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Sunset Cocktail Cruises

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Go on a Maui sunset cruise, and enjoy tropical cocktails, live music, incredible west Maui views, and celebrate the spirit of aloha while watching a beautiful Hawaiian sunset. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening for two, or a fun night with family and friends, choose from the best sunset cruises on Maui with departures from Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Maalaea. Raise your glass on a booze cruise with Sea Maui and Pride of Maui, or relax on a casual sail with Quicksilver and Trilogy!
Your Guide to Sunset Cocktail Cruises on Maui
There is no better way to end your day on Maui than with a sunset cruise, and soon you will have one of the best times that can be had in Hawaii. Although Maui offers a number of different places where you can go to see the sunset, the best views will always be from the comfort of a smooth sailing catamaran. Departing from Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Maalaea, watch as the sky begins to ignite in a stunning array of colors before the sun dips below the horizon with a brief "green flash". With an array of drinks to choose from, and often times even appetizers, you will have the best sunset experience in Maui aboard a sunset cruise!

What to Expect & Know Before You Go
  • Although Maui is usually nice and warm throughout the year, it can get a bit chilly on sunset cruises once the sun has set so you will want to bring a light jacket or sweater.
  • Some boats are considered "barefoot" and your shoes will be collected at the time of boarding, and it is always recommended that if you do wear shoes on a boat, that you choose footwear that is flat or with low heels. You never know when the ocean will get a little bumpy!
  • While there is no dress code, many guests use this opportunity to wear aloha attire on Maui sails and cruises, and casual resort attire is a great option as well.
  • There are a wide variety of restaurants around many of the cruise departure locations, and you can plan on having dinner before or after your Maui cocktail cruise.
  • Sunset cruises on sailing catamarans will usually have a lounging net where you can sit and relax during the cruise. This area is considered a "splash zone" so please be aware that you might get wet when seated on the net.
  • Hold on tight! When you are cruising, keep on hand on the boat at all times to make sure you don’t slip and fall.
  • Since many of the sunset cruises on Maui offer open bars, you will want to have a designated driver in your group, or utilize a taxi/ride share to get to and from your tour.
  • It is customary to give the captain and crew a gratuity if you feel they did an excellent job, and cash tips are always appreciated.

How to Get to an Maui Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Cocktail cruises on Maui depart from Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Maalaea, and depending on where you are staying on the island, the check-in location could be anywhere from a quick walk from your hotel to an hour long drive.

As most sunset cruises on Maui do not offer transportation, you will want to have a rental care available to drive, or choose an option that departs within walking distance or a reasonable ride share or taxi ride.



Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is the sunset cruise on Maui?
A: Most Hawaii sunset cocktail cruises range from one to two hours in duration.

Q: What kind of drinks are served on Maui sunset cruises?
A: Although the exact drinks served will vary depending on the boat, each cruise will often serve a variety of drinks like mai tais, pina coladas, margaritas, beer, wine, and signature cocktails as well.

Q: Are Maui sunset cruises family-friendly?
A: Many of the cruises are family-friendly and welcome guests of all ages.

Q: Is food served on Maui sunset cocktail cruises?
A: All of the sunset cruises in Maui serve appetizers or snacks, and there are also a number of different restaurants available around the departure areas so you can always eat before or after the cruise

Q: How much should you tip on a sunset cruise on Maui?
A: It is customary to give 20% of your tour total to the captain and crew. If your total was $100, $20 to the crew is a good amount.

Q: What is the most affordable Maui sunset cruise?
A: All of the sunset cocktail sails on Maui are similarly priced, and will fit into almost any Hawaiian holiday budget.

Q: What is the best cruise on Maui?
A: HawaiiActivities.com offers the best Maui sunset cruises in Hawaii, and each one we offered has been hand selected by our staff of local experts.

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Latest reviews of Sunset Cocktail Cruises

2-Hour Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

Great time!

2024/10/31 Families with Young Children Ashley E

The boat was beautiful, crew helpful and friendly and the tour was breath taking. Couldn’t have asked for a better time! Food and drinks were great - we enjoyed the live music as well.

Alii Nui Maui Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open Bar & Gourmet Appetizers

Great Experience!!!

2024/10/12 Couples Petrie

Great crew. We were the only couple not affiliated with the Marriage celebration folks who filled up the rest of the seats/catamaran. Instead of the usual dinner of our last sunset cruise 2 years ago, the celebration had... more

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Maui Cocktail Sunset Sail with Premium Open Bar & Gourmet Appetizers - Trilogy

Epic Adventure

2024/10/02 Couples Olivia

Our experience on the Trilogy I was absolutely amazing. The crew was outstanding, especially Justin. The drinks were fantastic, the food was great, and the view of the sunset was spectacular. We would definitely recommen... more

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2-Hour Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

Paradise

2024/09/26 Families with Young Children Nikki

This was a great cruise! The team onboard was extremely friendly and engaging! Cocktail election was perfect and appetizers were on point! Although it gives you the choice to book with kids, I would caution taking kids w... more

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Maui Cocktail Sunset Sail with Premium Open Bar & Gourmet Appetizers - Trilogy

Maui Sunset Cruise

2024/08/09 Couples Lisa & Harry

We had a great experience with the crew as well as the customer service team prior to sailing. We were following GPS and ran into crazy traffic and thought we’d miss the boat, so we reached out to the customer service te... more

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2-Hour Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

What a blast

2024/05/24 Families JH

We had an amazing time the guys were great. The sails went up and off we went. They served us drinks right away and they were also great. The food was good and hot and the guys ate clearly very experienced and kept us sa... more

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Sunset Cocktail Cruises | Book Maui Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
Go on a Maui sunset cruise, and enjoy tropical cocktails, live music, incredible west Maui views, and celebrate the spirit of aloha while watching a beautiful Hawaiian sunset. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening for two, or a fun night with family and friends, choose from the best sunset cruises on Maui with departures from Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Maalaea. Raise your glass on a booze cruise with Sea Maui and Pride of Maui, or relax on a casual sail with Quicksilver and Trilogy!