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Waikiki Sailing Company

Sailing the coast of waikiki, oahu, waikiki sailing company, view our best-selling catamaran charters aboard the mana kai.

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Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Adventure

This is the best way to start your day, or spend your afternoon! Come snorkel with us at Turtle Canyon, a green sea turtle cleaning station.

• User Ages 4+
• Clock 2:30 p.m. , 8:30 a.m.
• Hour Glass 2 hours
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• Hour Glass 1.5 hours

Sunset Sail

We have the most beautiful sunsets in the world, and on this cruise, you have a clear view to enjoy it  from the water on the Mana Kai.

• Hour Glass 1 hour

Friday Fireworks Cruise

Welcome aboard the Mana Kai on our Friday night fireworks cruise. The spectacular night view of Honolulu city with the surrounding Ko’olau mountain range is breathtaking.

Mana kai - Hawaiian for “Sea Spirit”

Come aboard the Mana Kai for an unforgettable sail that shows you the island of Oahu from a unique perspective. Standing 32 feet long and 16 feet wide, the Mana Kai Catamaran accommodates up to 26 passengers. Based in Waikiki Beach, our famous Hawaiian Rainbow sail, lounge net, restroom, and a pleasant sound system add to your sailing pleasure. We are an environmentally friendly, USCG certified vessel. Bring aboard the drinks of your choice and enjoy a catamaran cruise on the beautiful waters of Waikiki. It does not disappoint! Private charters are also available and may be customized to make it a perfect sailing experience to fit your every need. Book a sail with us today!

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This was one of my favorite activities on Oahu! We loved the sail. We even got lucky and saw dolphins and turtles! My family loved every minute of it. Captain Woody and the rest of the crew were so helpful and friendly!

We did the snorkeling tour and it was great! Captain John, Curtis and the crew were all super nice full and of knowledge. On top of seeing turtles we also saw dolphins!

We found this Sunset Cruise and chose it because it is a bit smaller than most and it is BYOB. It picks up right on the beach and the crew was great.

I loved our sunset cruise! We found this one pretty last minute and felt so lucky to get spots. It’s BYOB and super fun/relaxing. Our crew was great and happy to take pictures of us, and of course gave us some fun facts and tips!

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Private 90-Minute Sunset Sail Charter (Kewalo Harbor)

Private South Shore Sail Charter

Private Friday Night Fireworks Charter (Kewalo Harbor)

Private Swim and Sail Charter (Kewalo Harbor)

Private Morning Ceremony Sailing Charter

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PLEASE NOTE: We operate RAIN or SHINE. It's officially rainy season, so please plan accordingly!

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Ke Kai Catamaran departs from Waikiki Beach

Na Hoku 3 departs from Waikiki Beach

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Na Hoku 2 departs from Kewalo Harbor

Manu Kai Catamaran departs from Kewalo Harbor

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Departing from Waikiki Beach

Welcome our newest vessel, Ke Kai, offering Turtle Canyon Snorkeling, Diamond Head Happy Hour Sails, stunning Sunset Sails, and Fireworks cruises all with complimentary drinks! Guests can observe green sea turtles and other marine life during a Waikiki Snorkel, experience the views of Diamond Head for a breezy midday sail, and enjoy the colorful views and gorgeous Honolulu sunset- all while sipping on a refreshing complimentary cocktail!

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Na Hoku 3 is a beautiful yellow and red 49-passenger catamaran that offers sailing daily directly from Waikiki Beach. Guests can enjoy a fun sail with stunning views of Waikiki by day, and experience the colorful Hawaiian sunset by night. These adventure sails include complimentary cocktails and beer – making it a perfect way to enjoy a maitai while taking in the panoramic views of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the seaside!

Departing from Kewalo Harbor

Sailing the beautiful Hawaiian waves from Kewalo Basin Harbor – NA HOKU 2 operates fun-filled sailing tours exploring Kaka’ako, Ala Moana, and the Waikiki area! Offering open public daytime sails, sunset sails, and fireworks cruises, with private charters also available.  Join us for complimentary drinks and experience our beautiful red and yellow sails on the south shore of Oahu!

Discover a perfect private aquatic adventure in Honolulu on MANU KAI – a vibrant 49-passenger yellow & blue catamaran operating from Kewalo Basin Harbor. Manu Kai offers customizable private charters morning, noon, and night – perfect for parties, schools, weddings or welcome parties, birthdays, celebrations of life/ash scatterings, company events, and more- all along the pristine waters in Waikiki on the south shore of Oahu!

SAIL. ENJOY. EXPLORE.

Rated 4.5 stars on tripadvisor.

They have this operation dialed in. It is short but very sweet. The open bar and fun, yet competent, staff makes for good times on the water. The views are great, they have good music going, and it is fun meeting other folks on board. Definitely check it out!

Great time snorkeling with this crew! We saw a lot of fish and many sea turtles. My daughter loved jumping off the side of the boat over and over! Drinks were great too!

What a wonderful experience! The crew was friendly and fun. The drinks were tasty and plentiful. The sunset was gorgeous and the moonrise was a terrific bonus. I highly recommend!

My husband and I had a wonderful time on the 2:30 Sunset Cruise. The guys sailing us out were super nice. It was beautiful on the water, and we even saw a turtle in the water! The Mai Tai drinks they had on board, were actually the best we had the entire trip. I would defiantly recommend this experience! P.S. you could get soaked...we did :-)

This was a great experience. This sail is very calm and relaxing and a completely different experience from the trade wind sails, where you expect to get tossed around and get wet. The crew was very friendly and attentive. The sunset was gorgeous, even though it was overcast all day. My wife and I now prefer this sail over the trade winds sails we have done in the past. Great sail!

So much fun! One of the more affordable sunset cruises and 100% worth it. The workers on the boat were friendly and upbeat and did a great job of cultivating a fun vibe. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

My friend was visiting me on the island and we both loved this experience! The crew is so refreshing and fun! It was a mix of young and old! It was a great time! Would definitely recommend!

Best part of my trip! Kalani, Mina, Mitchell and Justin were great. Super nice and friendly. The views during sunset were incredible. I will definitely be booking this again when I come back to Waikiki. Thanks Manu Kai crew!

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Private 90-Minute Sunset Sail Charter (Kewalo Harbor)

Private South Shore Sail Charter

Private Friday Night Fireworks Charter (Kewalo Harbor)

Private Swim and Sail Charter (Kewalo Harbor)

Private Morning Ceremony Sailing Charter

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PLEASE NOTE: We operate RAIN or SHINE. It's officially rainy season, so please plan accordingly!

All Harbor Excursions

• Calendar Friday - Sunday
• Clock 11:00 am
• Hour Glass 2 Hours

Private Swim & Sail (HARBOR)

Join us for our special Private Charter on our South Shore Honolulu Swim & Sail!

Guests can choose between a swim and sail combination, or choose a sail-only option! You will experience views of Waikiki, Diamond head, blue rolling waves, and stunning views of the south shore of Oahu!

• Clock 9:00am
• Hour Glass 90 minutes

Private Morning Ceremony Sail (HARBOR)

This is a private 90-minute sailing trip to attend to morning charters, with a discounted rate for ceremonies, celebrations of life, funerals, organization charters, and more.

• Clock 3:30 pm , 1:30pm

Private South Shore Sail! (HARBOR)

Join us for a fun private 90-minute happy hour sail! Sail with us through the gorgeous waves off of the South Shore of Honolulu! With charter rates for groups of up to 10, 25, or 49 guests- we can accommodate your private group and customize the experience for you! Drinks are always complimentary!

• Calendar 7 Days a Week
• Clock 5:30pm

Private Honolulu Sunset Sail (HARBOR)

Experience a private 90-minute sunset sail with complimentary drinks (alcoholic beverages for adults only)! Enjoy a beautiful Hawaiian Sunset, and perhaps if you’re lucky, witness the rare green flash! Charter options and pricing available for groups of up to 10, 25, and 49 guests! Book your private sunset sail today!

• Calendar Friday
• Clock 7:30pm
• Hour Glass 1 Hour

Private Friday Night Fireworks (HARBOR)

Join us on a Friday evening for our Private Friday Night Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy complimentary beers, maitais, and cocktails, and experience The Hilton’s Friday night fireworks display from the ocean!