Watch the legendary Hilton Waikiki fireworks from the best seat in the harbor. Four incredible cruise experiences to choose from, every Friday night.
The Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday Night Fireworks have lit up Waikiki for decades. Every Friday. Rain or shine. A love letter to the island.
Seven unique ways to experience the magic of Waikiki's Friday Night Fireworks, from intimate sailing to romantic gondolas to glass-bottom adventures.
See double - watch the fireworks above AND through the glass bottom as they reflect in the crystal-clear Hawaiian waters. Perfect for families and first-time visitors to Waikiki.
Board a luxury double-decker catamaran and sail out to watch the Hilton fireworks light up the Waikiki skyline. Live DJ, dance floor, mood lighting, and complimentary drinks included. The party starts on the water.
The most romantic experience on the water. A private gondola with champagne, roses, and a personal gondolier singing as Waikiki's fireworks paint the sky above you.
Waikiki's iconic yellow and red catamaran. A 1-hour fireworks cruise with unlimited complimentary drinks, live music, and front-row views of the Friday night show from the open water. All ages welcome.
The complete Friday night package. A 2-hour Pacific sunset sail along Oahu's coastline followed by front-row fireworks from the open ocean — all aboard a 55-foot catamaran with island music and a complimentary first drink. Adults 21+ only.
Board right on Waikiki Beach for a 90-minute evening sail with an open bar and front-row views of the Friday night fireworks from the open ocean. All ages welcome — a classic Hawaii experience aboard one of Waikiki's most iconic catamarans.
Choose your catamaran — the Wahine Koa (65 ft, 140 guests) or the Kealoha (55 ft sailing cat) — and cruise from Ala Wai Boat Harbor to front-row seats for the Friday night fireworks. All ages welcome; infants sail free.
Every cruise is unique. Compare them all and find the experience that matches your Friday night.
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| Feature | 🪟Glass Bottom Boat | 🎵Ocean & You | 🛶Gondola Cruise | ⛵Na Hoku II | 🌅Moana Sailing | 🍹Maita’i Cat. | 🌸Pink Sails |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Price | $60Kids free (0–12) | $79 |
$108Per person, min 2 | $50 |
$104.99 |
$80Children (4–12) $41 | $79Infants (0–3) free |
| Duration | 2 hrs | 2.5 hrs | 1 hr | 1 hr | 3.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs | 1.5–2 hrs |
| Age Requirement | All Ages | 21+ Only | All Ages | All Ages | 21+ Only | All Ages | All Ages |
| Open Bar | —Water & NA drinks only | 1 drink incl.Paid bar available | —Cider & pastries incl. | ✓Unlimited beer, cocktails & NA | 1 drink incl.Paid bar available | ✓Full open bar incl. | Paid barCash bar onboard |
| Live DJ | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Live Music | — | — | ✓Gondolier serenade | ✓Onboard music | ✓Island music throughout | — | — |
| Private Cruise | — | — | ✓Your group only | — | — | — | — |
| Glass Bottom | ✓Unique to this tour | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BYOB Allowed | — | — | ✓Corkage fee waived | — | — | — | — |
| Sunset Sail | — | — | — | — | ✓2-hr sunset sail incl. | — | — |
| Boards From | Kewalo Basin Pier 3 |
Kewalo Boat Harbor |
Kewalo Basin Gondola Dock |
Kewalo Basin Pier F-23 |
Kewalo Basin Slip D108 |
Waikiki Beach (Sheraton) |
Ala Wai Boat Harbor |
| Cancellation | 24 hrs | 48 hrs | 24 hrs | 2 biz days | 24 hrs | 24 hrs | 2 biz days |
| Best For | Families | Party / 21+ | Romance | Best Value | Full Evening | Convenience | Groups |
Cancellation policies and pricing may vary. Verify details on each tour page or during checkout.
Every Friday evening, as the Hawaiian sun dips below the horizon and Diamond Head glows in twilight, the sky over Waikiki explodes into color. The Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday Night Fireworks have been a beloved Oahu tradition since 1988.
Launched from the rooftop of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the display illuminates the entire Waikiki shoreline, and there's no better vantage point than the ocean itself. Surrounded by the warm Pacific, champagne in hand, watching the fireworks reflect across the water. It's a memory you'll keep forever.
"We enjoyed this experience so much. It was very romantic. The host was wonderful. Family owned operation. I would definitely recommend this experience."
Front-row seats on the water - no buildings, no crowds, no obstructions. Just you and the show.
Feel the warm Pacific breeze and salt air as the fireworks paint the night sky above you.
Every cruise includes beverages and light bites. Upgrade to premium open bar packages.
Capture stunning reflections of the fireworks on the water - the most unique angles in Waikiki.
Plans change. Most tours offer a full refund with 24–48 hours notice. Policies vary by tour — check at checkout.
Hundreds of five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google from happy guests.
Licensed captains and friendly crew with years of experience on Oahu's waters.
More than a tour. It's a Hawaiian experience. Genuine aloha in every detail.
"My family and I had SO MUCH FUN! We spent a lot of time out on the water, the drinks were great, the DJ was probably the best one we've had our whole vacation. The vibes were relaxed, fun and we made quite a few friends. Mahalo to the crew!"
"We had the best & funniest crew taking us on this perfection of a ride over the waves in picture perfect weather at sunset. The fireworks went off & the song Firework by Katy Perry played. It was magical. Me & my nieces had a total blast with wind blowing & splashing through the waves!"
"We enjoyed this experience so much. It was very romantic. Especially bringing in the new year with the view of the fireworks. The host was wonderful. Family owned operation. I would definitely recommend this experience."
"The cruise was great. The chef cooked a delicious meal. It was fantastic. The crew were amazing."
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