What is the best sunset cruise in Waikiki?

Holokai is the better pick for beach boarding with an open bar. You get 90 minutes from $84.77 per adult. For 2 hours aboard, Moana Sailing Co.'s sunset sail starts from $89.99 per person.

How much is a sunset cruise in Waikiki?

Sunset cruises start from $51.33 per adult on Charter Oahu's BYOB trip. Your snacks are included. Holokai's open-bar sail starts from $84.77 per adult; Star of Honolulu's dinner and jazz option costs from $236 per adult.

Are there fireworks in Waikiki on Friday?

Yes, Hilton Hawaiian Village has Friday fireworks at 7:45 p.m. HST October through May. The June through September start is 8 p.m. HST. Pink Sails Waikiki departs at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays for offshore viewing.

Do Waikiki sunset cruises include drinks?

Yes, the price determines the drinks included. Holokai has an open bar; Moana includes your first drink. Oahu Catamarans supplies soft drinks and appetizers, with BYOB for guests 21 and up. Pink Sails sells drinks separately.

Can kids go on a Waikiki sunset cruise?

Children can join most sails with price and Friday restrictions. Living Ocean Tours takes ages 3+. Holokai welcomes all ages Saturday to Thursday; Fridays are 21+. Ke Kai charges from $70 per person for infants too.

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Top 14 Waikiki sunset cruises and boat tours (2026)

Updated October 30, 2026 Prices, schedules, boarding, age limits

We compared all 144 sunset cruises and boat tours Viator has for Oahu and kept 14, picked the way every tour here gets picked. Beach boarding means wading through surf.

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Sunset cruises and boat tours from Waikiki, compared by the exact option

Tour	Boat	Drinks	Ages	Boarding	Departs	Hours	Rating	Price
1. Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran by Moana Sailing Co.	Sailing catamaran	first drink	all ages	Kewalo Basin	5 p.m., daily	2 h	★ 4.9 2,462 reviews	from $89.99 per person
2. Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise by Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats	Glass-bottom boat	BYOB cooler	all ages	Kewalo Basin	Daily slots, 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m.	1 h	★ 4.6 2,402 reviews	from $46 per adult
3. Waikiki Sunset Sail on a 40-Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB by Oahu Catamarans LLC	40-foot catamaran	BYOB cooler	all ages	Kewalo Basin	5:15 p.m., daily	2 h	★ 4.9 1,022 reviews	from $54.99 per adult
4. Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail by Hawaii Nautical	Sailing catamaran	bar drinks	all ages	Hilton pier	5, 5:30 p.m.; Sat-Thu	1 h 30 min	★ 4.7 932 reviews	from $119.95 per adult
5. Waikiki: BYOB Sunset Cruise by Living Ocean Tours	Tour boat	BYOB cooler	ages 3+	Kewalo Basin	5 p.m., daily	1 h 30 min	★ 4.8 725 reviews	from $59 per person
6. Waikiki 2-Hour Friday Night Fireworks Catamaran Cruise by Pink Sails Waikiki	Power catamaran	cash bar	all ages	Ala Wai	6:30 p.m., Fridays	1 h 45 min	★ 4.6 714 reviews	from $84.72 per person
7. Waikiki: Sunset Cruise from the Beach with Cocktail Open Bar by Holokai Catamaran	Sailing catamaran	open bar	21+ Fridays	Waikiki Beach	5, 5:30 p.m., daily	1 h 30 min	★ 4.7 627 reviews	from $84.77 per adult
8. Waikiki Sunset Cruise: 2-Hour Catamaran and Swim Adventure by Pink Sails Waikiki	Tour catamaran	cash bar	all ages	Ala Wai	4:30, 5 p.m.; Sat-Thu	2 h	★ 4.7 625 reviews	from $58.64 per person
9. Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail on Ke Kai Catamaran by ALOHA BOATS HAWAII	Sailing catamaran	open bar	all ages	Waikiki Beach	5:30 p.m., daily	1 h 30 min	★ 4.8 485 reviews	from $70 per person
10. Premier Waikiki Sunset Party Cruise with a Live DJ and Full Bar by Ocean and You	Two-deck powerboat	first drink	21 and up	Kewalo Basin	5:30 p.m., Wed-Mon	2 h	★ 4.8 339 reviews	from $80 per person
11. Scenic Sunset Sail on the Hawea Catamaran from Waikiki Beach by Waikiki Sailing Company	Sailing catamaran	soft drinks	all ages	Waikiki Beach	5, 5:30 p.m., daily	1 h 30 min	★ 4.8 326 reviews	from $72.96 per person
12. Waikiki Sunset Boat Cruise by Charter Oahu	Tour boat	BYOB cooler	lap infants	Kewalo Basin	5 p.m., daily	1 h 30 min	★ 4.9 276 reviews	from $51.33 per adult
13. Honolulu Sunset Sail from Kewalo Harbor Including Drinks by Na Hoku II Catamaran	Sailing catamaran	open bar	all ages	Kewalo Basin	5:30 p.m., daily	1 h 30 min	★ 4.9 221 reviews	from $61.50 per person
14. Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz Cruise by Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events	Dinner ship	two drinks	all ages	Aloha Tower	5:30 p.m., Thu, Sat	2 h	★ 4.6 216 reviews	from $236 per adult

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Our most recommended sunset cruises and boat tours from Waikiki

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#1 First drink Barefoot

Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran

Moana gives you 2 hours off Waikiki. The 55-foot sailing catamaran heads toward Diamond Head before the city lights come on. General Boarding includes your first bar drink. The longer trip suits a first visit when you want time to watch the whole Waikiki coast.

2 hours Waikiki coast · by Moana Sailing Co.

★★★★★ 4.9 (2,462 reviews)

2 h 5 p.m., daily First drink Kewalo D108 All ages Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Late arrivals forfeit payment.

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#2 Viewports Shade

Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

Haleiwa Queen keeps your family out of the water. You look through glass viewing ports while the boat heads toward Diamond Head. A shaded deck gives you cover during the 1-hour trip. Water and photos are included; sightings depend on what passes beneath the boat.

1 hour Waikiki coast · by Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats

★★★★★ 4.6 (2,402 reviews)

1 h Daily: 8:15, 8:45, 10, 10:30, 11:15 or 11:45 a.m.; 1, 1:30, 2:15, 2:45, 3:30 or 4 p.m. Water; photos Kewalo F21 Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Motorized wheelchairs can't board.

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#3 Appetizers BYOB

Waikiki Sunset Sail on a 40-Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB

Kahala Kai includes appetizers on a 2-hour sail. Your group cruises past Diamond Head before Waikiki's lights come into view. You can bring your own alcohol if you're 21 or older. Soft drinks are included, and a cooler with ice keeps your own drinks cold.

2 hours Waikiki coast · by Oahu Catamarans LLC

★★★★★ 4.9 (1,022 reviews)

Ages 0-12 2 h 5:15 p.m., daily Appetizers; BYOB cooler Kewalo A0 Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Reserve your cooler by phone.

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#4 Hilton pier Snacks

Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail

Hawaii Nautical sails from the Hilton pier. You check in at the beach kiosk before heading toward Diamond Head. Bar drinks and light snacks come with your 90-minute ticket. It's a useful choice near Hilton Hawaiian Village when you want to avoid a harbor transfer.

1 hour 30 minutes Waikiki coast · by Hawaii Nautical

★★★★★ 4.7 (932 reviews)

Ages 4-12 90 min 5, 5:30 p.m., Sat to Thu Drinks; snacks Hilton kiosk, Paoa Place Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Fridays aren't offered.

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#5 Cooler Snacks

Waikiki: BYOB Sunset Cruise

Coral Kai suits a BYOB evening with children. The 90-minute cruise follows Waikiki toward Diamond Head with snacks and soft drinks included. You bring the alcohol; a cooler with ice is provided. Children can join from age 3, so your party pays the same price.

1 hour 30 minutes Waikiki coast · by Living Ocean Tours

★★★★★ 4.8 (725 reviews)

Ages 3+ 90 min 5 p.m., daily Snacks; BYOB cooler Kewalo B1 Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Leave glass containers ashore.

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#6 Fireworks Double-decker

Waikiki 2-Hour Friday Night Fireworks Catamaran Cruise

Pink Sails takes you offshore for Friday fireworks. The selected Wahine Koa option uses a 65-foot power catamaran with two decks. You leave Ala Wai Harbor for views of the Waikiki skyline. It's a family option with free tickets for children aged 3 and under.

1 hour 45 minutes Waikiki coast · by Pink Sails Waikiki

★★★★★ 4.6 (714 reviews)

105 min 6:30 p.m., Fri Cruise; taxes Ala Wai Harbor, opposite Prince Waikiki Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Leave BYOB drinks ashore.

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#7 Drinks Beach

Waikiki: Sunset Cruise from the Beach with Cocktail Open Bar

Holokai boards directly from Waikiki Beach. Your 90-minute sail includes an open bar, with no harbor transfer to arrange. It's useful if your hotel is near Outrigger Reef. Families can book Saturday to Thursday; the Friday sail is reserved for guests aged 21 and up.

1 hour 30 minutes Waikiki coast · by Holokai Catamaran

★★★★★ 4.7 (627 reviews)

Ages 4-12 90 min 5, 5:30 p.m., daily Open bar Outrigger Reef check-in; Waikiki Beach boarding Fridays 21+ Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Late arrivals aren't refunded.

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#8 Swimming Cash bar

Waikiki Sunset Cruise: 2-Hour Catamaran and Swim Adventure

Pink Sails adds an optional swim before sunset. You can stay aboard if you'd rather watch Waikiki from the deck. This 2-hour trip fits groups split between swimming and sitting out. The price covers the cruise and swim stop, while drinks are sold separately aboard.

2 hours Waikiki coast · by Pink Sails Waikiki

★★★★★ 4.7 (625 reviews)

2 h 4:30, 5 p.m., Sat to Thu Optional swim Ala Wai Harbor, opposite Prince Waikiki Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Snorkel gear isn't included.

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#9 Drinks Beach

Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail on Ke Kai Catamaran

Ke Kai boards in front of Duke's. You sail past Waikiki with Diamond Head in view for 90 minutes. Your ticket includes bar drinks and soft drinks, which suits friends staying along the beach. Children can join, but the crowd can be focused on drinking.

1 hour 30 minutes Waikiki coast · by ALOHA BOATS HAWAII

★★★★★ 4.8 (485 reviews)

90 min 5:30 p.m., daily Drinks included Waikiki Beach at Duke's Alcohol 21+ with ID Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Infants also need tickets.

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#10 DJ 21+

Premier Waikiki Sunset Party Cruise with a Live DJ and Full Bar

Ocean and You is for a night out. A live DJ plays while the two-deck powerboat cruises past Diamond Head. You get one drink ticket with admission, then pay for any extra drinks. The dance floor suits friends who want music throughout their evening aboard.

2 hours Waikiki coast · by Ocean and You

★★★★★ 4.8 (339 reviews)

2 h ; Fridays 2.5 h 5:30 p.m., Wed to Mon DJ; first drink Kewalo D111 ID; no BYOB Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Tuesday runs conflict across schedules.

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#11 Nets Music

Scenic Sunset Sail on the Hawea Catamaran from Waikiki Beach

Hawea boards behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. Its rainbow sails and bow nets give you a place to watch Waikiki. The 90-minute General Admission ticket includes soft drinks and music. It suits beach guests who want to choose drinks separately, with alcohol sold on board.

1 hour 30 minutes Waikiki coast · by Waikiki Sailing Company

★★★★★ 4.8 (326 reviews)

90 min 5, 5:30 p.m., daily Soft drinks; music Beach behind Duke Kahanamoku Statue Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Alcohol costs extra.

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#12 BYOB Teen price

Waikiki Sunset Boat Cruise

Charter Oahu is a lower-cost BYOB choice. You cruise toward Diamond Head for 90 minutes with snacks and nonalcoholic drinks included. Coolers and ice let you bring extra food or your drinks. The child price covers teens, which helps if you're budgeting for a family.

1 hour 30 minutes Waikiki coast · by Charter Oahu

★★★★★ 4.9 (276 reviews)

Ages 3-17 90 min 5 p.m., daily Snacks; BYOB cooler Kewalo Pier B Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Find infant prices on the booking page.

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from $51.33 per adult

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#13 Drinks Dock

Honolulu Sunset Sail from Kewalo Harbor Including Drinks

Na Hoku II starts at Kewalo Basin. You sail from Kakaako toward Waikiki with Diamond Head in view. Your 90-minute ticket includes bar drinks and soft drinks. This suits your friends who want drinks included and prefer a harbor dock to boarding from the sand.

1 hour 30 minutes South shore · by Na Hoku II Catamaran

★★★★★ 4.9 (221 reviews)

90 min 5:30 p.m., daily Drinks included Kewalo F23 Alcohol 21+ with ID Free cancel ≥24h

The catch: Infants pay full price.

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from $61.50 per person

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#14 Private table Jazz

Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz Cruise

Nova includes dinner at your private table. You cruise from Aloha Tower while jazz plays in the dining room. The 5-course menu features lobster and beef, with two premium drinks included. It's the better fit for couples who want their evening meal on the water.

2 hours South shore · by Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events

★★★★★ 4.6 (216 reviews)

Ages 3-11 2 h 5:30 p.m., Thu and Sat Dinner plus two drinks Aloha Tower Pier 8 Free cancel ≥24h Operator approval within 5 days of departure

The catch: Choose Friday's separate option.

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Which cruise is right for you

Waikiki hotel guests can board from the beach. Book Holokai for an open bar from $84.77 per adult. The price doesn't include pickup. For a first visit, Moana gives you 2 hours from $89.99 per person with a first drink.

Families with young children can choose Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats. The 1-hour ride has shade and underwater viewing ports. Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats charges from $46 per adult aged 3+, and infants pay less. Plan for check-in and your return transfer on a cruise-ship day.

Couples get a private table on Nova Five Star from $236 per adult. Your meal comes with live jazz. For swimming, Pink Sails Sunset Splash costs from $58.64 per person aged 4+. You get 2 hours aboard, with an optional swim stop.

Ko Olina guests can use the west-side alternatives. Plan your own ride to Honolulu from a windward rental. For a budget evening, Charter Oahu costs from $51.33 per adult. Your 90-minute price includes snacks and a cooler for BYOB drinks.

Above the bar, without a card

Waikiki Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour a daytime glass-bottom cruise from $46 per adult; 952 reviews at 4.62; duplicate boat listing · dates and prices ↗
Moana’s Swim’n’Sail Cocktail Cruise Along the Waikiki Coast an afternoon swim sail from $49.99 per person; 266 reviews at 4.89; outside sunset selection · dates and prices ↗
Waikiki: Afternoon Sail from Beach & Open Bar | Oahu - Best Value an afternoon open-bar sail from $53.36 per adult; 261 reviews at 4.83; outside sunset selection · dates and prices ↗
Best Waikiki Sunset Cruise: BYOB Sunset Sail with Swimming a BYOB sunset swim from $79 per adult; 221 reviews at 4.91; swimming already covered · dates and prices ↗
Ko Olina Signature Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Appetizers a west-side sail from $89 per adult; 189 reviews at 4.67; outside Waikiki; Ko Olina/Waianae departure conflicts · dates and prices ↗
Small Group Yacht Sunset Cruise from Oahu shared six-guest Ko Olina yacht, from $236.60 per adult; 144 reviews at 4.96; outside the Waikiki cards · dates and prices ↗

Good to know

Know before you go

Getting aboard The price doesn't include hotel pickup. Beach boarding means wading; your harbor slip or Hilton pier meeting point decides transport.
Food and drinks Holokai includes an open bar; Moana covers your first drink. Book Star of Honolulu if your cruise replaces a meal.
Children and boarding Ocean and You is 21+; Holokai applies that limit on Fridays. Your child's ticket depends on the sailing day too.
Cancellation and booking These options offer free cancellation with 24-hour notice; later cancellations aren't refunded. Nova needs approval within 5 days of departure.
What to bring Bring easily removable shoes for barefoot sails and a light jacket. Your Pink Sails swim stop needs a towel too.
Weather and swimming Rain alone won't cancel Ke Kai or Na Hoku II. Expect a reschedule or a full refund from Pink Sails when weather cancels.

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Top 14 Waikiki sunset cruises and boat tours (2026)

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