Waikiki Sunset Sail: Cocktails on the Moana Catamaran

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 47

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Watch the sky turn orange and pink from a 55-foot catamaran built in Hawaii.

The Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail is a two-hour evening cruise on Oahu's Moana Catamaran, sailing past Diamond Head and along the Waikiki coast as the sun sets. You get a complimentary first drink from the premium bar, an experienced captain and crew, and onboard restrooms; the boat holds a maximum of 47 passengers. Check in at 4:45 p.m., and the cruise runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Four departure options are available—General Boarding, VIP, Semi-private on the Nalu, or Friday Sunset Fireworks Combo—each with different inclusions and pricing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waikiki Sunset Cruise Experience

Check in by 4:45 p.m.
Board the Moana Catamaran
Sail along Waikiki Coast
Sail past Diamond Head
Enjoy complimentary cocktail
Watch Oahu sunset views
Cruise ends at 7:00 p.m.

The Experience

What time do I need to arrive, and what happens if I'm late? Check-in opens at 4:45 p.m. and the gate closes at 4:55 p.m.—arriving after that means no refund and no boarding, so plan to get there early. The cruise itself runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., giving you two hours on the water as the light changes. Parking at the departure point is paid and spaces are limited; the operator recommends using Uber, Lyft, or a taxi instead.

The boat is the Moana Catamaran, a 55-foot sailing vessel designed and built in Hawaii. You'll sail along the Waikiki coast and out past Diamond Head, watching the sky shift from gold to orange, purple, and pink while the city lights begin to glow across the water. The catamaran carries a maximum of 47 passengers, so it stays crowded but not overwhelming. An experienced captain and crew run the boat, and there's a restroom onboard.

Your first cocktail is complimentary—you choose from the premium bar. If you want more drinks after that, premium alcoholic beverages and house wines are available for purchase. November through May is humpback whale season, so depending on when you sail, you might spot whales alongside the boat. One quirk: this is a barefoot sail, so shoes get collected before you board and returned when you leave.

What’s included

Complimentary first cocktail from the premium bar.
two-hour sunset sail on the Moana Catamaran with experienced captain and crew.
onboard restroom.
views of Diamond Head and the Waikiki coast as the sun sets.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Moana Sailing Co.

Is this one for you?Book General Boarding if you want the sunset and a single cocktail without extras; choose VIP if you'd rather have drinks throughout the sail; pick the Semi-private Nalu if a smaller group matters more than the larger catamaran experience; or go for the Friday Fireworks Combo if you want both the sunset and the city's weekly fireworks show from the water.