A Honolulu booze cruise is a short sail off Waikiki or the south shore, usually 90 minutes to two hours and often timed for sunset, with drinks sold, included or brought by you. Boats range from big shared party catamarans to small sunset cruises and private charters for your group alone. Here are the party and drinks cruises we sell on Oahu, what they cost and which suits your group. Prices checked October 26, 2026.
Quick Answer: For a party boat on Oahu, the choice is private or shared. Our Oahu Sunset Party Cruise gives your group the whole boat for two hours from Hawaii Kai, BYOB with a cooler and ice provided, from $500. For a smaller, shared night out, the Waikiki sunset cruise costs $105 per person with a tasting menu and a bar on board. A private Waikiki snorkel cruise with a hosted bar costs $270 per person for up to six, and for a group of up to 35, a private catamaran charter is the way to go. Anyone drinking must be 21 or over with ID.
Fun Fact
- Private party boat: Oahu Sunset Party Cruise, 2 hours, BYOB, from $500
- Cheapest drinks cruise: Waikiki sunset cruise with tasting menu, $105 per person
- Snorkel plus drinks: private Waikiki snorkel and lunch cruise, hosted bar, $270 per person
- Big groups: private charter on a catamaran for up to 35
- Drinking age: 21 and over with valid ID on every boat
Party Boats and Drinks Cruises We Sell on Oahu
| Cruise | Price from | Length | Drinks | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oahu Sunset Party Cruise Maunalua Bay, Hawaii Kai | From $500 | 2 hours | BYOB, cooler and ice provided | Private: your group only |
| Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Tasting Menu Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays | $105 per person | 2 hours | Bar on board, options vary | Shared, up to 6 passengers |
| Private Waikiki Snorkel and Lunch Cruise Snorkel, lunch and fruit | $270 per person | 2.5 hours | Hosted bar | Private, up to 6 |
| Oahu Private Boat Charter 6-guest Ohana or 35-guest catamaran Lola | $350, listed for 6 | 2 hours minimum | Coolers with ice and water | Private, up to 35 on the Lola |
Every cruise here is booked through the operator’s FareHarbor calendar on our site, and we checked the prices on October 26, 2026. Check the price basis before you compare: the party cruise and the charter are priced for the boat, while the sunset cruise and the snorkel cruise are priced per person.
What Kind of Booze Cruise Do You Want?
| Type | What it is like | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Big shared party catamaran | A large boat with dozens of strangers, music and drinks sold or included | Solo travellers and couples who want a crowd |
| Small shared sunset cruise | A handful of guests, food and a bar, a calmer mood | Couples and small groups who want drinks, not a dance floor |
| Private party boat or charter | Your group, your playlist and, on BYOB boats, your own drinks | Birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, reunions and work groups |
This guide focuses on the private and small-group options we sell. They suit groups who want their own space and their own music. If you want a crowd of strangers and a dance floor, a big shared catamaran from Waikiki Beach is the better fit.
The Oahu Sunset Party Cruise
Our Oahu Sunset Party Cruise is a two-hour private cruise on Maunalua Bay from Hawaii Kai, about 20 to 30 minutes east of Waikiki by car, depending on traffic. Your group takes the whole boat, you bring your own drinks, and the crew provides a cooler with ice. The bay faces west for the sunset, with Diamond Head on the skyline and dolphins and turtles often alongside.
It is the closest thing we sell to a classic party boat, but on your terms: no strangers, no bar prices and your own playlist. Anyone drinking must be 21 or over with a valid ID, and the crew enforces responsible drinking. If the weather turns, you can reschedule at no cost.
Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Tasting Menu
For a quieter night, the Waikiki sunset cruise carries up to six passengers for two hours off Waikiki. The captain and crew plate a pupu tasting menu (braised short rib, local greens, crab and shrimp poke and haupia) and there is a bar on board. It sails on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and departure times shift between summer and winter. All ages are welcome, so it works for mixed groups too. Our guide to sunset cruises on Oahu compares it with the other sunset sails.
Private Snorkel Cruise with a Hosted Bar
The private Waikiki snorkel and lunch cruise is for groups who want to swim before they toast. It is a 2.5-hour exclusive charter for up to six, with snorkel gear, lunch, fresh fruit, Hawaiian chips and a hosted bar. Snorkel first and drink after: swimming ability is required for the open-water snorkel.
Private Charters for Big Groups
The Oahu private boat charter runs two boats: the six-passenger Ohana and the 35-guest catamaran Lola. The two-hour minimum charter can be a cruise, a snorkel at Turtle Canyon or a mix, and coolers with ice and water come on board. The listed price of $350 is for a group of six; ask for a quote on the Lola for a bigger party. Our guide to Oahu boat tours: shared or charter explains when a charter pays off.
Our Take
Which Party Cruise Is Right for Your Group?
| Your group | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelorette or birthday, 6 to 12 people | Oahu Sunset Party Cruise | Private boat and BYOB, so you control the music and the drinks budget |
| Couple or two couples | Waikiki sunset cruise | $105 each with food and a bar, in a group of six or fewer |
| Friends who want to swim too | Private snorkel and lunch cruise | Snorkel first, then a hosted bar on the way back |
| Big group, 20 to 35 people | Private charter on the Lola | One catamaran for the whole party, with coolers and ice on board |
Party Boat Rules and Tips
- Bring ID. You must be 21 or over to drink, and the crew will check.
- Read the drinks policy. The party cruise is BYOB with a cooler and ice provided. On the sunset cruise, bar options vary with availability, and the snorkel cruise has a hosted bar.
- Swim before you drink. On a snorkel cruise, snorkel first and save the drinks for the ride back.
- Plan the ride home. The party cruise leaves from Hawaii Kai, not Waikiki, so book a ride both ways rather than driving.
- Check the cancellation window. The sunset cruise does not refund cancellations within 48 hours of departure.
- Bring a layer. It gets breezy on the water after sunset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a booze cruise in Honolulu?
Yes. We sell the Oahu Sunset Party Cruise, a two-hour private BYOB party boat from Hawaii Kai from $500, and a Waikiki sunset cruise with a bar on board at $105 per person. Big shared open-bar catamarans also sail from Waikiki Beach.
How much is a party boat in Waikiki?
Our private Oahu Sunset Party Cruise starts at $500 for the boat. The Waikiki sunset cruise with a tasting menu and bar costs $105 per person, and a private snorkel cruise with a hosted bar costs $270 per person for up to six.
Can you bring your own alcohol on a boat in Oahu?
On some boats, yes. The Oahu Sunset Party Cruise is BYOB, with a cooler and ice provided. Anyone drinking must be 21 or over with a valid ID.
What is the drinking age on Waikiki party boats?
21. Every drinks cruise we sell requires guests who drink to be 21 or over, and crews check ID.
What is the best party boat for a bachelorette in Honolulu?
A private boat works best, because you control the music and the guest list. Our Oahu Sunset Party Cruise is private and BYOB, and for a group of more than a dozen, a private charter on the 35-guest Lola catamaran is the better fit.
Where does the Oahu Sunset Party Cruise leave from?
It leaves from Maunalua Bay in Hawaii Kai, on Oahu’s south-east shore, about 20 to 30 minutes by car from Waikiki. Plan a ride there and back.
Is there a sunset cruise with drinks in Waikiki?
Yes. The Waikiki sunset cruise with tasting menu costs $105 per person for two hours, with a bar on board, and sails on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Planning the party?
See live times and book online, or call and we’ll help you find the right boat for your group.
Oahu Sunset Party Cruise · Oahu Sunset Cruises · All Oahu Boat Tours · (808) 207-9427
Pricing disclaimer: prices are the lowest rates listed on each cruise’s booking page on October 26, 2026. Cruise prices, schedules and drink options can change without notice. Final prices, availability and inclusions are confirmed at checkout with the operator.
