Hawaii, from a different perspective
Oahu
sunset cruises.
Waikiki at golden hour. A cocktail on a catamaran. Dinner with a show. Compare five different ways to spend an evening on Oahu’s water.
Make it your kind of evening
Five ways to set sail.
A focused mix of cocktail sails, a BYOB catamaran, a dinner show and a west-coast cruise.
5 cruises to compare
Cocktails & coastlineWaikiki coastline
Moana Catamaran Sunset Sail
A two-hour sail along the Waikiki coastline aboard the 55-foot Moana catamaran, with music, skyline views and a complimentary first round of cocktails.
Read full tourWhy choose it & what to check
Our take. Choose this for a longer cocktail sail rather than a dinner cruise. The listing includes the first round, not an unlimited open bar.
Before you book. Check the booked departure and arrival instructions. Extra drinks are not described as included in the standard first-round offer.
Viator product code: 292001P1. Confirm the meeting point on Viator.
Bring your own drinksOahu / Waikiki
Waikiki Catamaran with Food & BYOB
A two-hour sunset outing on a 40-foot catamaran with charcuterie, local fruit, snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Guests aged 21 and over may bring their own alcohol.
Read full tourWhy choose it & what to check
Our take. A useful choice when you would rather bring your preferred drinks and have light food included than pay for an open-bar package.
Before you book. Coolers and ice are offered, but the operator asks guests to call ahead to reserve a cooler. Appetizers are not a full dinner.
Viator product code: 66349P1. Confirm the meeting point on Viator.
Beach boardingWaikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail & Open Bar
Board a 45-foot catamaran directly from Waikiki Beach for a 90-minute sunset sail. The listed open bar includes beer, wine and cocktails.
Read full tourWhy choose it & what to check
Our take. Choose this when direct beach boarding and an included open bar matter more than having a meal on board.
Before you book. Friday sailings are adults only, aged 21+. The listing describes child rates and free infants on other eligible sailings; confirm your date before booking.
Viator product code: 117476P5. Directly from Waikiki Beach.
Dinner & entertainmentHonolulu
Pacific Star Sunset Dinner & Show
An evening that combines Pacific Rim cuisine with live Hawaiian music and the Polynesian show Moku Ola: Voyage of Life aboard the STAR.
Read full tourWhy choose it & what to check
Our take. Choose a dinner-and-show format when you want the evening to revolve around a meal and entertainment, rather than a smaller catamaran sail.
Before you book. The standard duration is two hours. The description says Friday voyages include an extra hour; confirm the option, price and duration for your date.
Viator product code: 3961OPACIFIC. Confirm the pier on Viator.
West-coast departureWaianae Harbor
West Oahu Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Sail from Waianae Harbor along Oahu’s west coast, with views of the Waianae mountains, a premium bar and light-bite bento served on board.
Departure information: Departure check: the September export names Waianae; Viator’s October 8 meeting point names Ko Olina. Confirm your marina before traveling.
Read full tourWhy choose it & what to check
Our take. Choose the west-coast setting deliberately. This is a different departure area from the Waikiki-focused choices, not another Honolulu boarding point.
Before you book. Plan your own route to the harbor and check transfer details on the booking page. Light-bite bento should not be treated as a full dinner.
Viator product code: 2774P15. Waianae Harbor, West Oahu.
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Prices are starting-price snapshots in USD, not live quotes. Ratings combine Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. Tour data added September 25, 2026. Where provided, displayed prices include the API’s maximum local-charge allowance. Confirm your date, final price and inclusions on Viator.
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The details, side by side
A quicker way to compare.
Start with the departure area and meal format. Then compare the listed duration and starting price.
| Cruise | Departure / area | Food & drinks | Duration | From, USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moana Catamaran Sunset Sail | Confirm the meeting point on Viator | First round of cocktails included | 2 hours | $89.99 |
| Waikiki Catamaran with Food & BYOB | Confirm the meeting point on Viator | Appetizers, soft drinks & BYOB | 2 hours | $54.99 |
| Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail & Open Bar | Directly from Waikiki Beach | Open bar: beer, wine & cocktails | 90 minutes | $84.77 |
| Pacific Star Sunset Dinner & Show | Confirm the pier on Viator | Pacific Rim dinner & live show | 2 hours | $139.00 |
| West Oahu Sunset Cocktail Cruise | Waianae Harbor, West Oahu | Premium bar & light-bite bento | 2 hours | $89.00 |
The table includes all five selected cruises, regardless of the filter above. Friday and seasonal options can have different durations. Exact meeting points, drink allowances and current menus must be checked at booking.
Start at the right place
Beach or harbor?
The departure matters.
A place name in the tour title is not always the boarding location. Use the meeting instructions for your exact booking.
Waikiki Beach
The selected beach-and-open-bar sail explicitly boards directly from Waikiki Beach. It is the clearest choice in this shortlist when beach boarding is part of what you want.
See the cruiseWaianae Harbor
The West Oahu cocktail cruise departs from Waianae Harbor. Choose it for a west-coast evening and plan your journey around that harbor, not around Waikiki.
See the cruiseOther Honolulu departures
Do not assume the Moana, BYOB or Pacific Star cruise boards from the beach. Their search summaries do not give an exact meeting point. Check the pier or slip on Viator before arranging transport.
See the cruiseChoose the experience, not just the price
A few details.
A better evening.
Decide what matters to you before comparing boats. These are the differences that stand out in the listings.
A drink is not an open bar
Moana includes the first round. The selected Waikiki Beach sail describes an open bar. The 40-foot BYOB catamaran includes soft drinks and asks you to bring your own alcohol if you are 21 or over.
A light bite is not dinner
The BYOB catamaran has appetizers and fruit; the West Oahu cruise serves light-bite bento. Choose Pacific Star when dinner and a show are the point of the evening.
Check the rules for your sailing
The beach-and-open-bar listing has 21+ sailings on Fridays. Do not apply another tour’s infant policy, child price or age limit to the boat you are booking.
Use the booked departure time
Do not plan around one island-wide sunset departure. Read your confirmation for the sailing time, check-in deadline and boarding location, especially when choosing a Friday option.
A few useful answers
Before you
set sail.
Know what you are booking, then look forward to the evening.
How much are the selected Oahu sunset cruises?
The five selected listings have starting-price snapshots from $54.99 to $139 in USD. These are not live or date-specific quotes. Select your date and travelers on Viator to confirm the final price.
Which Oahu option includes an open bar?
The selected Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail & Open Bar explicitly includes beer, wine and cocktails. Moana includes the first round of cocktails instead. The BYOB catamaran allows guests aged 21 and over to bring their own alcohol.
Which cruise departs directly from Waikiki Beach?
The selected Waikiki Beach Sunset Sail & Open Bar explicitly describes direct beach boarding. Do not assume every tour using Waikiki in its name has the same meeting point.
Can children join these sunset cruises?
Policies differ by product and sailing day. The selected Waikiki Beach open-bar listing describes child rates and free infants but states that Friday sailings are 21+ only. Check the exact tour and date rather than applying that policy to every cruise.
How long do Oahu sunset cruises last?
The base durations for the five selected cruises are 90 minutes or two hours. The Pacific Star description says Friday voyages include an extra hour, so the date and option can change the final duration.
Is the West Oahu cruise a Waikiki departure?
No. The selected West Oahu cocktail cruise identifies Waianae Harbor as its departure point. It is a separate west-coast option in this island-wide comparison.
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