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Best Waikiki Sunset Cruise:BYOB Sunset Sail with Swimming

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Honolulu, USA
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Lucas_S ·
Sep 2025
Great experience! Swimming for the first half and sunset cruise for the second half. The staff was super friendly. Very relaxing, definitely recommend!
· Jennifer_C ·
Oct 2025
This is relaxing, amazing staff, great views and easily accessible. You cannot go wrong with an amazing staff while watching a gorgeous sunset

Overview

Sail Waikiki’s coast on a spacious custom-built trimaran boat that is made for smooth and stable rides. Enjoy panoramic open-air views and ample seating options, including netted areas, benches, and a shaded lounge. Bring your own beverages and relax in your chosen spot, taking in the unrivaled beauty of the Hawaiian sunset and Diamond Head crater.
  • Explore Hawaii's waters at the most scenic time of day
  • Enjoy a refreshing swim and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters
  • See Waikiki from a unique vantage point on the water
  • Vibe to the music playing in the background as you enjoy the views

What's Included

  • BYOB (Bring your own beverage) NO GLASS BOTTLES
  • Swimming
  • Sunset Sailing

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 2 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

      Please meet 30 mins prior to scheduled departure time

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Diamond Head State Monument (Pass By)

    Royal Hawaiian Center (Pass By)

    Magic Island (Pass By)

    Waikiki Beach (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the scheduled activity.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Seth_H
    Best experience with an absolutely amazing crew! Highly recommend this boat tour to anyone visiting. The boat itself was beautiful, the vibe was relaxed and chill, and we captured some incredible pictures along the way. The two Captain Jacks and Faith truly made the ride unforgettable with their energy and hospitality. Swimming in the ocean and then watching the sunset made the whole trip feel magical. Such a perfect way to spend the evening!

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 199 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Pick this one!

    Seth_H, Mar 2026
    Best experience with an absolutely amazing crew! Highly recommend this boat tour to anyone visiting. The boat itself was beautiful, the vibe was relaxed and chill, and we captured some incredible pictures along the way. The two Captain Jacks and Faith truly made the ride unforgettable with their energy and hospitality. Swimming in the ocean and then watching the sunset made the whole trip feel magical. Such a perfect way to spend the evening!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Aloha Seth! We love hearing this, sounds like an incredible evening all around. From the swim to the sunset and everything in between, that’s exactly the kind of experience we aim to create. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Captain Jack and Faith, they’ll really appreciate it. Mahalo for the recommendation!

    Basic sailing and swimming

    Alexey_L, Dec 2025
    Boat sailing to the sunset and swimming. Pretty basic, but can be pleasant. Not informative. The crew is nice but not doing much.

    10/10 would recommend to non drinkers :)

    SeoheeKim, Dec 2025
    Out of all of the crews we could have picked, I’m glad we chose this crew. Although it’s BYOB, it’s perfect for my family who doesn’t care to drink anyways - we had another “open bar” boat who was loading up next to us and it was WAY too many people and it looked over crowded - this crew was small but the journey felt much more intimate and they were all super friendly and I felt safe throughout the whole trip!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Aloha! Mahalo nui for sharing this, we’re so happy to hear your ʻohana felt relaxed and safe with our crew. BYOB definitely keeps things easygoing for everyone, and it means a lot that you noticed the friendly vibe on board. We’d love to welcome you back out on the water whenever you’re in Waikīkī again.

    Wonderful relaxing sunset ride

    Elvan_M, Oct 2025
    Amazing sunset ride with this lovely crew! Had the best time, good vibes, great music, great company! Thank you!

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Aloha Elvan! We’re so glad you had such a wonderful and relaxing time out on the water. Nothing beats good music, great company, and a Waikiki sunset. Mahalo for sailing with us — a hui hou!

    This is relaxing, amazing...

    Jennifer_C, Oct 2025
    This is relaxing, amazing staff, great views and easily accessible. You cannot go wrong with an amazing staff while watching a gorgeous sunset

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Mahalo, Jennifer! We’re so glad you had a relaxing time and enjoyed the sunset views with our crew. There’s nothing quite like watching the sky light up over the ocean. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you aboard again soon. A hui hou!

    Very fun, relaxed experience sailing at sunset.

    Angel_K, Oct 2025
    The staff did great —Very knowledgeable and made us feel safe and relaxed. Tip - Bring your own cups and ice. I was just passing through and bought the ingredients for my cocktail at the ABC store, but didn’t have a cup or ice to mix it in. Now that I know, it’s no big deal - but an inconvenience at the time. I byob - but wasn’t thinking about cups and ice. (My bad). The trip was nice, but remember to bring your own towels - they aren’t provided with this group. Overall, I loved this trip very much. I’d go back - and next time I’ll be better prepared.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Mahalo, Angel! So glad you had a relaxing sunset sail and felt the aloha from our crew. Appreciate the awesome tips for future guests too—great reminder about bringing cups and towels! Hope to see you back on board for another cruise soon. Aloha a hui hou!

    We booked the October...

    Mike_O, Oct 2025
    We booked the October 1st, 2025, cruise through Viator. This was a great value. The entire experience was pleasurable, hassle-free, and competently executed by captain and crew from booking to the return to the marina. The swimming, sailing, photo opportunities, and music made for a wonderful time that rounded out our short stay in Waikiki.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Mahalo, Mike! We’re so glad your October 1st sail was smooth, fun, and full of great memories. From sailing and snorkeling to music and photos, our crew will be thrilled to know they helped make your Waikīkī stay even more special. A hui hou, until next time!

    Great experience!...

    Lucas_S, Sep 2025
    Great experience! Swimming for the first half and sunset cruise for the second half. The staff was super friendly. Very relaxing, definitely recommend!

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Mahalo, Lucas! We’re glad you enjoyed both the swim and the sunset sail — the best of both worlds. Our crew will be happy to know they helped make it such a relaxing and memorable time. Hope to see you back out on the water soon!

    Tranquility

    Christine_S, Jun 2025
    Alexandra was very friendly and professional as well the rest of the crew would definitely recommend to friends and family

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Mahalo for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that Alexandra and the rest of the crew made your experience relaxing and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation, it means the world to us. We'd love to welcome you and your loved ones back onboard for another tranquil evening sail anytime!

    Awesome evening excursion in Waikiki

    Shannon_Z, Jun 2025
    This excursion was perfect to get out on the water, see some beautiful sea life (we brought our own snorkels/masks), enjoy incredible views and meet some friendly people. The crew was also 11/10. Funny, chill, friendly… they wanted to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves and they also brought great attitudes/vibes. My partner and I got some adventure in, some memorable photos, and caught a perfect sunset out on the water. We also brought our own mini cooler with us with drinks and snacks and it was exactly what we needed for the occasion. I would absolutely recommend this for an evening in Waikiki.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Mahalo for this incredible review! We're so thrilled to hear that you and your partner had such a special evening with us—taking in the views, meeting new people, and soaking in the good vibes. We’re lucky to have a crew that genuinely enjoys creating fun, welcoming experiences, and your kind words truly mean a lot. It sounds like you made the most of your adventure, from bringing your own snorkel gear to catching that perfect sunset. We’d absolutely love to have you both aboard again next time you’re in Waikiki!

    Great sunset cruise

    Mike_B, May 2025
    The crew was great and made the experience memorable. Great views of Waikiki and Diamond head. Plus so many fish to see when you jump off the boat.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Mahalo for joining us and for the kind words. We're glad you enjoyed the views and had a chance to explore the water. We'll be happy to welcome you aboard again anytime!

    We had an awesome time on...

    Nathan_T, Apr 2025
    We had an awesome time on the BYOB Waikiki Sunset Swim and Diamond Head Sailing tour! The crew were super lively and made sure everyone was having a great time. The captain was especially fun — he kept things safe but also made sure the vibe stayed really relaxed and upbeat. Watching the fireworks from the boat was definitely a highlight! Just a heads-up: the water can get a little rough, so if you get seasick easily, it might be something to think about. It didn’t bother us at all though, and we would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and different way to enjoy a Waikiki evening!

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind and detailed review! We're so glad you enjoyed the sunset sail and fireworks, and that our crew helped make it a fun and memorable evening. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you aboard again soon. Mahalo!

    Highly recommend!!

    Amy_S, Apr 2025
    What a fun time! Wow! Crew was incredible. Kept us laughing the entire time, not to mention the amazing sail and swim. We saw dolphins and turtles. A rainbow and impeccable sunset. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Perfect ending to our trip.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Wow what an incredible review! Thank you so much for this glowing review- we so appreciate you choosing us and are beyond thrilled you enjoyed yourself on the sail with our crew- And got to see a ton of sea life! We hope to have you out on the water with us again soon!

    Highly Recommend Sailing with this Company

    Julianna_P, Jan 2025
    I had such a great time on this sail, I did it again the following night. The crew is friendly and fantastic. They were a pleasure to get to know and talk to. Also very entertaining. I chose to do this on my solo trip to Oahu. It was just what I needed. Very relaxing.

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    We are so happy to hear you had great time with us- and went twice even! We're glad to hear the crew was good company and kept you entertained. Thank you so much for choosing us to spend your time with amongst the broad options of activities Oahu has to offer- that means the world to us! We hope you make a trip back soon! Mahalo!

    We had a great time with...

    Melissa_M, Jan 2025
    We had a great time with our teenage kids and parents. Great for family or couples. The crew was welcoming and fun.

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Melissa, mahalo for your review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the boat with the whole family. Comfort and enjoyment for diverse groups is important to us, so we appreciate the feedback. We hope to see you back again one day soon!

    Amazing views, amazing...

    Bri_E, Jan 2025
    Amazing views, amazing team, highly recommend Three Tiki Sailing! We did the sunset sail during fireworks and it was great.

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the views and had a fantastic time with our team during the sunset sail and fireworks. It sounds like a memorable experience! We truly appreciate you and hope to have the pleasure of sailing with you again soon!

    10/10 Would Recommend

    Talia_M, Dec 2024
    This was amazing! honestly the best boating experience that we’ve had! we lucked out and had our experience during whale season and got to see the best whale breach ever! it was straight out of the movies🤩 the crew was so kind and the boat was comfy! overall 10/10

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Mahalo for this awesome review Talia! We love to hear this kind of feedback- we're so happy you had a blast!! Please come back out with us again soon. Mahalo!

    Good vibes

    Carolyne_M, Nov 2024
    Incredible, went above and beyond. The team took amazing photos at sunset of my husband and I. Great swim sess, great vibes

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Aloha Carolyn! Thank you SO much for this sweet review! So glad you had a great time and we hope to sail with you again in the future!

    Perfect sunset trip

    Patrick_P, Sep 2024
    Very comfortable boat with a great crew. Trip was beautiful, and not overly crowded. Sunset was beautiful. I'd sail with them again

    Response from Host, Sep 2024

    Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the comfortable boat and had a beautiful, uncrowded sunset experience. We’d love to have you back on board anytime!

    Crew was fantastic....

    Sharon_B, Aug 2024
    Crew was fantastic. Everything was perfect. Would highly recommend. Topped off our trip to Waikiki. Thanks!

    Response from Host, Sep 2024

    Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that our crew made your experience perfect. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on your next trip to Waikiki!

    Perfect cruise

    Bobby_L, Aug 2024
    Crew was awesome, fun to be around! Great sunset , perfect night of sailing! BYOB, swim was great! Need that playlist!

    Response from Host, Aug 2024

    look up Three Tiki Sailing on Spotify and you should be able to get what your looking for!

    Worth Every Penny

    Heidi_W, Jul 2024
    The crew were accommodating and entertaining while maintaining the sailing safely. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable cruise. Exactly what we were looking for.

    Response from Host, Jul 2024

    We love to see reviews like this!!!

    Sunset Fun

    Nicole_B, Jun 2024
    We had a fabulous cruise with the 3 Jacks. Great to be able to BYOB. The music was awesome. The crew gave us a little extra time so we could enjoy the whole sunset. Highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Jul 2024

    Thank you so much for choosing us! Glad to see the 3 Jacks out there holding it down for the team!

    CANCELLED

    Josephine_R, Jun 2024
    Very upset that they cancelled on us literally about an hour before. It was my son’s 6th birthday and we waited in Waikiki all day just cause this was all he wanted to do. We were told it was because of strong winds… but all of the sail boats were out on the water, it never showed canceled on Viator. (My husband believes we were told no so they could sell our seats at a higher price to others. They withdrew the full amount from my account and I still haven’t received a refund, it’s been some days.

    Response from Host, Jul 2024

    Aloha Josephine, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of your sunset swim and sail on June 10th. Unfortunately, high surf conditions were building throughout the day, prompting our decision to prioritize guest safety. Unfortunately, decisions to cancel due to high surf need to be made on short notice because we have to observe the water conditions on a minute by minute basis to see if it is safe or not. In this situation the harbor channel was closed out with breaking waves making it dangerous to exit and safely re-enter. Our records confirm that you were indeed scheduled for the tour, and we processed a full refund on our end promptly at 2:41 PM on June 10th. Please note that while we have initiated the refund, processing times can vary on Viator’s end, and it may take a few additional days for the funds to reflect in your account. We would like to reassure you that we would never cancel reservations to accommodate higher-paying guests. We have ample space onboard for all guests, and our pricing remains consistent across all concierge platforms. If you have not yet received your refund, we recommend checking directly with Viator or your bank for the most up-to-date information. Rest assured, we have taken the necessary steps to ensure that you were refunded promptly upon cancellation. We apologize again for any confusion or inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding regarding the circumstances. Should you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us directly.

    Sunset, fireworks, beauty!

    JohnL_B, May 2024
    Beautiful sunset cruise on a very roomy & stable boat. Captain & crew were fun! Go on Friday evening for the HV fireworks…. Highly recommend!

    Fun time!

    Meera_T, Apr 2024
    Outstanding sail, it was a windy day but enjoyable. Very friendly crew and had a good time. Great music too!

    Response from Host, Apr 2024

    Thank you for dropping us a great review! this time of year we tend to get a bit more wind than in the summer time but it does make for some really fun times on the water to sail! Thanks for coming out !

    Amazing experience!

    Kyle_S, Oct 2023
    Lots of fun! The sunset sail was beautiful. The boat also tails you out into the open waters and let’s you jump off the boat for a swim. Highly recommend!

    Awesome

    Tin_N, Sep 2023
    The swimming and sunset were amazing 🤩 the crews were incredible and friendly. I would recommend to my family, friends and community.

    Fabulous Sunset cruise

    Zipporah_W, May 2023
    The cruise was fabulous and crew was very friendly and kind. Music was just right and cruise was very relaxing. We saw turtles, dolphins and a beautiful sunset.

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