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Moana’s Swim’n’Sail Cocktail Cruise Along the Waikiki Coast

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Oahu, USA
Popular pick
Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Jennifer_J ·
Jan 2026
Great experience, great crew, highly recommend. So glad I found this adventure. It was a perfect excursion.
· Blair_C ·
Sep 2025
Staff were amazing. The ride and view impeccable. What I enjoyed most is that it was suited for adults but also children as well. Will definitely recommend.

Overview

Escape the crowds of Waikiki Beach with this swim-and-sail catamaran tour. Head out onto crystal-clear water and look out for fish, turtles and dolphins on your way to a top swimming spot. Jump into the water or hang out in the onboard lounge areas then continue your journey to Diamond Head Crater.
  • Catamaran sailing tour from Waikiki to Diamond Head
  • Set sail and escape the crowds of Waikiki Beach
  • Jump off board and swim in the clear water
  • Relax on board and take in the coastal scenery

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Restroom on board
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Kewalo Basin Harbor
    1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA

    The Moana Catamaran is located on the south end of Kewalo Harbor, at slip D 108. We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to departure time. Boarding begins 15 min prior to departure time. Best parking is located on the north and east and south ends of the harbor.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the crowded beaches and embark on a luxurious catamaran excursion away from Waikiki.

Traverse the crystal-clear waters as you search for enchanting marine life like fish, turtles, and dolphins. Next, dive into the refreshing water or relax in the comfortable onboard lounge areas.

Your journey continues towards the majestic Diamond Head Crater, offering coastal views along the way. Indulge in the thrill of sailing from Waikiki to Diamond Head, leaving behind the touristy hotspots. Pass by the Diamond Head State Monument and get a glimpse of its magnificence before making your way back to shore.

Diamond Head State Monument (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 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

Shetika_P
The crew was very friendly and accommodating. My youngest child wanted to get in the water, but I was too chicken at first to get in the water so one of the crew members offered to help her get in the water. My daughter was so appreciative and I was grateful. After chatting with the captain of the ship and the other crew members, I felt like I was hanging out with family. They are so amazing and I’m so grateful that I was able to experience the ocean with these amazing people. I will definitely be back.

Reviews

4.9
based on 247 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Disappointed

Sulema_H, Apr 2026
It was cancelled but was told it did go out 🤷🏻‍♀️ I was given a notice 1 day before and it was very sad as we had planned our day accordingly

Our family of 4 with 2...

Beth_L, Mar 2026
Our family of 4 with 2 teenagers had such a great time on this boat trip. It was so fun, and the entire crew was amazing!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Mahalo for reviewing! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Swim n Sail ⛵️

They are the best, so...

Princess_T, Feb 2026
They are the best, so friendly, knowledgeable and nice, book them any day any time, they even offer to help take you pictures

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Mahalo for reviewing! We hope to welcome you back soon 😊

10/10 experience

Jennifer_J, Jan 2026
Great experience, great crew, highly recommend. So glad I found this adventure. It was a perfect excursion.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Mahalo for reviewing!

This was awesome!

PKimberly_S, Jan 2026
I was celebrating my birthday and always wanted to do anything like this. The crew was friendly and professional. It was an awesome experience. I'll definitely do it again.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Mahalo for reviewing and happy birthday!! 🥳

10 of 10

Blair_C, Sep 2025
Staff were amazing. The ride and view impeccable. What I enjoyed most is that it was suited for adults but also children as well. Will definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Mahalo for the kind words. We hope to welcome you back aboard for more sunsets and good times soon!

The crew was amazing! Saw...

Trinity_R, Aug 2025
The crew was amazing! Saw tons of dolphins! Definitely recommend doing this with your friends or partner definitely great for a younger crowd!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Mahalo for the awesome shoutout, we hope to see you back soon!

Great views, great conversation, and immaculate service

Shetika_P, Aug 2025
The crew was very friendly and accommodating. My youngest child wanted to get in the water, but I was too chicken at first to get in the water so one of the crew members offered to help her get in the water. My daughter was so appreciative and I was grateful. After chatting with the captain of the ship and the other crew members, I felt like I was hanging out with family. They are so amazing and I’m so grateful that I was able to experience the ocean with these amazing people. I will definitely be back.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Mahalo for sharing your experience! We’re so glad our crew made you feel like family and helped create special memories with your daughter. We can’t wait to welcome you back aboard!

Perfect for an afternoon...

Julie_V, Jul 2025
Perfect for an afternoon activity. We were very relaxed. We loved floating in the water off Waikiki.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Mahalo for reviewing!

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tori_l, Jul 2025
Love the all women crew. Very friendly to talk to and very helpful. 10 out of 10 would recommend again. Very worth the money. Great drinks for great price.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Mahalo for the wonderful review! We’re proud of our all-women crew and happy you enjoyed the drinks and experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

Moana Boat Ride Hawaii

Roger_M, Jul 2025
Overall I give the experience 4/5 The boat was clean and the staff was nice. The drinks are very affordable and they offered water as well which was a plus. The boat did leave on time which I thought was good. If you are a person who is always late, don’t be late for this adventure because we left exactly at 2 pm. Make sure to read the directions that are sent to you once you book. I would not wear shoes. Only wear sandals because once you board the boat you will not be permitted to wear shoes or take them with you. If you get sea sick, stay home. Some parts of the ride were bumpy however that’s to be expected. The only part I did not like was the captain telling everyone to get off his boat not even 2 seconds after telling everyone to tip the staff. I found it rude, distasteful, and disrespectful. Other than that I’d say that this ride was very good.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Mahalo for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the sail and we appreciate the helpful tips. Sorry to hear about your last interaction—that's not the impression we want to leave. We will review this and make sure to keep things positive for everyone. Thanks again for choosing to sail with us!

Super fun activity in Honolulu

Christopher_M, Jul 2025
Moana Sip'n'Swim was a super fun experience and we were extremely glad that we did it. Be sure to show up early, because it takes a little while to find the exact dock. But if you set your nav to the meeting point you should be good. Once onboard, everything is relaxing and fun, with very friendly staff taking care of your every need. It was so cool to get to swim in the crystal clear waters, and the drinks for purchase were all really good. I loved that it was very flexible, and you could choose to go in the water however much, or little, as you wanted.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks so much for the great review! We’re glad you had a great time and found the crew friendly and flexible. Hope to welcome you on board for more adventures!

Captain and crewman were...

LaRees_L, Jul 2025
Captain and crewman were very friendly! We also got see dolphins so the captain was nice enough to pull us from the water and rotate the boat for us to see them and take pics/videos

Great Birthday ride

Katrina_P, Jun 2025
Love the whole experience!!! Would definitely use them again, the drinks were very good Vivian was very sweet and attentive. Thank you for making my birthday ride relaxing and enjoyable

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Happy birthday Katrina! Mahalo for leaving us a review, we hope to welcome you back onboard again soon ⛵️

Great day !! a great affordable excursion that isn't crowded. Staff was wonderful.

Holly_S, Apr 2025
I purchased this excursion as a gift to my daughter and her boyfriend. They said it was absolutely awesome. They had a great day. It wasn't crowded. It was very relaxing from my perspective. It was a great gift completely affordable would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Mahalo for choosing us as a gift experience! We're so happy to hear they had an awesome time.

Exciting and adventurous experience!

Michelle_G, Apr 2025
Really fun, cool, and a great way to explore the sea (Aniella 6 yrs old) That was awesome! After he jumped off the boat into the ocean. (Amelio 4 yrs old)

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thanks for the awesome reviews! ⛵️

Grandsons Approve

kevin_s, Mar 2025
Great time Great crew would recommend to everyone , good for all ages. Thank you again for a great time.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Mahalo for reviewing Kevin!

Absolutely perfect

Elizabeth, Mar 2025
We had such an amazing experience✨ 100% recommend this for everyone. The crew was amazing and did their best to make sure everyone was safe and satisfied.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you Elizabeth! We hope so see you again soon ⛵️

This was a fun,...

Julie_S, Mar 2025
This was a fun, comfortable and relaxing catamaran sail that was a quick way to get out on the gorgeous open water and experience a breeze without taking up an entire day on Waikiki. The friendly, female and efficient crew made cocktails along the way and were more than willing to snap pics of us with Diamond Head (and the beach) as a perfect backdrop.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you Julie! We hope to see you again soon ☀️

I did not like the music....

Andrew_H, Mar 2025
I did not like the music. You had to pay for almost everything but water. No snorkel equipment was allowed.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Our Swim n Sail is designed as a cocktail hour and we do not offer snorkeling on this trip. This information is provided on the tour description when booking. We do our best to create an enjoyable atmosphere for all guests, music can always be adjusted upon request. We appreciate your feedback and apologize that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. If you’d like to share more about your visit, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Mahalo!

Awesome

Leticia_o, Mar 2025
Such a wonderful experience. No special excursions involved, just a fun time in the water, swimming and enjoying Hawaii's beauty with my family. Thank you to the crew. Ya'll were amazing!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you Leticia!

Must do activity in Honolulu!

Srivatsa_R, Feb 2025
Awesome private experience! Loved the sail and swim. The crew was amazing and the cocktails were great. Definitely will do it again next time we are in Hawaii.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Mahalo for reviewing, we hope to see you again soon!

Great sailing experience

Roy_N, Feb 2025
Excellent experience overall. Staff were friendly and accommodating. We had a windy day, so sailing was amazing. Personally I thought the onboard music distracted from the experience. Also, the meeting point was not well communicated. Should have specified the harbour slip number.

Great time, chill vibes, tasty cocktails!

caitlin_c, Feb 2025
The trip was awesome! Very chill vibes and tasty cocktails… saw several humpback whales and our kids loved it. Skip the whale watching tour and do this instead!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you Caitlin!

Excellent experience, the...

Vivian_P, Feb 2025
Excellent experience, the entire crew was friendly. The view of the city was beautiful, waters were impeccable. We saw a folio and was pleased with the trip.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you Vivian!

This was such an awesome...

Victoria_R, Jan 2025
This was such an awesome experience!! The water was beautiful and the crew was so fun and attentive.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you Victoria!

Fun in the sun

Melissa_M, Nov 2024
Swimming in the ocean. And relaxing having pineapple drinks. Overlooking the city. And chill out vibes.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

So happy you could join us Melissa! Thank you for your review

Fantastic Sunset Cruise

Zoe_R, Oct 2024
An amazing crew and a great cruise with a beautiful view! We had a great time relaxing and watching the coastline from the comfort of the catamaran. Great drinks too!!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your review Zoe! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the sunset sail 🌅

Awesome experience.

Troy_V, Oct 2024
Awesome all women crew. They were a joy to watch. I can't wait to come back next year and ride with them again. Crew consists of beautiful young girls that are committed to making your experience pleasurable.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thanks for reviewing Troy! We hope to see you again soon 🤙

Fun, energetic, fast drinks, adrenaline

monica_c, Sep 2024
We got the VIP for me and my daughter as her birthday gift! We had a fenomenal experience. I recommended 100 %

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