ON THE WATER · MAUI DINNER CRUISES
Good maui dinner cruises fill their window tables weeks ahead. Below: the 8 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ once you are on board.
Board Sea Maui’s 65-foot catamaran from the sand at Ka’anapali Beach for a 2.5-hour sunset sail. Chef Jai’s buffet, a full open bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and seasonal whale watching are included. Wednesday and Saturday sailings add live music.
“Best whale watching experience and dinner was good!! The Cap and crew were so fun and hospitable. Highly recommend!!”
Sail from Ma’alaea Harbor aboard the double-decker Quicksilver for a two-hour Maui sunset dinner cruise. Enjoy a three-course meal, two alcoholic drinks, live island-style music, and views toward Lanai and Lahaina. Winter sailings may include humpback whale sightings.
“Crews were attended, food was ok. kinda Overrated and Unorganized! Arrived a little late and no crew waiting in the meeting area just let you wonder where you supposed to go. change the boat last minute without notifications. No calls no emails! Don’t recommend it!”
Set sail from Maalaea Harbor aboard the spacious Pride of Maui for a two-hour sunset cruise near Molokini. Enjoy ribs, shoyu chicken, vegetables, dessert, and an open bar, then watch live Hawaiian music and hula by the water. In winter, humpback whales may add a thrilling bonus.
“It was so fun. The bar was fully stocked and i enjoyed the food! The chicken was my favorite and the hula dance with live music was beautiful.”
Board the three-story Calypso at Maalaea Harbor for a two-hour sunset cruise with tableside dinner, Hawaiian-style music, and two included alcoholic drinks. Choose prime rib, fresh fish, ribs, smoked chicken, or pasta. You may also spot humpback whales in season.
“Nice dinner cruise with family visiting Maui, Hawaii. Calypso ship cruise offered a prime rib meal as well as white fish entree. Both entrees had great flavors. As part of the dinner cruise each person received two cocktails. I enjoyed the Chardonnay wine and my husband and brother-in-law enjoyed the beer variety they offered. One disappointment was the Cabernet wine offered as it tasted stale. Overall, a nice dinner cruise for everyone.”
Cruise from Maalaea Harbor at sunset for whale watching, a four-course dinner, drinks, and live naturalist commentary. You may hear whale song through a hydrophone and spot humpbacks, dolphins, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, and McGregor Point Lighthouse. The boat carries up to 65 people.
“We had an excellent experience. It could not have been better. We saw a mother whale teaching her calf how to breech, a single whale decided to hang out beside and under our boat for an incredible amount of time showing off for everyone on board. We also saw many other whales within the 2 hours plus hearing them sing through the hydrophone. I was so looking forward to this excursion and my expectations were beyond met. I’m not sure what I was expecting but the number of whales we saw was incredible. Add in the close up viewing of a whale checking us out, it just could not have…”
Cruise from Maalaea Harbor for about two and a half hours, with a four-course dinner, drinks, open-air seating, and sunset views of Molokini, Kahoʻolawe, and Lānaʻi. Choose chicken, short rib, shrimp, or Portobello mushroom, then settle in for an easy evening on the water.
“Had a great time. Staff and Photographer were very friendly and helpful. Would defiantly do this again.”
Sail from Ma’alaea Harbor for two hours of sunset views, live Hawaiian music, dinner, dessert, and two drinks. Choose prime rib, Mahi-Mahi, chicken, ribs, or vegetarian pasta. You may spot whales from December through April, but this is a dinner cruise, not a snorkeling trip.
“The views were amazing, I loved being able to see Maui that way. The sunset was spectacular. The servers rounded on us often to make sure we were doing great. Food was good.”
Sail from Maalaea Bay aboard the Quicksilver for two hours of sunset views, live island-style music, drinks, and a table-side three-course meal. Choose prime rib, island fish, ribs, chicken, or vegetarian pasta. Bring a jacket, arrive early for better seating, and expect a breezy ride.
“the whale sightings were amazing. Good food and drinks”
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