ディナークルーズより船が、風まかせのヨットですので、とても気持ちよく時間が、過ぎます おトイレは、やはり私は、使ってしまいましたが、我慢できないほどの汚さでは、なかったです、 外国人との交流もうまく英語が、しゃべれなくても楽しいです。 次回ハワイにいく時もぜひこの船に乗りたいです。おすすめします。
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Packages: | 【2023年12月31日まで】基本プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/06/02 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/28 |
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