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All Reviews for Sunset & Whale Watching (Dec-Mar) in Oahu
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Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Fun time, bad weather
Reviewed by: TiffTheGr8
Not a fan of the food. The crew was fun and knew their stuff. The experience was great. We went out on a windy night and the water was a little rough. It was too cloudy to see the sunset that night too.
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| Packages: | 3.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Apr-Sep] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/10 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Snorkeling and dinner
Reviewed by: Gary Jackson
GREAT time!!!! Staff was wonderful and did a great job of ensuring we had a good time!!!
If we had the time, we’d do it again!!!
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| Packages: | 3.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Apr-Sep] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/28 |
Oahu West Coast Sunset Cruise with Cocktails from Waianae - Hawaii Nautical
Great Time
Reviewed by: A fan
Really enjoyed our time aboard.♡♡♡☆☆☆ You will enjoy#
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/24 |
Oahu West Coast Sunset Cruise with Cocktails from Waianae - Hawaii Nautical
The best Sunset Sail on Westside
Reviewed by: rita
we had the best time, best crew and best sunset. we are local and love to do the sunset sail for our birthdays.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/05 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Excellent
Reviewed by: Norma
We loved our time on the snorkeling and dinner cruise excursion. Well worth the price. Our captain gave great instruction and safety procedures. He also took us up snd close to a whale which gave us quite a show within 25 yards or so. The time by the shore snorkeling was impressive. Lots of fish.
The dinner was delicious with plenty of variety of drinks both spirited and not. I enjoyed the time to enjoy the sunset. Beautiful. There are two restrooms where you can change. Two shower hoses to rinse off after you snorkel. Staff was great. Underwater photographer was along for optional photo package you can purchase.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/25 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Adventures In Sea Sickness
Reviewed by: DLineen
I know it's just the luck of the draw and bad timing but 5 or 6 people got sick on our trip due to high waves. Maybe cancelling the trip would have been best because after all that, the provided meal was not at all appetizing. Yes we saw a couple green sea turtles, but it would have been much, much better without the fear of human projectile.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/04 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Amazing Time
Reviewed by: R.D. Francis
My wife and I enjoyed this very much, Great way to help celebrate our 30th anniversary. A fun and knowledgable crew took very good care of us. Fantastic catamaran
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/09 |
Oahu West Coast Sunset Cruise with Cocktails from Waianae - Hawaii Nautical
Sunset Cruise
Reviewed by: Dani
My husband and I booked this excursion while we were in Hawaii for our honeymoon. unfortunately, it was very cloudy and didn't get much of a sunset but the views of the island were beautiful. To make the adventure even better- throughout our sail we were visited by spinner dolphins. Absolutely amazing!
We would recommend to anyone!
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/19 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Ocean Joy Snorkel & Dinner Cruise Review
Reviewed by: Unhappy customer
We were pretty disappointed with this trip. Just not as organized as we had hoped. We've been on many different snorkel trips over the years and this is one of the most unorganized we've attended. Competing boats seem to pass out gear and explain rules and safety regulations on the way to the destination. Then, once anchored, we can get in the water. This boat waits until we are on anchor, then starts the slow unorganized process of handing out gear. Takes way too long!
Food was decent, but mixed drinks were not! The captain, although tried to be funny, was not for the most part. We tried to have a conversation with him and generally got one word answers. So, he really wasn't interested in talking with us. When we were on anchor, he seemed to be more interested in flying his own personal drone around the boat.
The crew was nice and helpful, the captain, not so much! The best part of the trip was the photographer. Really a terrific individual, very personal with the guest and generally took an interest in the guest.
Overall, I wouldn't use this boat again.
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| Packages: | 3.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Apr-Sep] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/30 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Best excursion!
Reviewed by: Tracy Arnett
This was hands down our favorite excursion on the island! Fantastic Crew, great food, fun music, great snorkeling, and lovely boat ride. We went with my mom and our 5 year old son. Both of them chose not to snorkel and still had a blast. Extra bonus, they have a photographer who took tons of photos (even underwater!) at the cost of $40 for the entire flash drive. Really great time! Highly recommend!! We will be back :-)
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/31 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
An absolutely wonderful time!
Reviewed by: Alison B
My fiancé and I went on the Snorkel and Sunset cruise the second week of November. The bus pick-up was extremely easy and allowed for worry-free drinks on the cruise.
The cruise was spectacular. The orientation was clear and made us both feel comfortable. The snorkel spot selected was stunning and quite safe feeling. We saw many tropical fish and even had a ray breeze past! We spotted a humpback whale breaching and so the captain took us on over for a closer look.
The Kalua pork was tasty for dinner and the crew went out of their way to make sure we were all satisfied. We were treated to a beautiful sunset and leisurely cruise back to harbor.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/07 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Second Time - As GREAT as the first!
Reviewed by: Silas
Ah Man! What an amazing trip. I was a bit weary on the afternoon of since the weather report was not promising any sun. But the sunset was probably the most beautiful I have ever seen. The colors that crusted the clouds were just tear jerking. The crew was so friendly and laid back, food was healthy and tasty, beer was cold, the coastline was misty, water dark blue ... it felt so good to be there at that moment. Cheers to Ocean Joy and VELTRA for making this short trip back to the islands so much fun.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/13 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
The best sunset on Oahu!
Reviewed by: Lahn Bahn
This sail packs in so much in the perfect amount of time. Not only do you get to sail along the west coast of Oahu, but you get to visit a great snorkel spot, eat your fill of delicious food and guzzle down lots of drinks!
I have done a lot of regular dinner cruises in Hawaii and in other states, but this one is definitely the most unique and you totally get a great bang for your buck. Since you are on the west side, you are literally right there as the sun dips below the horizon, and with a steady stream of drinks and as much food as you can eat, there isn't anything better!!!
The drive is like 40 minutes from Waikiki, but the transportation was comfortable and on-time. Great option if you don't want to drive and definitely a "must do" if everyone in your party is planning on knocking back a few.
Be sure to bring some cash to buy the photos that they take of you. The photographer is fantastic and takes TONS of pictures throughout the cruise, both in and out of the water. They put it on a USB drive for you and that way you don't have to worry about snapping shots and can just focus on having fun ^_^
Best. Dinner. Snorkel. Sunset. Cruise. EVAR!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/13 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
AWESOME!!
Reviewed by: Tristan
Best snorkel cruise I've been on! The crew were great and you can tell they enjoy their jobs. They were all friendly and personable. They made the experience what is was. Unfortunately I am bad with names, but the crew member who spoke all the different languages was fantastic and so was our photographer (local girl).
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/13 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
A day that I won't ever forget!
Reviewed by: Ms. Kitty
My friends and I were finally able to get together on Oahu, and we knew that we wanted to spend it out on the water. This cruise was the perfect choice since we got to snorkel at TWO spots (both filled with fish, coral, urchins, etc.), sipped on cocktails, devoured plates and plates of food, watched the sunset AND got to see whales! We literally couldn't ask for more!
After leaving the harbor, we headed out to the first snorkel spot and got the first glimpse of whales and after we got out of the water (which was really warm by the way), we saw even MORE whales!
The food was really hearty and filling (pulled pork, teriyaki chicken, a really tasty pasta salad, white rice, veggies and fruit) and the crew kept all of our drinks topped up :)
Really happy that we got to go on this cruise, and can't wait to go again on my next visit!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/18 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Awesome
Reviewed by: mysticlair
Ocean Joy Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise was worth every penny!!!! As Kamaaina, my husband and I enjoy participating in various so called "tourist" activities. Not everyone who lives in Hawaii has a boat...so activites that offer ocean fun is very appealing. The trip started with a very comfortable pick up and ride aboard a full sized air conditioned bus. The driver was even early for pick-up. Ocean Joy fulfilled our every need from the moment we arrived at the check-in location to the time we departed the boat. The staff were very attentive and informative. The food was plentiful and the bar was flowing. We experienced one of the best views of our local sunset and even got to see a whale breach off the side of the boat. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii and other "Locals" who are looking for new things to do.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/13 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Deluxe Snorkel and Sunset Dinner Cruise (from Ko Olina Marina)
Reviewed by: William
This sunset dinner and snorkel sail was excellent! The catamaran was very spacious with plenty of space to walk around and two spacious clean bathrooms. The staff was incredibly friendly and the photographer was exceptional! The food for dinner was also very good! After being in Hawaii for four days already and snorkeling each day, I am so glad I took with snorkel tour since it was by far the best snorkeling with beautiful reefs and sea life, and the photographer came into the water and took underwater photos of us! A jump drive with all the photos cost $40 and was well worth it! Of note do take some motion sickness medicine, you are on a boat! Overall I would highly recommend this trip to any one who wants to see great corral and beautiful sea life!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/23 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
A must do!
Reviewed by: Sang Park
We came here on our honeymoon and we had an awesome experience with Ocean Joy Cruises. We scheduled for the shuttle service and the bus was right on time to pick us up from our hotel. There was a little traffic to Ko-Olina but wasn't too bad. The bus driver kindly guided us through the entire ride and it was comfortable. The cruise staff were friendly and generous. They provided everyone with ginger pills to avoid motion sickness. Snorkeling was great too. Too bad that we didn't get to see the turtles but it was fun! The food wasn't fancy or anything but it was delicious and that first sip of an icy cold beer after snorkeling was heavenly. While we were having dinner, we got to see the group of dolphins swimming right next to our cruise which was phenomenal. The sunset, of course, it was breathtaking moment. My husband and I really enjoyed the cruise and we will definitely come back with our family in the future.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/30 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
trust me to try this experience
Reviewed by: han lee
first of all, people working on the boat was awesome, they were very very friendly, especially guy name mason was funny and very active and he was there every moment when we needed him
the boat was not too big and luckily we only had less than twenty people so a lot of room normally around forty people on the board. I suggest to take a pill before you go on because it really help you not to through up.
snorkeling was fun experience and they teach you everything you need to know and fun part was when you go into the water they feed the fish so the fish can come to you I'm talking about a lot of fish and it was so amazing and beautiful when can I get to see that many of fish.
after snorkeling it's cold right but this boat has warm water so you can take salt water out in warm water, that was pretty good idea for help from cold and windy weather.
the boat had every drink you could think of like from hot coffee to cold soda to alcohol beverage and people working on the boat took turn to be a bartender and they actually make good tasty drinks but just let you know that alcohol is only served after snorkeling.
I gotta talk and tell you about the food. it's most delicious Hawaiian pork bbq burger and charcoal grilled chicken was so so good and fresh Hawaiian fruits was one of my favorite
during the diner time captain called out to come out and we went out and guess what?!! dolphins were swimming by, not just one couple of Dolphins
it was my first time watching Dolphins swimming around and that was amazing time.
captain was very generous he didn't want us to miss every moment so he was keep looking out and around the ocean if anything it might be interesting for us.
overall this was the best experience for us and I truly and definitely recommend to try, love to go on the board and meet them again.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/30 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Ko Olina Deluxe Snorkel Sunset Dinner Cruise
Reviewed by: Felix
This was a wonderful experience. The driver Larry is amiable and knowledgable who provided all the information needed for the trip and he gave detailed description about the areas along the road. Crews on the boat are professional and helpful. They did an excelent job in making it an enjoyable trip on the sea. Watching the golden sun vanishing into the ocean, eventhough we did not make encounter with the dolphinss, yet it was an unforgetable pleasant experience.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/08 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Wonderful!
Reviewed by: Younjae
친구의 도움으로 예약을 해서 가게 됐는데
정말 멋진 시간이였다!!
귀여운 돌고래와 멋진 석양.... 그리고 친절한 직원들까지
하나 더! 함께 탄 사람들도 참 유쾌했다
다만 우리가 영어에 약해 어울리지 못했다는
점이 참 아쉽다
다음 기회에 또 다시 이용하리라
당신의 소중한 의견을 주셔서 감사합니다!
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Whatt?!?!?! OMG Amazing!
Reviewed by: Eddy & Nancy
OK, there was a pod of 200 dolphins swimming all around our boat - which was a trip, sunset views were awesome - you won't see a sunset like this one in Waikiki, believe me I went one TWO sailing trips in Waikiki last week, which were great too ... but on this trip we actually saw the sun slip away behind the ocean horizon. The crew was so friendly and chill and accommodating ... no pressure ... no trying to shamelessly sell you stuff, actually, Captain Patrick shared all the free stuff to do along the coast, we saw the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean and the new Disney hotel too. The snorkeling was great! The food was simple and healthy and tasty! Yum! I understand that this is a newer tour so we only had about 18 people on a 49 capacity boat .... so lots of room to stretch out and get some tanning done. Thank you all at the Ocean Joy for such an amazing experience! We will be back the Kai oli oli again!!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/07/19 |
Oahu West Coast Sunset Cruise with Cocktails from Waianae - Hawaii Nautical
We had so much fun!
Reviewed by: Katie M. from Cali
We went on both the sunset cocktail cruise and the afternoon snorkel sail for our honeymoon. Both activities were so much fun. Jason and his team were friendly. The food was delicious. The boat was clean. We were quite intimidated going on the snorkel sail at first, because we both can't swim very well. The crew was very accommodating. We had so much fun!!! We will definitely be back.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/06/04 |
Oahu West Coast Sunset Cruise with Cocktails from Waianae - Hawaii Nautical
Very Relaxing!!
Reviewed by: Lilly
We did the sunset cruise and it was great. We walked to the marina from our hotel (Marriott Beach Club) and were surprised how friendly the staff on board was. They were always offering us drinks and chatting with us. Sitting on the net of the boat was fun and the sunset was romantic. I had champagne and my finance had the cruise's "special" drink which had 3 shots of rum in it. The experience was romantic but a family would enjoy this too. There were a few groups of friend on board that seemed to enjoy themselves. It is a nice end to the day, not too expensive, and very relaxing. Recommended for everyone!!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/09/15 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The crew was amazing and knowledgable. The only snorkel/sunset cruise I could find. A Blast!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/19 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
Nice time
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Would have liked to have seen more fish on the snorkel trip, but nice crew.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/28 |
Ko Olina Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise with Luau-Style Buffet & Cocktails
beautiful sunset on the water
Reviewed by: kiki
Great boat, wonderful crew and a delicous meal just the icing on the cake to the most beautiful sunset we have ever seen. Hawaii sunsets are pretty sitting on the beach but you can't beat the beauty of seeing it out on the water. This tour is out in west Oahu (Koolina) far away from waikiki which is exactly what we were looking for!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/12 |
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Aloha and thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience on the Kai 'Oli'Oli. We are sorry your experience wasn't the best. Because of your feedback, we have thoroughly retrained the crew on how to efficiently conduct our snorkel preparation and briefings and have privately counseled the Captain about his disinterest towards you and your family. At our next crew meeting, we have food and beverage training scheduled in addition to our usual safety training. We strive to always have complete customer satisfaction and we know that at times we may fall short, so we truly appreciate your input. When you visit O'ahu again, please call us directly and we would like to host you on our boat and we will be proud to show you a better tour as a result of your review.
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