Waikoloa Signature Sunset Sail with Dinner (Spirit of Aloha)

Overview

The Hawaii Nautical Waikoloa sunset sail is a 90-minute cruise on the 54-foot catamaran Spirit of Aloha, boarding by tender from Anaehoomalu Bay beach, with teriyaki chicken dinner and two bar drinks included. It suits Waikoloa resort guests who want dinner on the water near their hotel. Drawbacks: wet barefoot boarding and a 49-passenger boat.

Highlights

• Dinner included: teriyaki chicken or a vegetarian salad, plus two bar drinks per adult (Best of Hawaii listing).
• Departs daily from A-Bay at 5:30 PM in summer and 5:00 PM in winter, timed to end after sunset.
• Complimentary shuttle from the Hilton Waikoloa Village lower lobby if selected at checkout.
• Spirit of Aloha is a 54-foot Gold Coast sailing catamaran certified for 49 passengers, with restrooms, shade and a fresh-water shower.
• Humpback whales are listed as likely sightings from December to April; operator-level TripAdvisor score 4.8 from 1,248 reviews.

What to Expect

1. You check in 30 minutes early at the Hawaii Nautical flag near two coconut trees on Anaehoomalu Bay beach, 69-1081 Kuualii Place, or take the Hilton shuttle.
2. A tender boat collects guests from the beach; you walk barefoot a few steps into the sea to board, so expect wet feet.
3. On the catamaran the crew serves dinner, teriyaki chicken or a vegetarian salad, with two drink tickets per adult.
4. The boat sails the Kona-Kohala coast; from December to April the crew watches for humpback whales.
5. You watch sunset from the deck or the forward nets; extra beer costs $1 and wine $2 on the Tripster listing.
6. The tender returns you to the beach after sunset, about 90 minutes after departure.

What to Bring

• Casual clothing and a swimsuit under it; the tender boarding gets you wet
• Outerwear that can get wet and easy-to-remove sandy shoes
• Towel and a dry bag for belongings; covered storage is on board
• Government-issued photo ID for bar drinks (21+)

Restrictions and Requirements

• Boarding is by tender from the beach with a barefoot walk into the sea
• Must be 21+ with ID to drink alcohol
• Children 4–12 pay a child rate with an adult; infants 3 and under free
• Product is on request; availability confirmed shortly after ordering

Location

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Waikoloa Village, Big Island, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay), Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-1081 Kuualii Place, Waikoloa, HI 96738. Look for the Hawaii Nautical flag near two prominent coconut trees on the beach.

Check-In

30 minutes before departure: 5:00 PM in summer (5:30 PM sail), 4:30 PM in winter (5:00 PM sail). Hilton shuttle pickup 4:30 PM summer, 5:00 PM winter.

Parking and Getting There

A-Bay Beach Park parking lot.

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