Paragon Sunset Sail Maui: 47' Catamaran from Lahaina

A performance catamaran with trampolines and a full open bar, not a crowded tour boat.

The Paragon Sunset Sail is a two-hour sailing experience aboard a 47-foot performance catamaran departing Lahaina Harbor on Maui's west coast. You sail the 'au'au Channel at sunset with views of Lāna'i and Moloka'i, sipping sparkling wine or local beer and eating hot and cold appetizers while the crew handles the boat. The catamaran holds a maximum of 25 passengers, and the open bar, reef-safe sunscreen and non-alcoholic drinks are all included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Maui sunset sailing experience

• Arrive 30 minutes before departure
• Check in at 116 Prison St. parking lot
• Board the Paragon catamaran at Lahaina Harbor
• Enjoy sailing on the ‘au’au Channel
• Relax with local appetizers and open bar
• Watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean

The Experience

The Paragon is a performance sailing catamaran, not a motor vessel, which means you're on the water under sail for the full two hours. Arrive 30 minutes early at the parking lot on Prison Street in Lahaina for check-in; the crew escorts you to the harbor and boards promptly at the scheduled time. Boarding closes 10 minutes before departure, so late arrivals miss the boat.

Once underway, you have the run of the boat: spacious trampolines on the deck, shaded cabin seating below, and the open bar serving sparkling wine, white wine, and local beer alongside water, Aloha Juice and sodas. The crew passes around hot and cold hors d'oeuvres as the sun moves toward the horizon. The 'au'au Channel between Maui and the neighboring islands stays glassy in the afternoon hours, and the catamaran's design—built for performance rather than passenger volume—means the boat moves with the conditions instead of fighting them.

With only 25 passengers maximum, the deck doesn't feel crowded, and the professional crew manages the sail while you watch the sky change color over the Pacific. Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen is provided. The experience suits all ages and fitness levels; infants sit on an adult's lap. Plan for the two-hour sail, and note that parking fees and gratuities are separate.

What’s included

• Sparkling wine, white wine, and local beer on an open bar.
• water, Aloha Juice and sodas.
• hot and cold appetizers.
• complimentary reef-safe sunscreen.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sail Maui

Is this one for you?Book this sail if you want to be on an actual sailing boat rather than a motor vessel, and if a smaller passenger count—capped at 25—matters to you. The performance catamaran design and open bar make this a different experience from the larger sunset cruises in Lahaina.

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Top questions

What time does the Paragon sail from Lahaina?

The Paragon departs at sunset, which varies by season. Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time at the parking lot on Prison Street in Lahaina for check-in; the crew will escort you to the harbor.

What's included in the ticket price?

The sail includes sparkling wine, white wine, and local beer on an open bar; water, Aloha Juice and sodas; hot and cold appetizers; and complimentary reef-safe sunscreen. Parking fees and gratuities are not included.

How many people sail on the Paragon at once?

The catamaran carries a maximum of 25 passengers, which keeps the deck from feeling crowded and gives everyone room to move around the trampolines and cabin seating.

Is the Paragon a sailing boat or a motorized cruise?

The Paragon is a 47-foot performance sailing catamaran, so you sail under canvas for the full two hours rather than motoring across the water.

What islands can you see from the boat?

From the 'au'au Channel, you see Lāna'i and Moloka'i across the water as well as views along Maui's coast. The glassy afternoon conditions in the channel create clear sightlines to the neighboring islands.