What should you know before you book an Oahu sunset cruise in Waikiki?
The first choice is whether you pay per person or for the whole group. Oahu Catamaran's Sunset Cruise!! Small Group BYOB is from $49.99 per person, while the Private Waikiki Sunset Cruise from Captain Max Boat Tours is from $625 for the group. Age limits, trip length and departure time decide the rest, and those are covered below.
How should you choose a Waikiki sunset cruise?
For a couple or a small group, the per-person boats are the simplest comparison. For a private party, compare the group price instead.
| Tour | Price from |
|---|---|
| Sunset Cruise!! Small Group BYOB | $49.99 per person |
| Waikiki Sunset Cruise | $45 per person |
| BYOB Waikiki Sunset Cruise "Big Kahuna" | $49 per person |
| Sunset Cruise Waikiki - Cash Bar | $49 per person |
| Bikini Bottom Dance Cruise | $55 per person |
| Waikiki Sunset Cruise BYOB | $59 per person |
| Waikiki Friday Night Fireworks Boat Cruise! | $65 per person |
| Waikiki Sunset Cruise | $70 per person |
Children change the picture, so read the age limits below before you pick a boat.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
Living Ocean Tours sets its Sunset Cruise Waikiki - Cash Bar at $49 per person, and its Waikiki Sunset Cruise BYOB at $59 per person. Group prices sit in a separate category.
A higher price does not always mean more. Compare the unit first, then the price. A group price only makes sense once you know your party size.
What should you expect: how long it lasts and where it starts?
Length varies. Plan your day so you reach the boat before departure, and leave time to get back to your hotel afterward.
Who does it suit, and who should skip it?
Age limits decide who can board. Charter Oahu's Waikiki Friday Night Fireworks Boat Cruise! requires guests to be at least 18 years old. The Dive Oahu Waikiki Coast Cruise - BYOB requires 8 years, and Hawaii Ocean Charters' BYOB Waikiki Sunset Cruise "Big Kahuna" requires 7 years.
Families with young children should start with the lower age limits. Groups that want a private trip should look at the group-priced boats. Anyone under a boat's age limit should choose a different departure.
How do booking and timing work?
Pick the day and departure time first.
Book once you know your party's ages and size, since those decide which boats you can join.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the sunset cruise in Waikiki?
The Bikini Bottom Dance Cruise from Oahu Boat Cruises leaves in the afternoon.
How long is the Waikiki sunset cruise?
The Private Fireworks & City Lights Cruise "Keanuenue" runs 2.5 hours.
How much is a sunset cruise in Hawaii?
Group-priced cruises start at $625 for the group. For per-person boats, compare the Living Ocean Tours fares above with the Oahu Catamaran Sunset Cruise!! Small Group BYOB, which is from $49.99 per person.
Prices last checked September 2026.
