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Waikiki Sunset Boat Cruise
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Charter Oahu takes you along Waikiki toward Diamond Head on a sunset cruise with BYOB. The 90-minute trip costs from $51.33 per adult. You meet at Kewalo Basin pier B for the daily 5 p.m. departure. Your ticket covers snacks and nonalcoholic drinks with coolers for anything extra. Children and teens pay less. Infants ride on an adult's lap.
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Waikiki Sunset Boat Cruise at a glance
| Boat | Tour boat |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Price | from $51.33 per adult |
| Departs | 5 p.m. daily |
| Meeting point | Kewalo Basin Harbor, pier B · arrival 15 minutes before departure |
| Food and drinks | Snacks and nonalcoholic drinks · coolers with ice for BYOB |
| Child tickets | Reduced prices for ages 3 to 17 · infants on an adult's lap |
| Group | Up to 40 passengers |
| Main trade-off | No alcohol supplied · bring your own |
| 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
- Local beverages, juices, and water
- Coolers with ice for any additional snacks and beverages you'd like to bring.
- Sunset Cruise
What's not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuity not included in price
Options
Which option to book
The single sunset option runs daily at 5 p.m. Your 90-minute ticket covers snacks and nonalcoholic drinks with coolers for BYOB.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Waikiki Sunset Boat Cruise | 5 p.m., daily |
The catch: Alcohol isn't supplied, so adults bring their own drinks.
The evening
How does the evening work?
Charter Oahu follows Waikiki toward Diamond Head with music and snacks as the sunset changes the shoreline.
- 1
Harbor meeting
You join the cruise at Kewalo Basin pier B. Everyone meets at the harbor before the boat heads out along the coast.
- 2
Waikiki toward Diamond Head
The cruise follows Waikiki's shoreline toward the crater. Music plays while you have snacks and a drink on the boat.
- 3
Sunset and city lights
The view shifts from sunset reflections to Waikiki's lights. Sea turtles or dolphins may surface along the route, though sightings aren't assured.
The evening cruise takes 90 minutes before bringing you back to pier B. There's no separate landing at Waikiki or Diamond Head.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: Pier B in Kewalo Basin Harbor is where you join the boat. Hotel pickup isn't part of the meeting arrangement, so your ride to the harbor is separate.
- Time to arrive: Arrive 15 minutes ahead of departure. This time is for meeting the boat, so parking and the walk to the pier need to happen beforehand.
- Harbor parking: Paid parking is available at the harbor. Uber or Lyft provides another way from Waikiki if you don't want to park before your cruise.
Before you book
- Infants ride on an adult's lap. Check the booking page for their ticket before paying.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Charter Oahu suits families with ages 3 to 17 who can use the reduced prices. You also get snacks and soft drinks. The 90-minute trip works for adults who prefer bringing their own alcohol. Infants ride on an adult's lap.
Kahala Kai costs from $54.99 per adult for a 2-hour sail with appetizers and a 28-passenger cap. For bar drinks supplied aboard, Na Hoku II costs from $61.50 per person.
Who it's not for
- Guests expecting alcoholic drinks to be supplied aboard
- Travelers needing hotel pickup
- Guests looking for a full dinner cruise
Good to know
Know before you go
Child tickets cover ages 3 to 11, and youth tickets cover ages 12 to 17. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Your booking requires an adult, with the adult ticket band starting at 18.
You can bring extra food or your own drinks, with coolers and ice supplied aboard. Bring a sweatshirt for the cooler part of the evening. Snacks and nonalcoholic drinks already come with the cruise.
Your meeting point is Pier B in Kewalo Basin. Check-in is 15 minutes before the sail. Paid parking is separate, so your arrival plan needs time to reach the pier.
Poor weather or too few bookings can stop the departure from running. The tour has a 40-passenger maximum. That cap describes the shared group aboard, rather than a promise that your own party will sail alone.
One booking can contain up to 30 travelers, with immediate approval and a mobile ticket. Your reservation must include everyone in the party. The booking limit is smaller than the tour's overall passenger cap.
You receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Cancellations inside that window aren't refundable. Check the departure on your ticket before calculating the cutoff.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
BYOB with more time and appetizers
Waikiki Sunset Sail on a 40-Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOBKahala Kai extends the sail to 2 hours with appetizers from $54.99 per adult. Its passenger limit is 28.
★ 4.9 · 1,022 reviews · from $54.99 per adult
Drinks supplied on a sailing catamaran
Honolulu Sunset Sail from Kewalo Harbor Including DrinksNa Hoku II covers bar drinks on its sunset sail from $61.50 per person. The atmosphere can be a party.
★ 4.9 · 221 reviews · from $61.50 per person
A short daytime ride with children
Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat CruiseHaleiwa Queen has glass viewing ports and shade from $46 per adult. Your outing lasts 1 hour.
★ 4.6 · 2,402 reviews · from $46 per adult
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Questions
People also ask
- How much is the Charter Oahu sunset cruise?
Charter Oahu's sunset trip starts from $51.33 per adult for 90 minutes. Snacks and nonalcoholic drinks are included. Your group can bring extra food and drinks, which lets you decide what to add without relying on a paid bar package.
- Can you bring alcohol on Charter Oahu's sunset cruise?
Yes, the cruise is BYOB for guests aged 21 and up. Coolers with ice keep your own drinks cold during the 90-minute outing. There's no need to supply all the refreshments yourself because nonalcoholic drinks and snacks are already included.
- Do teenagers pay less on Charter Oahu's sunset cruise?
Yes, the youth band covers ages 12 to 17 and costs less than the adult price. Children aged 3 to 11 also pay less. Your reservation still needs an adult, so a group of teenagers can't book this option alone.
- Where do you meet Charter Oahu for the sunset cruise?
You meet at Kewalo Basin's Pier B, with check-in 15 minutes before departure. Arrive with time to park and walk to the boat, since reaching the harbor entrance doesn't complete your check-in.
- What time does Charter Oahu's sunset cruise leave?
The cruise leaves daily at 5 p.m. and lasts 90 minutes. Your check-in happens before that start time at Kewalo Basin. It's a shorter evening on the water if you want coastal views before making separate dinner plans ashore.
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.