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

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4.74 4.74 / 5

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Great Adventure!

Reviewed by: Lesleigh, 2022/02/14

We had such a GREAT time! The captain and Mason were a lot of fun, very nice, and helped us all have a blast. My husband and I didn’t have a cooler bc we’re on vacation, but they had coolers iced down for anyone who needed it.
The views you see of the sunset and city are unreal. You won’t see anything like it from the beach. We really enjoyed ourselves and are thinking of doing this one more time before we head home. Worth it!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/02/12
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Best way to enjoy sunset in Waikiki!

Reviewed by: Wendy, 2022/02/05

Sunset in Hawaii is the best, and this is one of the best way for you to enjoy the sunset. We were so lucky on that day, we saw a lot of whale. The music was good, the crew was super nice and friendly. They even offered to take the pictures for us. We loved the experience so much, and definitely we will do it again when we come back to Waikiki next time

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/01/16
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Amazing sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Kelly, 2022/02/05

We had a great time on the sunset cruise. I liked how we could bring our own drinks. The crew offered to take photos of us which was awesome. AND we saw a whale! One of the highlights to my whole trip. I would definitely recommend booking this cruise. It’s totally worth it.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/01/15
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One of the highlights of our Hawaii trip!

Reviewed by: Lindsey B. , 2022/01/30

The crew of the Mana Kai is so welcoming. It’s a fun experience and a really great deal. Our trip wouldn’t have been nearly as fantastic if not for this experience. And I’m not just saying that because we got to see whales! Highly recommend.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/01/08
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Enjoyed every minute!

Reviewed by: Fallan , 2022/01/25

Very relaxing, and beautiful sunset.
Staff was awesome and very attentive

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/01/23
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Amazing, As Always

Reviewed by: Chelsea, 2022/01/18

This is my second time doing this sunset cruise, and it was just as great as the first! Mana Kai was getting worked on, so they put us on a different, more luxurious catamaran and we had zero complaints. Would do it all over again, once again!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/01/15
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Not impressed

Reviewed by: Ryan, 2022/01/16

To be fair, the weather played a part in my review but even if it had been perfect, I wouldn't have been impressed. It was raining prior to our departure and when I asked the people operating the boat if they were still going to sail, they said yes as long as it didn't rain harder. I asked if we'd even see a sunset since it was cloudy and they weren't sure. We boarded the boat which was wet from the rain and dirty from people tracking sand into it. The boat was pretty small and very crowded, they indicated they had a full cruise that night and that was an understatement. We could barely find a place to sit, and again, everything was wet so that wasn't great. It started raining again before we departed so our family made the decision to get off the boat and not go on the sail. The people operating the boat simply said "hopefully you come back again" when we informed them we were leaving. I called to inquire about a refund and left a VM but never received a call back. I sent an email and inquired but was told that the cruise did go out that night so a refund was not possible even though it was cloudy and there was no sunset. I understand the refund policy and agreed to it when I booked so they certainly had the right to keep our money but all in all, I just think it was pretty poor customer service and as stated above, even if the weather had been perfect, the cruise itself left a lot to be desired.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2022/01/12
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Perfect evening

Reviewed by: jill, 2021/12/15

If you are looking for a sunset cruise, choose this one. My family (all adults) had a blast! We loved that this was a smaller catamaran. Crew is fabulous & the music was great. Definitely would go again.

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Activity Date:2021/12/13
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Excellent-fun crew-chill vibe

Reviewed by: Surfer , 2021/10/31

Recommended. Cool tunes. Beautiful sites. Friendly laid back crew. Enjoy.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/10/28
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Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Logan, 2021/10/30

We enjoyed this cruise as part of our last night on Oahu. Truly one of the best sunset cruises I've ever done. We loved that we could bring our own drinks, everyone was having a great time cruising around with a very chill atmosphere and gorgeous surroundings. We even stopped to swim in the sunset for a few minutes. Loved, loved, loved this sail and would go again any time!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/10/27
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The Perfect Cruise

Reviewed by: Bray W, 2021/10/08

In Waikiki, there are a lot of tours to choose from but I think we picked the best one. I loved the fact that we had the ability to bring our own drinks and food since we had a few picky eaters in our group. Our captain(s) were very helpful and kept a lively ship. Even my dad who was apprehensive about the whole thing ended up loving it. This cruise was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawai'i.

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Activity Date:2021/10/06
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So much fun! Great crew and sunset views.

Reviewed by: Kfir and Erin, 2021/09/16

The crew of the Mana Kai were fantastic. We went on the sunset cruise and had some of the best times of our whole trip talking with the crew and other passengers. The ride out from shore was quite the adventure. Make sure you are ready to get splashed if there are any waves. But no worries, it is all part of the experience.
This BYOB trip on a smaller boat is much better than being on a big booze cruise packed with people. There are a lot boats out there so you have a lot of choices. This one was perfect for us. We had a good time, the other passengers had a good time and the crew had a good time all while enjoying great views of Diamond Head and a beautiful sunset. What more could you ask for on a short cruise.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/09/13
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Fantastic way to spend an evening in Waikiki!

Reviewed by: Cal, 2021/09/08

This sunset cruise was super fun. The crew was very laid back and provided a very relaxed environment for the group to unwind on a beautiful evening in Waikiki. We sailed all the way down the beach and had amazing views of the city and Diamond Head.

  • Diamond Head

  • Sunset

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/09/02
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Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Cassie, 2021/09/06

We had the best time! Would highly recommend this catamaran

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Activity Date:2021/09/04
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Great time!

Reviewed by: Val, 2021/09/04

Had a great time cruising around waikiki. Views from the catamaran were amazing.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2021/08/11
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Awesome

Reviewed by: Scott, 2021/09/02

Great time. Crew was fun and very helpful, especially with helping my elderly mother getting on and off the boat. Thank you!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/08/31
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Reviewed by: Alysha Berres, 2021/08/17

Wonderful experience! I have done this cruise twice, and both times I had a blast. I think it’s the most fun booze cruise there is in Waikīkī! It’s cost effective, and perfect for a group where some people want to drink and some don’t since it’s BYOB. You get to see the beautiful sunset and they let you swim for a few minutes if desired. The music is great, and you can even request songs.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/07/21
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Newly Weds

Reviewed by: BBs, 2021/08/16

It simply amazing. Truly recommend it!

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Activity Date:2021/08/14
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Great view

Reviewed by: VVillagran , 2021/08/12

The views you see from the ocean are amazing, I did the sunset cruise. Not a lot of people on the net so the seating was a bit crowded but other then that it was a very relaxing event.

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Activity Date:2021/08/09
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Had a great time!

Reviewed by: Daniel, 2021/08/11

Had a great experience watching the sunset and enjoying beverages! Even got to see a pod of dolphins swim right by us. Would definitely recommend!

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Activity Date:2021/08/04
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A Trip Highlight!

Reviewed by: Jim, 2021/07/31

This sunset sail event was so much fun. The crew was great. The catamaran is small but that is a huge bonus - there were just a few guests and the whole experience felt really intimate. Plus we were able to launch straight from the beach. I would definitely choose this one over the larger operations.

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Activity Date:2021/07/23
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Absolute Highlight of Our Trip

Reviewed by: Happy Couple, 2021/07/21

From the acrobatic flips from the crew as we headed out to the waters to the quiet observation facing the sunset once it began, it was a great experience. Appreciated the safety guidelines at the beginning, and the crew making sure we are safe at all times. Recommend bringing seasickness patch/medicine just in case. You get tossed up a bit towards the front where the netting is, but it is so much fun!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/07/19
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Great time!

Reviewed by: Karin, 2021/07/14

We had such a great time on the sunset sail! All the crew was a lot of fun & views were great. Highly recommend!!

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Activity Date:2021/07/12
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Fun .

Reviewed by: Liz , 2021/07/03

Would do it again. Great activity . Wasn’t sure where to get on boat but it all came together .

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/06/11
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Amazing time!

Reviewed by: Sarah, 2021/06/27

Great time with friends! The crew were so friendly but make sure to dress appropriately; people who didn’t wear swimsuits definitely regretted it! So much fun!!

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Activity Date:2021/06/03
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Great experience! Can't wait to do it again.

Reviewed by: Alexis & Jon, 2021/06/22

My partner and I had a blast on this sunset cruise. You get the laid-back local vibe from the staff and they play great music. We brought a couple of White Claws for ourselves to enjoy. The boat goes pretty far out and sometimes the waves get rough on the way out so if you get motion sickness easily may need to take something before. I suggest getting on the boat first if you want the best seat options to avoid being soaked! Such an amazing price for the experience, I wanted to do it a couple more times while on Oahu, Next time I am back I will be doing this again for sure! Don't forget to bring cash to tip these awesome guys!

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Activity Date:2021/06/04
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Amazing ride

Reviewed by: Dani, 2021/05/27

Staff was friendly, views from the boat were amazing. Definitely will do it again

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Activity Date:2021/05/25
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Fun adventure

Reviewed by: Alicia, 2021/05/24

Really wonderful views of the Island. The sunset was beautiful. Wonderful time out on the water overall. Nice ride for all ages(that can walk). Be prepared to get wet.

  • Ocean view of Diamond Head.

  • Sunset view

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/05/22
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Very nice adventure!

Reviewed by: Bob and Kathy, 2021/05/07

We booked this trip and found it very delightful. The crew was great.

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Activity Date:2021/05/04
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Private circle island tour

Reviewed by: Lara , 2021/04/14

This was amazing! Definitely recommend to anyway staying in Oahu. It helps you see the whole island in your own experience. Nina was an amazing tour guide. She told us so much about the island and took all the pictures for us! She made our trip personal and it was the best day! Definitely recommend!

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Activity Date:2021/04/12
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