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Scenic Sunset Sail on the Hawea Catamaran from Waikiki Beach
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Waikiki Sailing Company takes you along Waikiki on Hawea with rainbow sails and bow nets. The 90-minute cruise costs from $72.96 per person. You meet on the beach behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue for daily departures at 5 or 5:30 p.m. General Admission covers your soft drinks and music. Alcohol costs extra unless you choose Hawea Premium.
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Scenic Sunset Sail on the Hawea Catamaran from Waikiki Beach at a glance
| Boat | 50-foot sailing catamaran with rainbow sails and bow nets |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Price | from $72.96 per person |
| Departs | 5 or 5:30 p.m. daily |
| Meeting point | Shoreline behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue, in front of Hyatt Regency |
| Drinks | Soft drinks with General Admission · alcoholic drinks with Hawea Premium |
| Ages | All ages · infants on an adult's lap |
| Group | Up to 49 passengers |
| Main trade-off | Alcohol charged separately with General Admission |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Infants go free.
What's included
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages (Hawea Premium only)
- Sunset Sail
- Music
What's not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Alcoholic beverages (unless you book Hawea Premium)
Options
Which option to book
General Admission covers soft drinks, while Hawea Premium adds alcoholic drinks and a souvenir tumbler. Both options run daily at 5 or 5:30 p.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| General Admission | 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., daily |
| Hawea Premium | 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., daily |
The catch: Your check-in is 30 minutes before departure, and you can't rebook if you miss the sail.
The evening
How does the evening work?
Hawea boards from the shoreline and sails off Waikiki with Diamond Head behind its rainbow sails.
- 1
Find the rainbow umbrella
The crew meets you at the boat. It's behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue near the rainbow umbrella.
- 2
Sail along Waikiki
You sail along Waikiki toward Diamond Head. The crew shares stories about the area while you watch the shoreline from the water.
- 3
Bow nets and sunset
The bow nets put you near the water. Spray reaches the nets as you watch the sunset off Waikiki.
The sail lasts 90 minutes. You normally finish at the same beach boarding point. A move to harbor boarding changes your meeting location.
Pickup and meeting point
- Street to shoreline: The street address is Hyatt Regency at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue. You continue past the Duke Kahanamoku Statue to the water, where the boat and rainbow umbrella mark check-in.
- Arrival window: Arrive at the boat at least 30 minutes ahead of sailing. Waiting beside the statue isn't check-in. Traffic and full parking lots can delay your walk down.
- Boarding changes: High tide and rough summer shorebreak can prevent use of the beach ladder. The crew contacts you that day if boarding moves to the pier at Ala Wai Harbor.
- Getting there: Everyone makes their own way to the departure point. Your hotel transfer isn't provided, so the trip to the boat needs its own place in your evening plans.
Before you book
- Check your departure message before leaving for the beach. Rough summer shorebreak can move boarding to Ala Wai Harbor.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Hawea suits beach guests near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue who want a 90-minute sail without an alcohol package. You can buy drinks as you go. The bow nets suit guests who don't mind spray. General Admission keeps your choice of alcohol separate.
Moana offers a 2-hour sail from $89.99 per person if you'd like longer offshore. For a beach departure with drinks already covered, Holokai costs from $84.77 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Guests expecting alcohol with General Admission
- Anyone wanting to stay dry on the bow nets
- Travelers unable to adapt to a harbor boarding change
Good to know
Know before you go
Hawea welcomes all ages, with infants required to sit on an adult's lap. The infant band covers ages 0 to 1. Your family still boards from the shoreline on the standard beach departure.
The bow nets can get splashed during the sail. Summer shorebreak may require boarding at Ala Wai Harbor instead of the beach. Your crew sends the revised location on the activity day when a harbor departure is needed.
You meet at the boat on the sand behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. There's no check-in booth, and waiting at the statue won't check you in. Your arrival target is 30 minutes before sailing.
Your reservation accepts up to 30 travelers, with immediate approval and a mobile ticket. The 49-passenger maximum includes the whole shared group. Booking for your party doesn't reserve the boat.
Personal cancellations are fully refundable at least 24 hours before departure, with no refund for later cancellations. A company cancellation due to weather or maintenance also receives a full refund. Minimum bookings can affect departures.
Late guests who miss departure can't rebook. Check the messages attached to your booking before setting out, especially when shorebreak could change boarding. Your 30-minute check-in margin needs to include finding the crew at the correct location.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
More sailing time with one drink
Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana CatamaranMoana runs a 2-hour sunset sail from $89.99 per person. Your General Boarding ticket covers the first bar drink.
★ 4.9 · 2,462 reviews · from $89.99 per person
An open bar from the sand
Waikiki: Sunset Cruise from the Beach with Cocktail Open BarHolokai's open bar comes with a 90-minute beach sail from $84.77 per adult. Friday guests must be at least 21.
★ 4.7 · 627 reviews · from $84.77 per adult
Harbor boarding with drinks supplied
Honolulu Sunset Sail from Kewalo Harbor Including DrinksNa Hoku II includes bar drinks from $61.50 per person for 90 minutes. The boat departs from Kewalo Basin.
★ 4.9 · 221 reviews · from $61.50 per person
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Questions
People also ask
- What does the Hawea sunset sail cost?
Hawea starts from $72.96 per person for the 90-minute cruise. General Admission includes soft drinks and music, with alcohol purchased separately. Your ticket buys time on the shared catamaran, so that price doesn't reserve the boat for your party.
- Does Hawea Premium include alcohol?
Yes, Hawea Premium includes alcoholic drinks and a souvenir tumbler during the 90-minute sail. General Admission keeps alcohol as an extra purchase. Choose the option by its drink inclusion before booking, since the base price isn't a quote for Premium.
- Where does the Hawea sunset sail normally board?
You normally board behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue. The boat is on the beach in front of Hyatt Regency. Your check-in is with the crew at the shoreline, rather than at a counter inside the hotel.
- Can children join the Hawea sunset sail?
Yes, Hawea accepts all ages on its 90-minute sunset outing. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Your family can use the General Admission option for soft drinks, while the Premium option changes the adult drinking package.
- Can Hawea change its beach departure location?
Yes, rough shorebreak during summer can move your 90-minute outing's boarding to Ala Wai Harbor. The crew contacts guests on the day when that change is needed. The harbor location in that message becomes your meeting point for the sail.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.