Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu

Name: Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu
Brand: Makani Catamaran
SKU: 3346_W0035
Price: 89 USD
Rating: 4.5 (679 reviews)

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Oahu, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Treat yourself to a top-notch cruising experience in Oahu. Choose a departure time to suit your preferences—whether you want to cruise by day or watch the sun set over the ocean—and board one of the fastest catamarans in Honolulu. Soak up views of the Waikiki coastline and look for dolphins, sea turtles, and (during the season) whales swimming in the tropical waters.

Cruise through Oahu's turquoise waters on a luxury catamaran
Look for dolphins, sea turtles, and whales swimming in the ocean
Choose from several departure times to suit your schedule
Sunset cruises include a buffet dinner and drink

What's Included

Catamaran cruise

Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages

We have full bar, including non-alcoholic drinks which can be purchased

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1009 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Across the street from the bus stop on both direction. First boat on Ward Ave side of the harbor. Look for yellow ticket booth in the harbor

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Either enjoy pickup at your Waikiki hotel or make your way to Kewalo Basin to meet your luxury catamaran.

Board the vessel, one of the fastest catamarans in Honolulu, to meet your captain and friendly crew. Choose from three departure times to suit your schedule. While you sail, watch for local marine wildlife like dolphins, sea turtles and humpback whales (seasonal). Each cruise lasts two hours and has a variety of food and drink options.

Sunset Sail:

Enjoy sparkling nighttime skyline views of Honolulu, as well as an Island-Style Buffet and one complimentary beverage. Additional beverages can be purchased from the full service bar. Book your cruise on a Friday to enjoy the weekly fireworks display, set off from the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Afternoon Sail:

Climb aboard the catamaran in the early afternoon to enjoy a relaxing coastal sail. Sip one complimentary drink, and purchase snacks on board.

Your cruise will conclude with drop-off back at your original departure point.

Ala Moana Beach Park (Pass By)

Diamond Head Lighthouse (Pass By)

Waikiki Beach (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Roundtrip transportation is avaiable. Fee applies.
Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Product code: 3346_W0035

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Featured review

Lesa_C

Excellent captain and crew, beautiful views of the island. Dolphins and turtle sightings. Highly recommend this afternoon cruise.

Reviews

4.5

based on 679 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Phenomenal

Courtney_M, Oct 2025

We did a sunset cruise for my husbands birthday. Not only was the crew amazing, but super informative & the best bartenders ever!!!

Boring

Karen_B, Jun 2019

We were very disappointed in this excursion all we did was ride to Diamondhead turn around and ride back no near ration no talking a little bit of music and that was it was not worth the money

Great tour

Sharon_G, Dec 2018

The crew was great seeking out whales for us! So cool to see! The catamaran is super spacious, best one we have been on. Any cruise with them would be great! Thanks so much everyone!

Fantastic!

Lesa_C, Oct 2018

Excellent captain and crew, beautiful views of the island. Dolphins and turtle sightings. Highly recommend this afternoon cruise.

The bus picks you up too early and...

Donna_B, Feb 2018

The bus picks you up too early and you have to stands in the sun for almost an hour. Very few places to sit.

This was a wonderful evening. The...

Simon P, Nov 2017

This was a wonderful evening. The catamaran was clean and the food was good. The sunset was fantastic! Would highly recommend taking this trip if you get the chance.

The crew was wonderful. It was a...

Grant_M, Apr 2017

The crew was wonderful. It was a delightful trip, the lunch was good, and the people we met were wonderful. I would highly recommend this tour if you are in the Honolulu area.

Very nicely done. The tour provider...

George K, Dec 2016

Very nicely done. The tour provider was very organized. I made a mistake on the date when I originally signed up..the provider were very accommodating, they switched us to the better date. The catamaran ride was excellent!! The captain and the crew were great. Even on a cloudy day that obscured the sunset, trip was well worth it. The views of the city were amazing The food and BARR were good too.

Wonderful relaxing cruise with skyline...

Christabel_O, Nov 2016

Wonderful relaxing cruise with skyline views of Waikiki

Wow, what an amazing experience...

Luke_J, Aug 2016

Wow, what an amazing experience! Great crew, stunning catamaran, food was fantastic, and the hotel transfers included. I would highly recommend this cruise to everyone!!

Our Makani Catamaran Cruise was...

Stuart K, Jun 2016

Our Makani Catamaran Cruise was fabulous! The views were breathtaking, food delicious and the staff was very personable. This is a "must do" when you visit Honolulu.

I had a great time enjoying the view...

Gina T, Nov 2015

I had a great time enjoying the view and the lull of the ocean. My friend didn't think the boat was fast enough. She didn't seem to get that we were there to enjoy the view not race past everything!

Disappointed that the catamaran was...

suzie.f, Oct 2015

Disappointed that the catamaran was so crowded and the crew gave no information about where we were and what we were seeing. We sailed to just off Diamond Head, waited and then sailed straight back. I feel that passengers should know in the information about the tour that there will be a lot of people on board and that there is no information given whilst sailing.

I am not sure luxury would be in my...

Judy P, Jul 2015

I am not sure luxury would be in my description, Casual would be a better fit. The crew was friendly, but the 2 free drinks is a little misleading. All alcoholic beverages come with a price. It was also a bit crowded with little seating for the 3 hours we were out there.

We enjoyed the tour and we greatly...

Alma R, May 2015

We enjoyed the tour and we greatly appreciated our tour guide.

This was the WORST. I have been on...

Pam K, Nov 2014

This was the WORST. I have been on many of these, and the captain always points things out and talks to us. All we did was go an hour out in the ocean and then come back. No talk no dolphins. NOTHING. I hated every minute of it.

We thought this was a sunset dinner...

KENDRA Z, Oct 2014

We thought this was a sunset dinner cruise Only one table to sit. No narration of the area, just loud music. Did not care for the food either. The restrooms. Don't use them unless it is absolutely necessary. If you are over 55, think again before going.

About a two hour trip, not much...

GORDON K, Aug 2014

About a two hour trip, not much room, a little crowded. Not happy they allowed smoking on board. We finally found a place to sit at the back, and had to move due to smoking.

Really enjoyed the catamaran cruise...

Sheryl H, Aug 2014

Really enjoyed the catamaran cruise. Very relaxing!

This was my favorite excursion...

Trisia G, Jul 2014

This was my favorite excursion! There were drinks at the bar, and once the sails were up we whipped through the water, and the large swells made it an exciting ride! My kids really enjoyed it too!