--- title: Effortless Luxury Sailing Cruises lang: en type: tour city: Oahu country: United States price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 696 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 48 of 48 (Catamaran & Sunset Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/effortless-luxury-sailing-cruises/ --- # Effortless Luxury Sailing Cruises In our comparison: #48 of 48 in Catamaran & Sunset Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Oahu’s breathtaking coastline aboard the luxurious Makani Catamaran, one of Waikiki’s largest and most elegant 65-foot sailing vessels. Departing from convenient Kewalo Basin Harbor (easy dry boarding, no beach wading), enjoy a spacious, comfortable cruise with optional round trip transportation from Waikiki. Why Makani stands out: *Significantly larger & more stable than most Waikiki catamarans covered cabin, shaded seating, sunbathing nets, and two freshwater restrooms *Relaxed, upscale vibe perfect for couples, families & groups *Stunning views of Diamond Head, Waikiki skyline & marine life — dolphins, turtles & seasonal whales *Professional crew, full bar service *Round trip transportation from Waikiki (optional) Choose from relaxing daytime sails or magical 2-hour sunset cruises. With premium amenities and superior comfort, Makani delivers an unforgettable Hawaiian ocean adventure. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Across the street from the bus stop on… - 5 start times: between 11:00 and 19:30 - Food included: one complimentary drinks - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €81 per person for the Friday Fireworks Sail option; other options up to €122 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.55/5 from 696 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Makani Catamaran - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:15, 17:30, 19:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.55 from 696 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 618 of 696. - 5 stars: 502 (72%) - 4 stars: 116 (17%) - 3 stars: 46 (7%) - 2 stars: 20 (3%) - 1 star: 12 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Friday Fireworks Sail | €81 / person | English | Friday Fireworks Sail: Experience the unparalleled beauty of Friday night fireworks at sea. 1 hour | | Sunset Sail | €122 / person | English | Sunset Sail: 2hr Catamaran Cruise with Sunset. Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages available. Departs at 5:00pm (September - April) | | Fun in the Sun | €122 / person | English | Fun In The Sun Sail: 2hr Catamaran Cruise off Waikiki and Diamond Head Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages available. Departs at 8 am, 11 am 2 pm. | ## What's included - $15.00 per person from round trip from Waikiki - one complimentary drinks - Catamaran cruise ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Ala Moana Beach Park** (pass by, no stop) - is a free public park on the island of Oahu, U.S. state of Hawaii, located between Waikiki and downtown Honolulu. This 100-acre park has a wide gold-sand beach that is over a half-mile long. Protected by a shallow reef offshore, it is one of the most popular open ocean... 2. **Diamond Head Lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - Ala Moana Beach Park is a free public park on the island of Oahu, U.S. state of Hawaii, located between Waikiki and downtown Honolulu. This 100-acre park has a wide gold-sand beach that is over a half-mile long. Protected by a shallow reef offshore, it is one of the most... 3. **Waikiki Beach** (pass by, no stop) - See Waikiki outside looking in ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 14:00, 17:15, 17:30, 19:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Across the street from the bus stop on both direction. First boat on Ward Ave side of the harbor. Look for yellow ticket booth in the harbor Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Roundtrip transportation is avaiable. Fee applies. - Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol ## Compared with other Catamaran & Sunset Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #48 of 48** | €81 | 2h | 4.55 (696) | shared | | [Oahu Catamaran Waikiki Sunset on 40 Foot Catamaran: Food and BYOB](/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-catamaran-waikiki-sunset-on-40-foot-catamaran-food-and-byob/?format=md) | €50 | 2h | 4.92 (1015) | shared | | [Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran](/usa/oahu/tours/waikiki-sunset-cocktail-sail-on-the-moana-catamaran/?format=md) | €82 | 2h | 4.87 (2453) | shared | | [Small Group Yacht Sunset Cruise from Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/small-group-yacht-sunset-cruise-from-oahu/?format=md) | €214 | 2h | 4.96 (144) | shared | Ranked #48 of 48 in Catamaran & Sunset Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €283, median €63; typical length 1h 30m. 2 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/oahu-sunset-catamaran-cruises/?format=md ## More in Oahu - All Oahu tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/effortless-luxury-sailing-cruises/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/?format=md