The Adventure Boat's Tiki Escape is a 2.5-hour private Waikiki tiki bar sunset cruise: a 30-minute RHIB ride from Ala Wai Harbor to the La Mariana tiki bar, 1.5 hours ashore for drinks, and a sunset run back. It suits groups of 4–6 who want a boat to themselves. The drawback is that the $690.62 boat price covers no food or bar drinks.
Highlights
Private boat for up to 6 at $690.62 on Greetwell; 7–9 people $1,020.94 and 10–12 people $1,335.08 on VELTRA, as of October 2026.
Fixed timeline on VELTRA: 5:00 pm departure, 30 minutes to the tiki bar, 1.5 hours of happy hour, 30-minute sunset ride back, 7:30 pm checkout.
Soft drinks, water and an iced cooler are included on the boat; everything at the tiki bar is paid separately.
You may bring your own drinks and alcohol for the boat legs (no glass), but not into the bar.
The 'Sunset Cruise & Swim' is a separate product with an ocean swim stop; this Tiki Escape version has no swim.
What to Expect
You check in at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor at 4:55 pm, sign the waiver, and board the 30-foot RHIB with your own party only.
The boat leaves at 5:00 pm and runs about 30 minutes along the Honolulu shoreline to the tiki bar, with the crew watching for turtles and dolphins.
You spend about 1.5 hours at the bar, ordering and paying for your own cocktails and food; bring ID to drink alcohol.
Around 7:00 pm you reboard for the 30-minute sunset ride back toward Waikiki and Diamond Head.
You are back at the dock by about 7:30 pm; there is no restroom on the boat, so use the bar's before leaving.
What's Included
Private boat with captain and guide
Soft drinks, juice and bottled water
Large cooler with ice
Sound system
Safety and flotation equipment
What's Not Included
Food and drinks at the tiki bar
Gratuity
Harbor parking fee
Hotel pickup (not offered)
Optional GoPro rental
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID for alcohol
Credit card or cash for the bar
Brimmed hat, sunglasses and reef-safe sunscreen (limited shade)
Own drinks and snacks for the boat in non-glass containers (not allowed inside the bar)
Shoes or sandals, swimwear and a towel; small bags only
Motion-sickness medication 1 hour before departure if needed
Restrictions and Requirements
Not permitted for pregnant guests or guests with neck, back or joint problems
Not wheelchair accessible; not suitable for mobility impairments
No glass bottles or containers on the boat
All ages welcome on the boat; bar alcohol requires ID
Cancellation Policy
On Greetwell: full refund with 48 hours' notice, full refund if the operator cancels for weather, no-shows charged in full. On VELTRA: cancellations or changes after 8:00 am HST 3 business days before the cruise are charged 100%. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell and VELTRA (hawaiiactivities.com).
Options available
Sunset Cruise Only
Sunset Cruise & Swim
Choose your option and see its price on the booking page.
The Adventure Boat loading dock, Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, 1651 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815
Check-In
4:55 pm for the 5:00 pm departure (VELTRA schedule); waiver signed at the dock
Parking and Getting There
Paid parking at Ala Wai Harbor; parking fee not included
Ratings from every source we could find
Google
5.0
213 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
General themed sunset cruise sentiment applies.
Last checked 2026-09-15
Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.
What the Reviews Say
We read 1 full review (Greetwell/Google, April 2026, from a snorkel trip) and the platform's summary of other reviews on Greetwell's Adventure Boat listings, which mention the tiki sunset cruise once. No review specific to this cruise was read in full. Collected October 2026.
What Reviewers Praise
Relaxed boat atmosphere with music and a personable captain(1 of 1 review we read, plus the platform summary)
The Greetwell summary describes a laid-back vibe, good music and a knowledgeable captain across the operator's trips, and the one full review names the two guides.
— Greetwell (Google), 5★, April 2026: the family recommended the private format for the lack of crowds and praised both guides by name.
Tiki bar stop mentioned positively(1 mention in the platform summary)
The Greetwell review summary cites a tiki sunset cruise to La Mariana, described as a boat-access tiki bar, as one of the experiences reviewers enjoyed. We could not read that review in full.
What Reviewers Complain About
Choppy water and seasickness on the open boat(1 report (3★ review summarized on Greetwell, from a snorkel trip) · outside operator's control · most recent: date not shown)
The only critical review summarized on the platform concerns a rough snorkel spot, but the same open RHIB and limited shelter apply to the evening cruise.
— Greetwell (Google), 3★, undated: a choppy site caused seasickness and the family felt the price was not justified.
Bar costs come on top of the boat price(0 reviews; listing fact · operator issue · most recent: n/a)
Both Greetwell and VELTRA state that tiki bar food and drinks are excluded, so a party of 6 should budget the $690.62 boat fee plus a bar tab plus gratuity.
About the Operator in General
The Adventure Boat's 5.0 Google score from 213 reviews on Greetwell is shared across all six of its products; the one 3-star summary we found relates to a snorkel trip, not this cruise.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
This cruise is worth booking for a group of 4–6 adults who want a fast private boat to a tiki bar and a sunset ride home, at about $115 per person on the boat before drinks. Couples should look at shared Waikiki sunset sails instead, because the $690.62 boat fee does not scale down. Budget for the bar separately and expect wind spray on the return leg.
Book This Tour If…
You are 4–6 adults splitting the $690.62 boat fee
You want a bar stop on land rather than a drink-service cruise
You want the boat to yourselves and a fixed 5:00 pm departure
Everyone has photo ID and is comfortable on an open 30-foot inflatable
Skip This Tour If…
You are a couple; the per-boat price makes shared sunset sails far cheaper
You expect food or cocktails included; nothing at the bar is covered
You want to swim at sunset; book the operator's separate Sunset Cruise & Swim
You are pregnant, have back or neck problems, or need wheelchair access
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Book on Greetwell rather than VELTRA if you want a 48-hour cancellation window instead of 3 business days.
Bring your own drinks in cans or plastic for the two 30-minute boat legs; they are allowed on the boat but not inside the bar.
Take motion-sickness medication an hour before; both listings recommend it and the operator's only critical review involved seasickness.
Use the tiki bar restroom before the return ride; the boat has none.
Carry cash or a card for the bar and a photo ID; the VELTRA listing requires ID to buy alcohol.
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Tiki Escape sunset cruise from Waikiki?
The Tiki Escape sunset cruise is sold per boat: $690.62 for up to 6 people on Greetwell, or $706.81 for 1–6, $1,020.94 for 7–9 and $1,335.08 for 10–12 on VELTRA, as of October 2026. Soft drinks and water on the boat are included; tiki bar food, drinks, gratuity and parking are extra.
What time does the Waikiki tiki bar sunset cruise depart?
The cruise departs at 5:00 pm daily according to the VELTRA schedule, with check-in at 4:55 pm at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. The timeline is a 30-minute ride to the tiki bar, 1.5 hours of happy hour ashore, a 30-minute sunset ride back, and checkout at about 7:30 pm.
Is alcohol included on the Tiki Escape cruise?
Alcohol is not included on the Tiki Escape cruise. The boat carries soft drinks, juice, bottled water and an iced cooler, and you may bring your own alcohol in non-glass containers for the boat legs. Drinks and food at the tiki bar are bought and paid for by you, and photo ID is required.
Can children come on the tiki bar sunset cruise?
Children of all ages are welcome on the boat according to the Greetwell listing, and a parent or guardian signs the waiver for minors at check-in. The stop is at a bar, however, and the ride is on an open rigid-hull inflatable with no restroom, so the trip is better suited to adult groups.
What is the difference between Tiki Escape and the Sunset Cruise & Swim?
Tiki Escape spends its middle 1.5 hours at the La Mariana tiki bar on land, while the operator's Sunset Cruise & Swim replaces the bar stop with an ocean swim stop, according to HawaiiGuide's product list. Both are private charters on the same 30-foot RHIB from Ala Wai Harbor; pick by whether you want cocktails or a swim.
What is the cancellation policy for the Tiki Escape cruise?
The cancellation policy depends on the booking site. Greetwell refunds in full with 48 hours' notice and charges no-shows the full price. VELTRA charges 100% for cancellations or changes after 8:00 am HST three business days before the cruise. If the operator cancels for weather, both refund in full. Checked October 2026.
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