Whale watching tour was wonderful! The waves were a bit choppy the day I went, but the ginger ale on-board helped tons. According to staff, the waves aren't always this way. I went close to the time of the storm warning, so makes perfect sense. The customer service is exceptional. Jack was working hard to make sure everyone was taken care of in terms of food and drink. The photographers were friendly. Jim was especially informative, kind and helpful. Ron made quite an impression with his whale sounds. Ron also gave my boyfriend and I a stamp of the humpback on our arms--hot cute! Lastly, the captain (I believe his name started with a "TH," maybe Thom?) was generous and brilliant. He was gracious enough to show my boyfriend and I the pilot station. Super cool! Hannah, the bartender was amazing--taking care of every guest with care. The virgin pina colada was yummy! The prices are super affordable. My boyfriend and I didn't see the whales breach; however, we got to see two humpbacks, flying fish and white terns. The views are beautiful. I was thankful for the size of the boat because I noticed many MUCH SMALLER boats in the water--meaning, greater susceptibility to sea sickness. Majestic by Atlantis Cruises also offers deals. My boyfriend and I appreciated our Kama'aina discount! The detailed check-in and parking info provided by Majestic was very helpful as well. If you don't see any whales, you're guaranteed a free redo--how cool is that? This was a magical experience, and I had a blast! read more

On the final night of our dream vacation, the Atlantis Sunset Cruise was the perfect ending--peaceful, breathtaking, and truly unforgettable. I'm deeply grateful to the entire Atlantis staff for their outstanding service. From the warm aloha welcome to the thoughtful drinks, snacks, and engaging stories from the Captain and crew, every moment felt personal and enriching. Though I'm not great with names, every staff member was genuinely kind, professional, and attentive--going above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Mahalo nui loa to the entire team for helping create a memory we'll cherish forever. You made our island getaway truly special. read more

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Kayla and a tall blonde server had no respect! I decided to tip them Cash and not on the Credit Card. I asked to see an itemized receipt. Kayla double checked and apparently their printer for it wasnt working. After viewing the receipt and giving the good to go, I went to get the Cash Tip but overheard Kayla and her nobby friend made a rude comment out loud at me by saying "I knew that was going to happen" asking each other "Who's tab is this?" One says extremely loud my last name obvious that it was towards me. Because of that, I decided I was going to keep my $70 tip and I'd take this to Yelp. I ignored your comments you made about me and decided to go outside to tell my family what happened. Kayla then approached me extremely upset causing a scene. We spent a lot of money for a party of 13 to attend that Cruise and they was the crew treated me was disgusting and I'll be sharing this experience with all I know. Based on how upset you were, Kayla, my aunty decided to tip you out of embarrassment. Not just for you but for the way carry yourself with no class. She then threatened that she would "get her manager" after she approached me. After she made a nasty comment. I hope you really think about this and shape the character you are becoming. Shame on you and your friend of a Co worker. read more

It is always a wonderful experience on the water with the Majestic Atlantis! Today was my 4th time and it did not disappoint. Friendly drink service as well! Yes we saw whales! read more

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Never expected to try out this short cruise, so I was pleasantly surprised with this highly rewarding outing, thanks to my loved one (JE) for treating me/us to this highly memorable experience. The cruise was pretty smooth, so seasick should not be an issue. The crews were all very friendly & helpful. Nothing negative, except maybe the photos they tried to sell to the customers. Seriously, $50 each is kind of on the expensive side. No doubt, lower it will make it more enticing. read more

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We booked both the submarine and Sunset cruise on the same day, and I can confidently say both experiences were nothing short of amazing! We left an hour between the two, which gave us plenty of time to enjoy each adventure. The submarine ride was a highlight--so much to see from the seafloor, including vibrant fish, intriguing artifacts, and even some sunken treasures. The Sunset cruise was the icing on the cake! With beautiful views, calm waters, and a breathtaking sunset, it was the perfect way to unwind. You're welcome to bring a picnic aboard the sunset cruise, or you can indulge in the full bar and snacks available for purchase. Just a heads up: if you're prone to seasickness, it might be wise to take something beforehand, as a few folks on our cruise felt a bit queasy despite the calm waters. Overall, an unforgettable maritime experience! Pro Tip: for Submarine Tour..there's free parking at the beach, and you only need to walk a short distance around the lagoon to check in for the submarine. Be sure you are parked in a FREE parking spot, not a pay spot. read more

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We had a great time aboard the Majestic for Friday fireworks and cocktail cruise. My coworker had shared the Kama'aina deals and promos that was announced at the time and I jumped aboard. The ride was quite smooth for the most part in November, but just in case, I recommend taking Dramamine. There's one for kids too. Our waiter was super attentive and on it that night, though I couldn't catch his name. We decided to stay on the top floor for the entire ride with 3 kids. They enjoyed it just as much. I would recommend this excursion to others! read more

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Just went on a whale watching tour for teachers put on by NOAA and Atlantis. Today's waters were a bit choppy but nonetheless I enjoyed the experience due to the nice weather and friendly and expert staff. Didn't see any live whales but did learn a lot about the Kohola or humpback and enjoyed the scenic views of Waikiki , Diamond Head, and Koko Head that we don't normally get to see from land. They sell nice cocktails as well as other drinks, sandwiches and snacks on board. Service was very friendly and personable. My server even gave me a ginger chew to help with the motion of the ocean (the bad kine.) I would likely have given 5 stars if I had seen at least one or two whales and experienced less rockin neither of which was really under the control of the company. Another teacher said he has taken students on their submarine field trips where at least you are pretty much guaranteed to see fish and plane and ship wreckage. read more

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This review is long overdue. Highly recommended. We did this on a Friday night to watch the fireworks out in the water. It was unforgettable from beginning to end. We were greeted with a complimentary cocktail of our choice and then walked up to hear a delightful musician up on the deck. The seats are not assigned so first come first served. Our servers name was I think "Kayla"? She was fantastic, very friendly and hospitable. I believe she was also the hula dancer at the end who displayed marvelous hula skills. The city view was grandeur along with the fireworks at night. Overall a great time! read more

My son, who lives in HI, and I (a frequent visitor) decided to do a sunset cruise. We sat on the shores of Ala Moana park watching the various sunset boats and decided to do a "touristy" thing - so glad we did! The majestic is not a dinner cruise but basically a cocktail cruise with simple appetizers which is what I wanted. Your experience is what you make of it... my son and I had a variety of cocktails and so enjoyed the views and experience. There was live entertainment and Julius (sp?) our server made sure to keep track of us no matter where we were on the multi level boat. In fact the staff all watched over us and were so great. Apparently they have many options to rent the boat (first floor, entire boat or as us single tickets) which based on our experience might explore for future. Regardless the booking, checkin and sunset experience were amazing! read more

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Most enjoyable. The fireworks from the boat were lovely. The crew was attentive. I esp enjoyed the live music.

We went for the whale watching cruise and it was awesome! Luckily we found a calf and mother and the calf kept breaching as we kept following it! The crew was knowledgeable and engaging and the drinks and snacks were great as well. I would definitely recommend it! read more

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Fireworks cruise is a good time! They have complimentary delicious drinks to start you off. There's great snacks and drinks for purchase as well. Live music provided by local musicians. The serving staff were friendly and helpful. The upper deck is furnished like a catering event (round tables). If it rains, you will get wet. Find out which side the of the boat is the best view and stake your claim. It can get cold when the sun goes down. You can bring your own bottled water. It's a long ride that includes the most amazing sunset. There's plenty of time to enjoy your friends and family while cruising the Honolulu shoreline. It's fun to watch people try to navigate walking on a rocking boat. If you can, find somewhere else to park. $24 in the immediate lot is ridiculous. read more

Booked my birthday dinner 3 weeks in advance for 01/18/2025. 15 minutes before departure I get a call that the boat is having mechanical issues. Asked if I wanted to re-schedule for the following day. Said yes. 2 minutes later, got a call saying they aren't doing dinners the following day. Asked for a refund. Disappointed in the service and time of call. I wish I could have been notified an hour before that the boat was out of commission instead of 15 minutes before. Unprofessional. read more

Very relax full time. The weather was perfect. I do recommend this cruise. Everyone who worked on the cruise line was helpful. read more

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Our family of two adults and one ten-year-old kid went on this sunset dinner cruise this past Sunday. Even though we were slightly past the suggested check-in time, we were one of the earlier guests to check in and board the boat. First impressions were outstanding- we saw warm and welcoming smiles for photos and directions to get our wristbands, and even more smiles as we got on the boat. I think the info on the website and what we were served/told were different. The menu was a little different but it's not necessarily a bad thing. I wasn't expecting a complimentary welcome drink (sprite, champagne, or beer) but thank you! On the other hand, I had expected that soft drinks and coffee to be "free" (included in the package), but they were $3 each (free refills). We didn't have to wait to be called to get our food, and so we filled our plates before the boat filled up. We bumped into my husband's coworker and her husband, so we sat with them. The strange thing is, the tables didn't seem to be set consistently (water glass, napkin, cutlery), but I suppose it's because it's open seating. One of the waitresses gave me a short speech of where to sit and which deck is for what, etc. I think I was too distracted and forgot everything she said as soon as I sat down haha! There was live music and commentary; the PA announcements were in English, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean! It was cool. I surmised that it's because there were honeymooners from Korea and Japan. It was from the announcement that we learned there were sofas on the second deck. The waters were a touch rough that evening, and my son got rather sick. We wandered upstairs after eating, thinking maybe he might be a bit more comfortable on the couches. The second deck had more food, mostly pupu-style. I'm not sure if we were allowed to take food from there? Or if they were meant for the folks who purchased special celebratory (and pricier) packages. We went straight to the sofas, and enjoyed the live music. But then the kid barfed (and I cleaned up after him). Luckily, there were bathrooms on every deck. Then we thought maybe some fresh air would do him good. It didn't (but he didn't barf again, thankfully). So the rest of the cruise we took it easy. Then the dancing began, and we watched everyone boogie to hula and popular flash-mob-type songs. The good: all the servers we encountered seemed like they enjoy working on the boat. The food selection was adequate (salad, rice/mash, vegetables, meatball, pulled pork, teriyaki chicken, island steamed fish, bread, fruits, chocolate cake). The quality was OK. Can't say about the pupus, but they looked good. The bad: I'm not sure I think the retail price ($112 for adult, $56 for child under 12, can't remember which age range is not charged) is a good value though. Perhaps for the experience, and perhaps for the views... I'd rate the food a 3.5 out of 5, and the views (what we can see) a 3.5 out of 5, the service a 4.5 out of 5. Overall, 3.8 out of 5 (no math here, just what I feel like). On the whole, I'm satisfied I experienced it. If there is a next time, for sure I will take Dramamine with me. read more

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There is nothing at all Majestic about this cruise. We went on a sunset sail last night and had the most horrible experience. A man who was clearly intoxicated out of his mind started harassing people. Then go my horror whipped out his private parts and started urinating on the carpet just 20 feet away from the bar. The boat itself is rusty and old. The bartender was really nice however. The boats "security" or whatever did pretty much nothing about the man harassing people and exposing himself to the people sitting around the area where it happened. They sell small snack food in a small refrigerator by the bar. There are much better sunset cruise options available. read more

Wonderful, friendly staff...went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. Ship was extremely clean and comfortable, terrific photo opportunities, good cocktails and great music. We had the best time!! Definitely a highlight of our trip!!! Pick this one! read more

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We saw so many humpback whales! Oh and a couple green sea turtles. The food was typical deli style to go meals, but the drinks were good! The food prices were reflective of quality in my opinion. Staff is so friendly and makes sure you stay hydrated and have anything you need. Great atmosphere with them sharing live music and whale facts. read more

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Very nice cruise. Very romantic. Singer today has such a melodic voice and explained briefly and pointed out such a beautiful rainbow. Marana is such a sweet and welcoming hostess. I highly recommend booking a tour and enjoy the beauty of the ocean on this island. read more

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for a private event, I literally made it to the bridge while still docked. Close enough to hear the man say 'sorry' in a normal speaking voice. the boat wasn't moving at all. the short Caucasian man just walked away and pretended not to hear me or 20 of the guests calm to him. read more

We had a great time! We really enjoyed our time on the boat. There was plenty of room and shade, the service was great with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. We saw the whales towards the end of the cruise. Meanwhile, we had drinks and snacks while we enjoyed the music, the information, and the views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. It was a beautiful day with just a little bit of wind. I highly recommend the Majestic with Atlantis Adventures if you are NOT looking for a party boat with uncomfortable seats and no shade. The Majestic was perfect! read more

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Sorry for the late review but this was a great dinner cruise. Entertainment was great. Food was great, especially because it was buffet style. It was about an hour and the views were exactly what the title is: Majestic! read more

We had our wedding on Oahu and wanted to throw a pre-wedding welcome dinner. We decided upon a sunset dinner cruise for 69 guests, it lasted about 2 hours. We had the whole lower level of the boat to ourselves with a buffet set up, which was great. The boat is very nice, classy, and clean, the food was excellent. Every guest who ate kept telling us how great the food was. The service staff was great, especially Kathleen in Inside Sales who assisted with the whole setup and booking process, she was terrific to work with and very helpful. The only reason I am not giving the full five stars is because the water got a little choppy out there and some of the guests, myself included, experienced some seasickness. Best to keep that in mind, we didn't even think about that. There is some medication you can take to prevent it completely, now I know. Besides that there was nothing negative about the experience, it was truly majestic. The views are amazing and if you can actually catch the sunset I'm sure it would be spectacular. read more

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I wanted to give this a higher rating but heres a few reasons why I didn't. We left late, with no communication why. Short greeting. Nothing Hawaiian about this tour which irked us. Music is a mix of elevator music and soft rock from the 80s. Service was great. Kids working were sweet. The store bought Foodland snacks were a day away from expiring. The boat was clean and the open air design and seating was nice. We saw many whales. 0 education on the whales. This tour could be soooo much better. I could of been in Florida. PLEASE Add SOMETHING HAWAIIAN. Tablecloths, a lei greeting, an educator, a musician, a hula dancer, an ALOHA SIGN.... something! Lose the "sweet caroline" musac. Most of the 36 people were from the cruise ship. If thats your market..then make this cruise different! This ship has potential. But need to hire a good marketing person to add the flare. And please please..use a certified new life preserver when doing the safety. We all laughed about how the old lifejacket had no reflective tape and no name of the ship which is a USCG requirement. Plenty of ways to step it up. Again please add the hawaiian flare....somewhere!! read more

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5 out of 5. We ended our week stay on Oahu with a perfect sunset cruise on the beautiful Majestic Atlantis. We booked online a few days before and got confirmation texts along with directions to their boarding location. The parking situation was not as clear, but we found out after we parked that when you check in, they have you pay $8 for parking and give you a scanned sticker to place on your parking ticket. This is much less expensive than the regular parking fee. When you leave, you slip the ticket into the reader to exit the parking lot. The cruise started on time and was exactly 90 minutes. The yacht holds 300 passengers, but we were told for our trip in the middle of the week that there were only 58, so we had plenty of distance between people. Once you check in, you take care of your parking ticket and are given passes to enter the boat. Before entering, they take your picture (one regular and one silly). Towards the end of the cruise, you have the option of buying digital or hard copies. We chose digital for $40. We then went aboard the yacht and were greeted with their sunset cocktail. If you don't drink alcohol, they had pineapple juice as an option. There are 3 levels/decks. We stayed on the 2nd level where we had the option of purchasing some snacks. We were worried that they would be expensive, but they were very reasonable. I'm a gluten free vegan, so I wondered if there would be anything for me. They had tortilla chips and hummus. They gave out free ice water too. The crew often would check in on us and all passengers to ask if everything was good which it was. The boat ride was pretty smooth. My husband was concerned about getting sea sick, but wasn't bothered at all by the swells. There was live music on the 2nd level that was lovely. You could hear the music throughout the yacht. Just before sunset, we headed to the top deck. There we enjoyed a beautiful sunset with Hawaiian music and a warm soft breeze. It was very romantic and the perfect way for us to end our weeklong stay in Oahu. My daughter and her boyfriend live on the island and this was their first time on the cruise and they would do it again for sure. Thank you, Majestic Atlantis! You're one class act. read more

This was a good experience with my other half. This was his pre-birthday celebration. What I paid was definitely worth it! I got us the Friday Fireworks celebration package, and this comes with seeing The sunset, unlimited non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, all you can eat buffet, reserved table with a table name card for the celebrant (make sure you provide them the correct name, in this case the last name of my other half was my last name, not his, HONESTLY that was funny) and live music. Prior to going on the boat, you take pictures and I paid $20 for the two photos that were taken along with three photos that the company chooses as a memorable time of the cruise, with these photos you get it emailed and one of the photos you choose they will provide it's own cardstock frame. There are photographers taking pictures of you on the cruise, however each photo that you choose will be $15 each, which I think is a lot for one. It's best take good pictures before checking in so you can get two photos and the frame. During the cruise don't be shy to ask someone to take a picture of your group. Towards the end of the cruise that is when they changed their music selections to upbeat dance party music. I think they should have done that throughout the cruise. At least everyone participated and that was fun! It would've been cool if there was a game casino room, but living on the island that isn't possible. This is a great place to have a date/ celebration! Thank you to everyone that is part of the team that was assisting us with Diane, Jenny and Ryan (waiter/waitress), niko and beau (front desk). read more

Majestic by Atlantis Cruises - Sunset - Boat Tours Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Marana and Kevin really made our night special.(as well as all the other amazing host). Our first time in Hawaii and this was our favorite part of the whole trip! We will never forget this cruise!! read more

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This was a great trip. We did see whales. The staff gave information and they had a clock system of identifying whales. You will not see whales up close they are required to keep at least a 100 meters as to not disturb the whales. So bring your best camera. The staff was attentive and the musician on the boat did an awesome job. It was a fun and relaxing trip read more

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Decided to take a short cruise in hopes of seeing whales. We actually did to see several different pods of whales but just their hump and tail. I did get excited of seeing a rather large group of dolphins though. Even more so at seeing our parking ticket fly out of a shirt pocket into the ocean. Hopefully that ticket got better views of the whales then we did. I gave it 4 stars because really it isn't their fault that the whales didn't put on a show. They were attentive and moved around in hopes of us getting a better view of the whales. Being that Oahu is my home, we can try again later. If you're visiting then I can imagine the disappointment but remember, it isn't the cruises fault! read more

Majestic by Atlantis Cruises - Pictures of the whales today. Provided by the company at an additional cost. - Boat Tours Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Not sure why folks have rated Atlantis Cruise high, but I was underwhelmed by my sunset cruise experience. First off, they promise you one alcoholic drink; however it's a watered down "spiked lemonade" that tastes like regular lemonade. Then as soon as you are seated, they offer you a drink menu to purchase drinks. Secondly, they slowly cruise for about 15 min and then anchor to allow you to watch the sunset. After that, they cruise down a bit further to see diamond head mountain and literally sit there for about an hour. While you are sitting , they have a one man band playing Hawaiian music which was nice. After that they slowly take you back to the dock and the cruise is over. This cruise is NOT worth the money. By the way, the cruise ship looks dated if that matters. read more

Majestic by Atlantis Cruises - Not so spiked, "Spiked Lemonade"...very much watered down - Boat Tours Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It's quite unfortunate that the rating for Atlantic Cruises are kind of low. I've read through a lot of the reviews and many of the "issues" that were raised could've been easily remedied and, I can say with confidence, were probably not in any way the fault of the company. So, with that said, let's continue... My husband booked the Sunset Dinner Cruise for a Friday night for my birthday. For what I believe is the standard package, you get a dinner buffet, complimentary champagne or juice as you embark the Majestic, all the soda, coffee, and tea you could possibly drink in 2 hours, and an amazing view of the Friday night fireworks from the Hilton. For an upgraded package, you get VIP seating on the middle deck, which is also where the entertainers are, and an upgraded dinner buffet (from what I understand). Check out their website for their buffet menu. The staff was AMAZING. Each and every single person I came across was so friendly, so helpful, and so willing to take your picture if you ask them to. Huge plus for hiring such an amazing team. Which, coincidentally, almost all Yelpers have agreed on. Kudos to the staff! Once you've checked in and made it onboard, the staff directs you where to go: standard package diners get seated on the first level, VIP package diners get seated on the second level, and the upper level is for mingling and enjoying the nice ocean breeze. You are immediately directed to your seat, which you will share with other diners unless you have a large party and immediately directed to the buffet line. I wondered why they had us eat right off the bat (meaning: come hungry), but I attributed it to the fact that they want the bulk of the people to finish their food so they can enjoy the amazing sunset. There could be other reasons. But the sooner you finish your food, the sooner you can head up to the top and get some amazing sunset photos. If you're unsure where to go or what to do, ASK SOMEONE. I wouldn't give a negative review because you're unsure where you're supposed to go. That's why the staff is around. They can easily direct you if you're lost. As far as "window seating" goes, I wouldn't worry about that so much. You're only dining at the table. You can easily make your way to the top level or outside to catch all the amazing views. The food was standard buffet food. You had your starch, vegetables, fruits, desserts, meat options, and salad options. Don't expect a Michelin restaurant meal. Come onboard with an open mind. I thought the food was pretty good. Some of you may like the food, some may prefer some other type of cuisine... But keep in mind that 1) you can view their menu on their website so you aren't totally surprised, and 2) it's a buffet. Think of the typical buffet in Hawaii. You get what you pay for. Besides, you're here for the sunset, the scenic views, the relaxation, and the fireworks, right? Don't be upset if you didn't do your research first. The boat can get a little rocky depending on the weather conditions. You've been warned. I had seen them leave out baggies for passengers with motion sickness. Pro tip: find a fixed point out in the horizon to stare at, like the mountain range, or a building. It helps a lot. And don't forget to take deep breaths. If you're wondering what to wear, I saw a lot of aloha attire and even very formal attire. So wear whatever makes you happy. But, keep in mind that it's going to get pretty windy and quite nippy for the 2 hours that you're out in the water. So bring a jacket, scarf, or sweater to keep warm. I know it's Hawaii, but trust me on this. The fireworks from the Hilton begin around 7:45pm. If you're facing the front of the boat, the fireworks will be on your right side. So grab a seat on the top deck and get comfortable. You'll have about 90 minutes or so to kill before the fireworks show. If you're expecting to be entertained for those 90 minutes, buy the VIP package and enjoy the live music and entertainers downstairs or find a different cruise. I don't believe this sunset cruise is selling the "lively entertainment, music, dancing" type of thing. It's a nice, mellow, romantic, relaxing, chilly Friday evening in Hawaii. Again, don't be upset if you haven't done your homework first. Bottom line: I had a great time. Spent a nice low-key evening with my husband with food, a beautiful Hawaiian sunset, and a nice Friday fireworks show put on by the Hilton. It might be a little pricey, but hey, it's Hawaii, it's catered for tourists, and everyone needs to make a living. Take it for what it is and have fun! By the way, you park at Aloha Tower. They will validate. And please pay for parking at the machine before heading to the exit. Don't be "that car" that holds up the line. Lastly, Dramamine is your friend. Have fun and enjoy the company you're with! read more

The boat ride was smooth and perfect. Thought we would be a lot closer to the fireworks. I also thought it was a senior's type tour/cruise with the old school live music. Fairly short tour for what the cost was especially paying kamaaina as well. The camera/photographer person was very pushy on trying to purchase their in house photographs. Overall I would rate this tour average. Go see the fireworks up close and underneath it all read more

On the whole we enjoyed the boat ride, especially our waitress Mika. Unfortunately, the Majestic did not have my mom's special food order (vegetarian). As it turns out many others ended up in the same situation, they didn't have anything to accommodate her so she ended up once again with salad and rice. The notes provide which side of the boat to sit on but we couldn't pick our seats, the staff seat you at a table based on party size, arrival time and availability. read more

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Our party of 15 thoroughly enjoyed the cruise - from the staff, the views, the entertainment. The staff was very accommodating. Would recommend to anyone looking for a sunset cruise in Honolulu! read more

My first time on a cruise! A friend of a friend used to work in sales and she had a VIP card that gave us a discount for the cruise. Original price it says $109 and I paid $83. We had a party of five people and a friend thought it would be nice for her other friend from Japan who has to leave soon to experience. I didn't know if I would get any motion sickness but if you know you experience this, try some ginger candy or anti nausea medicine. We did the Island Style Sunset Buffet package and it was worth it. It was fun getting dressed up and pretending we were tourists. We parked at Ala moana and they picked us up in a Robert's Hawaii bus at Ala moana hotel. I think you can pick out of the places they pick up from. We drove to aloha tower (I don't know what the pier areas called where all the boats and ships are) Shout out to Marana as she was our host/server on the bus as well as on the boat and she was so friendly and funny! We probably were the only locals there so she talked story with us and made sure we were well taken care of. First thing we did was take pictures which they gave you the opportunity to buy at the end of the cruise. I think one photo was $30 and two at $45. They also email you a digital copy which was nice. After this you paid for your ticket. Upon arrival you have choice of either a POG (passion orange guava juice) or a blue Hawaii alcoholic beverage. There is no assigned seating so find any table and you can start heading to the food line! Or you can explore the above levels which had live entertainment and hula and more seating with comfy couches. The ambiance and cleanliness was all there, and the staff/servers were very attentive and kind. Buffet menu: Garlic shiitake teriyaki chicken - a little bland and dry. Pacific catch of the day - the taste was too fishy for me. Hawaiian salt crusted pork with gravy - good but the 'gravy' was a very thin sauce. It was the best entree in my opinion. Meatballs in marinara sauce - good, tasted like the Sam's club frozen meatballs lol. Fruit medley of watermelon, honeydew, cantelope and pineapple. Salad, pasta salad, mash potatoes, bread rolls, steamed vegetable medley, white rice, and three different kinds of cake for dessert - tiramisu, guava and this chocolate/lime flavor. I enjoyed all three. Unlimited sodas were complementary and I stuck with ginger ale. You can purchase alcoholic beverages. They also had self serve tea and coffee. On the second floor as my friends were exploring before we ate, they found some appetizer food like cut spicy sausages, chicken or lamb kabobs, edamame, and a different flavored meatball. The very top deck had chairs and tables to sit out and enjoy the ocean and scenery which was very nice. Very nice during the sunset but since it's 'winter' time, the sunset didn't last long and it became dark pretty fast. Summer time would be ideal for sunsets. One thing to be careful is when you walk because I did feel myself wobbling and lose balance as the boat would go up and down; not severely just a little tilt from side to side. After it was over we took the same bus back to Ala moana where they dropped us off and I left feeling full, happy and satisfied of this experience. I gave it a four star because I only really enjoyed that one entree out of the three or four other main entrees. I did expect the food to be of better quality/choices for the amount we paid. I also didn't enjoy feeling sick so I prob won't go on a boat again. I think this would be great to experience as a tourist attraction and locals too for a special occasion. read more

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Book this cruise!! I agonized over all the reviews for sunset cruises to surprise my parents who were visiting and celebrating big b-days/anniversary this year. This was exactly what I was going for. Thanks to a fellow reviewers who mentioned to book the appetizer option because you get assigned to the second floor deck which I thought was better views plus I loved the lounge style seating so we weren't having to sit with strangers at the banquet style seating on the dinner deck. You can still move around all decks. Plus the entertainment is on the 2nd floor lounge as well as the exit to get to the front of the boat to be outside with more lounge style tables to enjoy the fresh breeze and sunset. 2nd deck was the best spot and it's not as expensive (they have great kama'ina rates, $63 for this option)! There is also a top deck that's outside and the back of the boat was the best spot for us to catch the sunset. We were asked to get there 15 mins early and got there about 20 so I figured we'd have to wait but they let us get started with the check-in process. Parking was super easy and the boat and dock were right there. Super convenient and easy to find. After photo op they do :) and check-in, I was surprised but they allowed us on the boat early and even had all the food out and bar was open so we got to enjoy cocktails even earlier. It's all you can drink house beer, wine and champagne so it was fabulous. We also were warmly greeted by staff and champagne upon arrival. Captain even greeted us on the 2 nd floor deck. Naomi was a wonderful server that we told we were celebrating my parents that night and she had the band announce them and they got a special dance at the end - so awesome. She rocks!! Food was great, people complained a lot about it in former reviews and I don't know why. I wasn't expecting fine dining and I thought the options were great for the price and the appetizer options could definitely count for dinner. There are lots of options out there but I was so glad with this selection it was perfect - mahalo and especially to Naomi!!! read more

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This is for the Island style buffet dinner cruise. I booked from their website. There were cheaper offers on other websites but I just did not trust them enough. Paid roughly $ 327.00 for 2 adults and a 10 year old child. I also placed in the comments section that we were celebrating my son's birthday. We drove ourselves from Ko Olina to the pier and we were running late. It says we were supposed to check-in at 5 but Google map was telling us we were going to get there at 5:21. Super yikes! So I called their number and told them we will be late. A friendly girl on the other line said we should be okay. Judging by her accent I could tell she could've easily spoke Japanese if she needed to. We did arrived just as Google said - 5:21. It was not hard to find and parking was super easy with plenty of space. Make sure that you get your parking ticket validation from them or you will end up paying $ 21.00 instead of $ 6.00. Pay with your credit card when you exit the parking lot or if you want to pay cash you'll have to walk across the parking lot to do cash transaction. Phew! We made it. We got our boarding pass with just enough time for pictures with a nice backdrop of the sun and the waters. The crew were warm and friendly and greeted us as we boarded, with a nice glass of wine or a non-alcoholic juice. The ship was large, beautiful and luxurious. It was casual but most people were dressed up. The buffet had a nice presentation. Although not impressively good, it was not so bad either. They also gave us lobster tickets - one for each adult. They were playing some nice Hawaiian music which was soothing as the ship gently sails into the sunset. There were plenty of opportunities to take beautiful sunset pictures overlooking the Waikiki coastline and Diamond head. Later on they announced overhead the birthday celebrants aboard and they mentioned my son's name, he was surprised! They took note of my comments. Thank you! It was a friday so the spectacular firework display courtesy of The Hawaiian Village lit up the night sky at 7:45. That was beautiful! We met some really nice people aboard the ship and it was an overall nice experience. If you are on your honeymoon, anniversary or just wanted to have a quiet and relaxing time then this cruise is for you. This is definitely NOT a booze cruise by any means. Thank you for a night of entertainment and exceptional service! read more

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WHALE WATCH LUNCH CRUISE (Dec. through April only) is awesome! KIDS are FREE (under 7 yrs old). While slightly more expensive than the Star of Honolulu, the overall experience is much better, and I would recommend the Atlantis Navatek over the Star of Honolulu if you are trying to choose between the two. LOCATION Pier 6, Aloha Tower Marketplace. PARKING in the lot next to the pier, $5 validated parking TIME The cruise is from 12:15-2:30pm, but you should be ready to board at 11:30 if you want to get on before the tourist buses arrive with their large groups. Seating is first-come, first-served, so if you want a window seat for lunch, you should get there early. We saw a few whales from our seats during lunch, so window seats are great if you can get them (at no additional cost for the lunch cruise). We saw so many whale sightings that we didn't get back until 2:45pm. LUNCH in an air-conditioned dining room! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aIrLNY7JQNdgyMvGUJg1qw?select=mUWbLxPTIRxGR67dCLKOpw Buffet style food (catered by Kahala catering) wasn't bad, and it's AYCE so hey, can't complain. It's not fine dining, so if you're not expecting much, you'll be pleasantly surprised. You should think of this excursion as a whale watch cruise with a bonus lunch in an air-conditioned room. When you are in the middle of the ocean on a hot day, the A/C feels GREAT. (The food here is better than the Star of Honolulu food, and the air-conditioning is also much better too). We had salad, steamed veggies, teriyaki chicken and mahimahi...typical catered food: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aIrLNY7JQNdgyMvGUJg1qw?select=BhWTT57VC4K6pbyC_QYddg SMOOTH BOAT RIDE http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aIrLNY7JQNdgyMvGUJg1qw?select=zS3k8_S-q4hV_D5aKF6Fww Maybe we were lucky, but today we had beautiful weather and nice calm waters, so the boat ride was very VERY smooth. I did not see anyone getting motion sick on this ride. (I've seen people drive the porcelain bus on the Hawaii Superferry, the Star of Honolulu, and other smaller boats here in the same waters.) WHALE TALES! WHALE TAILS! Christina, the fabulous on-board naturalist, helps spot the whales and educates the little ones (and big ones) about the humpback whale, their migration, and other interesting facts. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aIrLNY7JQNdgyMvGUJg1qw?select=tNV5nbTrLbR9FUp6D_j6CQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aIrLNY7JQNdgyMvGUJg1qw?select=pO9CdGrSp_AShj8IeG02BA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aIrLNY7JQNdgyMvGUJg1qw?select=I30DZjy7dm1rLD6SEBd0-w Yup, we saw em. You can view the whales from the upper and lower decks in the front of the boat, but don't forget to visit the third floor observation deck in the back too. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aIrLNY7JQNdgyMvGUJg1qw?select=Zvc8-HHVwu4Xkm-4npegPQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/aIrLNY7JQNdgyMvGUJg1qw?select=tYrz-5VhqaHZou86IOPgGA KIDS under 7 yrs old are FREE!! The children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are different prices depending on how you buy your ticket . $64 online, $74 in person, military and kama'aina discounts are available ($58 with local ID). I've been on other whale watching boats where I got so seasick that I had to drive the boat to keep me from heaving (keep your eye on the horizon looking forward, it helps!). The Navatek was such a nice smooth ride that I didn't feel queasy at any point, the whale sightings were plentiful, and the lunch was a nice bonus too. The kids absolutely loved it, and $58 for almost 3 hours of cruise, buffet lunch, and whale sightings was a great way to end the year. **On board, they will try to sell you $20 photos of your party, which is taken before you board the ship, as well as photos of the whales from your specific cruise. Support our economy and be prepared to buy at least a few of them. read more

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