Waikiki BYOB Sunset Cruise from Kewalo Basin

Overview

The Waikiki BYOB sunset cruise by Living Ocean Tours is a 90-minute evening trip from Kewalo Basin on a 40-guest double-decker boat where you bring your own drinks and the crew supplies ice, snacks and soft drinks. It suits budget-minded groups. The biggest drawback: prices range from $54 to $83 by reseller, and cheaper fares are non-refundable.

Highlights

• 90-minute sunset cruise along the Waikiki coast with the city lights on the return; check-in 4:45 PM, departure 5:00 PM, back by 6:30 PM on the VELTRA schedule (October 2026).
• Bring your own alcohol in cans, plastic or metal; glass is not allowed and drinkers need photo ID (VELTRA and Greetwell listings).
• Juices, sodas, water, light snacks and a cooler with ice are included; the boat has a toilet and carries up to 40 guests (Greetwell).
• Price from $53.78 adult and $49.47 child (5-12) on VELTRA; Greetwell lists $71.34 non-refundable or $82.92 refundable for ages 3+.
• Rated 5.0 from 7 reviews on VELTRA as of October 2026.

What to Expect

1. You arrive at Pier B, Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor, 30 minutes before departure with your drinks already decanted out of glass; paid parking is in the harbor lot.
2. The crew checks IDs for anyone drinking, gives a safety briefing and loads your drinks into the cooler with ice.
3. The boat leaves around 5:00 PM and motors along Waikiki toward Diamond Head as the sun sets over the ocean.
4. Snacks, sodas and water are served on board while you watch the sunset from the upper deck or the bow.
5. On the return leg the crew stays near the coast for the Honolulu city lights, and the boat is back in the harbor about 90 minutes after departure.

What to Bring

• Your own drinks in cans, plastic or metal containers
• Government-issued photo ID if you plan to drink
• A sweatshirt or light jacket for the breeze after sunset

Restrictions and Requirements

• Minimum age 5 on VELTRA; 3 on Greetwell
• Alcohol only for guests 21 and over with valid ID
• No glass containers on board
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Late arrivals forfeit the ticket without refund

Cancellation Policy

VELTRA: 100% charge for cancellations or changes after 12:00 PM local time 2 business days before the cruise; no-shows and late arrivals charged in full. Greetwell: the refundable fare ($82.92) can be cancelled or rebooked free up to 48 hours before, the non-refundable fare ($71.34) can only be rebooked up to 48 hours before. Checked October 2026 on hawaiiactivities.com and Greetwell.

Location

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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Pier B, Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Slip B1, Honolulu, HI 96814

Check-In

30 minutes before departure; VELTRA lists 4:45 PM check-in for the 5:00 PM cruise

Parking and Getting There

Paid public parking at Kewalo Basin, not included

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