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Waikiki Sunset Sail on a 40-Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB
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Oahu Catamarans LLC sails Kahala Kai past Waikiki and Diamond Head with appetizers aboard. The 2-hour trip costs from $54.99 per adult. You meet at Kewalo Basin pier A slip 0 for the daily 5:15 p.m. departure. Your boat carries up to 28 passengers. It's a food and BYOB choice with a cooler available by phone reservation.
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Waikiki Sunset Sail on a 40-Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB at a glance
| Boat | 40-foot catamaran, Kahala Kai |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Price | from $54.99 per adult |
| Departs | 5:15 p.m. daily |
| Meeting point | Kewalo Basin Harbor, pier A slip 0 |
| Food and drinks | Appetizers and soft drinks · BYOB cooler with ice by phone reservation |
| Ages | All ages · BYOB for ages 21 and up |
| Group | Up to 28 passengers |
| Main trade-off | Cooler reservation by phone |
| 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
- Bottled water, soda, and juice.
- Pupus (appetizers): charcuterie board, fresh fruit, vegetables, chips and cookies
- BYOB, with a cooler and ice at no charge (call ahead to reserve the cooler)
What's not included
- The operator lists no exclusions
Options
Which option to book
The Sunset City Lights option runs daily at 5:15 p.m. Your 2-hour sail comes with appetizers and soft drinks.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Sunset City Lights Tour | 5:15 p.m., daily |
The catch: Your cooler needs a phone reservation, and BYOB is limited to guests aged 21 and up.
Route
How does the evening work?
Kahala Kai combines offshore views of Diamond Head with Waikiki's lights as evening falls.
- pass by
1. Diamond Head
Diamond Head is a view from the Pacific on this sail. The boat doesn't land at the crater.
- pass by
2. Waikiki coast
Waikiki's lights form the evening backdrop while you have a drink. Appetizers are served aboard, and guests aged 21 and up can bring alcohol.
The 2-hour sail finishes where it began at Kewalo Basin pier A slip 0. Both coastal sights are viewed from the boat.
Pickup and meeting point
- Find Kahala Kai: Kahala Kai boards at 1025 Ala Moana Boulevard. Your boat is at pier A slip 0 in the second row of boats near the main road.
- Before departure: Check-in requires arrival 15 minutes before sailing. Everyone meets at the boat, so your journey from Waikiki is separate.
- Parking: Parking is available near the boat. It isn't part of your cruise ticket, and driving means arranging your own return trip after the sail.
- Clothes and shoes: Wear comfortable walking shoes with casual clothes. High heels aren't suitable for this boat, and your infant must sit on an adult's lap.
Before you book
- Reserve a cooler by phone before bringing drinks. Your ticket covers appetizers, so it isn't a full dinner cruise.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 28-passenger cap suits a group that wants fewer people aboard than the larger boats. Appetizers make this useful before a later dinner. Your alcohol is your choice. The 2-hour sail works if you don't mind arranging a cooler by phone.
If you want alcohol supplied, Holokai's open bar costs from $84.77 per adult with beach boarding. For a full meal at your own table, Nova dinner and jazz costs from $236 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Guests expecting alcoholic drinks to be supplied
- Travelers wanting a full dinner at a table
- Parties larger than the 28-passenger limit
Good to know
Know before you go
Infants aged 0 to 2 must sit on an adult's lap. Children aged 3 to 12 have their own ticket band. Your reservation needs an adult, with the adult band beginning at 13.
Casual clothes suit the sail, and high heels aren't suitable aboard. Wear comfortable shoes for the harbor approach and the boat. You spend 2 hours on the water before returning to Kewalo Basin.
BYOB is available to guests aged 21 and up. Your cooler needs a phone reservation before sailing, while ice is supplied without an extra charge. Soft drinks come with the trip too.
The meeting point is Pier A, slip 0 at 1025 Ala Moana Boulevard. Check the departure on your ticket and arrive 15 minutes ahead. Your journey to the harbor comes before that check-in window.
The sail can be canceled for poor weather. Kahala Kai has a covered cabin, but shelter aboard doesn't guarantee that a departure will run. Your sunset view still depends on the evening's conditions.
A mobile ticket covers your booking, which can hold up to 28 travelers. Cancellation is fully refundable at least 24 hours before departure. You won't receive a refund for canceling inside that window.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Drinks supplied throughout the sail
Waikiki: Sunset Cruise from the Beach with Cocktail Open BarHolokai's 90-minute open bar sail costs from $84.77 per adult. Your departure is directly from Waikiki Beach.
★ 4.7 · 627 reviews · from $84.77 per adult
A full dinner with live jazz
Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz CruiseNova serves a five-course meal at a private table from $236 per adult. Jazz accompanies your dinner aboard the ship.
★ 4.6 · 216 reviews · from $236 per adult
BYOB in a shorter evening
Waikiki Sunset Boat CruiseCharter Oahu offers 90 minutes with snacks and BYOB coolers from $51.33 per adult. Children and teens pay less.
★ 4.9 · 276 reviews · from $51.33 per adult
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Questions
People also ask
- What does the Kahala Kai sunset sail cost?
Kahala Kai starts from $54.99 per adult for the 2-hour sail. Appetizers and nonalcoholic drinks are included. You supply any alcohol yourself, so this choice suits a group that wants food aboard and control over what it drinks.
- Can you bring alcohol on Kahala Kai?
Yes, guests aged 21 and older can bring alcohol on the sunset trip. A cooler with ice is available when you reserve it by phone. Bring your chosen drinks, since the ticket's supplied beverages are nonalcoholic.
- Does Kahala Kai leave from Waikiki Beach?
No, boarding is at Kewalo Basin's Pier A, slip 0. You meet the boat at the harbor before the 2-hour sail. Your route passes Waikiki offshore, so the beach is part of the view rather than your meeting point.
- Can children join the Kahala Kai sunset sail?
Yes, children aged 3 to 12 have a child ticket band. Infants aged 0 to 2 sit on an adult's lap. Your party can share the appetizers and soft drinks without taking part in the BYOB side of the evening.
- How large is the group on the Kahala Kai booking?
This booking has a maximum of 28 passengers on the 40-foot catamaran. The shared sail still includes other parties when you reserve individual places. A reservation for your group doesn't itself give you exclusive use of the boat.
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.