The 15 Sunset Cruises on Oʻahu That Repay the Day

1.Oahu’s Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,205 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Board the Moana Catamaran at Kewalo Basin Harbor for a two-hour sunset sail along Waikiki and beyond Diamond Head. Your captain and crew serve a complimentary first premium drink, with more available for $8. Keep watch for dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, and sunset colors over Honolulu. Shoes are collected before boarding, so expect a relaxed barefoot sail.

“Everyone on staff was very friendly and attentive, offered to take pics without even asking! highly rec!”

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2.Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,204 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $193

Sail from Honolulu on the Star of Honolulu for a sunset over Diamond Head, a five-course dinner with lobster or steak, live Hawaiian and jazz music, and a cultural show. You can board independently at Aloha Tower or add hotel pickup from select locations. Friday sailings run longer and may include fireworks.

“Great service and food. Highly enjoyed the entertainment and singers. Fireworks were beautiful. Thank you David. Highly recommend.”

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3.Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,023 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours offshore with views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the Pacific sunset. Prince Kuhio Tours serves a freshly prepared dinner of salad, short ribs or mahi-mahi, dessert, and soft drinks. Upper-deck seating depends on capacity. Alcohol is not sold, but you can bring your own for the onboard mixologist.

“It was terrible. They canceled our reservation that we made a month in advance to go to a sunset dinner and they canceled it like three hours before we could’ve chosen so many other things and now you have the nerve to send me a review. It was terrible, terrible terrible with the T the worst ever you should take them off of buy Tours do not sell this to anybody else”

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4.Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 890 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Set sail from Honolulu on a roomy 53-foot catamaran, heading along Waikiki toward Diamond Head for sunset. You’ll get light bites, two alcoholic drinks, unlimited nonalcoholic drinks, and a restroom onboard. The crew, including names such as Chris, Phil, Keoni, and Andrea, keeps the 90-minute cruise relaxed and social.

“This was an AMAZING adventure! The captain and crew were fun, funny, informative... just great. I HIGHLY recommend this tour!”

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5.BYOB Sunset Cruise off the Waikiki Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44Best value

Spend about 90 minutes cruising off Waikiki aboard Living Ocean Tours’ small boat. Bring canned drinks or other non-glass beverages, use the onboard cooler and ice, and watch the sun set behind views of Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and Honolulu’s evening lights. The crew, including Captain Hollace and Tanner on some departures, also helps with photos and local stories.

“This cruise was amazing. Very friendly and fun crew! Great views and it awesome music. Highly recommend!”

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6.Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Board the Star of Honolulu at Pier 8 for a two-hour sunset cruise with a Pacific Rim buffet, one Mai Tai, coffee, tea, and live contemporary entertainment. You’ll see Oahu’s coast from wraparound decks, with an extra hour and fireworks on Friday sailings. Seats and show views vary by dining level.

“The food was so-so. The chicken was great but the beef was tough and the pork was dry. The entertainment was great, but should sign up as early as possible so you can sit closer to the stage and in the middle.”

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7.Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 554 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Join Holokai Catamaran in Waikiki for a 90-minute sunset sail with unlimited wine, champagne, beer, soda, juice, and the signature Holokai Hooch. You will board barefoot through shallow water, cruise past Waikiki and Diamond Head, and return to the same meeting area. Friday departures are for ages 21 and older.

“Definitely would recommend! Beautiful view of Waikīkī and sunset! The weather was perfect and staff was very friendly!”

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8.Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Sail and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 519 reviews · from $44

Set out from Waikiki on Pink Sails’ two-hour sunset cruise, usually aboard a pink-sailed catamaran, with views of Diamond Head and the city lights. You can swim from the boat before sunset or stay dry on deck. Crew members such as Jamie, Alex, John, and Tyler have been praised for friendly help, music, photos, and good humor.

“such kind people on board and such a vibe! Bring snorkels!”

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9.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 518 reviews · 1h 30m · from $60

Sail from Honolulu’s Ala Moana harbor toward Waikiki and Diamond Head aboard the 50-foot Haleiwa Queen. Expect local stories, city views, music, and a relaxed BYO setup. Sunset is the star, while fish and marine life are possible extras. Past sailings have featured guides including Courtney, Tristan, Jim, and Lorenzo.

“The guides were great and they did fantastic job making it an enjoyable trip. The weather was a bit overcast, but I think that helped, since it was a bit cooler. We got some great tips of were to eat after too!”

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10.Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Sail from Waikiki Beach aboard Ke Kai for about 90 minutes, with Diamond Head and Oahu’s South Shore in view. Expect music, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, photo-friendly decks, and a lively party-boat mood. Crew members including Kyle, Johnny, Aiden, and Captain Justin are praised for friendly service, though rough water and weather can affect the sunset.

“Fun experience with good music, unlimited alcohol drinks and sodas. You are free to move about the boat and see Waikiki from the ocean.”

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11.Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Cocktail Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 348 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

Board the Hanu Lani at Kewalo Basin for a 90-minute sunset sail past Waikiki and Diamond Head. You’ll have a full premium bar, light bites, shaded seating, open-air spots, and crew members such as Clay and Captain Mark on hand. Expect a relaxed cruise with music, photos, trade winds, and a social party-boat feel.

“captain and crew were outstanding. drinks were very tasty. cruise was a vacation highlifht.”

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12.Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise with Friday Fireworks Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll cruise from Honolulu along Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head, dine on beef short ribs or fresh mahi-mahi, and watch Friday’s Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks from the water. The crew includes staff such as Alex, Lili, Lucy, and Jessica. Bring your own alcohol for the onboard mixologist, and arrive early if you want a better upper-deck seat.

“Great staff and food. Would do it again! The views were great also. Very well organized. Would recommend”

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13.Board from Waikiki Beach for a scenic Sunset Sail on the Hāwea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Board the 50-foot Hāwea from Waikiki Beach for a 90-minute sunset sail with the Waikiki Sailing Company. Expect Diamond Head views, music, one included drink, and a bar serving beer, wine, seltzers, and cocktails. Boarding means removing your shoes and wading through shallow water, so bring a waterproof phone case and keep bags small.

“All crews are nice and took photos for us. The tour was amazing and definitely would come back next time.”

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14.Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise aboard the Majestic by Atlantis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about 90 minutes aboard the Majestic by Atlantis, a modern three-deck yacht sailing along Oahu’s Waikiki Coast. Your welcome drink is included, while cocktails, snacks, lemonade, and water are available for purchase. Choose between air-conditioned seating, a cocktail lounge, or the open-air top deck for sunset views.

“Great view of sunset, but I was expecting better experience on the boat. Food was minimal so make sure not to board hungry. Cocktails reasonably priced. This could have been elevated experience if they would have offered better food like fruit and cheese tray, shrimp cocktail. Entertainment was minimal with one solo musician. No photographer on board. For next time I would look for a more specialized and elevated experience for a sunset cruise.”

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15.Board from Waikiki Beach: Scenic Sunset Sail on the Hāwea

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 217 reviews · 1h 30m · from $68

Sail the Waikiki coast aboard Hāwea, a hand-built 50-foot catamaran, during a 90-minute sunset cruise. Expect music, nonalcoholic drinks, Diamond Head views, and a relaxed crew-led atmosphere. Buy cocktails, beer, or wine onboard, or choose the Hawea Premium option for all-inclusive cocktails.

“The staff was helpful getting everyone safely on the boat. The catamaran was perfect for an evening cruise. The bartender was quick with the drinks. The music added to a relaxing vibe. The staff also pointed out nearby whales which was really fun. This was absolutely worth the money and if we come back to Waikiki we would definitely book again. Thanks for a great night!”

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