Pink Sails Waikiki: Sunset Booze Cruise + Swim

Waikiki's Only Booze Cruise You Can Swim On

The Pink Sails Waikiki Sunset Booze Cruise is Waikiki's signature catamaran sunset experience, and the only Waikiki booze cruise that lets you actually swim in the open Pacific. Boarding at Ala Wai Boat Harbor a few steps from the Prince Waikiki, you sail past Diamond Head at golden hour, drop anchor for an ocean swim stop, then cruise back as the sky lights up over the Waikiki skyline.

Choose your vessel: the elegant 55-foot sailing catamaran Kealoha drifts under sail with the trade winds, while the 65-foot power catamaran Wahine Koa offers a smooth, spacious deck for a livelier evening at sea. Both boats feature an open bar with cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus open swim access from a stable swim deck so you can dive into the warm Pacific the moment we drop anchor.

This is the Waikiki sunset cruise locals send their friends on. With the swim stop, the open bar, and the front-row Diamond Head view, it covers every reason people book a Waikiki booze cruise in the first place, with one feature no other operator in the harbor offers: the swim.

Cruise Highlights

• Open ocean swim stop in the warm Pacific
• Full open bar: cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks
• 55ft sailing catamaran or 65ft power catamaran
• Diamond Head and Waikiki coastline views
• Golden-hour sunset photography opportunities
• Stable swim deck and ladder access
• Friendly Pink Sails crew, certified in water safety
• Restrooms available onboard
• Toddlers (3 and under) sail FREE
• Possible turtle, dolphin, and seasonal whale sightings

Cruise Schedule

• 4:15 PMArrive at Ala Wai Boat Harbor (45 minutes early)
• 5:00 PMDeparture · safety briefing · cruise begins
• During cruiseDiamond Head sail-by · open bar service
• Mid-cruiseAnchor drop · open ocean swim stop
• Golden hourSunset over the Pacific · cocktails on deck
• ~7:30 PMReturn to harbor · A Hui Ho

What to Bring

No BYOB. Open bar drinks available onboard. Arrive 45 minutes before departure for check-in.

Location & Parking

Ala Wai Boat Harbor · 1 Holomoana Street, Honolulu, HI 96815 · adjacent to Prince Waikiki Hotel

⚠ Look for the large Pink Sails banner west of the Prince Waikiki valet. Paid parking at Red Lobster parking structure or Prince Waikiki Hotel valet. Do not park in yellow stalls.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund or credit with 24+ hours notice before departure. Operator cancellations due to weather receive a full refund. No-shows are charged the full price.

FAQ

Can you really swim on a Waikiki booze cruise?
Yes. Pink Sails is the only Waikiki sunset booze cruise that includes an open ocean swim stop. The crew drops anchor mid-cruise so guests can jump in from the swim deck. Life vests are available onboard.

Is there a restroom onboard?
Yes, restrooms are available on both the Kealoha and Wahine Koa.

Can I bring my own drinks (BYOB)?
No. There is no BYOB policy. The full open bar onboard has cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks available.

Do you offer snorkeling?
The swim stop is in deep open water rather than a reef location, so this cruise is best suited to free swimming and floating. Guests who want to snorkel a Hawaiian reef should book our Turtle Canyon Snorkel Tour instead.