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Holokai Catamaran Waikiki Private Charter Sunset Sail with Open-Bar

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• Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Soda, Juice & Water

Check-in at the Holokai Office inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

There's no better way to enjoy a Hawaiian sunset in Oahu other than on a smooth sailing catamaran boat. Enjoy the cocktail sail while Waikiki shows its best side in the last shimmers of daylight. The open bar features the original cocktail “Holokai Hooch” as well as local and domestic beers.

Recommended add-ons

Additional half hour (30 minutes), additional 1 hour (60 minutes), additional 1.5 hours (90 minutes), additional 2 hours (120 minutes), transportation add-ons, pick-up/check-in time & location.

Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location

• The store is located at the end of the lower lobby

Parking information

• Holokai offers parking validation at the Embassy Suites Hotel, located across the street from the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Valet parking validation: $8 for 4 hours ***Please note that parking inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is very limited and validation is not available. We suggest parking at the Embassy Suites Hotel (201 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI 96815)

Important activity information

Restrictions.

• You will not be permitted to rebook or receive a refund should you miss the check-in time or boat departure. If you are driving, please secure your parking ahead of time and allow enough time to arrive in time for your check-in, 30 minutes prior to departure.
• You will not be permitted to rebook your tour or receive a refund within 8 days of your check-in for any reason. This includes, but not limited to, missing your flight to Hawaii, being unable to enter Hawaii, issues with the Hawaii Safe Travels Program, illness or other health emergency, etc.
• In accordance with the “Safe Access Oahu” program, if you are unable to participate in this activity for failing to show proof of vaccination or a valid negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of activity, you will not be eligible for a refund. Contact the activity provider directly for participation requirement.

Additional notes

• The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
• This is a "barefoot" cruise and you will need to remove your shoes and wade through water to board the catamaran.
• Gratuity is included in the price.
• Complimentary high quality non-toxic, reef safe sunscreen is available on board.

Required items to bring & attire

• A valid government-issued photo ID is required to consume alcohol.

Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)

• You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 1.

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• Credit card payment

• Any cancellations made after 17:00 local time, 8 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

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Do i need to be able to swim to participate.

If you are chartering the Rigger for a snorkel sail, all snorkelers must be able to swim. Otherwise, dry cruises do not require passengers to be able to swim.

Are you required to wear a life jacket for snorkeling?

Life jackets are only required to be worn while swimming.

Are photo or video services available?

To arrange for photo service on your private charter, please indicate during booking or give us a call.

Will we see whales?

Every year Humpback Whales migrate to the warm waters of Hawaii, and although not guaranteed, they are often seen between the months of December and April.

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Holokai Catamaran

By yestohawaii

Updated on June 12, 2024

In this article, we share with you one of our FAVORITE beach catamarans in Waikiki. The convenient location in Waikiki makes it easy for those staying at a Waikiki hotel.

This snorkel cruise is available both for the morning and afternoon. Turtle Canyon is a popular spot for Hawaiian green sea turltes to get their shells cleaned by tropical fish.

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Adventure At A Glance

2.5 hours (9-11:30am OR 12-2:30pm)

Starting Point:

Waikiki | OAHU

Group size:

Maximum: 49-guests

What's Provided:

Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, mask & fins) / Snorkel Vests

What to Bring:

Swimsuit, Towel, Photo ID (21+ years), Cash for alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks

Our Experience:

Overall, we absolutely LOVED this trip !! Check out the video for our full review.

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Check out this YouTube video on our full trip

How to Get There

We chose the 9 a.m. snorkel cruise, which had an 8:30 check-in. On the day of the cruise, I received a text from Holokai Catamaran with all the information I needed to know.

To check in, we headed to their storefront, located at 226 Lewers Street on the second floor. If you're familiar with the Waikiki area, you might remember seeing a Yard House. Take the escalator to the second floor and look out for someone wearing the Holokai uniform.

What to Expect

Holokai Catamaran is a beach catamaran, meaning the boat comes right up on the sand itself. Boarding is easy – you'll walk right out onto the sand and there's a ladder right in the middle of the boat. Keep in mind you do have to time the water just right, otherwise you'll get splashed. Make sure you wear shorts or something that is at least knee-high so your clothes don't get wet.

We head to TURTLE CANYON – a turtle cleaning station where the turtles get their shells cleaned by the fish. We had about three boats on the water – a catamaran, a dive boat, and another catamaran. We got some turtles and a bunch of fish.

On this cruise, you get a circle vest that inflates, a whistle in case of emergency, snorkel fins, and adjustable fins that are super comfortable.

9:00am-11:30am or 12:00pm-2:30pm

UPDATE: Safe Access Oahu

*** THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT AS OF MARCH 2022***

At the time of this filming, there was a recent mandate for the Safe Access Oahu Program. Certain businesses are affected, one of which is recreational commercial boating. For this specific mandate, everyone has to show either proof of vaccination (fully vaccinated meaning two weeks has passed since your last COVID vaccine dose) or a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours of the cruise itself.

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Quick Details

• Clock Schedule: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
• Users Ages: All Ages
• Clock Check-in Time: 2:30pm

Tradewind Sail

Sail the tradewinds on this adventure sailing charter in hawaii.

This one and a half hour-long sail lets you see Oahu from a different perspective at a great value! We’ll follow the trade winds blowing from the northeast, which gives you a spectacular view from the boat as you pass the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial and Diamond Head Lighthouse. You’ll get extraordinary views of the beaches at Black Point, Koko Head and Koko Crater along the way. On a clear day, you’ll see the majestic green island of Molokai some 40 miles away.

This is an excellent cruise for families and sailors wanting to relax and enjoy an beautiful afternoon in the sun. We’ll be keeping a sharp eye out for dolphins, whales and other sea life while getting as close as possible so you can get a great photo. Upgrade to an open bar for just $20!

The Holokai departs from the beach for all of our sails, so be sure to bring footwear that you can easily slip on and off! The specific beach for arrival and departure changes depending on the tides to ensure a safe boarding, so keep in mind that the departure spot may change and might not always be right outside the hotel. The walk down to the beach may take from 5 to 10 minutes, a maximum of 0.3 miles down to the boat.

Any guests with mobility issues or are a slower walker will have to let us know after or before you book, so we can make the appropriate accommodations.

For large parties of 9 or more, please call our reservations line to book.

• 1.5 Hour Sail
• Motion Sickness Aid
• Reef Safe Sunscreen
• Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available For Cash Purchase.
• Validated Parking at Embassy Suites Hotel ($15 for 4 hours)
• Dry Storage

Things to Bring:

• Sunglasses/Eyewear
• Longsleeve (weather dependent)
• ID (21 and over)
• Submit Online Pre-Arrival Waiver

PRE-ARRIVAL WAIVER FORM

All guests boarding the Holokai Catamaran must complete an online waiver form prior to check-in. Guests will not be permitted to board without a signed waiver. All guests 17 years of age and younger must have a waiver completed by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Guests 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 on all tours.

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• Clock 9:00am - 11:30am , 12:00pm - 2:30pm

Turtle Canyon Adventure Sail

This morning sail takes you to Turtle Canyon, where you’ll get to swim around Waikiki’s most pristine coral reefs and get up close to turtles, tropical fish and other stunning marine life.

• Clock 5:00pm - 6:30pm (Oct - Feb) , 5:30pm - 7:00pm (Mar - Sept)

Sunset Sail

Relax and bask in Oahu’s magnificent sunsets on our most popular trip for the fun-loving crowd, the sunset sail often turns strangers into fast friends in an hour and a half.