Friday nights in Waikiki belong on the water. The Ocean and You Friday Night Fireworks Cruise is Waikiki's ultimate adults-only party experience — a 2.5-hour cruise aboard the Ariya II, a luxury double-decker powerboat built for a night you won't forget.
From the moment you step aboard at Kewalo Boat Harbor, the party is already going. A live DJ sets the mood with an energetic playlist while you take in sweeping 360-degree views of Diamond Head, the glittering Honolulu skyline, and the open Pacific Ocean. Your complimentary drink ticket gets the night started — the full bar takes it from there.
As the sun drops behind the Ko'olau Mountains and the sky turns gold over the water, you'll already be in the best position in all of Waikiki. When the Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks launch at approximately 7:45 PM, there are no buildings in the way, no crowds pushing for space — just open sky, open ocean, and a front-row seat to one of Hawaii's most beloved Friday night traditions.
The Ariya II also offers something the beach never can: the possibility of wildlife encounters. Hawaiian spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and during winter months, humpback whales have all been spotted on this route. Every Friday cruise is a little different, and that's exactly the point.
Perfect For
- Birthday celebrations and bachelorette parties
- Date nights and anniversary outings
- Friend group adventures and office parties
- Anyone who wants to see the Waikiki fireworks from the ocean
- Adults seeking Waikiki's best Friday night experience on the water