Sunset Sail Experience at Kona from Honokohau
4.5
Sunset Sail Experience at Kona from Honokohau
By Hawaii Nautical - Kona
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-100, max of 49 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More
- Snacks
- Soda, juice and water
- Two alcohol beverages per adult
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, Kalaoa, HI 96740, USAAs you enter Honokohau Harbor, continue straight, do not turn right. Continue straight to the end of the road and on the right you will see a gravel lot to park and our sign at Outer Basin Slip #39, vessel "Honi Olani".
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2774P35- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2774P35
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- Mikeshy0 contributionsOutstanding experienceMy wife and I took a sunset cruise with Hawaiian Nautical from the beach behind the Waikola Marriott. The crew was awesome. My wife has some mobility issues and they couldn’t have been more helpful. The catamaran was excellent, the crew fantastic, the drinks excellent, the food very good and the service excellent. We saw lots of whales and had a delightful cruise. We plan to do it again when we are in Maui in a few weeks.Written 7 February 2025
- kellykG4241BH0 contributionsA-Bay Catamaran Whale watchI had an amazing experience on the afternoon Whale Watch on the Spirit of Aloha in the afternoon. We were able to see a lot of whales. The crew was amazing. Very attentive, engaging and informative. Captain Mike, Kyle and Tobias. I highly recommend this tour.Written 2 February 2025
- Cblyons10 contributionsExceptional whale watchingWent out on the motorboat in the morning instead of the afternoon catamaran. Exceeded expectations!! Saw pods of whales up close. While we were stopped a pod came up to us- one humpback swam under our boat! We also saw a breech 150 yds from BoatWritten 28 January 2025
- carolinagrl0 contributionsDid someone say Whales?I have always wanted to go whale watching and since I read that January is prime whale watching time, we decided to book this cruise. We met the boat on the beach behind the Marriott hotel. There we boarded a shuttle boat to the catamaran. The crew was very friendly and helpful assisting us from one boat to the other. We were also given safety instructions before we headed out. Since the sightings can’t be guaranteed I went with the hopes of seeing at least one whale. We hit the jackpot and saw a whole pod of whales. The boat captain Rob explained to us that it is mating season and we were seeing multiple males chasing a female whale. What a great afternoon! Everyone was excited and we got lots of photos. The boat was extremely clean, the crew was super kind, friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely would go back on this tour again and I highly recommend it. Thanks Captain Rob and crew for such a wonderful afternoon.Written 25 January 2025
- Bryce M0 contributionsGreat Trip - Great Crew !We lucked out booking the Aloha Cataram sail boat by simply seeing the boat from the beach near the lava lava beach club. It didn’t feel touristy at all. It felt like a private yacht charter, albeit with 30 other people, but the boat was spacious the crew was amazing and the boat was very clean. The drinks were flowing after we went snorkelling and it was all around a great experience that I would recommend to anybody and I would do again with my family. Captain Mike was super and made the difference. Tks that was refreshing that it didn’t feel like a tourist trap, well done !Written 4 January 2025
- Angela F0 contributionsAmazing cruise!It was an awesome experience for our family! The staff were all excellent. The were very helpful especially with the snorkeling they were in the water with us which was really great for inexperienced snorkelers. We were very fortunate to see dolphins and whales it was amazing! Thanks to the captain doing such a great job!!Written 29 December 2024
- 665debw0 contributionsNew Catamaran, Beautiful Views and Amazing CrewWe booked the Waikoloa sunset sail as a couple for a night out at the end of our family vacation. Finding the right boat launch took a bit of sleuthing but it was a beautiful walk on the beach from the 'Anaeho'omalu Bay (A-Beach) parking area. Signs on the beach helped us find the right place to check-in. The slight step into the water onto the boat was just that and was not difficult and clothing did not get wet. We appreciated that they had containers to collect shoes and anything else guests did not want to lose while boarding the boat that took us to the catamaran "Spirit of Aloho". The catamaran was newer and bigger than I expected with plenty of room for guests to spread out and full facilities on board if needed. The crew was amazing and communicated everything we needed to know. They served us where we sat so we did not need to move from our amazing views to get food or drinks. You could tell the crew enjoyed working together and loved their work. The staff took turns taking individual/group sunset photos of each guest who wanted one on their own phone to ensure amazing photos were captured. No professional photographer was on board but the staff knew how to get the best shots. The views were amazing and the sunset brilliant. This was a peaceful and fun adventure for our last night on the island. We will book our next island adventure with this group again.Written 26 December 2024
- 267rustinh0 contributionsDecember 17 2024 morning sail and snorkelGorgeous day, starting around 9am, smooth waters and great visibility. We set out toward Mauna Lani (?) to snorkel, on the way saw a couple of whales, we had a smaller crowd on boat which made it wonderful for moving about and mingling. Captain Rob and delightful crew Gretchen and Nicole made everyone feel welcome and were just as entertained at all the sightings and playfulness in the whales. Snorkeling was fabulous, heard whales singing while diving below surface, saw starfish, urchins, and plenty of colorful fish. After the dive, we were greeted by far more whale sightings, even one swam under the boat nets in front, and we could see it eyeing us as it slowly cruised by. Probably my best activity the whole trip. I’ll be back, and hopefully get same crew as they really made the trip a success.Written 18 December 2024
- Sheldon T0 contributionsSunset Boat CruiseThanks to Captain Rob for a great sunset tour. As Keith pointed out, it was the best sunset any of us had seen today. They managed us well. Dinner was yummy, and there were lots of soft drinks to keep us hydrated. The boat is brand new and very comfortable. Lots of opportunities for pics. Meet them in the middle of A Bay by the hoses, and they shuttle you out to the big boat.Written 17 December 2024
- conmoore580 contributionsVery fun Whale watching excursion! 🐳The boat was clean and the staff were wonderful; Super friendly and very knowledgeable about Whales. Great trip, especially since we found a mama, baby and escort male who put on a show for us.Written 15 December 2024
- matthewsN5838AE0 contributionsUnforgettable Whale WatchingOur family of 4 joined Captain Brian and Kyle on the Hawaiian Nautical whale watching tour. We departed from the beautiful beach at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay and began traveling north up the Kona coast. Our captain got word that no sightings were seen north, so he quickly pivoted and took us south. It was early in the season and as Captain Brian said, sometimes this is more whale waiting than watching. Patience is a virtue, and ours was well rewarded. We started to see some signs of activity with spouting and one or two whale tails and Captain Brian kept at it. We could hear whales in the ocean singing and Kyle even entered.the water twice to gauge where they could be. As we were considering heading back, one whale decided we hadn't seen enough and we were rewarded with at least 7 breaches right in front of us! The entire boat was delighted and our patience and the persistence of the Hawaiian Nautical team really paid off. This was a remarkable experience that was at the top of the list for all things we experienced during our 8 days in Hawaii!Written 8 December 2024
- matthewpA7181US0 contributionsIdeal boat and skipper for seeking out whalesThe skipper and crew were great, free drinks & snacks. We only saw dolphins so can rebook for free for another day while we're out here. The catamaran is ideal for this.Written 7 December 2024
- U2578BLheathera0 contributionsMemories madeThe crew was friendly and knowledgeable. We saw pilot whales and even though 2 weeks early we were able to see a hump back whale. The food was yummy. The waves were a little rough, but we were still able to see sea urchins, crabs and sea turtles.Written 2 December 2024
- jasminecD1026HV0 contributionsLIFE CHANGING!Thank you Captain and Gretchen for an amazing first boat cruise experience. We had soooo much fun! The view, the water, the dolphins, and just the hospitality was incredible. It was the talk of my whole bachelorette weekend for sure! We will definitely be back!Written 4 November 2024
- christinejC1547QU0 contributionsSnorkel tourTour and crew were great!! Was able to Snorkel as long as I wanted, super friendly and had good recommendations for local things to do.Written 27 October 2024
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ColleenMcA
Winnipeg, Canada9 contributions
We had a great experience, exceeded expectations! We booked the sunset catamaran cruise for an evening when only two couples had signed up. Instead of just cancelling, they moved us to the smaller luxury boat and it was lots of fun, as well as the sunset we had spinner dolphins swimming under and around us as soon as we left the harbour and even whales nearby. We even saw the green flash at sunset.
Written 25 January 2025
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Paul C
7 contributions
On 12/27 my family went on a sunset catamaran trip with Captain Mike and the crew. What a fantastic experience!! The boat was great. The crew was friendly, helpful and made the night so much fun. I can't recommend them more highly!! Thanks again for a wonderful evening.
Written 28 December 2024
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John M
Hanalei, HI17 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
We’ve done the sunset sail with Captain Kirk and his crew twice now. Both times were incredible. Kona sunsets are uniquely beautiful. We got nervous for our second cruise because it became overcast in Kona and started to rain at Honokohau. The Captain had a strategy that he shared with everyone prior to sailing out. His experience paid off and rewarded us with the most wonderful double rainbow we’d ever seen. And of course another amazing sunset. I can’t imagine a nicer more accommodating crew. We plan on taking all our mainland visitors on this sunset cruise. It’s that good! 🤙🌈🌅
Written 23 October 2022
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Patricia B
2 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Wasn’t impressed. Didn’t go far out nor sail. We were actually right in front of the resort. He ran the motors and as soon as the sun started to drop he started turning around. They did serve decent drinks. If you don’t have anything else to do it would be ok, I just hate we put off other things to attend this and I could’ve stayed on land and saved time and money.
Written 20 September 2022
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david w
7 contributions
Nov 2022
It’s always great on the water at sunset Some guests were 15 minutes late and the trip ended up being 70 minutes not an hour and a half. The boat is nice but not a great sailer. When we did sail there was music playing the entire time and it distracted from the beauty of quiet enjoyment of sailing. Crew were very nice and helpful.
Written 5 November 2022
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BCK
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
The day prior to our sunset cruise I had severely sprained my ankle and was now on crutches with no weight bearing. I wasn’t sure I could do the cruise but thanks to the crew I was able to come along. The crew went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable and could make it. It took some real talent moving me between boats but we all stayed dry!
Written 14 July 2021
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Scott C
Chico, CA413 contributions
A wonderful experience created by our captain and assistant. The 50 x 26 foot catamaran was beautiful on the ocean. We had great weather and experienced a beautiful sunset. The dinner and cocktails were wonderful.
Written 28 March 2024
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Casey M
Houston, TX27 contributions
It was a beautiful evening with Captain Cindy and her crew! Tasty drinks and a yummy meal was served. The catamaran was super comfy and Captain Cindy did not rush back to the harbor after the sunset. She knew the sky would explode after the sun went down and it made for amazing pictures! Her crew was very attentive and friendly and we enjoyed our conversation with them. I highly recommend this sunset sail in Kona!
Written 24 July 2021
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Debra H
Rogers, AR5 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
This was the most AMAZING sunset cruise. The staff from the Wonder Woman Captain to her stewards, talk about customer service! We cruised, drank, took in the views, ate delicious food and made new friends while listening to 70’s music was phenomenal! Gorgeous views, comfortable catamaran and EXCELLENT 5 star service at a great value. A must for anyone visiting the Island of Kona. ❤️
Written 2 November 2022
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Antonio B
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
Jul 2022
What a wonderful cruise led by the all-women super crew of Captain Cindy, Hiroto and Chelsea. When captain Cindy wasn't piloting the catamaran she was explaining the sights and history along the Kona coast. The crew was very attentative, and the adult beverages were delicious. Though their ad only talks about serving snacks (which consisted of granola bars, nuts, etc.) we were pleasantly surprised that they served a light dinner which consisted of a starter salad followed by a Hawaiian-style chicken with sticky rice. Delicious! The sunset of course was terrific.
There were some local passengers on our trip, so if locals are willing to take this cruise, it must be good.
Highly recommend the cruise.
There were some local passengers on our trip, so if locals are willing to take this cruise, it must be good.
Highly recommend the cruise.
Written 10 August 2022
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