Waikīkī boat trips: sunset sails, booze cruises and the Atlantis submarine

Sunset sails leave Waikīkī and Kewalo Basin most evenings around 5 to 5:30 p.m.: BYOB cruises from about $56, catamaran sails about $70 to $123, and dinner-show cruises about $132 to $149. For something different, the Atlantis Submarine dives about 100 feet off Waikīkī (about $168 adults, $75 kids).

• BYOB sunset cruise: about 90 minutes, from about $56; guests 21+ may bring their own drinks.
• Catamaran sails: about 1.5 to 2 hours, about $70 to $123; some include a couple of drinks, others sell drinks on board. Some catamarans board right off Waikīkī Beach.
• Dinner and show cruise (Star of Honolulu): 2 to 3 hours, about $132 to $149, with dinner and Hawaiian entertainment.
• Most leave Kewalo Basin Harbor or Waikīkī piers; check your confirmation for the exact meeting spot.
• Atlantis Submarine: check in at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, ferry out, then about a 40-minute dive to about 100 feet with wrecks and reef. About $168 adults, $75 children; minimum height 36 inches; must climb a ladder.
• Winter cruises often spot humpback whales.
• Prices are approximate as listed in 2026 and change often; confirm and book directly with the operator.

Sources: The Better Vacation: Waikīkī sunset cruises (June 2026) · HawaiiActivities: Atlantis Submarine Waikīkī

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.