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Budget-Friendly Waikiki Sunset Sail & BYOB Cruise - Mana Kai Catamaran

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Must do!

Reviewed by: Family, 2024/01/19

Beautiful sunset
A nice ride on the water
Guys were so awesome and accommodating made sure it was a great experience for everyone

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Activity Date:2024/01/17
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A splashing good time!

Reviewed by: Rachel, 2023/12/22

The team at Waikiki Sailing were a well-oiled sailing machine! The directions provided in the confirmation email were clear and easy to follow. Check in was smooth and the beach boarding only splashed us up to our shins. We decided to sit on the catamaran netting on a particularly windy day and were warned about getting splashed multiple times. We endured the soaking and had an amazing time, plus the crew helped grab our empties and snacks so we could continue to enjoy. I recommend Waikiki Sailing 10,000 times over!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/12/20
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A super experience!

Reviewed by: Matilda, 2023/11/11

We were a little apprehensive about getting a boat from the sandy beach, but it was all beautifully managed and we enjoyed a really good trip and a lovely sunset.
We were able to sit still and enjoy the drink and nibbles we had brought with us, while others enjoyed moving around onto the net to enjoy being really near the water. Even a little child under one year was there!
I would recommend this to anyone. A few steps through water and up into the boat led to a wonderful trip.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/10/20
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Sunset sail

Reviewed by: CM, 2023/10/25

Cute small sailboat! Not too windy the day we went but still good ride! They had friends on board so they stopped and let anyone swim! I was bummed I wasn’t prepared for that cause I love the water! People in charger were nice and friendly! Thank you!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/10/22
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Good experience if you haven’t tried

Reviewed by: Lucy L, 2023/10/21

There are 10 of us. We didn’t really know what to expect but we had such a blast. The staff was very friendly. Bring a towel just in case get wet or feel cold.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2023/10/19
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Great Crew

Reviewed by: jdshess, 2023/10/18

The crew was very attentive and made sure that we were safe and comfortable. This was my first sail and was a little nervous; but the crew was very helpful and reassured me. We would definitely do it again.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/10/15
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Great value and experience!

Reviewed by: Katie G, 2023/10/12

Perfect sunset cruise! The captain and crew were amazing. The price is perfect for the timing and loved bringing our own drinks on the boat!

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Activity Date:2023/10/10
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Great Time! We loved Jenna and Kainoa!

Reviewed by: JC, 2023/09/21

We had a great time with Captain Jenna and Kainoa! We were happy we were able to bring our own drinks and snacks. The sunset was beautiful and it was absolutely amazing to share it with the people I love!

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Activity Date:2023/09/15
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Nice Sailing Sunset Trip

Reviewed by: HFI, 2023/09/08

Nothing negative to say. Small sailing boat with less people. That was good because it was not crowded. Crew was funny & helpful. You can bring your own drinks and snacks.
It was a nice and relaxing trip.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2023/09/06
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Perfect way to end a day in paradise

Reviewed by: Vivian, 2023/08/18

My husband and I loved the BYOB Sunset Cruise. The crew was expert and helpful. They took pictures of couples and families if you asked and generally made everything fun and casual. I had never been on a catamaran before and I felt perfectly comfortable.It's a small craft, so you will get wet, but not soaking (unless you opt to ride on the webbing up front). Memories for a lifetime!

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Activity Date:2023/08/16
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Great cruise!

Reviewed by: Anne, 2023/07/01

It was the perfect welcome activity for the family! The cruise was relaxing, the crew very friendly. It rained very briefly which was ok because it gave us a beautiful rainbow. We loved the magical sunset colours.

The pick up point was very accessible, right on Waikiki beach which is just walking distance from our hotel (and most hotels). Prepare to get your feet and/or legs wet when boarding and getting off but it was part of the experience! The price is also reasonable and allows you to bring drinks of your choice.

Would do it again if we’re back.

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Mahalo for sharing your review and beautiful photos!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2023/06/06
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Nice crew, nice tour

Reviewed by: Ralf from Germany, 2023/06/14

Good final for our holiday.

Crew was friendly. Nice music in background.

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Mahalo for joining us!

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Activity Date:2023/06/11
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Must do

Reviewed by: Cesar, 2023/06/05

The crew was awesome. Easy boarding from the beach. The view…stunning!
Price was fair.

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Activity Date:2023/06/03
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SO MUCH FUN!

Reviewed by: AyumiK23, 2023/05/31

This was a perfect activity for our little family! It started to rain in the middle, but we still had a great time! Ended up with a beautiful rainbow! I would definitely recommend!

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We are so happy the drizzles brought out a beautiful rainbow! Mahalo for sharing your review!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/07/06
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Awesome Sunset experience.

Reviewed by: Consuelo, 2023/04/19

The cruise was perfect. It was a beautiful and relaxing evening. Highly recommend.

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Mahalo for joining us!

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Activity Date:2023/04/17
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Beautiful evening

Reviewed by: Laurie, 2023/04/08

We loved our sunset sail. The staff was knowledgeable and fun. They took the time to answer any questions. They always had our safety in mind. I would highly recommend this tour.

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Mahalo for trusting us to host your tour!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/03/15
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Great hosts, easy ride!

Reviewed by: Elin , 2023/03/28

My husband and my two boys and I went on a sunset cruise and had a fantastic time. We got to drink our own drinks so we didn’t have the watered down stuff. They usually serve on these types of cruises. The crew was incredibly friendly. We saw a beautiful sunset and multiple rainbows.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/03/21
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Perma-Grin !

Reviewed by: Rob from Phoenix AZ, 2023/03/23

I booked this sunset cruise because it was smaller and I'm glad I did. The cruise was fantastic. Beautiful views. Inches from the water and fun captain. Learned about several visible structures and some catamaran history. Highly recommend this cruise. Six stars for this crew and the ship.

  • Spectacular Sunset March 2023

  • View from the bow

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Activity Date:2023/03/21
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Amazing evening !!

Reviewed by: Nishtha Gupta, 2023/02/12

Great staff, very friendly.
Worth the price.
Starting point is on the beach and it's around 90 mins .
We were lucky and got to see whales.

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Activity Date:2023/01/18
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Fun trip

Reviewed by: Rewzter, 2023/02/11

Would have liked it to be a little longer. The stafff was a lot of fun!

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Activity Date:2023/01/19
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Worth it

Reviewed by: Girl Scouts , 2022/12/04

This was an amazing sunset cruise very beautiful and the staff was very knowledgeable nice made sure you enjoyed your time and were in the moment
we had a group of 10 from toddler to adult and everyone loved it! Staff super amazing!! A must when in Hawaii!

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2022/11/09
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Perfect way to end the day!

Reviewed by: Joanna, 2022/11/17

The crew is awesome and the vibe was next-level. Will definitely join again!

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Activity Date:2022/11/13
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a most lovely time!

Reviewed by: Sarah B., 2022/11/16

easy to locate the catamaran. the couple who ran the boat were so very sweet. their son took an amazing photo of us. beautiful sunset/views, and BYOB was definitely the way to go.

so many fun & friendly guests joined us as well, but it didn't feel crowded. the length of time and distance was worth it. so many other cruises are overpriced but i was careful to find one that was more budget-friendly and so glad i did.

would go again for sure!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/10/22
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Awesome Crew!

Reviewed by: Tina Conerly, 2022/11/16

We totally enjoyed the cruise, captain and crew. Very knowledgeable, kind, welcoming and helpful.

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Activity Date:2022/11/13
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Amazing

Reviewed by: Kira, 2022/11/12

This was a wonderful and beautiful experience! If you want to experience the net of the catamaran, make sure to wear a swim suit or clothes you dont mind getting wet in. Overall 10/10 experience with lovely staff and incredible views.

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Activity Date:2022/10/18
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Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Mohit , 2022/11/06

The catamaran, staff, punctuality and overall experience was excellent! This is an absolutely beautiful way to experience the sunset off Waikiki. We were encouraged to sit at the front, helped with pictures, and greeted with smiles all around. As a BYOB experience, it was well worth the money!

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Activity Date:2022/11/04
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This was so fun!

Reviewed by: Bstrom, 2022/11/05

This was so fun! Very chill and enjoyable the captain and crew hand (two people) were two lovely women who were so kind and fun and nice to be around.

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Activity Date:2022/10/14
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Wonderful Cruise

Reviewed by: Jaci A, 2022/10/09

We had a wonderful sunset cruise. A very low-key and relaxing way to view the sunset and beautiful landscape. Captain and family are friendly and kind and make the experience even more enjoyable.

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Activity Date:2022/10/08
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Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: Melinda T , 2022/10/06

Was an excellent cruise with theee lovely, fantastic crew members (they were excellent with my older mother too). Boom net was fun, we saw a pod of dolphins and caught a great wave back into the beach. Lots of fun and excellent value for money. Would highly recommend!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/10/04
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Sunset tour

Reviewed by: Happy Customer, 2022/09/30

One of my most favorite adventures in Honolulu. Beautiful sunset, spinner dolphins, and turtles. The staff is great helped with everyone get on and off the boat., They asked it they could take photos for us. Answered all questions.
I would highly recommend.

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Activity Date:2022/09/28
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