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    Pink Sails Waikiki

    4.6 (841 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Leigh Y.

    No frills 2 hour catamaran without extras, including the cost. (No free drinks or snacks except those small packaged orange peanut butter crackers) We were lucky enough to see a whale shark which was apparently a rare find and pure delight. Saw many turtles. Crew was young yet easily ran a solid cruise. Would go again. Thanks!

    Stephanie D.

    such a great crew and quite literally everything you'd expect! The boat was nice, although yes, they sell more tickets than chairs (no shame in that game), so if you want a spot you'll have to be all parked and ready EARLY! The public parking nearby also fills up very quickly, and the more expensive lot ends up being your only option. BUT! The company and our voyage itself was great. We did the Friday Night Fireworks cruise and our man on aux, John, had great energy and song choice. Chill guy. Our captain, Jamie, was equally nice and made the experience very enjoyable. The boat was nice, the sunset was beautiful on the water, and the fireworks had the perfect angle and song (shout out Coldplay). Overall a pleasant experience for the price

    Rick B.

    Scheduled a turtle watching snorkeling tour with Pink Sails and it did not disappoint! Moe was our Captain and Little Dog was our Co-captain, with Jalen & Xavier as the shipmates. They were great! LD (Little Dog) is the coolest, and Jalen & Xavier were super helpful with our gear and cocktails. We saw lots of fish and a few turtles. Very cool. Be sure to have a MaiTai and don't be late! They are prompt! We also did their Friday night Fireworks cruise! Highly recommend also!!!

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    Ed U.

    Jamie W and I had been on a different catamaran off Waikīkī before, the Maita'i (review: https://yelp.to/P7qeOP_nln). It was a fabulous gay cruise on a Saturday afternoon sponsored by Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, and not coincidentally covered a similar route to the one taken by the Odyssey. At the last minute, we decided to book passage on the Friday Night Fireworks cruise for $79 per person. We thought it would be a unique way to witness the pyrotechnics we had never seen before. Indeed it was, and launched from the beach at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, they lasted over five minutes at the end of the ninety-minute cruise. The rest of the experience was less than memorable. The boat was packed with mostly tourists by the time we boarded twenty minutes before departure. There were few seats left and none with an unobstructed view. Other than maneuvering the choppy waters and enjoying the twilight views of Waikiki, there was frankly little to do except wait for the fireworks. Of course there was a full cash bar, and the boisterous intoxication it caused seemed at odds with the number of children aboard. The crew (Alexio, Kainoa, and Shamus) did their jobs admirably. RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/mZ1QZ75918

    Walt N.

    The crew - Alexio, Kiona, and Shamus did a great job. Alexio did a fantastic job of narration, explanation, and had a solid attempt at whale puns. They whalely could have been better though. We had the opportunity to follow a small pod of whales and sew many surface and dive sequences. The boat was clean, safe, and comfortable. I felt safety was a priority, with a good explanation beforehand. My only criticism would be the small sign at the meeting point - there was a lot of confusion by many people looking for the correct spot. Highly recommended and would definitely do again.

    Jasmine T.

    When I come back I will absolutely book my next activity with pink Sails. Had such an amazing time thank you so much to Mo and her crew. 10/10 highly recommend.

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    Terry A.

    Great catamaran cruise off of Waikiki to watch the Friday night fireworks over the water. Great captain and drinks onboard. Great view of the city from the water.

    Cass A.

    We scheduled through Viator for a turtle canyon snorkeling excursion. The team was phenomenal to work with (Captain Jamie, guide Peter, and support Jalen). As promised, we were able to see turtles. We snorkeled to a few different areas and had multiple picture/video opportunities. They gave us a couple of options with how to enter the water, they showed us around, and we enjoyed our time (definitely enhanced by the team we were with). The views were phenomenal and we had a beautiful day to be in the water. I only wish they would've shared a bit more about tips and tricks with managing the waves as well as how to best use the flippers in the water. Having snorkeled before, I felt confident. However, as someone who isn't a strong swimmer, I think I would've struggled.

    Pictures from our sunset cruise.
    Beatrice N.

    The crew (Josh, Tyler, Alexio) were amazing! They were very entertaining, patient with all the guests on the boat. They made sure everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend Pink Sails Waikīkī!

    Kaleah M.

    We had a great experience on pink sails! The views were beautiful and the staff were amazing. We had Mo as our captain, Xavier and Jay, and Tiny Dog who was so cute! Definitely recommend for a great snorkeling tour experience!

    Rachel C.

    I had a great time on the whale watching cruise! Super (dad joke) funny crew, great drinks and outstanding navigation to the best spots to see whales. I highly recommend them! I plan to do the turtle snorkel next. Check them out!

    Alexis M.

    While visiting Hawaii, I was looking for an activity to do and came across whale watching since it's currently in season. I found Pink Sails Waikiki, as they offered competitive prices and were running a 20% off promo with the code ALOHA for anyone interested. I would recommend arriving early, as a line starts to form and boarding is done in that order, which helps you get better seats on the boat. I cannot remember the names of the hosts, but they were fantastic. They were informative, shared jokes, and made sure everyone had a great experience. We were also lucky to see dolphins during the trip, which made the experience even more special. We really enjoyed our time and would definitely recommend it!

    Roxanna H.

    I booked this snorkeling experience on trip advisor which also gave me a great discount. The directions were clear and easy to book. I received an email with confirmation and parking information with details. We arrived 30 minutes early as requested and it was a super easy check in. They give you your float and face mask right away. The boat is a basic 2 story, restroom, seating and a light bar. I was excited to try the bar but there simply wasn't enough time nor did I account for sea sickness. The staff was awesome, very attentive and sympathetic to those who weren't feeling well. The Mc was funny and kept everyone entertained. When you go to the snorkeling location they explained everything in laymans terms so everyone really understood. They split us into groups based on experience. Which just made it go smoother. My kids were very excited for this. My son was out the entire time. Next to the guide they put out to make sure we saw an much as we can. The turtles were beautiful. We saw many turtles and many fish. The water was so clear. He was very vocal to his group and individually asked if we all saw the things he was pointing out. If you said no he took you there to make sure you got the best experience. I consider myself a great swimmer and great multi-tasker. But the fins, the mask and the float for myself was alot to get used to. I could not for the life of my get the hang of breathing out of my mouth. I jumped in saw the fish saw the turtles did a little swimming and can back in. I wouldn't do it again but it was a great experience. Im glad I did it with Pink Sails as they were awesome. My kids would love to do this again.

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    Mo is a total girl boss and little dog was the best co-captain. such a fun little sunset swim.

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    If you don't see whales or turtles on this tour are you guaranteed a rebook?

    Lol I would definitely call or email to ask them. Never heard of that policy...

    Hello, What are available sunset sails in January 2021? Thank you

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    We had the absolute best time on our turtle swim with Alexio, Niki, and John at Pink Sails Waikīkī!

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