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Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Premium Bar - Moana Sailing Catamaran

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Perfect Pre-Dinner Outing!!!

Reviewed by: Taylor C., 2023/11/22

As someone who scours reviews making sure to pick the right one, I definitely recommend this sail!!!

The crew was fantastic and extremely helpful the entirety of the trip. The boat fits a good amount of people but is still small enough to feel like you are not lost in a crowd. When leaving the dock, we saw a big group of surfers and then sailed along the entire coast up to Diamond Head. We saw a beautiful sunset, and even a pod of Hawaiian Spinner dolphins on our way out! After the sun sets, you get a great view of the city lit up at night and a beautiful view of the moon as well.

Great selection of drinks, first one is free (additional alcohol for only $6), and it’s not your usual cheap beer/wine but actually a full bar with great spirit choices!!

The price of the tour is extremely fair and we definitely would recommend this specific charter to any friends and family!!!! Thanks Moana Catamaran for a great evening!

  • Our trip was pretty full but we were super comfortable and didn’t feel crowded!

  • Even though we had a super cloudy evening, still beautiful!

  • Diamond head!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/11/20
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Fun experience

Reviewed by: Aman, 2023/10/03

Our guides were super entertaining and helpful.
Some outstanding, picturesque views from the sail! Very nice experience!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/10/01
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Booze Cruise

Reviewed by: Riley , 2023/05/13

We had a fabulous time. We got wet, laughed, saw a beautiful sunset & back in time to see the fireworks. The crew was excellent. Highly recommend them!!!

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Activity Date:2023/05/05
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Cat cruise

Reviewed by: Faye, 2023/02/11

Fun cruise. Staff was very accommodating and friendly.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2023/01/19
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Sunset Cruise!

Reviewed by: Derek, 2022/09/27

Even though it rained during our cruise we still had a great time because of the crew memebrs! Affordable great drinks (1 was free) and good music! Definitely recommend booking through them and will do it again when we come back to Hawaii! Shout out to Sarah for giving her rain jacket to the lady next to me so she wouldn't get wet!

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/09/25
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Good experience!

Reviewed by: East Coaster, 2022/09/18

Super fun experience. The boat and crew were friendly and their pina coladas were EXCELLENT.

The only thing that kept this from being an outstanding experience was that as a solo participant, I was a little left out. Drink orders went out and someone finally noticed I didn’t have one and took care of it. Then, towards the end, another staff member went around asking everyone if they wanted their photos taken and I wasn’t included. At the end of the day, it’s no biggie and I don’t think it was intentional but just wanted to mention it for consideration. I think it’s just one of those things that happen to solo travelers here and there.

Otherwise, loved it!

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2022/09/16
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So nice we did it twice

Reviewed by: Juan, 2022/08/15

If you’re in Hawaii and you don’t do this cruise, then you’re missing out!! Such a perfect event to end the evening. So relaxing, the staff was awesome, and the boat was amazing. We end up doing it again.

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Activity Date:2022/08/13
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2 thumbs up

Reviewed by: Cleveland Dave, 2022/08/07

We chose the sunset cruise. Upon arrival we were a bit concerned about the surf as it was pretty rough for this time of the year. I asked the captain about it, and he said they would have no issue. We left the harbor, and the waves were pretty good size. The boat cut through them with no issues. The boat is a good size, about 35' x 55', and we were able to get up and walk around and take some great pictures. We took our own cocktails, and the crew had an ice chest to store them. The crew was very friendly, and the cruise was very relaxing. it was the best money spent while on our vacation.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/07/16
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I have amazing time!

Reviewed by: Quynh Le, 2022/07/16

The boat is so big. Not crowded. There were a lot of space which I love! We were able to see the sunset! The view is amazing! The staffs are super nice and friendly. They kept asking to take photos for us. Definitely recommend!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/07/14
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Sunset? Mostly. Dinner? .... Yes, technically. Cruise? Yes. The romantic sunset dinner cruise we were expecting? Not really.

Reviewed by: Allen, 2022/05/17

Disappointing! This excursion was marketed as a sunset dinner cruise. There was a boat - and a takeout bag of overpriced food, but no tables. The information provided did not include the type of attire that was appropriate for the boat or even how long the trip was. For the price of the trip and meal, I expected to at least not to have to juggle my food on my lap. The crew was nice, but they also made sure we were positioned to be back dockside as soon as the sun broke the horizon. If you are looking for a quick, casual romp, this might work for you - but if you are looking for a romantic dinner cruise - this may not be it.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/05/15
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Moana Sailing Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: Cody Adams, 2022/04/03

Moana sailing Company gave my wife and I an outstanding sunset cruise. It was a very peaceful cruise and the staff was friendly and very genuine! I love the crew and the service!

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Activity Date:2022/04/01
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good, peaceful sunset cruise

Reviewed by: name not displayed, 2022/03/21

Positives:
- friendly crew
- large boat
- BYOB
- boat was not crowded on the night that I went (only about 10 passengers total on a Thursday night)
- good areas to sit around boat and up front on nets

Negatives:
- beware that many sunsets on many nights are occluded by clouds (the company obviously can't control this)

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2022/03/17
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10/10 Best Sailing Vibes in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Jonathan, 2022/02/26

Moana sailing is a straight vibe along with their service to our preferred BYOB cruise. Entry was smooth with friendly staff to help with setting a great sail during golden hour near diamond head. I would not skip out experience additional whale watching alongside this blue coastal waters (if your lucky). Bring a pack of claws and your friends into one of the best water rides this side of the Pacific.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2022/02/24
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Highly recommended!

Reviewed by: Su , 2021/09/10

Reasonable price, Professional, Kindness! I highly recommended!

  • Beautiful scene

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Activity Date:2021/06/12
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Not a cruise!

Reviewed by: Harsh Vardhan Tiwari, 2021/08/22

This is a tiny boat not a cruise by any chance. Very inexperienced young crew

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Activity Date:2021/08/19
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Something you Have to Do for a First Time Visit to Oahu!

Reviewed by: Gerardo, 2021/08/13

This cruise was beautiful, so relaxing, such a good way to end the day. Booze , great music, the sunset , recommend it to anyone visiting Oahu for the first time, whether if its with family, friends, or partner; its just an amazing experience. The crew was awesome and made us feel welcomed, the people of Hawaiii are some of the nicest individuals ive met. 10/10

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/08/11
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Best experience in Hawaii with Moana Waikiki

Reviewed by: Liza, 2021/08/06

I am a widow and did this experience with my three sons - ages 24,23 and 15 .. might never happen again …as they grow older and probably have their own families .. wishing I could do it again with them.. fortunately, they enjoyed the sail and asked me when again (I had in my heart a leap of joy ) .. cause the sail was smooth and fun out the sea with lively music, some laughters when the water splashed towards us ( we were seated at the front right side of the boat) didn’t expect that to happen and got soaking wet, basking in the sun, watching the dolphins play (this was truly awesome !) and taking sunset photos. I highly recommend Moana Waikiki .. the crew was friendly and this pretty and amiable lady was going around asking if we need anything and volunteering to take photos of us - it was highly appreciated! We had so much fun! Lovely and beautiful memories to treasure!
Thank you Moana Waikiki Crew for making this experience a memorable one for us !

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/08/04
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Never Again

Reviewed by: Ms. Disappointed , 2021/07/28

I applaud the crew of young people, however they were too laid back & very unprofessional. “Dinner” was just a takeout tray of food. How am I expected to eat while I bob up and down on the ocean. Table, uhhh NO…The crew was more concerned with their good time & conversation. The ship was beautiful, the view was lovely but definitely not worth what I paid. I did the same sail for $50 minus the “dinner”.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/07/24
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Great Time!

Reviewed by: MPP, 2021/07/12

We really enjoyed our time on the Moana catamaran sunset sail. The crew was very helpful and friendly and the catamaran was in good condition. We had a great view of Waikiki. Read carefully though - dinner is not included as part of the sail even though it’s called a sunset dinner sail with BYOB!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/07/09
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Great

Reviewed by: ceywden , 2021/07/07

Trip was great! The crew was very friendly and answered our random questions. I loved getting to sail for the majority of the time that we were on the water, and getting a view of Waikiki & Diamond Head from the water! We had a great view of sunset as well, and planes taking off from HNL. It was BYOB, but they also had drinks for sale on the boat ($5/drink or $20 bottomless). The boat had a decent number of passengers, but I don’t think it was sold out, so it didn’t feel too crowded. The attached photo is of the boat before we boarded and left the marina.

  • Boat before leaving marina

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Activity Date:2021/07/05
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Great Crew, Wonderful Views

Reviewed by: Stephanie Moyse, 2021/07/05

This sunset cruise was nearly perfect! My family and I were able to book our experience in the same week we took the cruise, I felt it was priced quite fairly and the process was very easy. The website's description was very helpful and I appreciated having the option to purchase dinner if I so wanted to. I did not buy the dinner package but the other guests who did seemed quite happy with their meals, though there weren't tables to place your food on. If you do choose to get the dinner, eat it before you get out to the open waters as you and your food can get pretty wet from ocean spray depending on where you sit. If you don't want to get wet there's plenty of seats that stay dry, though the catamaran can fill with many guests so arrive early if you want the best seating options. Overall, my family and I loved our experience, my mother was a bit worried as the crew didn't discuss emergency protocol but I never felt like this was a concern. The 90 minute trip had excellent views, wasn't too rocky, and I liked being able to bring my own drinks or purchasing drinks from the crew. I would highly recommend this activity to couples, families with older children, or friend groups. If I ever return to Oahu I would thoroughly like to do this again!

  • Some of the great pictures I got while onboard!

  • The island looked amazing from this distance!

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/06/18
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Great family night out

Reviewed by: Robert A, 2021/07/01

Great time on the catamaran, staff was super accommodating. We went as a non-drinking family and it was very nice. There was even a proposal on the boat while we were there. Mixed crowd there was some Shorts and t-shirt and a also people were dressed up.

  • Beautiful views and weather was perfect

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2021/06/15
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Sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Meeka, 2021/06/23

Awesome staff, great music and what a wonderful experience to catch views of a beautiful sunset…

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/06/21
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Awesome experience at the cruise

Reviewed by: Priya Mohan, 2021/06/22

Loved the experience and lovely Staff members. They were so friendly and very prompt with refilling the drinks. Beautiful sunset view and amazing music

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Activity Date:2021/06/20
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Beautiful

Reviewed by: NeNe, 2021/06/14

The actual tour was beautiful ! The company should be more accurate with boarding time so that customers aren’t waiting around for 45 minutes plus. Other than that I highly recommend, great crew, great service.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/06/12
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Amaaaazing!!!

Reviewed by: Ajita, 2021/06/12

I loved the crew and the whole vibe the Cruise offered!! We had beautiful music playing and the sunset was gorgeous! If you’re looking for one of the best evenings you’ll have in Oahu, book this cruise without any reservations. It was easy to find. There’s a direct bus that goes from the Waikiki area and lands you on the basin where you’ll find your catamaran docked! Do it!

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/06/10
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Cancelled at the time we were boarding.

Reviewed by: Kaye R. , 2021/06/11

After a 20 minute walk in the sun, we arrived just in time to board and were told it was cancelled. They did a refund but we were disappointed especially since everything else is booked weeks ahead of time.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2021/06/09
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Great time!

Reviewed by: megan c, 2021/06/07

Great crew and overall great experience! Beautiful sights and fun vibes

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2021/05/14
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Mr

Reviewed by: Mukesh Pandya, 2021/05/29

It was great experience and we all have fun.Captain and staff members are very courteous and helpful.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2021/05/21
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Champagne & Waves

Reviewed by: Dom, 2021/05/27

Had a blast with my girlfriend on the boat. Highly recommend this

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Activity Date:2021/05/25
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