Nothing like an afternoon sail, a Mai Tai and the sun wind & sea on your face to put things into perspective! Jenna and Captain Kia!!

Always a great time with Jenna, Kia and Ian ... our favorite activity every year! $6 Mai Tai's $5 beer $3 soda What's not to like?? read more

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We joined the sunset sail and really loved the view and the experience. Price probably was more on the high-end compared to bigger-sized group or different time slot, but quite worth the tag. All the staffs were so attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable. It was quite confusing to find the meetup point at the beginning, but asking the hotel staff did help us getting there. We went on the high-tide day so needed to walk a bit from the usual boarding area. Probably helpful to remind people wearing slippers as you'd need to take shoes off. They did provide proper and plenty storage spaces for your footwear on the boat (appreciated!). Drinks were pretty much bottomless and they had their very own Mai Tai so you could really enjoy the 'complete Hawaiian package'! The only problem with high tide day, it meant be prepped to get wet and going on and off the boat would be quite tricky as you needed to manage timing to avoid the tide from getting you soaking wet. I was unfortunately not the pro and literally got half-bottom wet, getting off the boat LOL. Paid off by the gorgeous sunset view!! read more

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We had a great ride on the Maita'i. Our team was Mondo and Kia and they were both funny, entertaining and knowledgeable. It was a beautiful ride with refreshing Mai Tai's and great views. read more

Maita'i Catamaran - View of diamond head - Boating Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were so fortunate to go on our Sunset Cruise tonight. Ian and Jenna with Maita'i Catamaran Cruises were OUTSTANDING!! We lined up near Sheraton Waikiki and boarded on time. Maita'i Catamaran Sunset Cruise lasted a little more than 90 minutes and was captivating from start to finish! Ian and Jenna were VERY knowledgeable and professional while being SO much fun! And their signature Maita'i's and other refreshments were second to none! We couldn't recommend Maita'i Catamaran for an incredible excursion on Oahu, and we can't wait to visit them again! read more

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I absolutely LOVE this catamaran company. We have sailed 3 times with them and have a great time every one of those sails. Drinks are delicious and the staff is always super cool. It is such a fun way to spend some time on the water and enjoy the Hawaii breeze. Great company! read more

FUN FUN FUN!!! Is all I can say. We had a blast doing this sunset cruise with bottomless Mai tais. Tbh this was the best Mai tais I've ever had. They made it in house with freshly squeezed juices and it hits. Dustin and Ryan were such a good host, taking pictures, up for our craziness and even take good pics. They gave us good recommendations around the island and overall was such a good time. I recommend this activity and support local. Such a fun time while watching the sunset and having mai tais with some friends and some new found friends too. read more

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By far the best catamaran on the beach. Great staff and always a great sail. Thank you Maitai read more

Had another amazing, relaxing sail. Saw dolphin today, was pretty cool. Dustin & Ryan were great as usual. Missed Ian (congratulations on your baby boy)! See ya next year. read more

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I booked the Friday night fireworks cruise through them and had an awesome time. The Mai Tais here were fabulous and their own special recipe! Be warned that you will probably get wet on your way aboard because you do have to cross into the water to get up on the boat. The waves will probably get you! read more

Super fun Cruise. Their staff is great. The One and a half hour cruise is the perfect length. Drinks are good and reasonably priced!

Maitai catamaran is by far the best value water tour in Waikīkī. I have ridden this boat at least a dozen times as well as a few others. Hands down, Maitai wins. Service is fabulous! Ryan and Jenna keep us well stocked on maitais, which are cheap and delicious. Both Dustin and Ian are excellent hosts. The ride is 90 minutes of incredible views, great music, and meeting a whole bunch of strangers from all over the world who are having a great time on the sea. We've seen whales, dolphins, honu, and flying fish. I've been out in 6 kt winds to 30 kt winds with 40 kt gusts. The ride is always great. I highly highly recommend this tour. It has never disappointed me. Pro tip: Ride in the front for the best splashes! Or hide in the back if you're a water weenie. read more

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The best part of visiting a tropical location like Hawaii for me is to get out on the water. We were staying at the Sheraton Waikiki and discovered that the Mai Tai Catamaran left from the little beach next to the restaurant. We took the 3:00 sailing on a Wednesday and it was perfect! The cost was $60 for adults and less for our 12 year old. There were just 8 guests, the four in our party and one other group. We sailed out towards Diamond Head and then turned around. The drinks flowed freely on this Happy Hour cruise (just $20 more). Plenty of Mai Tais, with options for beer, wine, and sodas. The captain (Ryan?) and his crewmate, Jenna, took very good care of us. We saw a group of dolphins leaping from the water, which added to our enjoyment. The location was very convenient and the cruise was hands down the best part of our time in Oahu! We will be back! read more

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It was an amazing time! The crew was super friendly and we loved the humor that went along with it. They were very attentive and gave us facts about the island. Great views and a great time! read more

Maita'i Catamaran - Boating Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great cruise! The staff was amazing, the sailing was perfect and they gave great service, showed a lot of wildlife and served great drinks. read more

Donovan and Kia did a fantastic job on the short 90min cruise from the channel in front of Sheraton out to Diamond Head and back. Lingered around "turtle canyon" for a few minutes to catch a glimpse of turtles and watch tourists splash about. We enjoyed the view with a tasty $6 maitai in hand. Not the strongest but it did the trick. Passengers allowed to stand at the front for maximum splash. Found a decent deal on Groupon but their prices are fair. A good time and would definitely do it again. read more

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The following review is specific to Hula's Catamaran Experience which sets sail on the Maita'i Catamaran every Saturday at 3PM. Just so you know, you don't have to be gay to board this gay booze cruise - though it might get lonely as the passengers get more inebriated and handsy. Jamie W. and I had been to Hula Bar & Lei Stand a few times (review: https://yelp.to/m7tBmjPOPz), but we didn't know they offered a scenic 90-minute cruise on this catamaran for just $30. We found out about it on YouTube through the Two Gay Expats. Their video completely sold us, so we bought tickets a couple of weeks in advance. We were instructed to meet at Hula where we followed our gregarious host like the Pied Piper up Kalakaua Avenue to the beach outside the Sheraton Waikiki. There were about forty of us, including three straight couples who unsurprisingly kept to themselves in a corner of the boat. The rest of us were mingling as the pilot steered the boat toward Diamond Head. Views were great and from a unique angle for Jamie and me. What helped immeasurably was the endless supply of $6 Mai Tais. There was quite a variety of ages among the passengers from geriatric horn dogs to near-naked young party boys. Shirts were doffed but gratefully nothing more. Jamie and I are not natural frolickers, but we managed to socialize with surprising abandon, especially as our mai tai consumption escalated. By the time we came back to the beach, we were surprised we could stand up. They gave us coupons for complimentary cocktails back at Hula. Yeah, like we really needed them. Give us credit for not redeeming them until the next day. RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc read more

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We did the 90 minute cruise sponsored by Hula's Bar and Lei Stand. It was a really fun time meeting guys from around the world. Drinks were $3, $5 and $6 (cash only) and the crew was great. They had smiles on their faces the entire time and you can tell they just loved doing these tours for visitors. Their joy was infectious and everyone had a great time. Highly recommend! read more

Maita'i Catamaran - Waikiki 8/23/2025 - Boating Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had a great time on the Maita'i Catamaran. We were staying at the near by Royal resort so it was a quick walk down to get to the check in. Our afternoon ride was an hour and a half long. We got lucky and saw a few sea turtles swimming about as we road by, the coast guard was out keeping an eye on some whales out in the area that day. We heard once in a while when whales are spotted in the area you might get a chance to see them blow air out from the water, to bad our visit one of those days. Overall it was a fun experience, the crew was very nice and helpful, it's definitely worth trying. read more

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Nice sunset cruise! Beautiful views from every angle. Mai tais were ok, mainly orange juice. I'd definitely still recommend a tour on this catamaran. read more

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Such a fun time! You have to do this at least once. My family went out on the 5 PM sunset cruise (2 adults and 3 kids ages 11, 8 and 6) and we all enjoyed ourselves. Our kids said it was the best thing that we did during our recent trip and they kept asking to do it again. Beautiful views, fun boat ride, friendly knowledgeable captain and deckhand. Our captain was Ian and the deckhand was Jenna. They had outgoing, bubbly personalities and made everyone feel welcome and safe. I would do this again for sure. Totally worth it. Can't beat those diamond head sunsets! read more

You have to take the sunset cruise with this company!! We've done it about 4 times & each time its spectacular, the crew is always entertaining & the guests are as well, everyone always enjoys watching the sunset on this Catamaran read more

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Super nice crew , we got lucky only 6 of us on 3pm tour. Jenna gave us great service and very friendly I would recommend this place

My friends and I had a really nice time on the sunset booze cruise. It was well organized, the crew gave clear and concise instructions, and it was overall a really pleasant time. The vibes were good, people were definitely lit but it wasn't too rowdy. And the mai tais were good! The place where you board the boat is definitely a little bit hard to find, so you want to give yourself extra time to get there cause you'll likely spend some time wandering around the waterfront area trying to find it. read more

Me and my grandma had so much fun on this sailboat cruise! Jenna and Dustin were so friendly and were very knowledgable. They offered us drinks and snacks while taking us to see the beautiful views. We even saw a sea turtle! We loved it it was one of our favorite activities we got to experience read more

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We had a blast on our ride! Great crew, good music, beautiful weather...everything was perfect! read more

Maita'i Catamaran - Boating Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Biggest downside: you can't go on the net. Isn't that the whole point of a catamaran?! Super disappointing. I wish it was advertised or disclosed prior to booking. That said, the ride itself is great--smooth sailing with amazing views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. The crew is friendly, the drink service is good, and there's even a bathroom on board (though it's a tight squeeze). read more

My family and I did the 5pm unlimited drinks slot and it was such an amazing time. The staff were very humorous, attentive and kind throughout the entire trip. I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for beautiful scenery, a fun time with friends/family, and delicious drinks. The Maita'i was delicious and one of the best drinks I've had on the island, they add champagne if you ask! There was a good amount of people on the boat but it didn't feel packed and people were able to walk around/chat. read more

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What can we say a 10 out of 10 the reviews were right they were able to get us on at the last minute and I'm so glad we did it money well spent. The crew was amazing even the free drinks were good the time spent on the water was awesome they were very informative and a fun crew, the fireworks were awesome and then a sail at night was amazing you could see so many stars would definitely do it again! read more

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We booked a spontaneous, last minute Catamaran ride through the phone and they were able to fit our group of 8 in. It's a great way to sail the open sea with no agenda besides wind, water, and air for 90 minutes. Meet up location is at the Sheraton Waikiki. The best part of the ride for me was the awesome crew. I started to feel a bit nauseous because the catamaran ride was too choppy for me, but Kia was wonderful and kept checking on me to make sure I was okay, and even gave me several cups with ice to chew. She said it helps with nausea. Such a kind human - thank you, Kia!! They have drinks on board too like their mai tai which is made out of fresh fruit for only $3-5 (cash only)! Overall a great experience, and would be an awesome one for those who don't get seasick! read more

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Everyone is really nice, there's plenty of room to move around and the drinks were great, overall it was a great experience read more

Maita'i Catamaran - Boat ride - Boating Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Maitai Catamaran was highly recommended by my friend, so I decided to book a sunset sail last minute. Unfortunately, the 5pm one was fully booked so I opted for the next best thing, the Afternoon Delite Sail at 3pm. This is a 90 minute sail that includes open bar for $79/person. The whole reservation process was pretty easy over the phone and we were requested to check-in at the Sheraton Waikiki 15 minutes before sailing. The staff were very friendly and started pouring everyone mai tais once we were at sea. We saw some sea turtles too! The only downside of my sail was that someone got extremely sick at sea and was throwing up directly in front of me into a bucket. I saw EVERYTHING and was scared of splash damage. It's no one's fault but it kinda affected the rest of the sail. read more

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This is our 3rd times with this group and I must say, they have provided consistently Great service and Great drinks onboard. Highly suggest the mid afternoon package, saved $40 plus its all you can drink. Do it!!! read more

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My first sailboat experience ever and the best way to end my Hawaii trip. It was unlimited alcohol, and the drinks were pretty yummy! Especially the famous mai-tai. The staff was what made this whole thing an absolute memorable time. They were super engaging, hilarious, and went above and beyond to just vibe with the guests and do things for us like showing us dolphins and taking photos. The sunset was like no other, and vibes made me feel like I could live in that moment forever. 10/10 recommend. read more

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We really enjoyed this cruise. The crew were friendly and the fireworks were amazing. They served free Mai Thai drinks and they were so good. read more

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Dustin & Ryan deserve as raise. These guys made our experience first class. I would recommend this catamaran as long as Dustin is the DD and Ryan is the bartender! read more

Maita'i Catamaran - Boating Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Such an amazing experience!!! We wanted to cancel the rest of our excursions to do this over and over lol Check out Groupon and don't forget cash for drinks and tip!! read more

Maita'i Catamaran - Boating Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We went on two sail this week. The sunset sail and the firework sail. The crews are fun and very interactive. Always a great experience. read more

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Amazing time on the ocean! We booked a last minute sunset cruise and we are so glad we did. Delicious Mai tais served the whole time, and the boat hands were amazing! Highly recommend! read more

The Sunset Mai Tai Cruise (aka booze cruise) is a good idea for locals or tourists alike! Set sail in Waikiki for great views of Diamond Head as you sip on unlimited mai tais, beer, wine and drinks. The view is unreal and such a fun thing to do with friends. Keep in mind that the water can be a little rocky! It's the open ocean so depending on the day, you can encounter some real choppy waves. It's also a small boat so you feel the ocean more easily. But it's a lot of fun and worth doing! read more