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Waikiki Sunset Cruise: 2-Hour Catamaran and Swim Adventure
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Pink Sails Waikiki takes you off Waikiki for a sunset catamaran cruise with an optional swim. The 2-hour trip costs from $58.64 per person. You meet at Ala Wai Harbor beside Prince Waikiki. Departures run Saturday to Thursday at 4:30 p.m., or 5 p.m. from February to September. Your group can split between swimming and staying aboard. It isn't a snorkel tour.
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Waikiki Sunset Cruise: 2-Hour Catamaran and Swim Adventure at a glance
| Boat | Tour catamaran |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Price | from $58.64 per person |
| Departs | Saturday to Thursday · 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. from February to September |
| Meeting point | Ala Wai Harbor on Holomoana Street, beside Prince Waikiki |
| Drinks | Cash bar · no BYOB |
| Ages | All ages · infants on an adult's lap |
| Swimming | Optional swim · moderate fitness required |
| Main trade-off | No snorkeling or snorkel gear |
| 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
- Experienced Team
- Waikiki Coastline Views
- 2 Hour Adventure
- Sunset Cruise
What's not included
- Refreshments available for purchase
- Gratuities
- Outside alcohol (no BYOB)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Options
Which option to book
Sunset Splash & Sail buys a 2-hour cruise with optional swimming. It runs Saturday to Thursday at 4:30 p.m., or 5 p.m. from February to September.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Sunset Splash & Sail | 4:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. by season, Sat to Thu |
The catch: The 2-hour trip doesn't include snorkeling or snorkel gear.
The evening
How does the evening work?
The sunset outing leaves Ala Wai Harbor with time for an optional swim off Waikiki.
- 1
Dock check-in
You meet Pink Sails beside Prince Waikiki. Each guest's first and last name is needed for check-in, along with the completed waiver.
- 2
Along Waikiki
The boat heads out along the Waikiki coast. You see the beachfront from the water as the evening light changes.
- 3
Optional swim
You can take a dip or remain on the boat. Snorkeling isn't allowed, so leave your snorkel gear behind.
- 4
Sunset from the boat
The evening continues with views across the water toward Waikiki. Your group can watch from aboard as daylight fades.
The cruise and swim fit within a 2-hour outing. You finish at the same Ala Wai Harbor boarding point. The swim doesn't have a separate published time allowance.
Pickup and meeting point
- Find the dock: The dock is at the west end of Holomoana Street beside Prince Waikiki. Your map destination is Pink Sails Waikiki at 1 Holomoana Street.
- Arrival time: Your swim cruise requires arrival at least 45 minutes before departure. The waiver link arrives by text after booking, so paperwork can be done before you reach the dock.
- Parking: Yellow stalls risk towing, as does expired street parking. Extending an app session requires scanning the sign again. Your paid parking needs to cover the time aboard.
- Swim supplies: Bring a towel and sunscreen for the swim. Leave snorkel gear at your hotel. A light jacket gives you another layer later in the trip. Outside alcohol isn't allowed.
Before you book
- Swimming is optional on this cruise. Bring a towel if you're going in.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
This 2-hour cruise suits a group split between taking a dip and staying on deck. You decide whether to swim. Everyone still needs at least moderate fitness for the outing. It won't suit a plan built around snorkeling.
To look underwater without swimming, Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats costs from $46 per adult. Charter Oahu provides BYOB coolers and snacks from $51.33 per adult if bringing your own drinks matters more.
Who it's not for
- Travelers seeking a snorkeling trip with gear
- Guests below the required moderate fitness level
- Travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Anyone planning to bring alcohol aboard
Good to know
Know before you go
Swimming is optional on this trip, but moderate physical fitness is required. It isn't recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Your party can split between entering the water and staying on deck.
A towel and sunscreen belong in your bag if you plan to swim. Bring a light jacket for the later part of the sail. Your camera can stay aboard while you enter the water.
Outside alcohol isn't allowed, and onboard refreshments cost extra. Infants aged 0 to 3 sit on an adult's lap. The adult ticket band starts at age 4, even though younger guests can join.
This booking requires arrival 45 minutes before departure beside Prince Waikiki at 1 Holomoana Street. You must provide each traveler's first and last name. Waiver links arrive by text before the trip.
Bad weather can bring a replacement date or full refund, while minimum bookings can affect departures. Your harbor parking also needs attention. Yellow stalls and expired street parking can result in towing.
The mobile-ticket reservation allows up to 30 travelers, with immediate approval. The tour's overall group cap is 140. Your cancellation is fully refundable at least 24 hours before departure, with no refund inside that window.
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Underwater viewing while staying aboard
Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat CruiseHaleiwa Queen's glass ports let you look underwater from $46 per adult. The 1-hour cruise also has a shaded deck.
★ 4.6 · 2,402 reviews · from $46 per adult
An evening with your own drinks
Waikiki Sunset Boat CruiseCharter Oahu supplies BYOB coolers and snacks from $51.33 per adult on a 90-minute cruise. Your alcohol is separate.
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A sunset sail with a bar drink
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Questions
People also ask
- How much is the Pink Sails Sunset Splash cruise?
The Sunset Splash cruise starts from $58.64 per person for 2 hours. Your ticket covers the cruise and the optional swim stop. Refreshments cost extra aboard, so any bar spending comes on top of your admission.
- Do you have to swim on Pink Sails Sunset Splash?
No, you can stay on deck throughout the 2-hour outing. Other guests can enter the water during the optional stop. That lets your group share one booking even when only some travelers want to get into the sea.
- Is Pink Sails Sunset Splash a snorkeling tour?
No, this is a 2-hour sail with an optional swim rather than a snorkeling outing. Snorkel gear isn't supplied, and dusk limits underwater visibility. Choose it for time in the water and coastal views if those are your priorities.
- When does Pink Sails Sunset Splash leave Ala Wai?
Departures run Saturday to Thursday at 4:30 p.m., or 5 p.m. from February to September. Your ticket shows the start for your date. Arrive 45 minutes ahead at the boat, with extra time for parking or the walk from your drop-off.
- Can babies join Pink Sails Sunset Splash?
Yes, infants aged 0 to 3 can join and must sit on an adult's lap. Swimming is optional, so your family can remain aboard. The trip still requires moderate fitness and takes 2 hours, including the swim portion.
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.