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Maui: Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Maui, USA
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Madisyn_S ·
Aug 2026
Great excursion to do on vacation! Drinks were QUICK and the crew was awesome. Constantly refilled our alcoholic beverages and the food was surprisingly SO GOOD? Also the crew took photos of us which was so sweet <3 romantic date night with gorgeous sunset!!!
· Aidan_O ·
Sep 2026
Well worth it ! The crew , drinks , food , and ride were all awesome. I was worried it would feel crowded , but there was plenty of room for everyone.

Overview

Enjoy a ‘front-row seat’ for Maui’s epic sunset accompanied by cocktails and snacks during this sailing cruise from Ka’anapali Beach. Enjoy views of nearby Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe from your boat, drink and food in hand, as the Hawaiian sky puts on its nightly display. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for local marine life, including whales from mid-December to mid-April. Snacks, unlimited alcoholic drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages are all included.
  • Enjoy a sunset catamaran cruise including cocktails and snacks
  • Marvel at the Maui sunset, one of mother nature's best 'light shows'
  • Look for dolphins as they swim and jump, and whales during the winter months
  • Includes unlimited drinks from a premium bar and snacks

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Non-alcoholic Beverages
  • Unlimited alcohol drinks (open bar)
  • Validated parking for up to 4 hours
  • Whale Watching (Dec 15th - April 15th)
  • Snacks
    Heavy appetizers include crispy pork sliders, pesto pasta salad, asian slaw and fried chicken with chili garlic aioli
  • Live Music on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

    Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure at the Sea Maui kiosk located between Leilani's & Hula Grill on the beach walk at Whaler's Village. We validate 4 free hours at Whaler's Village parking structure. Please bring your ticket with you and present it at CHECK IN, before we depart. Mahalo!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Head to Ka'anapali Beach in the late afternoon where you board a beach-loading catamaran for your Hawaiian sunset cruise.

Grab a cocktail from the open bar and snack on some “pupus” (appetizers) as you set sail for one of mother nature’s finest shows, Maui’s daily sunset. As you sail the waters near the island’s western shore, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and the nearby islands of Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. Assuming the weather is good, be treated to a postcard-perfect sunset display of pink, purple, orange, and red light.

Celebrate your wonderful excursion on the water with a couple more snacks and drinks from the unlimited bar before heading back into the beach.
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Ka'anapali

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at least 24 hours in advance
  • Barefoot sail, shoes will be collected before boarding
  • Service animals allowed
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Near public transportation
  • Departure times vary throughout the year. PLEASE call to confirm your trip 24 hours in advance (808) SEA-MAUI. Please check in a half hour prior to departure.
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a barefoot tour, your shoes will be collected before boarding and returned at the end of the sail. Please leave your fresh white tennis shoes and stilettos at home.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 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

Rhonda_B
Sea Maui is the best. Friendly at the kiosk checkin all the way to a great boat crew. We’ve done two tours with them and this is consistent. The sunset cruise was fantastic with a great vibe and amazing views ending with a stunning sunset. Highly recommend

Reviews

4.8
based on 1,566 reviews
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It was a nice experience...

Eli_C, Sep 2026
It was a nice experience good time very wavy for a catamaran we went out pretty far left my bag on the boat still havent heard anything after reaching out yesterday he said he would reach out but still hasnt

Mixed Review

Judy_C, Sep 2026
Music is awesome. Drinks and food generous. Black Rock stop amazing but a lot of folks didn't have a clue how special it was. Good seating limited. And if a couple want to hog the scenery with the sunset behind them., No one stops them. Solution: need more info during trip so folks can make better choices. Maybe entrance and choice of seats should be by signup date just so it’s fair because some seats unexceptionable.

Fun time

Gill_H, Sep 2026
Great service and wonderful live singer and guitar music. They also focus on safety getting on and off the boat.

So much fun

Carly_H, Sep 2026
Staff was so fun we had the best time would recommend to friends and family! My husband and I came on our honeymoon and I would do the sunset cruise every night honestly

Delightful!

Randy_N, Sep 2026
Great staff, awesome drinks and food, and such a relaxing and escapist outing! Forgot about reality and soaked up the breeze and water and sun and landscape - worthwhile evening!

Must do when in Maui best bang for your buck

Matthew_K, Sep 2026
Worth the money, unlimited drinks, appetizers were delicious good music and the crew were very friendly

Sunset Cruises are always...

Jennifer_S, Sep 2026
Sunset Cruises are always a 'must' in Hawaii. Appetizers were good. We still went for a later dinner after. The views can't be beat. Would book again.

Great crew, amazing food,...

Jonathan_S, Sep 2026
Great crew, amazing food, and plenty of choices to drink! It’s more of a meal than appetizers, awesome time!

Sunset cruise was a blast

John_G, Sep 2026
The staff on this tour was very attentive and friendly! Great service and the food was really tasty. I would do this one again

It was a lot of fun. The...

David_S, Sep 2026
It was a lot of fun. The crew was great and the sunset was amazing! It was a great way to celebrate my wife’s birthday.

Awesome !

Aidan_O, Sep 2026
Well worth it ! The crew , drinks , food , and ride were all awesome. I was worried it would feel crowded , but there was plenty of room for everyone.

A Highlight of our Trip

Matt_S, Sep 2026
Great experience for our family of 6. Crew was very welcoming and engaging. Great food and drinks (didn’t skimp on the drinks either). Plenty of options for our 2 under 21 as well. Would do this again. Would recommend.

Such a beautiful time....

Brieanna_H, Sep 2026
Such a beautiful time. The deck hands were so attentive, always made sure a drink was in hand. Had conversations with you, got to know you. You can tell they love their job. 100% recommend!!

Sunset cruise awaits!!

Patricia_C, Sep 2026
Beautiful sail and sunset. Friendly staff and great music!! Food was also delicious! Great communication from staff!

Loved it

Danielle_N, Sep 2026
This is a must do in maui. Locally owned company so i highly recommend them specifically. Plenty of room on the boat and they kept the drinks flowing. Wonderful staff and an overall phenomenal experience. If i ever go back to Maui this will be the first excursion I book!!

All communication with...

Thomas_P, Sep 2026
All communication with them was clear and professional. Whole process was very organized start to finish. They did a great job handling and communicating about a location change, everyone made it to the right place at the right time. The crew was very personable and made sure everyone was having a great time. Food was better than expected. They did not overcrowd the boat, seating was comfortable and not cramped. Boat was clean and up to date. It was raining at the start and cloudy throughout but they still found an incredible sunset view.

It was the most amazing...

Patina_G, Aug 2026
It was the most amazing experience. So peaceful and serene. The hosts made sure to be accommodating and attentive. Would recommend.

Great with one major concern.

Louis_c, Aug 2026
Crew is great. Plates for food too dam small!! C’mon I have been in these before never seen plates that small for food. Warning should be told to passengers about leaving the vessel upon return and the steep step up on the sand to reach level ground. It is dangerious. No railing so you are in your own. I fell backwards trying to get up that step.

Banana Man goes Bananas 🍌

Brian_K, Aug 2026
This was our second time on Sea Maui and it did not disappoint! Another day, another beautiful sunset with great food and drinks. The crew did a great job, especially Brooke and Tommy. They were very personable and checked in on us and other guests frequently to refill drinks or to see if there was anything else we needed. Thanks for a great experience!

Great Job

Martin_M, Aug 2026
Very friendly crew. This was an absolutely beautiful day. We had spent a week in Honolulu, and Maui was icing on the cake.

Amazing

Madisyn_S, Aug 2026
Great excursion to do on vacation! Drinks were QUICK and the crew was awesome. Constantly refilled our alcoholic beverages and the food was surprisingly SO GOOD? Also the crew took photos of us which was so sweet <3 romantic date night with gorgeous sunset!!!

Best Booze Cruise

Elizabeth_P, Jul 2026
Such a fun honeymoon experience! drinks were flowing, views were amazing, crew was fantastic! Best vibes & Best time!

Best crew ever!

Meta_H, Jul 2026
Literally such a fun and incredible time! The crew we had was Brooke, Nick, and James. They were so accommodating and fun. The sunset was gorgeous and the drinks were flowing! 10/10

The best

Nikita_M, Jul 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our sunset cruise was absolutely unforgettable and one of the best experiences of our trip! From the moment we stepped aboard, the crew was welcoming, friendly, and made sure everyone was having an amazing time. The views were breathtaking, especially as the sun began to set over the water. The atmosphere was relaxing, the music was great, and everything was well organized. The crew kept the energy up while also making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. Whether you want to unwind, take stunning photos, or simply enjoy a beautiful evening on the water, this sunset cruise is a must. It created memories we'll never forget, and I would absolutely book it again. Highly recommend to anyone visiting!

What a blast!

Sandra_L, Jul 2026
Our family (all adults) had the best time! The crew on and off the boat were all amazing and we especially enjoyed “Hannalei”. Cocktails were plentiful, and food was also served. There were large swells at time of boarding which made getting on the boat challenging. The crew helped guide proper time to walk to stairs but some guests still got wet while boarding. I did see several people opt to not join the excursion because of this but this missed a great time. Would definitely book this again!

Amazing experience with...

Jessica_L, Jul 2026
Amazing experience with all the staff, how quickly they got everything passed out. Everyone was super friendly and took time to chat with everyone on board

Such a great experience! ...

Christine_A, Jul 2026
Such a great experience! Our hosts were super friendly, kept the drinks coming and made the whole experience really fun! The sunset was beautiful and the boat had lots of room for all!

Sunset 🌅 Cruise

Chris_L, Jul 2026
Beautiful sunset, dolphins jumping, plenty of drinks, decent appetizers & amazing crew w/good energy & humor making it the perfect cruise for my family 🤙

Great tour!

Yilan_W, Jul 2026
We really enjoyed this tour! Sunset was gorgeous and it really showed us the gorgeous shoreline of west Maui. The catamaran is in great conditions and there was plenty of food and drinks offered. The staff were super friendly and helpful and we loved the live music performed by the musician onboard. Keep in mind that you may get wet from getting onto the boat and sitting on the boat at the beginning of the tour. We didn't mind because it was a warm day.

Great experience!

anish_g, Jul 2026
Amazing experience and had great time..staff was nice and friendly..good drinks and food .exceeded my expectations.
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