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Makani is a 64-foot carbon-fiber catamaran that sails out of Kewalo Basin, ten minutes from Waikiki.
She was built in the US Virgin Islands in 2005 and sailed 8,000 miles to Hawaii through the Panama Canal to get here. Today she runs short scenic cruises along the Waikiki coastline; daytime, sunset, and Friday nights when the fireworks go off over the beach.
No sailing experience is needed. The crew handles the boat; you pick a seat, in the shade or out in the sun, and watch Diamond Head go by.
Fun in the Sun SailFrom $105 / 2 hours / all ages
The daytime cruise. Makani runs along Oahu’s south shore with the Waikiki skyline on one side and open Pacific on the other, and the Koolau mountains behind it all. Dolphins, sea turtles and reef fish turn up often enough to be worth watching for. It is an easy way to get off the beach for a couple of hours without committing to a whole day.
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Honolulu Sunset SailFrom $105 / 2 hours / all ages
The same coastline in completely different light. You sail out as the sun drops toward the Pacific and the sky turns over Diamond Head, then come back with Honolulu lit up along the shore. It is the one people book for anniversaries, proposals and last nights of a trip; but it works just as well as an ordinary evening out.
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Waikiki Friday Night Fireworks SailFrom $79 / 1 hour / Friday evenings
Waikiki sets off fireworks over the beach most Friday nights, and the shoreline gets crowded for it. From the water you get an open, unobstructed view with the lit-up coastline behind the show. It is the shortest of the three sails at an hour, and the cheapest.
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Private CharterFrom $1,100 per hour (day) / $1,300 per hour (evening) / 2-hour minimum / up to 80 guests
The whole boat, with a captain and two crew, for whatever you have in mind; a wedding party, a company outing, a birthday, or a family day on the water. The itinerary is yours. Snorkeling can be added, and there are bar packages if you want drinks handled up front.
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The boat
Makani is 64 feet long and 32 feet wide, built from carbon fiber and foam core with a 70-foot rotating wing mast. She carries 79 passengers, does 13 knots under power and up to 30 under sail.
On board: a semi-enclosed main cabin, open fore and aft decks, two forward sunbathing nets, two freshwater restrooms, dual bar stations and a surround sound system.
Departure
All sails leave from Kewalo Basin, 1009 Ala Moana Blvd, Slip F31; about two miles from Waikiki. Transportation from Waikiki is available for a fee. Arrive early enough to check in; the boat leaves on schedule and late arrivals may not be able to board.
A $1.00 per person State of Hawaii Ocean Stewardship User Fee is added to every reservation.
Catamaran sails from Kewalo Basin with Makani. See live availability and reserve online.
Questions? Call 808-922-1122 or email us
Arrive at 1009 Ala Moana Blvd, Slip F31, about two miles from Waikiki. Transportation from Waikiki is available for a fee. Check in early — the boat leaves on schedule and late arrivals may not be able to board.
The crew welcomes you aboard and runs through safety. Pick your spot: the semi-enclosed cabin, the open aft deck, the helm seating, or one of the two sunbathing nets up front.
Makani clears Kewalo Basin and turns along the south shore. Waikiki, Diamond Head and the Koolau mountains open up behind you as the coastline slides past.
What you came for, depending on the sail: sunshine and wildlife on the daytime cruise, the sun dropping into the Pacific on the sunset sail, or the fireworks going off over Waikiki on a Friday night.
Beverage service runs from the dual bar stations, music plays through the cabin sound system, and there is room to move around and take photos.
Return to Kewalo Basin at the end of the sail — one hour for the fireworks cruise, two for the daytime and sunset sails.
Take the Fun in the Sun Sail if you want a daytime break with sunshine and a chance at dolphins or turtles. Take the Sunset Sail for the evening light and a celebration. Take the Friday Night Fireworks Sail if you are here on a Friday and want the show from the water. Book a private charter if you want the whole boat.
Kewalo Basin, 1009 Ala Moana Blvd, Slip F31 — roughly two miles from Waikiki. Your booking confirmation gives the exact meeting point, check-in time and parking details.
No, but it is available for a fee. If you are driving yourself, allow time for parking and check-in before departure.
The Fun in the Sun and Sunset sails run about two hours. The Friday Night Fireworks Sail runs about one hour. Private charters have a two-hour minimum.
No. The captain and crew handle the boat. You stay aboard and enjoy the ride.
Yes. There is a semi-enclosed main cabin with covered seating as well as open decks, so you can sit in shade or sun. Two forward sunbathing nets are available for those who want them.
Yes, two freshwater restrooms.
Drinks are not included in the sail price, but beverage service is available on board from two bar stations. Private charters can add an open bar package.
Often, on the daytime sail — spinner dolphins, green sea turtles and reef fish are all seen along this stretch of coast. They are wild animals, so sightings are never guaranteed.
Not on the scheduled sails. Snorkeling and swimming can be added to a private charter for a $500 surcharge, with gear included and a certified lifeguard required.
Comfortable clothing, non-slip footwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a camera. Bring a light layer for evening sails — the breeze cools off after sunset. Bring photo ID and your booking confirmation.
Makani is 64 feet long and 32 feet wide, and carries up to 79 passengers with crew. She was built in 2005 in the US Virgin Islands and sailed 8,000 miles to Hawaii.
$1,100 per hour during the day (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) and $1,300 per hour in the evening, with a two-hour minimum, for the vessel plus a captain and two crew. Taxes and harbor fees are additional, as are bar packages and any snorkeling add-on.
Yes, a $1.00 per person State of Hawaii Ocean Stewardship User Fee is added to every reservation. It supports the management of Hawaii’s marine resources.
Sails may be modified or cancelled for weather or ocean conditions. You will be contacted if a change is needed. Fireworks sails also depend on the weekly fireworks schedule, which can change.
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