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Waikiki Sunset Sail

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Waikiki Catamaran Sunset Sail

Aloha!  Welcome aboard one of the longest sailing catamarans on Waikiki Beach!

5 o’clock can only mean one thing – Sunset Sail. This 90-minute long sailing is ideal for a variety of travelers including couples, families, kamaʻāinas, and large groups! Guests are welcome to bring food on board, so go ahead and grab that favorite snack and sip on that go-to brew as a Waikiki sunset takes the stage. Experience the nightlights and beautiful sunsets of Honolulu from a whole new perspective.

Catamaran sailing is one of the best ways to sit back, relax, and just take in the beautiful scenery of Waikiki Beach and the ocean surrounding it. Let the ocean be your sanctuary away from it all and take a relaxing catamaran sail.

Escape the ordinary aboard this beautiful vessel, head out into the open ocean, and feel the stresses of daily life being washed away.

Docked: On the Beach at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel

Dress in bathing suits, cover-ups, or shorts. Don’t forget to bring a Towel!

Please Note: Feet and legs WILL get wet boarding the boat. If sitting on the nets you will get wet as well.

Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

ARE DRINKS INCLUDED WITH THE TICKET?

Drinks are  NOT  included with the price of the sail. We have a small bar onboard with Mai Tais for  $6.00  a piece, beers for  $4.00  a piece, and Coke, Juice & Water available for  $2.00  a piece.

IS THERE A BATHROOM ABOARD?

Is there parking / do you validate.

Unfortunately, we do not have any parking of our own, nor can we validate for parking. If you are going to drive, please plan to arrive early and park either at the  Royal Hawaiian Center   Parking Structure  or the  International Marketplace Parking Structure  and walk down Waikiki Surf Alley to find us. You can also valet park at the  Outrigger Waikiki  or  Royal Hawaiian .

CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD / DRINK ON BOARD?

Guests are always welcome to bring their own food / drink onboard. This includes alcoholic beverages. Please refrain from bringing any glass bottle abaord. Mahalo!

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WAIKIKI SUNSET COCKTAIL SAIL

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• Hour Glass Duration: 2 hours
• User Ages: All ages
• Clock Times: 5:00 p.m.
• Info Info: Please plan to arrive 30 min before check-in time

Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail

All aboard! There is no better place to be during Oahu’s magnificent golden sunsets than on our Waikiki Sunset Cruise, an unmatched experience complete with premium drinks, indescribable views, and music.

As we sail alongside Oahu’s iconic Gold Coast, you’ll find yourself experiencing a bucket list moment. From the setting sun turning the sky orange, purple and pink, to the suddenly golden Waikiki city scape, there is no shortage of amazing Oahu views you’ll spot from our 55’ luxury sailing catamaran.

Feeling thirsty?

Sip on the cocktail of your choice from our premium on board bar. Enjoy a complimentary first round of cocktails!

*From November to May, there is the added possibility of spotting Humpback Whales, a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget.

Book the #1 Waikiki Sunset Sail online today, our experienced captains, and knowledgeable staff will be waiting for you. Don’t forget the camera!

CURRENT SCHEDULE * VIP/Early Check-in & Boarding:4:30 p.m * GA check-in & Boarding: 4:45 p.m * Gate Closes at 4:55pm – Don’t be late – No Refunds, No Exceptions. * Cruise Time: 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m * Moana Catamaran | 1125 Ala Moana Blvd, slip D108 |

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Fully hosted Premium Bar / Liquor + Drinks:

Souvenir Cup:

VIP: 1 free

General Admission:$30 each

FIRST DRINK IS COMPLIMENTARY!

Non Alcoholic drinks $4 soda, juice, bottled water

Alcoholic drinks $8 Honolulu Beerworks Beer, house Chardonnay, house Cabernet Sauvignon, house Rosé, house Prosecco, Premium liquors featuring: Herradura Tequila • Tito’s Vodka • Fid St. Gin • Four Roses Bourbon Whiskey • Koloa Rums •

Parking: Please arrive at least 30 min prior to departure time. Best and easiest way to get to us is Uber, Lyft or cab. Our entrance is immediately across from Kewalo park. Very limited parking available in harbor. Additional parking available at ward shopping areas.

• Chevron down CANCELLATION POLICY

Full refund available with at least 48 hours’ notice of sail departure. Customers will also receive a full refund for any cancellation made by the company due to weather, maintenance, or other unforeseen circumstances. Rescheduling available at no charge up until 24 hours prior to departure.

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SUNSET SAIL (WAIKIKI)

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• Hour Glass Duration: 1.5 hours
• Users Ages: All ages
• Calendar Availability: Daily
• Info Please Note: Sunsets are a flat rate, ALL guests must purchase a ticket to attend. Although we are all ages, we do not recommend bringing young children onboard as we are a bar.

Navigate the seas of joy aboard our Waikiki sunset sail!

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Waikiki Beach in front of Duke’s restaurant (2335 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815)

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Why Holokai?

When you sail with us, you’ll immediately see what makes us different. From checking in, to setting sail, to returning safe and sound, we strive to provide an incredible experience for every single person who climbs aboard. Our professional, certified, and fun crew goes the extra mile to ensure we provide 5-star service on every sail!

Whether you are looking for an action-packed snorkel adventure, craving a relaxing afternoon cruise soaking in the warm Hawaiian sun while lounging on the nets or maybe make some new friends while marveling at a gorgeous sunset on our all-inclusive Honolulu catamaran sunset cruise. Whatever you are in to, we can accommodate with plenty of Aloha to go around. With the unique opportunity to sail a catamaran right off the sands of Waikiki Beach, be sure to wear shoes you can pop off easily for a fantastic, barefoot, Hawaiian sailing experience. Kama’aina and Military rates available – just give us a call to book!

By the way, did we mention that we validate parking?? We offer validation ($15 for 4 hours) for parking at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk valet.

The Holokai is a beautiful, custom-designed, handcrafted 49 passenger beach catamaran. She was commissioned and splashed in 2015. Holokai is equipped with spacious seating, netted splash area, Bluetooth sound system and a clean and comfortable bathroom. Our professional, fun and accommodating captains and crew are on hand to provide 5-star service and the most memorable experience on the waters of Waikiki!

We have a bar on board with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Beverage options include: juice, water, soda; Bud Light; Corona; a variety of premium craft beers from Maui Brewing Company; a pinot grigio wine; a champagne; assorted hard seltzers; and our house cocktail the famous “Holokai Hooch” consisting of: passion orange guava juice, peach schnapps, and dark Hawaiian rum- a favorite with all our guests!Please keep in mind that all liquor laws apply to our vessel and outside alcohol is prohibited from being brought onboard. We’ve got plenty to keep you going, and we can always add your drink of choice to the bar on any of our private sailing charters! Mahalo for your kokua!

The Adventure of a Lifetime

Awesome experience.

We had a great time at the turtle canyon morning snorkel tour. The crew was super friendly and helpful and it was very safe, even you had never snorkeled before you could enjoy this. We saw half a dozen different turtles, surfacing and all. Awesome experience.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Our Waikiki Sunset Cruise did not disappoint! The cruise was one of the highlights of our vacation. We saw a whale and an unbelievable sunset all while enjoying drinks with a great group on the boat. Our captain and bartender were awesome and we highly recommend this experience to all.

PERFECT SUNSET SAIL!

We absolutely enjoyed our sunset sail with Holokai Catamaran! All the drink, view, and crew members were amazing.

AWESOME TOUR!!

So glad I went. We drove all around went swimming and heard all sorts of stories. Thank you for the Great time and service. I highly recommend Hokai Catamaran

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SUNSET SAIL (WAIKIKI)

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• Hour Glass Duration: 1.5 Hours
• Clock Time: 5:30pm
• Calendar Availability: Daily
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View the Sunset in Waikiki

The Manu Kai crew invites you to join us on our nightly fun Waikiki Sunset Sail. Experience sailing, sightseeing, complimentary cocktails, the beautiful Hawaiian sunset, and, if you’re lucky, the rare green flash! It can get pretty wild out there, you just might get wet!

Our Sunset Sail boards strictly at 5 p.m. and departs Waikiki Beach at 5:30 p.m. Groups who do not check-in by 5:00 p.m. will lose their reservation to standby guests without any option to rebook or refund. Sunset sails are a flat rate price and all guests must purchase a ticket to attend including children/infants. 

• Unlimited soft drinks
• 3 complimentary beer or maitais for adults (Guests must be 21+ to drink and present a valid photo ID)

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Effective January 1st 2024, State of Hawaii Ocean Stewardship User Fee of $1.00 per person will be added to all reservations. The user fees will support the conservation, restoration, enhancement and management of Hawai’i’s marine resources.

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Traveling at the age of 20 with your friends is a guaranteed fun time but when you do amazingly fun excursions like the Makani Catamaran, it just makes your vacations a thousand times better! My friends and I had such a great time thanks to your amazing staff. They’re very nice and very helpful. I’ve been on the catamaran three times and every time it just seems to get better and better. I highly recommend Makani Catamaran, MAHALO!!! oh and we saw turtles and DOLPHINS on our sail, IT WAS AMAZING!!!

This was by far the best catamaran we have been on! The staff is AMAZING. The crew is so helpful and funny. They make you feel like your part of their crew for sure. We loved spending time on the water and hearing all they had to say about the islands and animals. The captain was great! We will be doing this again!

We saw a sea turtle and a group of dolphins followed us for a while and did some "tricks". No whales on this trip but the crew made the experience fun by telling jokes and talking about the animals.

I can't say enough nice things about our trip on the Makani Catamaran! The staff were warm and friendly, the drinks we're tasty and the views were breathtaking. We had the opportunity to stand in the Captain's Galley and take photos. Captain Jon was so accommodating and thoughtful - he even offered to take our picture. This is one experience you do not want to miss out on! Highly recommend.

The boat was in great shape, staff was very professional and committed to safety. I appreciated that more than anything. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone visiting the Island, the views are well worth it. Great value trip!

So, full disclosure I was pretty skeptical that this would be fun at all. In fact, this was totally my wifes idea. That said, of all the things we did in Hawaii, this ended up being one of my favorites. We had been doing pushing ourselves pretty hard for several days up to this point and it was just really nice to sit back for a couple hours with drinks in hand and hang out as a family. We sat on the netting in the front and our 9,7, and 5 year old kids thought it was awesome to watch the water go by underneath and at one point even had some dolphins following us. 100% would suggest and will definitely do again.

I am so happy that I booked this during our trip to Hawaii. The crew was nice, hospitable, and very engaging. They made the sail super fun for everyone on board. Our captain was even able to show us sea turtles and a whale, even though we were not promised that when booking! Plus there was a full service bar and the drinks were awesome! I would definitely recommend to everyone. It is definitely worth it.

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MAITA'I CATAMARAN SAILINGS

Sailing daily from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM Fireworks Sail on Fridays.

Maita’i offers a variety of sailings for you to choose from. Enjoy the Island sun on our Trade Wind sails. Looking for something a bit more romantic? Try our Sunset Mai Tai or Fireworks Sail.

You may also book one of our Exclusive Charters available with an open bar. Maita’i is always available for private use for weddings, receptions, parties, family gathering services and many other special needs. All charter reservations are subject to separate contract. Please call or e-mail for additional information.

Tax is included in the prices listed below. Check in at least fifteen minutes prior to sail.

To reserve your seats right now – scroll down to the sailing you want and click Book Now! OR click this link FULL SCHEDULE to see our full schedule.

Check-in is on the beach behind the Sheraton Waikiki and Halekulani Hotels. All sails are barefoot boarding – passengers may get splashed while boarding or sailing, so you may want to bring a towel. Current ID is required to be served alcoholic beverages. Please note – we do have a 48 hour cancellation or rescheduling policy. To cancel or change a reservation, you must speak with one of our reservation specialists previous to 48 hours before the sailing time. For large groups (18 or more), we require 2 weeks notice of any cancellations or changes.

11:00 am • 1:00 pm $49 Adults and Teens $25 Children age 4-12 Children 3 years and under are free

Mai Tais, beer, champagne, wine, juices and soft drinks from our bar are available for purchase onboard. Kiss the tour bus goodbye. This is the ride of your life. 90 minutes of pure exhilaration with the wind and waves off Waikiki as your engine. Our crew will be serving up Mai Tai cocktails, beer, champagne, wine, juices and soft drinks, along with plenty of personality. Get ready to have fun and get wet. (Or not, depending where you sit.) And make friends from all over the world. It’s the #1 sail around…at least according to anyone who’s ever been on it.

This sailing will be booked and confirmed based on our current availability and schedule. All Sailings purchased pending confirmation.

3:00 pm $79 Adults and Teens $40 Children age 4-12 Children 3 years and under are free

Open Bar – Beverages include Mai Tais, beer, wine, champagne, juices and soft drinks. Sail on our Maita`i Afternoon Delite Sail which departs at 3:00pm. Set sail from Waikiki Beach and enjoy the panoramic views of our island and enjoy our “Delite”ful friends that we encounter such as whales (seasonal), dolphins, turtles and flying fish to name a few. This ninety minute sail comes complete with your beverages: Mai Tai’s, beer and wine to name a few!

5:00 pm Sails until the sun sets (Departure time varies with season) $79 Adults and Teens $40 Children ages 4-12 Children 3 years and under are free

Open Bar – Beverages include Mai Tais, beer, wine, champagne, juices and soft drinks. This is one Mai Tai you’ll remember. But bring your camera anyway. You’ll board barefoot from Waikiki Beach, then sail into the sunset sipping a fruity Mai Tai. (Great name, don’t you think?) We’ll also be serving beer, wine, juices and soft drinks if you prefer. And, of course, plenty of water. This romantic journey offers golden views of Diamond Head, Waikiki and Honolulu’s cityscape, as the sun paints the sky and melts into the sea.

7:00 pm Friday (and other selected nights) (Departure time varies with season) $79 Adults and Teens $40 Children age 4-12 Children 3 years and under are free

If you enjoyed our other sails, you’ll love the Maita’i Fireworks Sail on Fridays at 7:00pm! Shimmering water and twinkling lights make up the scenery, as you glide across the deep blue sea.  It’s a feeling like no other. A 90-minute expedition, complete with the usual beverage service and charming captain and crew – only this time with a spectacular firework display off the Hilton Hawaiian Village.  

One-and-one-half-hour sail $2,400 per sail $2,800 with open bar $800 Additional half hour $900 Additional half hour with open bar 20% service fee

Deposit of 50% required at time of booking. Balance due one month before sail date.

Catering available. Provide your own or inquire about ours.

One-and-one-half hour sail with drinks included. $3,871 per sail $950 per additional half hour 20% service fee

Sail Duration: 90 Minutes

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One-and-one-half hour sail with drinks included. 7 am or 9 am departure times

Services exclusively provided by Love Always Weddings Hawaii $1200.00 per sail (Prices vary based on the chosen coordination package) 20% service fee

Deposit of  50% required at time of booking. Balance due one month before sail date.

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Sunrise Sail

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• Hour Glass Duration: 1.5 hours
• Clock Times: 5:45 a.m.
• Info Info: CHECK IN 30 minutes prior to departure
• User Ages: All ages

Waikiki Sunrise Cruise

Whether it’s the end of your night or you’re starting off your day, come experience the tranquility and beauty of Mamala Bay and the Waikiki Coast as a new day dawns. There’s nothing like watching the sunrise from the best vantage point in the world — the waters of Oahu! As with all of our trips, bring the beverages of your choice to enhance your sailing experience. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime Waikiki experience.

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Full refund available with at least 24 hours’ notice of sail departure. Customers will also receive a full refund for any cancellation made by the company due to weather, maintenance, or other unforeseen circumstances. Rescheduling available at no charge up until two hours prior to departure.

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