Kalapaki Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Tour Highlights
Raise a cocktail to another perfect day in paradise as you watch the sun slip behind emerald mountains and cruise a calm bay with unlimited tropical cocktails, warm trade winds, and one of Kauai's most beautiful sunsets.
- Cruise the protected Nawiliwili Bay out to Ninini Point
- Explore the tranquil Huleiʻa River and Menehune Fishpond
- Open Bar: Sip tropical cocktails, beer, and wine
- Watch for dolphins, sea turtles, and seasonal humpback whales
- Relax aboard a spacious, stable catamaran at sunset
- Savor Thursday sunsets with live ʻukulele music and hula dancing
Quick Local Tip: One of the biggest advantages of this cruise is that you don't have to head into the open ocean to enjoy spectacular scenery. Nawiliwili Bay is wide, calm, and surrounded by lush mountains and white sand beaches, making it a great choice for guests who want a relaxing sunset cruise without worrying about rough water or seasickness. Add in the peaceful Huleiʻa River and open bar, and it's an easy way to unwind after a day of exploring.
What to Expect
As the afternoon light begins to soften, you'll step aboard a spacious catamaran and leave Kalapaki Bay behind. With a tropical drink in hand and the warm trade winds at your back, the pace slows as Kauai's lush mountains begin to glow in the golden evening light.
Depending on ocean conditions, your captain may cruise beyond Nawiliwili Bay in search of dolphins, sea turtles, and seasonal humpback whales before turning inland to explore the tranquil Huleiʻa River. Along the way, you'll pass the historic Menehune Fishpond, the Huleiʻa National Wildlife Refuge, and several famous movie locations while your crew shares stories about Kauai's history, culture, and coastline.
As the sun settles toward the horizon, every seat aboard the catamaran offers an incredible view. Whether you're relaxing on the bow, enjoying a signature Wiki Wiki Tiki, or simply taking in the colors of the evening sky, it's the kind of peaceful island moment that's easy to remember long after your vacation ends.
Thursday Live Music Sunset Cruise
On Thursdays, the sunset cruise comes alive with live ʻukulele music and hula dancing as Kauaʻi’s mountains glow in the fading evening light. Relax with a tropical drink and enjoy an island-style soundtrack as the catamaran cruises through Kalapaki and Nawiliwili Bay.
Included
- Open bar with signature cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Spacious catamaran with covered and open-air seating
- Hawaiian music and live local narration
- Comfortable ride with panoramic sunset views
- Restrooms onboard
Duration
1.5 hoursAddress
Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor: Slip #100 (closest to the U.S.Coast Guard station. Free parking)
Cancellation Policy
No charge if cancelled prior to 24 hours cut off. Parties of 6+ is a 72-hour cancellation policy. Cancellations within (24/72) hours of activity time are subject to a 50% charge. Customers who are late and unable to attend scheduled activity will be charged 100%. Customers are welcome to reschedule only on stand-by basis and will be charged full price for a new reservation. Rescheduling the activity is only allowed once. We reserves the right to cancel the activity due to unsafe weather/ ocean conditions.