★★★★★ Dolphin or Whale Sighting Guarantee

Sunset Snorkel & Dinner Cruise

Get picked up right from your Waikiki hotel and sail into the evening on Oahu’s calm west coast aboard the Kai‘Oli‘Oli catamaran. Snorkel a living reef, cruise the coastline watching for dolphins and seasonal whales, then enjoy a Hawaiian buffet with drinks as the sun sets over the Pacific. Round-trip transportation from Waikiki is included.

2.5 to 3.5 Hours Catamaran Buffet + Drinks All Ages Welcome Round-Trip from Waikiki

From $174 per adult · Kids 3 to 12 are $154, infants free

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What’s Included

  • One hour of snorkeling with high-grade equipment
  • A gourmet Hawaiian buffet dinner onboard
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Round-trip hotel transportation from select properties
  • Onboard freshwater showers and changing facilities
  • A dolphin or whale sighting guarantee (dolphins year-round, humpback whales in winter)

Snorkel, Sail, and Dinner at Sunset

This is Oahu’s most beautiful way to end the day. Board the Kai‘Oli‘Oli catamaran at Ko Olina Marina on the calm west coast, slip into the water for an hour of snorkeling over a living reef, then settle in for a relaxed sunset cruise as the crew serves a Hawaiian buffet and drinks.

The west side is prime territory for wildlife, and this cruise comes with a dolphin or whale sighting guarantee: Hawaiian spinner dolphins are around all year, and humpback whales pass through in the winter season. Freshwater showers and changing facilities onboard make it easy to dry off before dinner.

Round-trip hotel transportation from select properties is included, so you can leave the driving to us. It is a full evening of ocean, wildlife, food, and a Pacific sunset, all in one trip.

Cruise Highlights

  • Snorkel & Sail: an hour in the water on a calm west-side reef, then a sunset cruise.
  • Buffet & Drinks: a Hawaiian buffet dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
  • Wildlife Guarantee: a dolphin or whale sighting guarantee, dolphins year-round and whales in winter.
  • Pacific Sunset: panoramic sunset views off the Ko Olina coast.
  • Hotel Transport: round-trip transportation from select hotels is included.
  • Easy Onboard: freshwater showers and changing facilities to freshen up before dinner.

Your Time at a Glance

  • Hotel PickupRound-trip pickups from select hotels run about 1:10 to 1:55 PM. Prefer to drive? Head straight to Ko Olina Marina.
  • Check-InCheck in and board at Ko Olina Marina by 3:45 PM.
  • Set SailDepart the Ko Olina coast at 4:15 PM.
  • SnorkelAround 4:45 PM, a snorkel briefing and about an hour in the water over the reef.
  • Cruise & DinnerCruise the coast watching for dolphins and whales, then the Hawaiian buffet and drinks are served.
  • Sunset & ReturnTake in the sunset and return to the marina, about 6:45 PM in winter and 7:45 PM in summer.

The cruise runs about 3.5 hours in summer and 2.5 hours in winter. Times are approximate and shift with the season and conditions.

What to Bring & Wear

👘Swimsuit (worn under)
🧼Beach Towel
🌞Reef-Safe Sunscreen
👓Sunglasses & Hat
🧥Light Jacket
🗡Photo ID (21+ to Drink)

Wear your swimsuit under your clothes so you are ready to snorkel, and bring a towel and a light layer for after sunset. Please use reef-safe sunscreen. A valid ID is required to be served alcohol.

Where to Meet Us

Round-trip transportation from Waikiki is included. We pick you up right from your Waikiki hotel (select properties, pickups about 1:10 to 1:55 PM) and bring you back after the cruise. The boat itself departs from Ko Olina Resort and Marina, 92-100 Waipahe Place, Kapolei, HI 96707, on Oahu’s calm west coast. Prefer to drive? You are welcome to meet us at the marina and check in by 3:45 PM.

Good to Know

  • Sighting guarantee: dolphins are seen year-round and humpback whales in winter, backed by a sighting guarantee.
  • Hotel transport: round-trip transportation is included from select properties, or drive to Ko Olina Marina.
  • All ages welcome: kids 3 to 12 are discounted and infants ride free.
  • 21+ to drink: beverages are included, and a valid photo ID is required to be served alcohol.
  • Snorkel conditions vary: the reef stop depends on ocean conditions on the day for everyone’s safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included?

An hour of snorkeling with high-grade gear, a Hawaiian buffet dinner, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, round-trip hotel transportation from select properties, and onboard showers and changing facilities.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, round-trip transportation is included from select hotels, with pickups around 1:10 to 1:55 PM. You are also welcome to drive to Ko Olina Marina and check in by 3:45 PM.

Do I need to bring snorkel gear?

No. High-grade snorkel equipment is provided. Just bring a swimsuit, a towel, and reef-safe sunscreen.

Will we see dolphins or whales?

The west coast is prime wildlife territory, and the cruise comes with a dolphin or whale sighting guarantee. Spinner dolphins are around year-round and humpback whales visit in winter.

Is there an age limit?

All ages are welcome. Children 3 to 12 receive discounted pricing and infants sail free. Guests must be 21 with a valid ID to drink alcohol.