Board from Waikiki Beach for Friday Night Fireworks Sail on Hāwea

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Overview

Get a front-row seat for Waikiki's famous Friday night fireworks display on this catamaran cruise. Sit out on deck and enjoy unobstructed views of the dazzling fireworks as they light up the night sky against the backdrop of the Waikiki coastline.

Avoid the crowds on land and watch Waikiki's fireworks from the water
Set sail from Waikiki Beach: No time-wasting transfer needed
Great way to cap off a day in paradise
Enjoy Hawea Premium ONLY all-inclusive alcoholic beverages from the bar

What's Included

Bluetooth sound system
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages

Hawea Premium ONLY - all inclusive alcoholic beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue
Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
We are located on Waikiki Beach behind the Duke Kahanamoku Statue (beachfront of the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 2424 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815) Please walk down to the shoreline and proceed to the aqua tent and boat itself as we do not have a check in booth. Our crew will start check in there.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Waikiki Beach (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 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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Featured review

Donna_C

Beautiful sunset and evening cruising out for a spectacular view of the fireworks 🎇 The crew was friendly and ensured an excellent experience! Cocktails were top notch! Highly recommend this experience!!!!

Reviews

4.8

based on 40 reviews

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Incredible fireworks cruise

MIKE_S, Jan 2026

The crew was very nice and experienced the music was excellent The free drink was unexpected and enjoyed The fireworks display was fabulous! Looking at the city all lit up from the boat at night was incredible! I really had a great time it was the perfect end to a wonderful vacation.

Was a great experience...

YiShan_N, Sep 2025

Was a great experience with friendly crew. Great view of the fireworks and fun tunes. The boarding took a little while as we had to time it right to wade through the water in between big waves. Note that you will be wet up to your knees and might be splashed by the sea while boarding and disembarking, and have to leave your shoes in a bin on the beach and board barefoot. The specialty cocktails (and mocktail options!) were delicious. The fireworks only last a few minutes so the rest of the ride was a nice relaxing time on the water. There was a number of people on the catamaran so that meant not everyone could get a seat on deck to watch the fireworks, but there are plenty of seats indoor near the bar if we needed to sit down. Overall great way to watch the fireworks!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Mahalo! We’re grateful for your kind review and so happy you enjoyed the cruise. Until next time cheers!

Spectacular Evening

Donna_C, Jul 2025

A Wholee Vibe !!!!!

Marco_F, Jun 2025

It was a very chill, calm experience with amazing views!!! They had a bar and played some cool Hawaiian styled music it was a whole vibe..especially for couples you’ll love it!!

Nice

Kathleen_C, Jun 2025

Not really a “sail” but it does offer a great view of the fireworks. It’s pretty much a standing room only excursion so be prepared. It is only an hour

such a fun and worth...

Samantha_C, Feb 2025

such a fun and worth experience, the crew on the boat were amazing and welcoming i highly recommend them.

I would suggest...

Dillian_S, Feb 2025

I would suggest considering other options before booking this cruise. For a more enjoyable experience, you might want to explore the luau at the Hawaiian Village or visit a local bar where you can enjoy the fireworks. Unfortunately, my experience with the crew was less than ideal. The host and bartender were not very professional, and I noticed the bartender seemed quite intoxicated. Additionally, there was a significant delay of about 20 minutes on the beach before we could board, which meant we missed the chance to enjoy some drinks beforehand. Lastly, I found it a bit uncomfortable when they requested tips, especially when they mentioned needing them to cover living expenses in a high-cost area. With some improvements, this cruise could become a much better option for travelers.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Mahalo for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the experience not meeting your expectations. We want to assure you that there is a strict no-drinking policy for our crew. The bartender that evening was in training and understandably nervous, which may have contributed to the impression you had. The delay was due to our summer schedule switch, but we always encourage guests to reach out directly as mentioned on their TripAdvisor voucher, so we can send our direct confirmation and waivers ahead of time for a smoother check-in. Regarding the tip request, it was not intended to make anyone uncomfortable, and we will address this with the crew to ensure a better experience in the future. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve the experience for our guests. Mahalo again for bringing this to our attention. We hope you enjoy the rest of your time on island and safe travels home!

Such a fun way to watch...

Colleen_N, Jan 2025

Such a fun way to watch the fireworks show. I recommend to anyone looking for an event to add to the itinerary.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Mahalo for joining us! We're thrilled you had a blast watching the fireworks with us. It’s definitely a special way to experience Friday Fireworks. We hope you have you aboard again in the future!

It was wonderful &...

Caroline_C, Jan 2025

It was wonderful & beautiful! I would recommend it. The view was fabulous, the temperature was just right and it was so worth it.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Mahalo for sharing your review! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience. Hope we get to sail with you soon for more beautiful moments!

Great Experience!

Kailey_E, Nov 2024

The Catamaran was clean and appeared newer compared to others we have been on. Highlight of the trip was that this must of been some type of extra special night because while we were out, we got not only one firework show but two! Then after both firework shows, there was also a very cool drone show. The captian kept us out on the water for all three shows! He seemed apologetic for keeping us out but my husband and I did not mind at all, we were actually grateful to be able to experience all three shows from the water. A memorable experience for sure.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Mahalo for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the extra special night on the water with the fireworks and drone shows. We're thrilled you had such a memorable time. Safe travels home!

An Awesome Hawaiian Adventure

Joe_S, Oct 2024

What an enjoyable catamaran ride! It was all smooth sailing from start to finish. We had an excellent crew and the catamaran was very clean and comfortable. The fireworks were amazing and best yet seen over the water overlooking Waikiki Beach. We had a wonderful experience overall. I highly recommend this adventure, especially aboard the Hawea and piloted by this great crew!

Waikiki in the Dark

Neil_C, Apr 2024

Crew was very friendly and helpful. We had a great time. Left on time and got back safely and all were laughing and happy.

Must do!

Kathi_T, Sep 2023

This was my first time in Hawaii, and the first time I was seeing the Pacific Ocean and one of the coolest things I have done. Captain, Jenna and her crew were awesome. They gave that extra dimension of fun to the experience. Mahalo!