North Shore sunsets are some of the best and there is no better place to watch them than from the deck of the Ho'o Nanea. The sunset hours are a magical time to be out on the water. With the winds calm, the sun turns golden and paints the sky in a palette of hues and colors that seem almost unreal. During the winter you get close to whales, but during the summer it is a fun leisure cruise to wind down from a hot day in the sun.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:03 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
The 7 mile miracle! Some of the world's most beautiful beaches all in a 7 mile stretch that you get to see from out on the pacific!
Welcome to our Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor. We are more than excited to have you and share our beautiful North Shore from our 40 ft. catamaran - Ho'o Nanea "Traveling with ease and comfort"
Waimea bay is one of the North Shores number one attractions. The lush valley pouring into a beautiful sandy bay This being where the locals love to cliff jump off of Waimea rock into the ocean! And during the winter months Waimea Bay is where the big wave surf contest is held, observing 60 ft. waves and professional surfers competing in the Eddie Aikau surf competition.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Oahu's North Shore lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $98 per person for this Oahu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 PM.
Children aged 3–12 pay from $82, adults from $98.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 19 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by North Shore Catamaran Charters.
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Chill relaxing experience. You can get a little wet depending on where you sit. The ladies were great navigators as we sailed almost the whole trip. Would recommend.
We are pleased to hear you had a great time. Our crew loves when we can go full sail and go where the wind takes us! Mahalo for the kind words and 5 stars!
Had a wonderful experience on this cruise. Captain Mel and her small but mighty crew made us feel safe and sound and kindly took pictures for everyone when the sunset hit its beautiful peak. I wanted an intimate experience and to be able to sit on the net of a catamaran and I got all of that. Bonus was that they didn’t narrate —- they just let us have our own experience, which was appreciated. Would absolutely recommend.
Mahalo for the beautiful review! We love what we do. Very grateful for wonderful customers like yourself! Hope to have you soon!
Great sunset cruise! Saw a few whales, lots of waves, and a beautiful Hawaii sunset with my wife! A great time with good whale watching music!
Absolutely recommend the Ho'onanea, Captain Mark and his incredible crew! If your looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and see the real Hawaii this is experience you want!
The captain and crew made the trip such a fun and enjoyable experience. Great music, the perfect balance of communication and time to absorb the beauty of the evening sunset.
Excellent experience...good whale watching, beautiful sunset and incredible recovery of my husband’s hat when it flew into the water. Thanks for a good time!!!
Perfect experience. Crew outstanding. At one point I think we became weary of shouting out so many whale sightings. PERFECT sunset including green flash. Thank you most emphatically. M & K.
Had a great sunset sail on north shore. Got to see a mother and a calf pop up just infront of the boat. Captain laid back and funny, very welcoming. We did 2 cruises in a few days , as wanted to see the whales again . Recommend this trip.
Sure wish we loved it as much as others claim to. Spent more than a grand to charter the whole boat for our group. Captain Mark didn't seem to care at all to find whales on a "sunset whale watch!" Went VERY slow. Turned around REALLY early. Ignored reports of whales spotted in the distance. And on top of that returned early to the dock having found NO whales. All with no explanation. Borderline fraudulent. I hope your experience is better if you choose these guys. (Deckhand Marcella was great!)
We ended up being the only two people on the cruise that evening, crew gave us privacy while also engaging in conversation when we wanted. The ride was great and on time, she took photos of us and offered refreshments. Overall, great experience and glad we booked with them!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Oahu's North Shore | 2 hours | 4.6 (21) | $98 | |
 Oahu Shark Dive on the North Shore | 1h 30min | 4.8 (3,248) | $99 | View |
 Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran | 2 hours | 4.9 (2,440) | $90 | View |
 Oahu: North Shore Shark Cage Diving | 2 hours | 4.8 (1,558) | $100 | View |
 Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show | 2 hours | 4.4 (1,489) | $193 | View |
 Oahu: Cage-Free Shark Swim on the North Shore | 1h 45min | 4.9 (1,192) | $150 | View |
 Honolulu: Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show | 2 hours | 4.6 (1,096) | $139 | View |