Holokai Catamaran · Waikiki Beach
You walk down the sand from the Outrigger Reef, board a beach catamaran from the beach and sail toward Diamond Head with an open bar. It is the cheapest sunset on this site and the easiest to reach from a Waikiki hotel, as long as you don't need dinner.
Holokai is a 49-passenger beach catamaran built in 2015 for the waters off Waikiki. Check-in is at Holokai's desk in the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, 2169 Kalia Road, and the crew walks you 5 to 10 minutes along the sand to the boat, according to the Holokai sunset sail page. There is no harbor, shuttle or bus: most Waikiki hotels are within a 10-minute walk.
The sail lasts 90 minutes. From October to February it runs 5:00 to 6:30 PM with check-in at 4:30 PM; from March to September it runs 5:30 to 7:00 PM with check-in at 5:00 PM. The open bar has juice, soda, Bud Light, Corona, Maui Brewing craft beers, a pinot grigio, champagne, hard seltzers and the house "Holokai Hooch" of passion orange guava juice, peach schnapps and dark rum. There is no food.
Two rules matter. The Friday sail is for adults 21 and over only (Saturday to Thursday welcome all ages), and you must sign a waiver online before you arrive. Reviews average 4.7 from 623, with praise for the crew; the critical ones mention a crowded deck, a quiet atmosphere for those who wanted a party, and two cancellations in a row for one guest. Holokai's own site lists $80 for guests 13 and over and $45 for ages 4 to 12.
Holokai's desk is past the hotel check-in on the right, toward the back, across from Monkeypod Kitchen, per Holokai's FAQ.
The crew walks the group 5 to 10 minutes to the boarding point, which shifts with the tide.
Drinks start flowing as the catamaran heads out along Waikiki.
The boat waits for the sunset with the skyline behind you.
Step off on the beach and walk to dinner.
★★★★★Amazing as always! We do this sailing every time we are in Honolulu and it’s always great. Good drinks, gorgeous views, and an awesome crew. Highly recommend!
★★★★★We did this sail on our last night. The crew were fun and played great music. The sunset was magical and the views back to Waikiki made for great photos. Highly recommend.
★★★★★Great sunset cruise with a great captainand bartender! Music, good drinks, and the views on every side were beautiful. We saw a lot of whales, which was an added bonus.
★★★★★Walk up on the beach great experience and the Crew was great and drinks was amazing great local beer selection and the signature drink was fire!
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On Waikiki Beach. Check in at Holokai's desk inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, 2169 Kalia Road, 30 minutes before departure; the crew walks you to the boat.
No. The ticket includes an open bar with beer, wine, champagne, seltzers, soft drinks and the Holokai Hooch, but no food. Eat before or book dinner after.
Saturday to Thursday, yes: all ages are welcome, and guests 17 and under need a parent or guardian. The Friday sail is 21 and over only.
From October to February, 5:00 to 6:30 PM (check-in 4:30 PM). From March to September, 5:30 to 7:00 PM (check-in 5:00 PM).
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