Combine two experiences—wildlife spotting and sunset viewing on this private catamaran cruise along the east side of Oahu towards Waikiki beach. As it's a private tour, benefit from the personalized service of a private guided snorkeling session or simply admire the ocean views from the boat while listening to your favorite music. Possible wildlife sightings along the way include dolphins, turtles, and whales.

Avoid the crowds with this private Waikiki catamaran cruise
Snorkeling equipment provided—look out for turtles and dolphins
Learn as you travel—the guide shares local knowledge
The perfect way to get sunset views without the crowds

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment
Bluetooth Sound System
Bottled water
Iced down cooler

Restroom on board
Alcoholic Beverages
Harbor parking fee ($1/hr)

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Hawaii Ocean Charters
1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Once in the harbor, you will continue straight towards the ocean till you arrive at C Dock which will be located on your right near the bathrooms and volleyball courts. Paid parking ($1/hr) is available right as you enter the harbor and offers the shortest distance to the Dock.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Diamond Head State Monument (Pass By)

Waikiki Beach (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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.

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Featured review

Sheranda_G

Wonderful experience and so glad we went. Beautiful sunset of course but the overall experience made it that much better. Would certainly reccomend them and book again. Was also really nice to be around a crew that had passion for what they do.

Reviews

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40 reviews

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

Reviews by Viator travelers.

Showing 1-10 of 40 reviews

Highlight of our trip

Satwinder_G, Sep 2023

Definitely worth every penny. Enjoyed the best views of the city and sunset. Fireworks at the end on Friday night was the cherry on top.

We had a great experience...

Micaela_L, Aug 2023

We had a great experience purchasing the sunset cruise through Viator and the captain and crew member were so awesome! Very friendly, encouraging, and fun. We also felt very comfortable and safe.

Highly recommended

Sheranda_G, Aug 2023

Amazing experience

Kelly_W, Jul 2023

Cannot recommend this experience enough!! Our guides were fantastic and so friendly. The snorkeling was so much fun and the sunset was absolutely beautiful. If you’re going to Oahu, this is a MUST!!

The best part of our trip!

Amanda_P, Jul 2023

Hands down the best Catamaran cruise my family and I have ever taken. Captain Sam and Deckhand Nick are the best! Professional yet laid back and personable. They made us laugh, we saw beautiful marine life, the sunset was obviously stunning. All around a fantastic time for a great price! We will definitely book again and request Sam and Nick !!!

Best thing in Hawaii

Gretchen_D, Jun 2023

This was the best thing we have done in Hawaii! The boat was just lovely. Captain and crewman were very knowledgeable about the area and sea life. We snorkeled and swam with turtles. The dolphins even put on a show. Would definitely recommend hands down. Much better than one of the larger tours.

Want to have a memorable experience? BOOK THESE GUYS!!!

Shane_K, Jun 2023

Went there with my four daughters. Captain Sam and his first mate were beyond welcoming and friendly. Two hours went by so fast because they made sure the fun never stopped. They had snorkeling gear for everyone, even helped my 10yr old get over her fear of snorkeling. Plenty of water, juice on the boat as well. When in Hawaii, want a private boat tour and have fun, this is a must do. My daughters keep talking about how much fun they had. Not sure if this review reflects it, but THIS IS A MUST DO PRIVATE CHARTER IN HAWAII!

Fantastic sunset snorkel cruise!

Molly_M, May 2023

We had a fantastic sunset cruise and snorkeling adventure thanks to Francesco and Sam. They were perfect hosts. We had seating for everyone, refreshments and snorkel gear. They were always concerned with our comfort and dedicated the evening to our wants and needs. It was fantastic to have the boat to ourselves and our intimate celebration. We highly recommend Francesco and Sam for your sunset cruise, they even had a pod of spinner dolphins show up for us!

Friendly, fun, and unforgettable

Megan_A, May 2023

Francesco and Nick made this adventure so enjoyable... magical even. They had fun energy, provided assistance if we needed it, shared their expertise and experience, and never stopped smiling. When looking online for things to do, it's hard to tell what you are going to get. I am so glad that I booked this trip. My husband, who was skeptical about the whole thing before we went, hasn't stopped saying great things about the experience. My son, who is 20, said he had the time of his life. We snorkeled, saw dolphins, and watched a beautiful sunset. It was definitely worth every penny.

Vacation Highlight 🛥

Osiel_M, Mar 2023

We got to snorkel with turtles and saw whales! And to finish it off with a breathtaking sunset. The crew was fun, interactive and informative. recommend 100%

Worth the money

Cynthia_W, Feb 2023

We had a great sunset cruise on the catamaran. It was so nice having the entire Catamaran to ourselves! Crew were very nice and friendly. Will definitely book this tour again next time we are in Waikiki.

My favorite event in Hawaii

Yvette_F, Feb 2023

This is my favorite event in Hawaii, I've been to the big island, saw devil fishes and volcanos, even went surfing, but this is still my favorite. The sailors with us are experienced and had a very good attitude. On the boat, you can relax and enjoy the view of beautiful sky and seas, the sailors will also show you whales, fishes and dolphins, it's unlucky for us because we saw all of these just except Megashark, maybe next time🤣🤣, we also went snorkeling and fed fishes.Anyways, if you don't know what to do in Honolulu, this is a very good option.

The best option!

Colby_A, Nov 2022

Great sunset cruise! Snorkeling was great and we were able to see a few turtles! The private cruise is definitely the best way to do it! Appreciate the great evening, thank you!

Fun & Phenomenal

Mark_C, Dec 2021

Francisco and Gerald were fantastic. Very accommodating and helpful with the snorkeling. Very friendly and my kids had a blast. Highly recommend this event.

Incredible experience,...

Eliza_R, Nov 2021

Incredible experience, and great crew. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Will definitely do this again when we return.

Sunset cruise of a lifetime!!

alan_d, Nov 2021

Words cannot describe the wonderful afternoon Beautiful boat Welcoming crew Incredible views Franciso and Gerald were fantastic They went above and beyond to make everyone comfortable The sunset and shoreline views can’t be beat Best 2 hours spent on the island

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Thank you for joining us Alan and for the kind review!

Fantastic!

John_J, Oct 2021

Wonderful experience - snorkeling in Turtle Canyon plus spinner dolphins alongside as we sailed! Fantastic captain and crew! Highly recommend! Well worth the money!

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Great time out on the water with you, mahalo for coming out.

Amazing sunset views

Rebecca_J, Sep 2021

Awesome experience. Very chill. This was the highlight of our trip to Oahu. The guys took us out into the harbor and the trip was pretty smooth. We parked a little away from Diamond Head where it was calm so we could jump into the water. We got to see and touch a sea urchin that was down in the reef. We also got to see schools of fish on our trip. Then we drove back to the harbor with the most incredible sunset views. Highly recommend this trip to anyone spending time in Oahu.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so happy you all were able to join us out on the water!

Great excursion!

Kimarie_M, Jul 2021

Francesco and Aaron were excellent captains and guides. We saw lots of turtles at Turtle Canyon and the bean bags on the front of the boat were fun and comfortable. We were blessed with a beautiful sunset.

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Thanks for joining us! We had such a nice afternoon with you all.

Best time ever!

Kathy_A, Jul 2021

My family and I truly loved the experience. Francesco and Gerald were very patient and help bring us a 5 star experience. We definitely recommend!!

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Mahalo for joining us!