Sunset Dolphin Cruise Oahu – Private with Dinner

VIP Evening Ocean Experience

Set sail from Ko Olina on Oahu’s serene west shore, where spinner dolphins gather after their nightly hunts. This exclusive 3.5-hour sunset cruise offers a private experience for $3,375, allowing you to enjoy the ocean’s copper and gold hues without sharing the boat. Indulge in dolphin watching, snorkeling, and a gourmet dinner as the sun sets, all while creating unforgettable memories with your own crew.

Private Sunset Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise with Dinner and Cocktails f-1

Activity Price

3,375 USD

Duration

3.5 Hours

Age

All Ages

Location

Ko'Olina, Hawaii

Amenities

The private vessel includes a full gourmet dinner served on the water, meaning you're eating real food — not a soggy sandwich in a ziplock — while the last light of the day fades across the Pacific. Expect plated courses with fresh local ingredients, served with cocktails and beverages as the crew handles everything around you so you never have to think about logistics.

Snorkel gear is provided for the underwater portion of the evening, and the crew knows exactly where the clearest water and the best marine life hang out along this stretch of coast. Ko Olina's leeward position means the water is almost always calmer than the windward and north shore alternatives, which matters a lot when you're trying to actually see something below the surface.

Special Instruction

Golden Hour on the Water, Just You

Spinners Off the Bow at Dusk

Spinner dolphins on the west side of Oahu don’t perform — they just live here, and sometimes they decide your boat is interesting. Watching a pod surface and spin in the last warm light of the day, close enough that you can hear the exhale, is the kind of moment that stops conversation cold on the deck.

Dinner as the Sun Hits the Horizon

There’s something specific about eating a well-prepared meal on the open ocean while the sky goes from orange to deep purple above the Waianae mountains — the gentle roll of the boat, the clinking of glasses, the crew quietly clearing plates. It doesn’t feel like a tour at that point. It feels like your own private Hawaiian evening.

Ko Olina Marina, Before the Lines Are Cast

There’s a particular calm that settles over Ko Olina Marina in the late afternoon — the charter boats returning, the water inside the breakwater going glassy, your crew loading coolers and checking gear with the easy confidence of people who do this well. Boarding a vessel that’s entirely yours, watching the lagoon shrink behind you as you clear the jetty and turn toward open water, sets a tone that no shared tour ever could. The ocean ahead is wide, the west shore light is already going golden, and for the next three and a half hours, the captain’s only job is your group.

Sunset Cruise Package Inclusions

About

Pricing

Duration
3.5 Hours

About
Enjoy O‘ahu entirely on your own terms with a private charter aboard the Kai ‘Oli‘Oli. When you reserve the full catamaran, the experience is exclusively yours—no shared space, no crowds, just your selected guests and open ocean.

Chartering a private boat in O‘ahu allows you to experience the island’s coastline in a relaxed and personal way. Your experienced local captain will navigate to scenic shorelines, crystal-clear waters, and quieter locations that are often missed on standard tours.

From a romantic sunset cruise to a lively family gathering or an adventurous ocean escape, this private O‘ahu charter is fully customizable. Sit back, unwind, and enjoy a premium Hawaiian experience designed around your preferences.

Charter Includes
Exclusive use of the catamaran for the full charter duration
Hawaiian buffet and beverages
Optional snorkeling experience
Maximum capacity of 49 guests (U.S. Coast Guard regulated)

What’s Included

Hawaiian Meal Menu
Hawaiian-style teriyaki chicken
Traditional kalua pork
Fresh taro buns
Garden green salad with house-made En Fuego dressing
Steamed rice
Fresh pineapple
Hawaiian poi bread pudding for dessert

Beverages
Four alcoholic drinks per guest, including domestic and Hawaiian beers, wine, mai tais, and margaritas served on the rocks
Unlimited non-alcoholic options such as juices, sodas, coffee, tea, and water

Menu and beverage upgrades are available on a per-person basis.

Optional Upgrades
Professional photography is available to capture your experience without interrupting your time on the water. Photos are taken above and below the surface and delivered digitally after your cruise via PicThrive.

Meal upgrades are also available for guests seeking a gourmet dining experience. Please call for available options.

Roundtrip transportation can be arranged from Waikiki or Ko Olina properties for an additional $40 per person.

Booking & Payment Information
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking
The remaining balance is due 14 days prior to departure
A 5% crew gratuity is automatically added to the total booking cost

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 30 days or more before departure receive a full refund
Cancellations made 15 days before departure receive a 50% refund
Cancellations made 14 days or less before departure are nonrefundable

Prices
US$3,375 — Private Charter (includes up to 25 guests) • Additional fee applies for groups larger than 25, up to a maximum of 49 passengers.