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Sunset Mai Tai Sail
Maita'i Catamaran · Waikiki Beach
Only catamaran that boards directly from Waikiki Beach. 1.5 hours, included beverages, Diamond Head backdrop.
Book this tourOahu has three meaningfully different sunset cruise options, and the right one depends on where you're staying. Maita'i is the only catamaran that boards directly from Waikiki Beach, which makes it the easy pick if you're at one of the Waikiki hotels. Ko Olina Ocean Adventures' Ko Olina catamaran has a hot buffet and runs three hours, which is longer than most. Hawaii Nautical's West Oahu Sunset Sail throws in a free Ko Olina shuttle so you don't need a rental car. Diamond Head as your sunset backdrop from Waikiki is iconic. The west side sunsets are technically better.
Only catamaran that boards directly from Waikiki Beach. 1.5 hours, included beverages, Diamond Head backdrop.
Book this tourThe only catamaran physically based at Ko Olina Marina. Walk straight from Aulani or the Four Seasons to the dock. 3 hours, hot buffet, dolphins en route.
Book this tour2 hours on a 65-ft catamaran with premium bar and bento. Free shuttle from Ko Olina hotels — no rental car needed.
Book this tourMaita'i's Waikiki departure means zero driving and a Diamond Head backdrop, iconic but not the most dramatic sunset on the island. The west side genuinely has better sunsets, since the sun sets directly over open ocean rather than behind the Waianae range, but it costs you a drive or a shuttle.
Maita'i is the easy, low-commitment pick for a casual evening. The Ko Olina catamaran's three-hour format and hot buffet make it more of a full outing than a quick sunset sail. Hawaii Nautical's free shuttle removes the car question entirely if you're staying west side.
Maita'i, since it boards directly from Waikiki Beach.
West side cruises, since the sun sets over open ocean rather than behind the mountains.
The Ko Olina catamaran includes a hot buffet. Maita'i is more of a shorter sail; check current offerings before booking if a meal matters to you.
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