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Sail west from Ko Olina on a private 46-foot yacht for a 2–2.5 hour sunset cruise with a hosted bar and multi-course tasting menu. Expect intimate luxury, frequent dolphin sightings, and seasonal humpback whales as the sky colors fade to night.
Sail west from Ko Olina on a private 46-foot yacht for a 2–2.5 hour sunset cruise with a hosted bar and multi-course tasting menu. Expect intimate luxury, frequent dolphin sightings, and seasonal humpback whales as the sky colors fade to night.
The sun lowers like a slow shutter over West Oahu as you step aboard a 46-foot yacht at Ko Olina Marina. Salty air moves through the cockpit; the crew greets you and pops a bottle of Prosecco while the boat slips away from the dock. Lounging areas and bean bags catch the last light; off the port bow, the coastline unspools—lava-to-sand ridges giving way to resort lagoons and reef-lines where dolphins thread the water.
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Operated by MANA Cruises + Charters · Kapolei, Hawaii
The sun lowers like a slow shutter over West Oahu as you step aboard a 46-foot yacht at Ko Olina Marina. Salty air moves through the cockpit; the crew greets you and pops a bottle of Prosecco while the boat slips away from the dock. Lounging areas and bean bags catch the last light; off the port bow, the coastline unspools—lava-to-sand ridges giving way to resort lagoons and reef-lines where dolphins thread the water.
West Oahu’s shore is younger lava flows meeting the sea, a geology that creates protected channels and clear shelf reefs. Ko Olina sits on land that was once native fishponds and shoreline used by Hawaiians for net fishing and ceremonial land divisions; modern development converted it into a small marina and resort hub while local culture remains visible in food, music, and hospitality.
On this roughly 2–2.5 hour private cruise for up to six, expect a hosted bar (sparkling wines, spirits, beer, nonalcoholic options) and a captain’s tasting menu featuring spicy tuna, seared yellowfin ahi, short rib and herbed chicken. Marine life often appears—spinner and bottlenose dolphins, seasonal humpbacks, green sea turtles—so keep cameras ready as the captain eases into the sunset channel and you can dip your feet briefly in the Pacific.
Practicalities: arrive 15 minutes early; $10 marina parking applies; cruises are barefoot. Bring sunscreen, a light wind layer, motion-sickness remedies if you’re sensitive, and ID for anyone drinking. Weather and sea state can change visibility and wildlife chances; winter months raise the odds of humpback sightings. This charter balances relaxed luxury with active wildlife watching—simple, social, and very Hawaiian.
easy.
2–2.5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated and relaxed but requires basic mobility to board a yacht.
The private charter accommodates up to six guests per booking.
Boarding requires stepping onto the yacht from the marina dock; guests with limited mobility should contact the operator ahead of booking to discuss accommodations.
Children are welcome and infant seats are available—children must be accompanied by an adult.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure; weather-related cancellations are refunded as noted in the booking terms.
Ko Olina’s shoreline includes traditional Hawaiian fishponds and was redeveloped into a resort and marina in the late 20th century, blending modern hospitality with local cultural practices.
Keep distance from marine mammals and never feed wildlife; use reef-safe sunscreen and follow crew instructions to minimize disturbance to reef and animal habitats.
MANA Cruises + Charters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The sun lowers like a slow shutter over West Oahu as you step aboard a 46-foot yacht at Ko Olina Marina. Salty air moves through the cockpit; the crew greets you and pops a bottle of Prosecco while the boat slips away from the dock. Lounging areas and bean bags catch the last light; off the port bow, the coastline unspools—lava-to-sand ridges giving way to resort lagoons and reef-lines where dolphins thread the water.
The sun lowers like a slow shutter over West Oahu as you step aboard a 46-foot yacht at Ko Olina Marina. Salty air moves through the cockpit; the crew greets you and pops a bottle of Prosecco while the boat slips away from the dock. Lounging areas and bean bags catch the last light; off the port bow, the coastline unspools—lava-to-sand ridges giving way to resort lagoons and reef-lines where dolphins thread the water.
West Oahu’s shore is younger lava flows meeting the sea, a geology that creates protected channels and clear shelf reefs. Ko Olina sits on land that was once native fishponds and shoreline used by Hawaiians for net fishing and ceremonial land divisions; modern development converted it into a small marina and resort hub while local culture remains visible in food, music, and hospitality.
On this roughly 2–2.5 hour private cruise for up to six, expect a hosted bar (sparkling wines, spirits, beer, nonalcoholic options) and a captain’s tasting menu featuring spicy tuna, seared yellowfin ahi, short rib and herbed chicken. Marine life often appears—spinner and bottlenose dolphins, seasonal humpbacks, green sea turtles—so keep cameras ready as the captain eases into the sunset channel and you can dip your feet briefly in the Pacific.
Practicalities: arrive 15 minutes early; $10 marina parking applies; cruises are barefoot. Bring sunscreen, a light wind layer, motion-sickness remedies if you’re sensitive, and ID for anyone drinking. Weather and sea state can change visibility and wildlife chances; winter months raise the odds of humpback sightings. This charter balances relaxed luxury with active wildlife watching—simple, social, and very Hawaiian.