A sunset and city lights sail from Waikiki on a 40 foot catamaran, with food included and bring-your-own drinks per the listing title.
Overview
This sunset trip runs on the KAHALA KAI, a 40-foot catamaran that leaves Pier A at 1025 Ala Moana Boulevard at 17:15. Check-in opens 15 minutes before departure, and once everyone is aboard the boat heads out along the coast. The route passes Diamond Head State Monument and the Waikiki waterfront while the sun drops toward the ocean and the shoreline lights come on. The whole outing lasts two hours and ends back at the same slip.
On board, the crew hands out pupus (appetizers): a charcuterie board, fresh cut fruit, vegetables, chips and cookies, plus bottled water, soda and juice. The cruise is BYOB, and each group can reserve a personal Yeti cooler packed with ice at no charge by calling ahead. Reviewers often mention the music and the captain's island history commentary, and several travellers reported sea turtles and fish in the water alongside.
The evening suits travellers after an easy, casual time on the water rather than an active sail. Dress is casual and high heels are discouraged. Up to 28 guests ride each departure, so the feel is social, and infants can travel on a lap. The vessel is not wheelchair accessible.
What's Included
Included
- BYOB! Use of personal Yeti cooler with ice provided FREE OF CHARGE. (Please call to reserve).
- Pupus (Appetizers) including charcuterie board, fresh cut fruits, veggies , chips, and cookies!
- Bottled water, soda, and juice.
Itinerary
- Check in at Pier AArrive 15 minutes before the 17:15 departure at 1025 Ala Moana Boulevard, Pier A, Slip 0, Honolulu. Parking is about 20 yards from the boat and costs $2 an hour.
- Board the KAHALA KAIThe vessel sits in the second row of boats closest to the main road. Once guests are aboard, the catamaran heads out of the harbor as the sun begins to drop.
- Pass Diamond HeadThe boat cruises past Diamond Head State Monument on the water. This is a pass by, with no landing or monument entry.
- Cruise the Waikiki coastThe route continues along the Waikiki waterfront as it lights up for the evening. Pupus and drinks are served while the shoreline glows.
- Return to Pier AThe cruise ends back at the meeting point after two hours on the water.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical details, from reserving a cooler to picking the right shoes, make the evening run more smoothly.
- Reserving a BYOB cooler. The cruise is BYOB, and the operator provides a personal Yeti cooler with ice at no charge, though you have to call ahead to reserve one. Water, soda and juice are already stocked on board.
- Food on board. Pupus include a charcuterie board, fresh cut fruit, vegetables, chips and cookies, with bottled water, soda and juice alongside. Reviewers often call the snacks delicious and yummy.
- What to wear. The dress code is casual, and the operator specifically asks guests to skip high heels. Flat shoes that grip a deck are the practical choice.
- Wildlife sightings. Several travellers reported sea turtles and fish alongside the boat during the cruise. Sightings depend on the day, so treat anything that appears as a bonus rather than a promise.
- Crowd and pace. Departures carry up to 28 guests, so the deck stays social rather than private. Reviewers often mention music playing and a relaxed atmosphere on board.
- Photo opportunities. Several travellers described turtles, fish and even fireworks from the deck. Sunset light on Diamond Head and the Waikiki shoreline is the main backdrop, so keep a phone or camera within reach.
Common issues. The vessel is not wheelchair accessible, infants must sit on laps, and the operator requires good weather; poor-weather cancellations come with a choice of a different date or a full refund. On the traveller side, a full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time, and no changes are accepted inside that window. One reviewer hit heavy traffic and construction near the pier and suggests building in more of a buffer than the requested 15-minute early arrival.
Questions People Ask
Is food included on the cruise?
Yes. Pupus are served on board, including a charcuterie board, fresh cut fruit, vegetables, chips and cookies. Bottled water, soda and juice are also provided.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
Yes, the cruise is BYOB. The operator supplies a personal Yeti cooler with ice free of charge, though you need to call ahead to reserve it. Anything beyond the water, soda and juice already on board is up to you.
Where do I board, and is parking available?
Boarding is at Pier A, Slip 0, 1025 Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu, at the vessel KAHALA KAI, which sits in the second row of boats closest to the main road. Parking is about 20 yards from the boat and costs $2 an hour. Arrive 15 minutes before the 17:15 departure.
How long is the cruise and what is the route?
The cruise lasts two hours, departing at 17:15 and returning to the same pier. It passes Diamond Head State Monument and the Waikiki shoreline on the water, with no stops at either.
Can children or travellers with limited mobility join?
Infants must sit on laps, and the listing states that most travellers can participate. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, so anyone with serious mobility constraints should weigh that before booking.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Within 24 hours, the amount paid is not refunded and changes are not accepted, with cut-off times based on local time. If the operator cancels for poor weather, a different date or a full refund is offered.
