| A Hawaii dinner cruise is one of the most popular | | | | common the past few years. If you are planning such |
| activities for visitors to the Islands of Aloha. The | | | | an event, it is best to book a private dinner cruise on |
| combination of a tropical location, sunset on the | | | | an appropriately sized boat. This will give you the |
| water and a good meal can set the stage for a | | | | benefit of having a shared experience for your group |
| memorable experience. However, not all dinner | | | | away from the maddening crowds of tourists. |
| cruises in Hawaii are created equal. Follow these basic | | | | Research and book private dinner cruises in Hawaii as |
| guidelines to find the best dinner cruise for your | | | | far in advance as possible. A deposit of one half of |
| vacation to Hawaii. | | | | the total cost is standard to reserve a private cruise. |
| 1. Get the recommendation of the concierge or | | | | 5. Take precautions prior to your dinner cruise if you |
| activities desk at your hotel. These professionals will | | | | are prone to sea sickness. If you have ever gotten |
| be able to tell you what Hawaii dinner cruises are | | | | sea sick or experienced any other type of motion |
| available and which ones are the most enjoyable. | | | | sickness, you know it can be a miserable experience. |
| Inquire as to the type of boats available, their | | | | The vast majority of people who go on cruises in |
| distance from your hotel, transportation options and | | | | Hawaii never have any problem with sea sickness. |
| (most importantly) the quality and type of food | | | | However, if you are prone to motion related |
| served on each available cruise. More often than not, | | | | sickness, you should take steps to prevent sea |
| the concierge and activity desk staff will have | | | | sickness before the dinner cruise starts. Pills and |
| personally gone on the dinner cruises that they | | | | patches are available to help prevent sea sickness, |
| recommend. Also note that the also often receive a | | | | but need to be used well in advance of your cruise. |
| commission for their referrals. | | | | If you feel you are susceptible to motion sickness, |
| 2. Don't go with the cheapest dinner cruise that you | | | | check with a medical professional for a |
| can find. Some dinner cruise operators in Hawaii offer | | | | recommendation on how to best avoid sea sickness |
| incredibly cheap cruises, but you end up getting what | | | | during your cruise. |
| you pay for. The super cheap dinner cruise will often | | | | 6. Bring a light jacket with you. Sure, Hawaii is a |
| be aboard a dirty, rusty tub of a boat with food | | | | warm, tropical paradise. But after the sun goes down |
| generally served at institutional cafeterias. If you | | | | conditions out on the ocean can be a little chilly. Plan |
| spend a least a little more, you'll be glad you did. | | | | ahead and bring a light jacket. |
| 3. Book your dinner cruise well in advance. By their | | | | 7. Tip the captain and crew. It is customary to tip |
| nature, dinner cruise boats in Hawaii have limited | | | | the staff at the end of your dinner cruise. As with |
| capacities. Once you have decided on the dinner | | | | restaurant dining, you should tip fifteen percent of |
| cruise that is right for you, make your reservation | | | | your dinner cruise total if the service was reasonably |
| right away. If possible, check the local weather | | | | good. Of course, if the service was truly outstanding |
| forecast to ensure that you will have clear weather | | | | you can tip even more. |
| on the desired evening of your cruise. | | | | A Hawaii sunset dinner cruise can be the highlight of |
| 4. If you are traveling with a large group, book a | | | | your vacation to the Islands of Aloha. Just remember |
| private dinner cruise. Group travel and destination | | | | to plan ahead, don't go too cheap and have a |
| weddings in Hawaii have become more and more | | | | wonderful time in paradise. |