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Holokai Catamaran Adventures

From $80
  • 9:00am - 11:30am, 12:00pm - 2:30pm


Turtle Canyon Snorkel

Experience Turtle Canyon, Oahu’s most popular sea turtle snorkel site just offshore from Waikiki. Board Holokai Catamaran directly from the sand and snorkel calm waters where Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) are commonly seen. Book your Waikiki adventure today—spots can fill fast!

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From $50
  • 3:00pm - 4:30pm


Whale Watching Sail

Step aboard the Holokai Catamaran and experience Waikiki’s most breathtaking spectacle – the humpback whales’ annual migration! With champagne seas and sweeping island views, this is an elevated whale watching experience.

From December 1st until March 31st.

Open Bar included on all Whale Watching Sails until end of 2027!

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From $50.00
  • 3:00pm - 4:30pm


Tradewind Sail

Afternoon sail from Waikiki with Diamond Head views, drinks, at unbeatable value! Relax, sip drinks, enjoy scenic Hawaii, and take in Diamond Head from our catamaran.

From April 1st until November 31st.

Open Bar included on all Tradewind Sails until end of 2027!

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From $90.00
  • 8:00pm - 9:00pm (March 15th ONLY)


Nagaoka Fireworks Sail

Experience the historic Nagaoka Fireworks illuminate Waikiki’s night sky from our luxury catamaran during the annual Honolulu Festival finale each March. These spectacular Japanese fireworks symbolize the peace and friendship between sister cities Honolulu and Nagaoka, carrying a profound message of world peace and unity.

March 15th ONLY

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Holokai Catamaran sailing on the waters of Waikiki with Diamond Head in the background

Why Holokai?

Holokai Catamaran is Waikiki’s award-winning beach catamaran — recognized by TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Award and Hawaii Magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Award. Our custom-built, handcrafted 49-passenger catamaran boards directly from the sands of Waikiki Beach, putting you on the water with none of the harbor hassle. Whether you’re snorkeling Turtle Canyon with Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu), watching humpback whales breach off Oahu’s south shore, catching the Friday night fireworks cruise from the water, or sailing toward Diamond Head on a Waikiki sunset cruise — every Holokai sail features open bar drinks and 5-star crew service. No shuttles. No piers. Just kick off your shoes, step aboard, and sail. Kama’aina and military rates available — call (808) 922-2210 to book.

By the way, did we mention that we validate parking?? We offer validation ($15 for 4 hours) for parking at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk valet.

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The Boat

The Holokai is a custom-designed, handcrafted 49-passenger beach catamaran, commissioned in 2015 specifically for the waters of Waikiki. She’s equipped with spacious open seating, a netted splash area at the bow, a Bluetooth sound system, reef-safe sunscreen, motion sickness aid, dry storage, and a clean onboard bathroom. Our captains and crew are certified professionals who live for these waters — and it shows on every sail.

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Guest snorkeling at Turtle Canyon with Hawaiian green sea turtles — Holokai Catamaran Waikiki
Holokai Catamaran sailing past Diamond Head on the Waikiki coastline
Holokai Catamaran on the beach — Waikiki beach catamaran sailing tours
Guest boarding the Holokai Catamaran at Turtle Canyon

The Bar

We have a bar on board with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Beverage options include: juice, water, soda; Bud Light; Corona; a variety of premium craft beers from Maui Brewing Company; a pinot grigio wine; a champagne; assorted hard seltzers; and our house cocktail the famous “Holokai Hooch” consisting of: passion orange guava juice, peach schnapps, and dark Hawaiian rum- a favorite with all our guests!Please keep in mind that all liquor laws apply to our vessel and outside alcohol is prohibited from being brought onboard. We’ve got plenty to keep you going, and we can always add your drink of choice to the bar on any of our private sailing charters! Mahalo for your kokua!

The Adventure of a Lifetime

AWESOME EXPERIENCE

We had a great time at the turtle canyon morning snorkel tour. The crew was super friendly and helpful and it was very safe, even you had never snorkeled before you could enjoy this. We saw half a dozen different turtles, surfacing and all. Awesome experience.

– Gernot S. | Google Reviews

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Our Waikiki Sunset Cruise did not disappoint! The cruise was one of the highlights of our vacation. We saw a whale and an unbelievable sunset all while enjoying drinks with a great group on the boat. Our captain and bartender were awesome and we highly recommend this experience to all.

– Nicole E. | Facebook

PERFECT SUNSET SAIL!

We absolutely enjoyed our sunset sail with Holokai Catamaran! All the drink, view, and crew members were amazing.

– Chenzi L. | TripAdvisor

AWESOME TOUR!!

So glad I went. We drove all around went swimming and heard all sorts of stories. Thank you for the Great time and service. I highly recommend Hokai Catamaran

– Wendy C. | Google Reviews