Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka'anapali Beach: Live music on select evenings

Dinner and drinks on the water as the sun drops behind the islands.

A sunset dinner cruise departing from Ka'anapali Beach on Maui aboard a 65ft luxury catamaran, with a buffet dinner prepared by Chef Jai, full open bar, and live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The boat boards directly from the sand and returns just after sunset. Parking validation for 4 hours is included. Whale watching is available December 15th through April 15th.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset dinner cruise from Ka'anapali Beach

• Check in at Ka'anapali Beach
• Board 65ft luxury catamaran
• Enjoy 2.5 hour sunset sailing
• Dine on custom buffet menu
• Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and beers
• Experience panoramic views of Maui
• Return to Ka'anapali Beach after sunset

The experience

You board the Sea Maui III catamaran directly from Ka'anapali Beach (no separate dock or transfer), and spend 2.5 hours on the water during the golden hours of sunset. The 65ft vessel is newly refurbished, with both an open-air deck and a spacious cabin, so you can move between the two depending on the wind and where the light is best. The cruise follows the shoreline and gives you views of Maui and the surrounding islands as the sun moves toward the horizon.

Dinner is a custom buffet menu designed and prepared by Chef Jai, served while you're underway. The full open bar runs throughout the cruise: hand-crafted cocktails, premium beers, and other drinks included. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, live music plays on deck. The boat returns to Ka'anapali Beach just after sunset, so the timing is tight enough that you're not waiting in darkness.

If you're visiting between mid-December and mid-April, whale watching is part of the experience: humpback whales migrate through Hawaiian waters during those months. Parking validation for 4 hours is included, which covers your time on the boat and the time to get back to your car. Check your confirmation email for the exact check-in time, as departure times vary by season.

What’s included

• Chef Jai's custom buffet dinner.
• full open bar with hand-crafted cocktails and premium beers.
• live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• 4 hours of parking validation.
• whale watching (December 15th–April 15th).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Youth (13 to 20 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 49

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sea Maui

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full dinner and drinks included while watching the sunset from a larger vessel. Choose a private rental instead if you need to control your departure time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 20 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the sunset dinner cruise leave Ka'anapali Beach?

Check-in times vary throughout the year. Your confirmation email will state the exact departure time for your date. The cruise lasts 2.5 hours and returns to the beach just after sunset.

Is the dinner and drinks included in the price?

Yes. The buffet dinner prepared by Chef Jai and the full open bar (cocktails, premium beers, and other drinks) are both included. Parking validation for 4 hours is also included.

When does live music play on the Sea Maui III?

Live music performs on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the cruise.

Can I see whales on this sunset cruise?

Whale watching is included if you sail between December 15th and April 15th, when humpback whales migrate through Hawaiian waters. Outside those dates, whale sightings are not part of the experience.

What is the boarding process like?

The catamaran boards directly from Ka'anapali Beach sand, so you walk onto the boat from the shore. The vessel is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues because of this beach boarding.