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Board a Waikiki catamaran for Friday night fireworks — or the NYE special — and watch Diamond Head rise as the skyline explodes over the ocean. BYOB (no glass), sip hot cocoa, and scan for dolphins, turtles, and winter whales on this easy hour-long cruise.
Board a Waikiki catamaran for Friday night fireworks — or the NYE special — and watch Diamond Head rise as the skyline explodes over the ocean. BYOB (no glass), sip hot cocoa, and scan for dolphins, turtles, and winter whales on this easy hour-long cruise.
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The catamaran slips away from Kewalo Basin as evening folds over Waikiki — warm trade winds lift the hull, and the city lights smear into the sea. On Friday nights the skyline stages a short, bright fireworks finale launched from the Hilton beachfront; on New Year's Eve the show stretches longer, louder, and more crowded. From the water you get an unobstructed view of Lē‘ahi (Diamond Head) looming to the southeast while the crew passes around green tea and hot cocoa and the deck hums with easy conversation.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for all fitness levels — mostly standing and casual walking on flat dock and deck.
Meet at Iruka Hawaii Dolphin Snorkeling Tours marina office, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd, Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F-16; arrive 30 minutes before departure.
Yes — BYOB is allowed but no glass containers; staff may refuse glass for safety reasons.
Spinner dolphins and green sea turtles are commonly seen; humpback whales may appear during winter months (roughly December–April), but sightings are not guaranteed.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; trips may be canceled for bad weather or insufficient travelers.
Kewalo Basin has served Honolulu fishermen and small charters for decades; nearby Diamond Head (Lēʻahi) is a volcanic tuff cone formed by explosive eruptions during the last half-million years.
Keep trash and single-use plastics off the water, observe wildlife from a respectful distance, and follow crew guidance to minimize disturbance to marine animals.
Iruka Hawaii Dolphin operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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