West Oahu Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Appetizers

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Oahu, USA

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Cruise down the West coast of Oahu during sunset on this 2-hour tour Wai'anae. Meet your experienced captain and crew on board the ship, then set off in search of the best spot to watch the sunset. Snack on 'pupus' and sip complimentary alcoholic beverages while relaxing on the boat's deck and watching the sky fill with orange, pink, purple and red. Learn from your guides about Hawaii’s seafaring history, which includes fishing, the invention of surfing and the Hawaiian art of way-finding.

Take a scenic boat ride off the West Coast of Oahu at sunset
Enjoy complimentary alcoholic drinks and an array of pupus
Learn about Hawaii's seafaring history from your guides

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Full premium bar with tropical cocktails, beer, wine, soda and juice
Snacks

Light bite bento and snacks served on board
Shaded and open-air seating options
Restrooms on board

Gratuities

A 20% tip for the crew is customary and greatly appreciated if you enjoyed your experience.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor
85-491 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, USA
Waianae Boat Harbor, Dock C - Ko Nau Lani

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hawaii Nautical - Maui (Pass By)

Waianae (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
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 80 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

Sundy_F

We really enjoyed our time with Captain Quin, Jeani, & Q. They were a great crew, who made everyone feel welcome. Unplanned, but we saw a lot of whales- it was a great treat! The boat is very clean & easy to maneuver around. We would definitely recommend this company.

Reviews

4.7

based on 188 reviews

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A Fantastic Sunset Cruise

Sundy_F, Mar 2026

Best experienced

Regie_V, Dec 2025

The crew are very friendly. Its my.birthday week and one of my.bucket list. We got to.see the dolphins

Great cruise!

Rick_L, Oct 2025

The cruise was fun thanks to a great crew, seeing spinner dolphins, a beautiful evening, and great friends!

Spectacular Sunset Cruise

Berni_V, Aug 2025

The crew was exceptional— Friendly & very accommodating! They went out of their way to make it fun!!

Makaha sunset

Nancy_H, Feb 2025

Enjoyed viewing the rugged mountains in Makaha and Kaena Point area. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable about the things we were seeing. They almost caught a tuna!

The crew was fun! Watched...

Margie_S, Feb 2025

The crew was fun! Watched them "try" to catch fish. Actually hooked a huge tuna but got away at the boat. Was very entertaining. Sunset was beautiful 😍

Phenomenal Experience

Joanne_G, Jan 2025

This was an amazing Sunset Cruise. Our captain, Dave met us at the dock warmly. His crew of Ian and Quinn were wonderful and very informative. We were a party of 3 with the entire catamaran to ourselves! And to make a perfect cruise even better, we were privileged to watch whales putting on quite a show for us.

A perfect evening outing.

Margaret_M, Jan 2025

Fun and relaxing. The food was excellent! Beautiful views. The crew was sweet and attentive. Sunset did not disappoint.

❤️ the west side! Whales and sunsets 🤙

Dan_R, Jan 2025

Great crew and great time to see whales! Food was really good! Love the west side. Worth the drive don’t miss out!

The crew & view was...

Angela_W, Jan 2025

The crew & view was terrific Definitely worth the drive if you are not on this side of the island. It’s whale migration season so we did see whales & dolphins. The crew very interactive

Best catamaran tour ever!

Lisa_W, Nov 2024

First and foremost the deck crew and captain was AMAZING. We learned so much about the Hawaiian culture and enjoyed spending time talking with the crew. The boat ride was spectacular, views were amazing and it was a very relaxing trip out on the water. This tour is a must!

Relaxing, enjoyable, fun.

Anthony_H, Aug 2024

Crew was super friendly, courteous and fun to be around. The tour was very relaxing and calm beautiful view of the sunset and island.

Sunset cruise

melanie_n, Aug 2024

2nd time for taking this cruise. Always a great evening! Would highly recommend, very relaxing. Crew always so nice and accommodating.

Great evening!

Monica_K, Jul 2024

Crew was so friendly and knowledgeable! We enjoyed conversation with all of them and learned interesting info about the island. We would definitely do this again.

Sunset Cruise

Yvette_G, Jul 2024

Crew was wonderful. Really nice guys. We even saw dolphins. Beautiful sunset. Will definitely come back here and take this cruise again.

Beautiful sunset sail

Tanya_B, Jul 2024

Our party of 6 had a wonderful time sailing the coast of West Oahu during sunset hours! We had calm waters and beautiful views. We were lucky enough to have only 13 people total during our sailing which made moving around and picture taking opportunities much better. My 20 year Navy veteran loved talking to the captain of the sailboat. The atmosphere was very chill and relaxing. Just a note, prepare to remove your shoes upon entry. I highly recommend this activity!

Nice cruise and crew

Susan_D, Mar 2024

We were able to see multiple sightings of whales on our trip. Unfortunately this was the only day of our vacation that was not sunny so we did not see a sunset.

Highly recommend this sunset cruise!!

Evelyn_G, Feb 2024

Highly recommend!!! The boat was the perfect size to move around and see everything the water, mountains and sunset has to offer but not feel crowded. Got get pictures. All of the deck crew was very inviting, personable,, and very informative. Had a great time!!! Felt like the cruise was made just for me and my family. Have a drink, relax on the catamarans netting up front, take in the sunset and just be in the moment.

Great crew

Peter_B, Jan 2024

We wanted a more intimate Sunset cruise and ended up, selecting this trip, leaving out of the West Coast of Oahu about an hour drive from Honolulu where we were staying. Our crew is great, there were only a dozen guests on the boat, the drinks were included, and there was a lovely, small chicken dinner/appetizer. It was not much of a sunset because of the incoming storm but we did see a whale and had a wonderful time.

Great experience

Josh_H, Jan 2024

Amazing experience. Beautiful coastline, friendly crew, and a great boat. Perfect weather and great friends certainly helped too! Would highly recommend to cap off a trip to the islands.

Awesome cruise was highlight of our vacation!

Luis_C, Oct 2023

Great way to end our Hawaiian vacation. The captain and crew were awesome! They made sure everyone had a great time. The views were amazing. The food was quite tasty, and they had a good selection of cocktails and local beers! Boarding was fast and easy. Plenty of free parking right there at the dock. Would definitely do this sunset cruise again! Worth every penny.

Lovely Sunset Sail

Tam_D, Sep 2023

Crew was great, weather cooperated but Mother Nature came in for a home run with Pygmy killer whales “logging” and a rare treat to see plus entertaining spinner dolphins bow riding, topped off by a glorious sunset. Thank you Jesse, Caden and Sea-anna (best name ever for an ocean loving crew mate!).

Great sunset made better by great crew and company!

Kenneth_R, Sep 2023

Just as important as the scenery and weather is the crew - and the crew was outstanding! Christian led with confidence and good cheer, ensuring every guest was in good care. A big advantage doing this tour from the Waianae Boat Harbor is the quick transit to open water and transitioning from motor to sail. As usual, the sunset was spectacular - and it was a green flash night!

The experience was okay....

Marilee_L, Sep 2023

The experience was okay. Of course the beauty - scenic views cruising up the coast AND the sunset - was unrivaled. The crew was okay, only somewhat engaged. When asked about the sea life we were told they were asleep. The food was unexciting and the cocktails were not great.

Go for the company of the crew and the views, not the food.

Matt_S, Jul 2023

This was our first trip to Oahu and I took warnings about Honolulu traffic seriously. That meant that we arrived at the Wai'anea Small Boat harbor very early. Be advised that there is really nothing to do at the Harbor, so have a backup plan if you get there an hour early like we did. There are many homeless people around the harbor so the public bathrooms were locked after 4pm. (I never felt unsafe.) I understand why they had us take our shoes off, but it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Our Captain, Anthony, and the crew Ian and Quin made the trip very enjoyable. They were not passive hosts, but engaged us with questions and knowledge about the island. Toward the end of the cruise, they caught a tuna and it was fabulous watching their skill as they reeled it in, cleaned it and divided it between themselves. The "pupus" were edible but no one in my family finished the bland chicken on rice. The cocktails, though tasty, were watered down. I was glad for a decent selection of beer. How can I complain though when I am on a clean catamaran looking at the absolutely stunning landscape of Oahu's western shore with the sun setting on a calm sea??? It was a beautiful evening and the sunset was gorgeous.

Great Sunset Cruise

Michael_C, Jul 2023

This was a wonderful sunset cruise with spectacular views, delicious cocktail drinks, and a really hospitable crew. Our party of 16 enjoyed smooth sailing from start to finish. The attentive crew pointed out sea turtles and spinner dolphins, which were very active all around the boat. Although the shoreline was stunning to view, I wish the captain would have identified some of the landmarks and/or local information or history as it relates to the coastline towns, mountain range, and shoreline we were viewing. That would be an area for improvement which would garner 5-stars in my opinion. Aloha.

Scam Scam Scam!!!! Awful experience!

Camille_W, Jul 2023

Buyer beware! Do not , I repeat do not book this cruise! It's 100% false advertising . The boat is awful, restroom dirty, they make you take your shoes off before boarding and make you have to walk around the dirty floor and dirty bathroom floors. There is no dinner, only an awful looking tray of boxed food that most participants trashed ! They said they would take us sightseeing, we saw nothing! The only good things was us seeing a display of beautiful dolphins at the beginning of the trip. This is a ripoff and do not waste your money , look closely at the boat you are selecting before purchase. People work too hard did travel too far to waste their money on a scam such as this! I want my money refunded actually or at least half of it since we drank a couple cocktails. Buyer beware and book elsewhere!!!!!!

Great value, great customer service

Amber_Y, Jun 2023

Great value sunset cruise that is run by local guys who are very attentive and friendly. It included drinks and food and the best part was since the cruise isn’t in Waikiki, it was not super crazy. By getting a cruise from them, you are 100% supporting the local businesses rather than your money going to larger companies like Atlantis.

Amazing Sunaet Cruise!

Amy_F, May 2023

The sunset was gorgeous! The crew was very knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and answered all of our questions about the island. The food was good and the drinks were great!