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Hawaii Nautical Sunset Cruises allows you to experience the Waikiki sights and the breathtaking Hawaiian sunset on the sea. On Fridays, there is a fabulous fireworks show! You have the option of departing from Kewelo Basin Harbor with transportation from Waikiki or the Hilton pier.
Enjoy this relaxed barefoot Waikiki cruise, and you will have the best seat in the house for the Hilton fireworks. This tour is convenient for those staying at the Hilton or nearby hotels (i.e. Hale Koa, The Modern, Hawaii Prince, Aqua Palms). Parking validation is available upon check in.
Schedule: Fridays only 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Check in: Check-in time for all sails is 30 minutes prior to start time at the beachfront Port Waikiki kiosk, near the Hilton Pier and the Diamond Head exterior corner of Tropics Bar & Grill lanai, at the end of Paoa Place. Click to view map
Included in tour: Buffet style dinner (sauteed mahimahi, sweet chili chicken, salisbury steak, penne pasta, shrimp cocktail, rolls and desserts), unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, two free bar drinks per adult (just $1 beer or $2 mixer for extras).
Vessel: Spirit of Aloha II – 65′ Gold Coast catamaran
Capacity: 80 passengers
Take in the beautiful sights of Waikiki and a Hawaiian sunset. This tour is convenient for those staying at the Hilton or nearby hotels (i.e. Hale Koa, The Modern, Hawaii Prince, Aqua Palms). Parking validation is available upon check in.
Schedule: Daily except Friday at 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Check in: Check-in time for all sails is 30 minutes prior to start time at the beachfront Port Waikiki kiosk, near the Hilton Pier and the Diamond Head exterior corner of Tropics Bar & Grill lanai, at the end of Paoa Place. Click to view map
Included in tour: Array of “pupu” appetizers such as garlic mac nut pesto with with crunchy baguettes, pasta salad with lemon vinaigrette, vegetable crudite w/basil bleu cheese, or housemade ranch dip, fried tortilla chips & salsa, taro rolls & lilikoi butter. Unlimited non-alcohol beverages. Two free bar drink tickets per adult; $1 beer/$2 wine/mixers for extra.
Vessel: Spirit of Aloha II – 65′ Gold Coast catamaran
Capacity: 80 passengers
Departing from Kewalo Basin harbor, enjoy this relaxed barefoot cruise, and you will have the view of the Hilton fireworks display. There will be an array of gourmet, fresh selections, a fusion of the best Hawaiian, Asia-Pacific and Continental-inspired dishes. Dinner is served buffet “tapas” style, so that you can mingle and enjoy the buffet. This cruise is best for people staying close or in Waikiki who would like transportation.
Schedule: Fridays only from 6pm – 8pm
Check in: If you are not being picked up at your hotel, check-in time for all sails is 30 minutes prior to start time at the Kewalo Basin Harbor. Click to view map
Included in tour:
Sauteed mahi mahi with ginger butter sauce and diced tomato, sweet chili chicken, salisbury steak with carmelized sauce and crisp onion garnish, rotini pasta with lemon vinaigrette and julienne vegetables. Sides of shrimp cocktail, bread rolls, pita chips with feta cheese and basil pesto, and potato salad. Assorted mini cheesecakes for dessert. 2 free bar drink tickets per adult; $1 beer/$2 wine/mixers for extra.
Vessel: Honu Lani – 54′ catamaran
Capacity: 49 passengers
Nothing beat a Hawaiian sunset at sea! Enjoy a scenic cruise south toward Diamond Head, and on the way back you will stop for a moment to watch the sun slip below the horizon – you may even see the green flash. This cruise is best for people staying close or in Waikiki who would like transportation.
Schedule: Daily except Friday at 5:30pm – 7pm
Check in: If you are not being picked up at your hotel, check-in time for all sails is 30 minutes prior to start time at the Kewalo Basin Harbor. Click to view map
Included in tour: Array of “pupu” appetizers such as garlic mac nut pesto with crunchy baguettes, pasta salad with lemon vinaigrette, vegetable crudite w/basil bleu cheese, or house-made ranch dip, fried tortilla chips & salsa, taro rolls & lilikoi butter. Unlimited non-alcohol beverages. Two free bar drink tickets per adult; $1 beer/$2 wine/mixers for extra.
Vessel: Honu Lani – 54′ catamaran
Capacity: 49 passengers
Cancellation Policy: No charge for cancellation received more than 24 hours prior to scheduled event. No refund (100% charge) for cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to scheduled event. PWC may cancel trips in case of inclement weather. Snorkeling and swimming activity may be cancelled for safety reasons in the event of inclement weather conditions. Natural occurrences in the ocean and with the weather may prevent passengers from participating in snorkeling or swimming.
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ruise Ship Passengers
We can’t imagine why anyone would want to get off a cruise ship and then get on a smaller boat to go on a dinner cruise, but if that’s what you’d like to do, the Navatek or Star of Honolulu cruises depart from the same harbor where cruise ships arrive in downtown Honolulu and the timing does work. If you’d like to do the Hawaii Nautical Sunset Cruises, it is about a 10 minute cab ride to Kewalo Basin Harbor.
I can’t even imagine someone coming ti Hawaii on vacation and not getting out on the ocean on a boat. Snorkel trips are great for most people … but not everyone is up for swimming and snorkeling with sea turtles and ocean critters. For those folks, and even for those who do go out on a snorkel trip, an evening of sailing and watching a sunset from out on the water will really put the Hawaiian vibe into your vacation.
The views of Waikiki and Honolulu as the sunset sets are just magnificent … the purple and pinks and oranges painting the tall glassy building of Honolulu’s skyline as the lights start to glow and twinkle … do yourself a favor and go out for a sunset sail!
Of the cruises on this page, the Spirit of Aloha II leaves from the Hilton Hawaiian Village pier in Waikiki and is best for those who are staying walking distance from that resort (which isa bout half of Waikiki). For those who have to drive anyway, the Honu Lani leaves from the Kewalo Basin Harbor just a little west of the Ala Moana Center, and is the best choice if you are driving and need a place to park.
