Every Friday, a fireworks show takes place at Waikiki. Get the best seats in the house by taking a cruise out to Diamond Head. Drinks and snacks will be served on board and you're welcome to bring your own food so that you can enjoy dinner while taking in the spectacle.

Watch the Waikiki fireworks from a boat
Two alcoholic drinks per person are included
Snacks, juice, and water will be provided
Round-trip hotel transfers are included

What's Included

2 FREE alcoholic drinks
Music
Water, Snacks and Juice
2 restrooms on board
Air-conditioned vehicle

Food - You are welcome to bring your own food & drinks.
Parking is available onsite for $4 an hour at Kewalo Basin harbor

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:30 pm

Pickup details

• Shuttle bus service is subject to capacity restrictions, and is only available for customers who book more than 24 hours in advance ✅Pickup schedule: * Prince Waikiki Hotel (Harbor side) 05:20 PM * Ross Dress for Less(Hyatt Centric) 05:30 PM * Hyatt Regency (Koa Avenue Bus Depot) 05:40 PM * Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel - Bus Depot (on Paoakalani Ave.) 05:50 PM

What To Expect

Paradise Watersports - Hawaii

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travellers can participate
*Shuttle Bus is not wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

3.5

15 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Staff great! Experience was just blah for the money.

Les_G, May 2023

The staff was great & friendly. I think for the money, I would of rather just got a good spot on the beach and watch the fireworks from there. The experience was exactly what is advertised, just didn't get blown away like I thought we would of.

Fireworks excursion sucked

Anonymous, May 2023

Don’t take this excursion the boat is not safe and it’s really a fishing boat. The drinks were horrible NO rum in the drink. The railing is unsafe and if u can’t get on top (25 people max) you can’t see the fireworks. Better to go to the Hilton Hawaiian Village ( the Bali restaurant) for the best view of the fireworks.

Communication of Personnel and Missed pick up

Alisha_R, May 2023

I would recommend for someone to go if they are familiar with the area and where the pick up location is. I was on the phone for 20 minutes with the hotel listed on the involve to be near, and they had me walking all over the place. I ended up giving up after that, as it was about 5:55pm island time and pick up was at 5:40pm. Driver called after the fact and said was leaving me. The other attempt I was on the phone with the hotel who had no clue. There is no consideration for people not from the area and I sent screenshot pictures of the phone call and how I was in the area and all-but still was not provided a refund OR any kind of credit. Since my money was taken for another event twice back to back…I do not see why there was NO KIMD OF CREDIT whatsoever. All is well however. I do like booking with Viator…just some of the personnel are not pleasant on the phone with those like myself that follow up from such u fortunate situations such as this.

Wrong information/No shuttle

Adrian_P, Nov 2022

Shuttle bus never showed up to Ross dress for less. I got emails and text saying to arrive at Ross at 530. Then at 630 it tells me to meet at the harbor. Poor service. Got my refund.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Aloha! We deeply apologize for this inconvenience! The shuttle system is fairly new, so we will fix this issue to the best of our abilities! The shuttle does run on a strict schedule, and it may have been an earlier shuttle than expected. Regardless, we apologize for this experience! Mahalo.

Too many fumes, no view of fireworks

Deanna_L, Oct 2022

The staff was amazing. But unfortunately it’s like a small fishing boat and there wasn’t much room so we sat in the front. All you could smell and taste was the fumes and it made me beyond sick. We finally found a spot on the other side of the boat and I was feeling much better but had the absolute worst headache. It lasted about almost a whole day after. They said the fumes were ok to breath but I’m not sure. None of our family could see the fireworks on the front. It was disappointing and set me back a day of exploring. The staff was funny and friendly. But there really isn’t a way to sit and eat on the boat and no one cares for the drinks. Wouldn’t do it again on a boat like that.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Aloha, To address the main concern, the act of inhaling fumes shouldn't greatly affect anyones health. Furthermore, all drinks are complimentary and we encourage guests to bring their own foods and alcoholic beverages as drink provided by are limited to two per guest. Eating on the boat is to the customers discretion. Overall, we apologize for any inconveniences you may have experienced. Mahalo.

Never again on this boat.

Karen_D, Oct 2022

This was not a “cruising boat”. It would have been fine as a fishing boat or scuba boat, but as something you could “bring your own food” to, there was literally no where to sit and eat it. The drinks tasted like a capri sun with alcohol and if you sit in the front you smell diesel fuel and get carbon monoxide poisoning. Also from the front you have no view if the fireworks. Definitely not what we expected and would never do it with this company again. One positive was the staff. They were very friendly and fun.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Aloha, To address the main concern, you will not get carbon monoxide poisoning from inhaling a small dosage of it. We understand people may have reservations regarding the subject, but we prioritize the safety of our customers and would not endanger our customers and establishment. Furthermore, seating is on a first come first serve basis, and certain seating allows for customers to eat their food. Additionally, all drinks provided by the tour is complementary and customers are encouraged to bring their own beverages as we limited our free drinks to two a person. Thank you for coming aboard. Mahalo.

I would not recommend.

Della_C, Oct 2022

The fireworks was nice.., too many people on such a small boat. The bathrooms was not clean at all. Could not enjoy the drinks, choppy waters. . Lastly, the departure time was changed to later, no sunset view from the waters. Dissatisfaction!

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Aloha! Though I'm not aware of the details, we apologize for any inconveniences regarding scheduling changes. In addition, please do understand we cannot control water or weather conditions! As for sanitation, we clean between every boat trip and make sure everything is in order before we go out! All other additional drinks and snacks are complementary, and so for customer's wants outside of what we can provide, we encourage them to bring their own foods and beverages. Thank you for coming aboard. Mahalo!

Light up the Skies!

Ace_A, Oct 2022

We arrived 30 minutes earlier as instructed. We were welcomed by the staff and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. When we first boarded the boat, it was raining and already dark. The ships captain informed as that the rain clouds should clear in about 10 minutes. About 10 minutes later the rain had stopped. We took off on the boat away from the land. It was a very nice and gentle boat ride. They offered us 2 Alcoholic beverages and snacks per person. We had a Mai Tai. They had juices, water and snacks for children as well. The staff was very friendly and willing to take photos of the people on the boat. The staff had notified us that the fireworks show would start at 7:45pm local time. We were on the water for about 2 hours total. Awesome experience just soaking in the views of Hawaii from the outside looking in. Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth. You always see pictures and videos of it in the day time. It was even more beautiful at night. Looking back at the Island and seeing the sky line, the buildings and shores all lit up was amazing. We had face timed our kids back home so they could see the fireworks show as well. We had a stable connection and were able to connect with the kids and they could see the show as well without a hiccup. It was a very wonderful experience. I very highly recommend this tour. They allow people to bring their own beers (BYOB). I wish i had brought some drinks but overall it was a great time.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear Calvin_E, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise and that our staff was friendly and welcoming. It sounds like you had a wonderful time soaking in the views of Hawaii and the fireworks show was truly a memorable experience. We appreciate your recommendation of our tour and we hope you will consider joining us for another adventure in the future. Best regards,

Oahu 2022

claudia_e, Sept 2022

Awesome crew ambiance was great fireworks over hotels were beautiful and I got to drive the boat ...............

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear Claudia_e, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise. Our crew is dedicated to providing a fun and memorable experience for all of our guests, and we are so glad that you enjoyed your time on board. We are also delighted to hear that you got to drive the boat and witness the beautiful fireworks over the hotels. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will make sure to share your comments with the crew and team. We hope that you will consider joining us again for another adventure in the future. Best regards,

Spectacular event to kick...

Erin_C, Aug 2022

Spectacular event to kick off our trip!! Staff is warm and friendly and accommodating!!! Left on time arrived back at the dock on time! Very safe and easy trip to take for all ages!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise and that our staff was warm, friendly, and accommodating. We're glad you felt safe and that it was an easy trip for all ages. We're glad to have been a part of your trip and we hope you'll choose us again for your next adventure!

Must experience

raquelzamora, Aug 2022

AMAZING! OMG! Great crew great view everything was amazingly great! Second time booking with this company different activities. Firework show was beautiful watching it from the ocean. Celebrating 30th anniversary and Luna, Alex, Eric made it unforgettable. I am looking forward to booking again with them

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear Raquel, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience on our Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise and that our crew, Luna, Alex, and Eric made it unforgettable. Celebrating a special occasion is always a joy and we're glad that we could be a part of it. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure in the future.

A short show but great crew and ocean viewpoint

Byron_S, July 2022

The fireworks show didn’t last longer than 10-15 minutes but it was great watching with my wife from an ocean viewpoint along with a very fun and professional crew aboard ship.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Aloha Byron_S, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on board our Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise. We're glad to hear that you had a great time watching the fireworks show from an ocean viewpoint with your wife and that you found our crew to be professional and fun. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Best regards,

Not good boat experience

Kelley_L, July 2022

The fireworks were good but the boat smelled and the drinks were not good. I would not recommend this cruise

Response from Host, July 2022

Aloha! The alcohol drinks are complimentary, so we do apologize if they aren't your 5 star booze. Thanks for coming! Mahalo!

Great time

Alexis_J, July 2022

Great time the staff was very friendly, the boat was a little stinky but other than that everything was great! 10/10

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you had a great time and that our staff was friendly. We apologize for any unpleasant odor you experienced and will take note of it to address the issue. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Thank you

Claudia_C, July 2022

The best experience ever 🤙🏻 Was amazing 🌺 the drinks 🍹 the people everyone was happy the fireworks view was great🌺🌺🌺🌺

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear Claudia_C, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience on our Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise. We are glad that you enjoyed the drinks, the people, and the fireworks view. It means a lot to us that you had such a great time, and we look forward to welcoming you back on board in the future! Best regards,