[Sold Out] Waikiki New Year’s Eve Fireworks Booze Cruise (Open Bar) – Holokai Catamaran

Bid farewell to 2025 Hawaiian-style and ring in the New Year aboard the ever popular Holokai. The drinks will pour freely as you sit back and relax aboard an open air catamaran on the smooth waters of the Pacific Ocean. As the clock ticks to 2026, the sky will light up in a spectacular array of colors and lights and you will have the best seats in all of Hawaii. Seats are limited so be sure to book today and celebrate the New Year in style!

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Why do travelers choose this tour?

Exclusive New Year’s Eve Celebration: Available only through HawaiiActivities.com, this festive 90-minute Waikiki fireworks cruise offers a fun and memorable way to ring in 2026 at sea. Guests enjoy an open bar, lively atmosphere, and a midnight champagne toast.

Best Fireworks Views in Waikiki: The Holokai Catamaran sails out for a prime vantage point of Honolulu’s spectacular midnight fireworks display, with Diamond Head and the city skyline glowing under the night sky.

Fun and Relaxed Atmosphere: Lounge on spacious open decks or stretch out on the trampoline nets above the waves while enjoying festive music, cocktails, and the tropical ocean breeze.

Family Friendly Yet Festive: All ages are welcome, with unlimited soft drinks and juice available for younger guests while adults enjoy beer, wine, champagne, and tropical cocktails from the open bar.

What to expect

• Board the 45 ft Holokai Catamaran directly from Waikiki Beach
• Enjoy unlimited open bar drinks including cocktails, beer, wine, juice, and soda
• Relax on deck seating or stretch out on the signature trampoline nets
• Countdown to midnight with a celebratory champagne toast
• Watch Waikiki’s spectacular fireworks show from the ocean with Diamond Head in view
• Sail back under the stars with festive music and Honolulu’s skyline as your backdrop

Local expert tips

• New Year’s Eve in Waikiki is extremely popular, so make dinner reservations well in advance. There are plenty of fantastic restaurants nearby to enjoy before your sail.
• We recommend arriving in Waikiki early, as traffic and crowds can be heavy throughout the evening.
• Parking in Waikiki can be difficult on New Year’s Eve. Consider using a taxi or rideshare service for the easiest way to get to and from the Outrigger Reef Hotel.
• Be prepared to go barefoot when boarding, and wear shoes that are easy to slip off and store.

What to bring

• Government-issued photo ID if you plan to drink alcohol
• Light jacket or wrap for the cool ocean breeze
• Comfortable shoes that can be easily removed for barefoot boarding
• Camera or smartphone to capture fireworks and skyline views

Boat Information

The Holokai is a 45 ft sailing catamaran certified for up to 49 passengers. Launched in 2015, it is designed for comfort and fun with a fully stocked bar, Bluetooth sound system, spacious open deck, and large trampoline nets. The boat also has a marine restroom and storage cubbies for shoes and small items. Guests board directly from Waikiki Beach behind the Outrigger Reef Hotel, creating a unique barefoot beach boarding experience.

How to get there?

Check in at 10:30 PM at the Holokai Catamaran desk located inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. From there, staff will escort you to the boarding area on Waikiki Beach. Boarding begins about 15 minutes before departure, and the cruise sails promptly at 11:00 PM. Validated parking is available at the nearby Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, or guests are encouraged to use a taxi or rideshare service due to heavy New Year’s Eve traffic in Waikiki.