The Holokai Catamaran Waikiki afternoon sail is a 1.5-hour tradewind cruise toward Diamond Head, boarding barefoot from the beach at the Outrigger Reef at 3:00 PM, from $50 or $70 with open bar. It suits anyone wanting a short daytime sail with no snorkeling. The drawback is the cancellation rule: 100% charge inside two business days on VELTRA.
Highlights
Sails daily 3:00–4:30 PM with check-in at 2:30 PM at the Holokai office in the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort (VELTRA listing).
Priced from $50 for ages 3 and up with a cash bar, or $70 with open bar; children 0–2 sail free (VELTRA travel guide, October 2026).
Open-bar version includes soft drinks, juice, beer, cocktails, wine and champagne, plus motion-sickness aid, reef-safe sunscreen and dry storage.
No swimming required and life jackets are not mandatory while sailing; children of all ages may join.
The operator holds 4.9 stars from 917 Google reviews as of October 2026, shown on Greetwell.
What to Expect
Check in at 2:30 PM at the Holokai office inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, 2169 Kalia Road, with your online waiver already completed.
Walk up to 0.2 miles to the beach, take off your shoes and wade through shallow water to board the 45-foot catamaran.
Sail along the Waikiki shoreline toward Diamond Head on the afternoon tradewinds; Greetwell lists the route as Waikiki to Diamond Head.
Drink from the open bar if you booked that option, with photo ID required for alcohol and a 21-and-over rule for service.
Return to the beach at about 4:30 PM.
What's Included
1.5-hour catamaran sail with crew
Open bar on the $70 option: soft drinks, juice, beer, cocktails, wine, champagne
Motion-sickness aid, reef-safe sunscreen and dry storage
What's Not Included
Drinks on the $50 cash-bar option
Gratuity
Hotel pick-up
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID for alcohol
Easily removable footwear; boarding is barefoot through water
Sun protection and a light layer for the breeze
Restrictions and Requirements
Must be 21 or over with ID to be served alcohol
Not wheelchair accessible; guests with mobility issues should contact the operator in advance
Every guest, including children, must complete the online waiver before check-in
Maximum 8 per booking on VELTRA; groups of 9 or more book through the reservations line
Schedule may change or be cancelled for weather
Cancellation Policy
On VELTRA bookings, cancellations or changes made after 3:00 PM local time two business days before the sail are charged 100%, and changes include date, time, package or party size. Late arrivals get no refund. The operator's own policy for direct bookings was not found. Checked October 2026 on hawaiiactivities.com.
Holokai office inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu; boarding from the beach in front of the resort
Check-In
2:30 PM, 30 minutes before the 3:00 PM departure
Parking and Getting There
Validated parking at Embassy Suites Waikiki, $8 for up to 4 hours (VELTRA travel guide)
Ratings from every source we could find
Google
4.9
917 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
General Waikiki daytime sail 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 review of this afternoon sail on hawaiiactivities.com (VELTRA), dated August 2022 without a displayed star rating, which is too few to identify patterns. The rating below is the operator's public Google score shown on Greetwell as of October 2026.
About the Operator in General
The single August 2022 VELTRA review of this sail praises the captain and co-captain and the punch. Greetwell's summary of the operator's 917 Google reviews calls the crew friendly and professional, likes the open bar and newer boat, and says many guests find the 1.5-hour length ideal; its only criticisms concern the Turtle Canyon snorkel, not this sail.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
At $50–70 for 90 minutes, this is the cheapest way to get on the water from Waikiki without swimming, and the open-bar upgrade is where the value is if you drink. Book it as a low-effort afternoon with children or non-swimmers. Skip it if you want wildlife or snorkeling; the operator's Turtle Canyon sail covers that for about $90.
Book This Tour If…
You want a short, inexpensive daytime sail with no swimming involved
You have children of any age; under-3s sail free on the cash-bar option
You drink and will use the $70 open-bar version
You are staying in Waikiki and can walk to the Outrigger Reef
Skip This Tour If…
You want to snorkel or see turtles; that is a different 2.5-hour product
Anyone in your group cannot wade barefoot through water to board
You may need to cancel within two business days on a VELTRA booking
You want a sunset; the operator's sunset sail runs 5:00–7:00 PM depending on season for $80
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Compare the $50 cash-bar and $70 open-bar prices against your likely drink count before booking.
Complete the online waiver for every guest before 2:30 PM check-in.
Park at Embassy Suites Waikiki with validation for $8 up to 4 hours.
Bring photo ID; alcohol service is 21+ with ID only.
Kamaʻāina and military guests get $10 off at check-in with valid ID, per the VELTRA travel guide.
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Holokai Waikiki afternoon sail?
The Holokai Waikiki afternoon sail lasts 1.5 hours, departing at 3:00 PM and returning about 4:30 PM daily. Check-in is at 2:30 PM at the Holokai office in the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, and the boat leaves on time without refunds for late arrivals.
How much does the Waikiki afternoon catamaran sail cost?
The Waikiki afternoon catamaran sail costs $50 for ages 3 and up with a cash bar or $70 with an open bar, with children 0–2 free, according to the VELTRA travel guide in October 2026. The VELTRA open-bar listing shows $53.36 per adult and $32.41 per child aged 4–12.
Do I need to swim on the afternoon sail?
No swimming is required on the afternoon sail; it is a sightseeing cruise toward Diamond Head with no snorkel stop, and life jackets are not mandatory while sailing. You do need to wade barefoot through shallow water to board from the beach, so it is not suitable for wheelchair users.
What drinks are included on the Holokai afternoon sail?
Drinks on the Holokai afternoon sail depend on the option: the $70 open-bar version includes soft drinks, juice, beer, cocktails, wine and champagne, while the $50 version has a cash bar. Alcohol is served only to guests aged 21 and over with a valid government-issued photo ID.
Where does the Waikiki afternoon sail depart from?
The Waikiki afternoon sail departs from the beach in front of the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort at 2169 Kalia Road. Guests check in at the Holokai office inside the resort, walk up to 0.2 miles to the sand, and board the catamaran barefoot; validated parking is at Embassy Suites for $8.
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