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Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail
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Hawaii Nautical takes you from the Hilton pier toward Diamond Head on a sunset catamaran sail. The 90-minute trip costs from $119.95 per adult with bar drinks and snacks. You check in at the beach kiosk at Paoa Place. Departures are at 5 or 5:30 p.m. Saturday to Thursday. It's a pier departure within Waikiki for guests near Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail at a glance
| Boat | Sailing catamaran |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Price | from $119.95 per adult |
| Departs | 5 or 5:30 p.m., Saturday to Thursday |
| Check-in | Waikiki Beach Activities kiosk at Paoa Place, 20 minutes before departure |
| Boarding | Hilton Hawaiian Village Pier · barefoot |
| Food and drinks | Bar drinks and light snacks |
| Ages | All ages · alcohol for ages 21 and up |
| Main trade-off | No Friday sailing |
| 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 . Children pay less.
What's included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Professional local crew
- On-board restrooms
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The Sunset Sail option covers 90 minutes with drinks and snacks. Departures run at 5 or 5:30 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Sunset Sail | 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
The catch: The 90-minute sail doesn't run on Fridays.
Route
How does the evening work?
The cruise follows Waikiki toward Diamond Head for a sunset pause before the return to Hilton.
- pass by
1. Diamond Head
The volcanic ridge is Diamond Head. You see it from the boat without going ashore.
- pass by
2. Waikiki coast
The captain turns near Diamond Head and pauses for sunset. Waikiki's skyline comes into view as you sail back along the coast.
The sunset pause falls within your 90-minute cruise. You finish back at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Pier.
Pickup and meeting point
- Kiosk location: The Waikiki Beach Activities kiosk sits at the beach end of Paoa Place. It's near the pier walkway at the Diamond Head end of Tropics Bar & Grill.
- Check-in: Arrive at the kiosk 20 minutes before your scheduled departure. Your meeting is at Hilton Hawaiian Village, so a ride to Kewalo Basin isn't needed.
- Pier boarding: You board at the pier after leaving your shoes there. The crew keeps them ashore until the boat returns.
- Evening layer: A light sweater or jacket helps with the cool evening breeze. Your infant rides on an adult's lap during the cruise.
Before you book
- Wear shoes that are easy to remove. They're stored at the pier during your barefoot cruise.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
A 90-minute sail fits a Hilton stay when you want to board from the nearby pier. Your bar drinks and snacks are covered. You won't need a separate harbor transfer. The trip works only if your free evening falls Saturday to Thursday.
For a Friday outing with children, Pink Sails fireworks costs from $84.72 per person and boards at Ala Wai Harbor. Holokai offers an open bar from $84.77 per adult if you prefer boarding from Waikiki Beach.
Who it's not for
- Travelers whose only free evening is Friday
- Pregnant travelers
- Guests with poor cardiovascular health
Good to know
Know before you go
Infants aged 0 to 3 sit on an adult's lap. This sail isn't recommended during pregnancy or for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Alcohol service begins at age 21.
Your shoes stay at the pier while you sail barefoot. Bring a light jacket or sweater for the evening breeze. The 90-minute trip leaves you outside on the water as daylight fades.
You check in at the Waikiki Beach Activities kiosk near Tropics Bar & Grill. It's at the end of Paoa Place. Your arrival needs to be 20 minutes before the departure you booked.
A weather cancellation gives you a choice of another date or a full refund. Minimum bookings can also affect whether the trip runs. Your own change of plans follows the separate cancellation deadline.
One booking accepts up to 12 travelers and requires an adult. The tour's group limit is 80, so your reservation doesn't reserve the whole catamaran. You receive a mobile ticket after immediate booking approval.
You can cancel this booking for a full refund at least 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations are nonrefundable. The deadline is measured from your booked sailing time, including when you choose the later departure.
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
A Friday evening with children
Waikiki 2-Hour Friday Night Fireworks Catamaran CruisePink Sails takes all ages out for fireworks from $84.72 per person. The Friday departure is at 6:30 p.m.
★ 4.6 · 714 reviews · from $84.72 per person
An open bar with beach boarding
Waikiki: Sunset Cruise from the Beach with Cocktail Open BarHolokai serves an open bar from $84.77 per adult on a 90-minute sail. Children can't join its Friday departure.
★ 4.7 · 627 reviews · from $84.77 per adult
Dinner instead of light snacks
Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz CruiseNova's private dinner table and live jazz cost from $236 per adult. You board the ship at Aloha Tower.
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Questions
People also ask
- How much is Hawaii Nautical's Hilton sunset sail?
The Hilton sunset sail starts from $119.95 per adult for 90 minutes. Bar drinks and light snacks come with the ticket. It suits your evening near Hilton Hawaiian Village when you want refreshments aboard without planning a full dinner cruise.
- Does the Hilton sunset catamaran sail run on Fridays?
No, this option runs Saturday to Thursday at 5 or 5:30 p.m. Your selected date determines which departure is available. Choose another tour if Friday is your only free evening, since this booking doesn't offer a Friday fireworks departure.
- Can children take Hawaii Nautical's Hilton sunset sail?
Yes, the sail accepts children, with a child ticket band for ages 4 to 12. Younger children through age 3 use the infant band and sit on a lap. Your reservation must also include an adult.
- Where do you board the Hilton sunset catamaran?
The selected sail boards from the Hilton pier after kiosk check-in. You need to arrive 20 minutes before your booked departure at the end of Paoa Place. The kiosk is near Tropics Bar & Grill, where your beach approach ends.
- What happens if weather cancels the Hilton sunset sail?
You can choose a different date or a full refund if poor weather cancels the trip. That rule concerns the canceled 90-minute sailing. If you decide to cancel yourself, the full-refund deadline is at least 24 hours before departure.
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.