The 15 Waikiki Fireworks Cruises Worth Planning Around

1.Friday Night Fireworks Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 610 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Board Pink Sails Waikiki at Ala Wai Yacht Harbor for a 1-hour-45-minute Friday evening catamaran cruise along the Waikiki coast. Take in Diamond Head and city views, then watch the Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks from offshore. Music and a cash bar are part of the outing; complimentary snacks are advertised, though availability may vary.

“OMG! This was the most exciting adventure! It was more like a party sailboat! The crew was so engaging and the fireworks were absolutely amazing! This is a MUST do!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise with Friday Fireworks Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Cruise the Waikiki coast for about two and a half hours, with a three-course dinner, soft drinks, and Friday fireworks near Hilton Hawaiian Village. You can bring alcohol for the onboard mixologist. The boat departs from Ala Moana Boulevard and returns to the same point. Upper-deck seating depends on capacity.

“The cruise was outstanding. The atmosphere was awesome and the crew was very friendly. The food was very delicious, the beef plate was very tender and melted in your mouth. We would highly recommend this cruise to others.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 189 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Set out from Kewalo Basin Harbor at 5:30 p.m. for a two-hour cruise along Waikiki and Diamond Head, then watch the Friday fireworks from the water. Water, juice, snacks, music, and two alcoholic drinks for adults are included. You can also bring your own food and drinks. Crew members have included Riley, Isaiah, Troy, Chad, Will, and Captain Eric.

“Everything was perfect! The transportation was easy to get to. The boat crew was fun and friendly. Would highly recommend this activity! Thank you!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.1-Hour Friday Night Fireworks Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · 1 hour · from $56Best value

Board Na Hoku 2 at Kewalo Basin Harbor for a one-hour Friday evening catamaran cruise along Honolulu’s south shore. You’ll see Ala Moana and Waikiki from the water, then watch the Hilton’s fireworks with music and drinks included. Check in at Slip F23 at least 30 minutes early, and bring valid ID if you plan to drink alcohol.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this activity. The music was amazing. The staff was amazing and the drinks were flowing.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Board from Waikiki Beach: Friday Night Fireworks sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 1 hour · from $71

Set sail from the Duke Kahanamoku Statue for a one-hour Friday evening cruise along Waikiki, ending with fireworks viewed from the water. A captain and crew are onboard, with beer, wine, seltzers, and Signature Sips available for purchase. The meeting point is the boat at the shoreline, not the statue itself.

“So amazing, just such a great way to spend our first proper day in Honolulu !!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise Including Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 68 reviews · from $89

Cruise from Honolulu toward Diamond Head aboard E Sea Diver for Waikiki’s Friday-night fireworks. The roughly two-hour outing includes round-trip hotel transfers, two alcoholic drinks per person, snacks, juice, water, music, and two onboard restrooms. You can bring food, and your own alcohol is allowed in non-glass containers. Crew members named Troy and Isaiah have been praised, though assignments can vary.

“Capton and Crew members were great, fun and entertaining. Would definitely go again and tell everyone I know.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Friday Night Fireworks Cocktail Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 60 reviews · 1h 30m · from $85

Board The Majestic at 177 Aloha Tower Drive for a 90-minute Friday-night cruise off Honolulu. Your fare includes a welcome drink; cocktails and snacks are available to buy. Move between three decks, including an open-air top deck with 360-degree views, and watch Waikiki’s fireworks from offshore.

“We enjoyed it so much! So worth it! Will do it again every time we come to Oahu”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Friday Night Catamaran Fireworks Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Board Holokai Catamaran barefoot from Waikiki’s sandy beach for a one-hour Friday night sail. Watch the Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks from offshore, with all-inclusive drinks, a captain and bartender, dry storage, and motion-sickness aid. The boat returns to its starting point; no hotel transfers are included.

“The experience was super awesome! The crew was lively and the music was great! The view of the fireworks was wonderful. Everything about it was great! The drinks were delicious.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Waikiki Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Sail & Sparkle on Friday Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend about two hours aboard a spacious Hawaii Nautical catamaran, sailing from Honolulu toward Diamond Head and Waikiki. You get two drink tickets, a light bento-style meal, ocean and sunset views, and a fireworks show over Waikiki. Captain Chris, also known as Captain Topher, has been praised for his steady hand and easygoing welcome, though crew assignments can vary.

“It’s worth every penny, great time! The ride was very smooth, served great drinks and a light snack. Very pleasant experience”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Waikiki Fireworks Boat Cruise from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Sail from Ala Moana along the coast toward Diamond Head and Waikiki, then watch Friday’s fireworks from the water. You can choose an open-air upper deck, a shaded cabin, or an underwater viewing room. Snacks and drinks are included, alcohol is BYOB for ages 21 and up. The live guide speaks English.

“Lekker cruisen was leuk alleen hebben we amper 1 zakje chips gekregen en twee drankjes per man ook geen alcoholischte dranken alhoewel zo vermeld stond op de voucher net als er bij stond dat er snacks waren maar was een zakje chips per man dat zijn geen snacks hee Daarin waren we teleurgesteld”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Board from Waikiki Beach for Friday Night Fireworks Sail on Hāwea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $71

Board the Hāwea from Waikiki Beach near the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue for an approximately one-hour Friday night cruise. You’ll watch Waikiki’s fireworks from offshore, with city lights and Hawaiian-style music along the way. Drinks are available for purchase. Expect to wade through shallow water and board barefoot, with shoes left on the beach.

“This was my first time in Hawaii, and the first time I was seeing the Pacific Ocean and one of the coolest things I have done. Captain, Jenna and her crew were awesome. They gave that extra dimension of fun to the experience. Mahalo!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Waikiki Friday Night Fireworks Cruise + Fireworks Festival 3/15

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $60

Sail from Kewalo Basin Harbor for the March 15 Nagaoka fireworks show, with views toward Waikiki and Diamond Head from the water. The special sail is scheduled for 7:45 to 9:15 p.m.; bring your own drinks in non-glass containers. Green tea and hot cocoa are included, and the boat is limited to 30 people.

“Great time watching the fireworks. Small group and very personal. Chris and Christina were very nice.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Fireworks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $61

Cruise from Kewalo Basin along Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head, then watch Friday night’s fireworks from offshore. The 60-minute trip uses a 50-foot catamaran with underwater viewing ports, though the show and glass-bottom viewing are only part of a short evening outing. Bottled water is included, and you can bring your own food and drinks.

“Amazing views of the fireworks, it felt like we had the best location on the water among the different boats! The crew was absolutely fantastic too, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We learned about upcoming things to do in the area and a local farmers market!”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Waikiki Friday Night Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 1h 30m · from $60

Cruise a circular route around Waikiki Beach aboard a modern glass-bottom boat, timed for the Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday fireworks. You can bring your own food and drinks, watch from the open decks, and look for fish through underwater viewports. The cruise lasts 90 minutes; the English-speaking host or greeter meets you at slip F21.

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Friday Night Waikiki Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Cruise from Honolulu along Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head before watching the Friday fireworks at sea. The 1 to 2 hour trip includes an English-speaking guide and an onboard restroom. Soft drinks have been offered, while alcoholic drinks are available to buy for adults 21 and older with ID.

“While the crew was friendly I think more could have been offered. Basically we sailed out from the harbor stopped and waited for the fireworks and left immediately afterwards. No music, no narration, no sailing around - just stopped and waited. They did offer complimentary soft drinks and the fireworks were pretty but I would have liked to hear a little history or sail around the harbor instead of just sitting waiting.”

Check availability →Read our full review