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The Best Sunset Cruise in Waikiki

Two ways to see the sun go down off Diamond Head: a private catamaran just for your group, or an open-bar sail on one of Waikiki's famous beach catamarans, boarding steps from your hotel.

Choose your sunset experience

Option 1

Join a Sunset Sail

Reserve individual seats aboard one of Waikiki's signature sunset catamarans. Each departs from a different point along the shoreline, so choose the one nearest your hotel and simply walk over.

If you're staying near…BoardDrinksPrice
Moana Surfrider, Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton, Halekulani, Outrigger Waikiki BeachMaita'i
5:00 PM, center of Waikiki Beach
Open bar$80
Outrigger Reef, Halekulani, Hale Koa, Embassy Suites, Hilton Hawaiian VillageHolokai
5:00 PM winter, beach at Outrigger Reef
Open bar$80
Hilton Hawaiian Village, The Modern, Prince Waikiki, Ilikai, Ala Moana HotelThree Tiki
4:30 PM, Ala Wai Harbor
BYOB + swim stop$80

Rates are per adult, plus tax.

Not sure which one? Read our guide to Waikiki sunset cruises →

Maita'i catamaran silhouetted at sunset off Waikiki Center of Waikiki

Maita'i Catamaran

A classic Waikiki sunset sail with an open bar: mai tais, beer, wine and champagne. You kick off your shoes and wade out to board, then sail along the beach toward Diamond Head as the sun drops.

Closest to: Halekulani, Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian, Moana Surfrider, Outrigger Waikiki Beach

📍 Map: Waikiki Beach between Halekulani and Sheraton
Check-in4:30 PM
Sail5:00 to 6:30 PM
KidsAll ages welcome

Sunset mai tai sail

90 minutes, open bar

$80 plus tax
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Holokai catamaran under orange sails off Waikiki West end of Waikiki

Holokai Catamaran

A custom-built 49-passenger beach catamaran with an open bar of local craft beer, wine, champagne and signature cocktails, plus a clean onboard bathroom. Check in at the Outrigger Reef, wade out, and sail toward Diamond Head for the sunset.

Closest to: Outrigger Reef, Halekulani, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hale Koa, Embassy Suites Waikiki

📍 Map: Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Sail (Oct to Feb)5:00 to 6:30 PM
Sail (Mar to Sep)5:30 to 7:00 PM
BookingsUp to 8 per group

Sunset cocktail sail

90 minutes, open bar

$80 plus tax
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Three Tiki striped-sail catamaran at sunset off Waikiki Ala Wai Harbor end

Three Tiki Sailing

A relaxed sunset sail with a swim stop. Bring your own drinks and snacks (no glass), jump in for a swim off Waikiki, then watch the sun go down from the boat. Leaves a little earlier than the beach catamarans, so you get more daylight in the water.

Closest to: Hilton Hawaiian Village, The Modern Honolulu, Prince Waikiki, Ilikai, Ala Moana Hotel

📍 Map: Ala Wai Boat Harbor
Check-in4:00 PM
Sail4:30 to 6:30 PM
DrinksBYOB, swim stop

Sunset swim & sail

2 hours, BYOB, kids welcome

$80 plus tax
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Option 2

Private Sunset Charter

An exclusive vessel for your party alone, with your music, your drinks and your pace. Select your group size below.

Group sizeBoatPriceBoards at
Up to 6Keanuenue power catamaran$599 per charterKewalo Basin
7 to 1448-foot sailing catamaran$1,000 per charterAla Wai Harbor
15 to 49Holokai, whole boat$4,000 per charterBeach at Outrigger Reef

Charter rates are per vessel, plus tax.

Keanuenue private catamaran off Waikiki at sunset

Keanuenue, private 2-hour sunset sail

A 30-foot power catamaran for up to 6 guests, with a marine head (bathroom) and a freshwater shower on board. Bring your own drinks and snacks and cruise past Waikiki and Diamond Head at sunset.

📍 Map: Kewalo Basin Harbor
GuestsUp to 6
Length2 hours
DrinksBYOB

Private sunset charter

The whole boat, up to 6 guests

$599 plus tax
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Make it a full day

Spend the day on a private island tour and we'll have you back in Waikiki with time to freshen up before your sunset sail.

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