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Sunset Dinner Cruise on Kauai questions

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sun starved Gayle

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We have been to Kauai numerous times but have never taken a sunset dinner cruise. We will be there on my husband's birthday and I would like to surprise him with a cruise.

Is Captain Andy's still the preferred cruise of Tuggers ?

What would be the most economical way to purchase tickets ?

Is is worth the extra $25.00 per person for the "deluxe" cruise ?

Thanks !
 
We did the deluxe dinner cruise this year with Captain Andy's. IMHO, Captain Andy's is the only way to go. I I have to comment though that it depends on what time of year you go: you're going on the 20th of January which means the waters may be quite choppy. If you have good sea legs it's really nice. Also, the bigger boat is worth it as it is more roomy and stable and the food is better.

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We went to the owners meeting for recreational activities etcetera and won one of our cruises and purchase the other one through the concierge and got points for it

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Be aware that on dinner cruises the food is prepared by a caterer hours before the boat leaves the dock, and kept warm. They do the best they can, but the product does not justify the cost of a "dinner" cruise. I think the cocktail cruises with puu puus are a better option. Or just a sunset cruise - with dinner on land, afterwards.
 
We enjoyed our dinner cruise off Maui two years ago, at least until they turned the engines off and let the boat bob in the water so we could look at the shoreline and stars. Wife of the young couple from Alaska seated with us turned green almost immediately, and Cliff not long after. So no more for us.
 
DeniseM said:
Be aware that on dinner cruises the food is prepared by a caterer hours before the boat leaves the dock, and kept warm. They do the best they can, but the product does not justify the cost of a "dinner" cruise. I think the cocktail cruises with puu puus are a better option. Or just a sunset cruise - with dinner on land, afterwards.
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Captain And's Star Cruises they do cook on board not ahead of time...They grill Steak and shrimp...It was very good and worth the price
 
Gayle, we've done the Capt. Andy's cruises every time we've visited Kauai. It's a spendy event, but is a highlight for us. Denise is mistaken with regard to food with this company - they prepare the food on board now. (I can't speak to the other companies.) Choose the Southern Star or Northern Star boats - they're bigger, more comfortable, more stable, and offer a better experience. Very worthwhile. And bonus: In January, there's a good chance you'll see whales. Win-win. Enjoy yourself, and Happy Birthday to your husband!

Dave
 
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You're all right: the star boats cook on-board. The smaller boats (I'm 99% certain) cater. For dinner cruise...the star line is well worth the extra $$$. But, I'm not so sure I don't agree with D. as well; the boat dinner--even at sunset--won't be as good as land-lubber fare...but the view is certainly spectacular. We did both cruises (day small boat Capt Andy's and sunset dinner on the Star with Capt Andy) and thoroughly enjoyed them both. I enjoyed the Star boat more, but the day-time cruise was a better experience.

We were very much concerned with the question of 'will the boat go to the Napali coast or seek calmer waters due to wave height? We really wanted to 'only' go if the boat did the Napali route. In retrospect, the alternate route might have been better--the sea state was a bit much for a nice dinner. Those without sea-legs were not very happy night. I, on the other hand, cheerfully sat at the bar in the salon (looking to stern) and thoroughly enjoyed my med-rare stake, red wine and lilikoi cheesecake. The shrimp were likewise quite tasty. Many, including DW, took their dinner to go.....

January is not the quietest time on the south/southwestern coast of Kauai.... Just sayin.

Cheers!
 
Thanks for all the input. Will definitely book the larger boat.

My husband has sailed for over 40 years and has a pretty good sea stomach. Mine is not as good. I am going to wait till we get there and watch the weather report to try and time a good day to book.
 
sun starved Gayle said:
Thanks for all the input. Will definitely book the larger boat.

My husband has sailed for over 40 years and has a pretty good sea stomach. Mine is not as good. I am going to wait till we get there and watch the weather report to try and time a good day to book.
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The cruises do tend to fill up, so I'd plan ahead. Ask the Capt. Andy's staff for their current plans if the weather is sketchy. Dramamine can help if you think you may get seasick. Just be sure to take it correctly. I've seen people take it just before boarding the boat, and it didn't help.

For the record, I don't think any coastal cruise company would offer a better cruise than Capt. Andy. They have the newest boats, and (arguably) the most experience. So if you want to do that sort of cruise with the best chance of it being a good time, go with them.

Dave
 
DaveNW said:
Dramamine can help if you think you may get seasick. Just be sure to take it correctly. I've seen people take it just before boarding the boat, and it didn't help.

Dave
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Instead of Dramamine I would recommend Bonine (or the drugstore brand). I find that Dramamine makes me very drowsy and almost dopy. Bonine works much better.
 
Luanne said:
Instead of Dramamine I would recommend Bonine (or the drugstore brand). I find that Dramamine makes me very drowsy and almost dopy. Bonine works much better.
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I should have been more clear that "Dramamine" could as easily have been any other brand, too. I've never used it, but understand there are a number of products to help with seasickness. :)

Dave
 
I get motion sickness (sea sick) and its awful. But in order not to ruin a request that our friends made to go on a sunset cruse with Captain Andy's I agreed to go. I got on TUG and asked what to do about seasickness and got the very best advice from our Moderator, Denise. Her instructions were to take Bonine the night before the trip. Next morning eat a light breakfast, nothing greasy, and take another Bonine. Then 1 hour before your sail take another Bonine. I followed her instructions to a tee and never got sick, never got drowsy and had drinks and dinner on the cruise. It was wonderful and thanks Denise, your formula a gift to me.
 
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