ON THE WATER · OAHU DINNER CRUISES
The 4 best oahu dinner cruises you can book today, with the fare, the sailing time and what actually arrives at the table. Number one fills its tables for a reason; start there.
Cruise from Honolulu for about two hours, watching the sunset behind Waikiki and Diamond Head Lighthouse. Dinner is cooked onboard, with beef short ribs, seared mahi-mahi, salad, dessert, and soft drinks. Alcohol is BYOB, and recent cancellations make confirming operations essential.
“The cruise got canceled by the captain a week before it happened but my card was still billed. Not cool”
Cruise from Honolulu along Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head, dine on beef short ribs or mahi-mahi, and watch Friday fireworks near Hilton Hawaiian Village. The open-air deck offers the best views, while crew members including Alex, Lili, Lucy, and Jessica have been praised for warm service. Bring your own alcohol for the onboard bartender.
“The day before we were suppose to go, we got a text that it was canceled due to the boat needing repair. They said that they would give us a full refund. The concierge at the hotel was able to book us on the Royal Star. Much more expensive but I bet is was worth it.”
Board Hawaii Nautical’s catamaran at Slip F28 for a two-hour Friday evening sail along Waikiki and Diamond Head. Captain Chris and the crew serve two drinks and a light bento meal before positioning the boat for the fireworks. Hotel shuttle pickup is available only with the shuttle-priced option.
“It’s worth every penny, great time! The ride was very smooth, served great drinks and a light snack. Very pleasant experience”
Sail from Hilton Hawaiian Village aboard the Spirit of Aloha catamaran for a two-hour sunset cruise past Diamond Head, Queen’s Beach, and Waikiki Beach. Captain Nick and crew members Paila and Nick provide a relaxed barefoot outing with dinner, drinks, and a front-row view of the Friday fireworks.
“We truly enjoyed the cruise. Captain Nick and his crew, Paila and Nick, provided excellent service. The food was average at best. Don’t choose this cruise for the dining experience. It’s a very casual atmosphere and you may even expedience some turbulence that leaves you soaked, depending on the conditions. But overall it was a really enjoyable with amazing fireworks on the 4th of July to top everything off!”
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