This dinner sunset cruise departs from Pier 6. We were picked up from our hotel (Hawaii Prince) at 3:45pm and returned by 10pm. There are two levels for dining, the lower level is buffet dining with one drink ticket included, the upper level is a five-course meal with three cocktails. It costs an additional $10 to get a window seat. We enjoyed the Royal Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Navatek I. Prior to boarding, your picture will be taken and can be purchased later for $20 (also includes a picture of the ship sailing with Diamond Head in the background). We received three drink tickets, however, if you decide to purchase a bottle of wine or sake it will be extra. I paid $12 for a bottle of premium sa
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This dinner sunset cruise departs from Pier 6. We were picked up from our hotel (Hawaii Prince) at 3:45pm and returned by 10pm. There are two levels for dining, the lower level is buffet dining with one drink ticket included, the upper level is a five-course meal with three cocktails. It costs an additional $10 to get a window seat. We enjoyed the Royal Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Navatek I. Prior to boarding, your picture will be taken and can be purchased later for $20 (also includes a picture of the ship sailing with Diamond Head in the background). We received three drink tickets, however, if you decide to purchase a bottle of wine or sake it will be extra. I paid $12 for a bottle of premium sake.
Our menu began with an appetizer plate of poached salmon filet with dill and caper cream sauce. It was excellent. We continued with a royal salad, locally grown greens, fried wonton, and papaya seed/sesame dressing. Delicious! I was jealous of my companion's extra dressing on his salad. A local musician gently strums Hawaiian music as we are dining, eagerly awaiting the sunset. He is later joined by a female vocalist and some Hawaiian dancers. The staff is very enthusiastic and friendly, and there is a chance for audience participation. We make time to go outside for picture opportunities with Waikiki and Diamond Head in the background.
This cruise actually goes further out than most others, heading past Diamond Head and towards the Kahala coast. For those of you worried about getting seasick, this ship operates on SWATH technology, which basically means it operates at higher speeds while retaining low motions. It rides above the waves on four hulls. We return to our window seat for the main entree, steamed Maine lobster served with butter and ponzu sauce. The server was more than happy to assist those who had never eaten whole lobster before. The next entree was roasted filet of tenderloin beef, served with carrots and zucchini, and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Dessert was a delicate chocolate mousse cake with raspberry coulis. The price for this sunset cruise runs about $100 per person. I was more impressed with the appetizer and salad, but I think the true value is in the drinks and the view.
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