Discover the beauty of Oahu from the perspective of the water during an afternoon sail. Keep an eye out for a variety of marine life such as dolphins and whales. See local landmarks including the Diamond Head Lighthouse during the sail. Catch a glimpse of Koko Head and Koko Crater, and if the conditions are right, see all the way to Molokai, Maui, and Lanai.

Experience Hawaii’s tradewinds during an afternoon sail
Admire views of landmarks like the Diamond Head Lighthouse
Look out for dolphins and whales during the journey
Drinks are available on-board for purchase

What's Included

1.5 hour sail
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available For Cash Purchase
Reef Safe Sunscreen
Motion Sickness Aid
Dry Storage
Validation for parking at Embassy Suites Hotel ($8 for 4 hours)

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

2169 Kālia Rd
2169 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Check-in Time: 30 minutes before departure. We are located in The Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort at 2169 Kalia Rd. Walk past Front Desk towards the Retail Spaces. Please be punctual. Guests will be escorted from the check-in location to the boat 15 minutes before activity time.

Start time

03:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

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

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

Operated by Holokai Catamaran

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 canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Natasha_A

The views of Waikiki and seeing Dolphins was beautiful. Crew and captain were great. Definitely would recommend this cruise.

Reviews

5.0

142 reviews

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

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Awesome

Michael_K, Sep 2023

Awesome and Great trip!! Loved the crew and Captain Austin! Views are wonderful and incredible! Aloha!!!!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Mahalo for the love and aloha spirit! We're thrilled you had an awesome and great trip with Captain Austin.

Boat day

raven_j, Aug 2023

It was good and worth the money The drinks were plentiful and the crew was pleasant. I'd book again . You can do the drink band or pay per drink. It's also cash only for the bar. The water can get rough so if you have a sensitive stomach bring some meds

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Delighted you enjoyed the voyage! 🚢🥂 Our crew and drinks are top-notch. Join us for more fun on the waves soon! 🌊🛳️ #SailAndSip

Very Relaxing

Terry_L, Aug 2023

I chose to do this sailing experience to relax after a couple strenuous tours. This was a perfect experience as the weather was amazing, the drinks were delicious and a great mix of people to have conversation with during the outing. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking to relax out on the water.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Delighted to be your ultimate relaxation retreat! ☀️🛥️ Thanks for sailing with us, enjoying drinks & great company. Your recommendation means the world!

Perfect

Robert_S, Aug 2023

Easy review. Perfect in all aspects. Sign in crew perfect in calming young daughter to start. Then captain and crew were perfect in her enjoyment will be back

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for the glowing review! We are delighted we could make your experience enjoyable and can't wait to have you back aboard.

Beautiful and exciting!

Kimberly_S, Jul 2023

Captain Austin and Mark made sure we had a wonderful experience! We had delicious and reasonably priced drinks, saw dolphins along the beautiful coast, and enjoyed the ride! We definitely would do this again!!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled that Captain Austin and Marc ensured you had a wonderful experience on our cruise. We'd be more than happy to have you join us again for another memorable ride in the future!

Enjoyable sailing experience for all ages

Lois_H, Jul 2023

Being on the water, the views, and the "sail" experience. It was a nice touch for music that all related to sunshine and relaxation. I would only suggest 2 things to make it a bit better: the captain to share a little bit of Hawaiian trivia and a time (20 min+/-) that there is no music so you can experience the sounds of nature on the water. Would recommend the voyage for all ages.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the adventure and love your recommendations!

Amazing experience

MuhammadShayan_S, Jul 2023

Very organized and professional! Totally worth the time. Boar is beautiful and captain and his assistant are really awesome l.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for your kind words! We take great pride in providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we can't wait to have you back for more fantastic adventures in the future!

Amazing ride and service

Audrey_L, Jul 2023

Awesome experience. Grace exhibited probably the best customer service I've seen on any catamaran tour (I live here and always take friends and family on these, and this was the only trip I've been on where someone from the crew is actively walking around, collecting empty cups, taking drink orders, etc) Grace even cleaned up when a girl got sick and took care of her for the whole trip. Awesome captain, crew, and amazing views. Clean boat, safe, and will book only this one in the future.

Wonderful catamaran experience!

Austin_D, Jul 2023

Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Valet Parking at Embassy Suites for $8, a short walk to the meeting point, short walk to the catamaran, friendly crew, clean boat, what’s not to love? The catamaran was well sized and had adequate seating. The captain and crew were professional and very friendly. Go for it!

The water was nice and...

Kenya_G, Mar 2023

The water was nice and the views were amazing. I would recommend it as a little afternoon excursion!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Aloha Kenya! Thank you for writing us a great review. We're happy to hear you had a nice time on our Tradewind Sail. We hope to have you onboard with us again! Mahalo, The Holokai Catamaran Team.

The crew was fun and...

Erin_M, Dec 2022

The crew was fun and excellent made everyone feel special! Kids and parents had a great time! We even saw a turtle!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Aloha Erin! Thank you for your review. We are stoked to hear that you enjoyed your sail and that your kids had a great time. We hope to welcome you aboard again on your next visit to the island. Mahalo and a hui hou!

Rainbows and dolphins

Claudia_G, Dec 2022

Great time enjoying the view from the ocean. The ride was great, relaxing, there were only two other groups on the boat. We had several drinks on the open bar. The directions to the meeting point was easy to find. While on the trip, the crew was able to point out some dolphins so that we could take pictures. The crew was great and accommodating. Would definitely take this trip as its not full of partying groups or families with many children. Perfectly relaxing with a beautiful rainbow appearing near the end of the ride.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Aloha Claudia, Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your sail and were able to see some dolphins. We can't wait to welcome you aboard again on your next visit to the island. Mahalo for choosing Holokai!

Disappointed with staff

Kimla_P, Nov 2022

The best part of this trip was the actual sail itself and the music was awesome! Now for the bad stuff, my husband has had several strokes and is weak on the right side, the tour lady walking us to the beach pick up point, down a flight of stairs, had no concern for my husband, taking off with the group and leaving us behind with my husband trying to keep up. We lost sight of her at one point and had to call her on cell phone to get her to stop and wait for us. Other than that loved the sail!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Aloha Kimla, Thank you for leaving us a review on your experience. We are sorry to hear that you and your husband fell a bit way back during the walk down to the beach. We assure you had our staff been informed of his health concerns; we could have had you walk ahead of our group down to the beach or would have given you alternate options so that you could do what made you the most comfortable. We are glad that you were able to quickly relocate our group and overall enjoyed your sail. We hope to welcome you aboard again on your next visit to the island. Mahalo for choosing Holokai

Sailing ⛵️

MH_A, Sep 2022

Excellent 1.5 sail, friendly crew, amazing views and great to see the island from a different perspective.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Aloha! Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed our Tradewind Sail! We can't wait to welcome you aboard again soon. Mahalo for choosing Holokai!

Great sail. The Captain...

Thomas_C, Sep 2022

Great sail. The Captain (Austin) and his Crew (Kevin) made it so. Plus we had good wind. That didn't hurt at all. You should do this.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Aloha Thomas! Thank you for your review. We will be sure to let Captain Austin and Kevin know that they were greatly appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you aboard again - don't forget to use your repeat offender's discount! Mahalo for choosing Holokai!

Lost another of money

Linda_W, Sep 2022

We weren't able to go due to my husband being so sick. Wish we could have gotten our money back 😪 stayed in our room for 2days

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Aloha, We are sorry to hear your husband was sick! As always, our 24 hour cancellation policy stands, but with a doctors note provided we would’ve been happy to rebook or refund your reservation. We hope you feel better soon and that we can welcome you aboard on your next visit to the island! Mahalo

100% book this for a gorgeous boat ride. Great value, beautiful views!

Jackie_D, Aug 2022

100% book this excursion if you like being out on the water. The cost of the experience is well worth it. The views from the boat of Oahu are GORGEOUS. We got to see a sea turtle, enjoy the wind in our face and hair, enjoy some beverages on board. The boat is not crowded at all. Everyone was super nice and the crew on board are professional and organized. Drinks available to buy on board, or unlimited drink wristband can be bought with this booking. Would totally do this tour again.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Aloha Jackie! Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that you were able to see some sea life, enjoy some drinks, and sail past Waikiki's beautiful views! We hope to welcome you aboard again in the future. Mahalo for choosing Holokai!

Super amazing experience

Allyson_C, Jul 2022

Great experience!! We saw a lot of dolphins and the captain and crew made me feel at home and comfortable while traveling alone. 10/10!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Aloha Allyson, Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy to hear that you were able to see dolphins! We hope to welcome you aboard again soon! - Don't forget to use your repeat offender's discount. Mahalo for choosing Holokai!

Great Experience with My Family

Sarah_G, Jul 2022

This was a great outing with my family. The staff was attentive and very helpful. I was a little lost looking for the boat and I received a call before our checking time and the lady I spoke with helped me get to the correct location. I highly recommend this company 10 out of 10 experience. Also I want to add I had my 2 year old and 5 year old sons on the bot and they really enjoyed this experience so it is very appropriate for young children. The boat was not crowded at all with only 10 passengers in total. I would absolutely book this company again next time I return.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Aloha Sarah, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear your family enjoyed your trip and that you had a great experience with our staff. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon. Mahalo for sailing with us!

Definitely recommend

Ashleigh_M, Jun 2022

One of the highlights of our trip! It was absolutely magical! The crew was fantastic and the hooch was amazing!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Aloha Ashleigh, Thank you for your review! We are stoked to hear that you had a magical sail with us. We can't wait to welcome you aboard again soon. Mahalo and a hui hou!

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