Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran
$90per person
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Waikiki sunset cruise: which boat fits your evening?
A Waikiki sunset cruise sails out along the coast below Diamond Head while the sun goes down over the ocean. The boats are very different, though: party catamarans, quiet sails and dinner ships. This page helps you choose and shows when the sun sets in your month.
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Start times and lengths are typical for the tours listed below. Prices are the lowest per-person price among them on 12 November 2026.
| Trip | Starts | Takes | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocktail catamaran | About 1 to 1.5 hours before sunset | About 1.5 hours | $55 | Drinks, music and a view of Diamond Head |
| Dinner cruise | Early evening from Honolulu Harbor | 2 to 3 hours | $139 | A full dinner and a show |
| Small-group and private sails | About 1 to 1.5 hours before sunset | 1.5 to 2 hours | $99 | A quiet evening on the water |
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Cocktail catamaran
About 1 to 1.5 hours before sunsetAbout 1.5 hoursDrinks, music and a view of Diamond Head
The classic Waikiki sunset cruise is a catamaran that launches from the beach or a nearby harbor, with an open bar or drinks for sale. You sit on the trampoline net or the deck and watch Diamond Head turn orange. Guests must be 21 to drink alcohol.
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Waikiki Signature Sunset Catamaran Sail
$120per person
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Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB
$55per person
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When the sun sets in Waikiki
In November the sun sets at about 5:50 in the evening, and in July at about 7:17 in the evening. Hawaii has no daylight saving time, so the time moves slowly through the year. Most sunset cruises leave one to one and a half hours earlier.
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Dinner cruise
Early evening from Honolulu Harbor2 to 3 hoursA full dinner and a show
Dinner cruises use larger, stable ships that leave from the harbor in downtown Honolulu, for example from Pier 8 next to Aloha Tower. They serve a buffet or a plated dinner, often with Hawaiian music and dancing, and are a good choice for families and anyone who gets seasick.
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Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show
$193per person
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Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show
$139per person
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Honolulu: Sunset 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Entertainment
$193per person
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Small-group and private sails
About 1 to 1.5 hours before sunset1.5 to 2 hoursA quiet evening on the water
Small-group sails take fewer guests, so the evening is calmer and there is room to move around the deck. Private charters let you choose the music, the food and the route, and they are popular for proposals and anniversaries.
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Small Group Waikiki Sunset Sailing Tour
$99per person
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Private Sunset Boat Cruise in Waikiki Honolulu
$275per person
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Oahu: Sunset sailing in small intimate groups
$104per person
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Questions about waikiki sunset cruise
When does the sun set in Waikiki?
Between about 5:50 p.m. in late November and early December and about 7:15 p.m. in late June and early July. Hawaii does not use daylight saving time, so the times change only slowly through the year. Most sunset cruises leave about one to one and a half hours before sunset.
Which Waikiki sunset cruise is best for families?
A dinner cruise on a larger ship is the calmest choice, with food, a show and a stable deck. Many cocktail catamarans also welcome children, but check the age rules of each tour before you book.
Do I see whales on a sunset cruise?
Sometimes. Humpback whales visit Hawaii from about November to May, and most of them are here from January to March. In those months, boats off Oahu's south shore often spot them. It is a bonus, not a promise.
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