Pink Sails Waikiki has been running the waters off Honolulu for years, and their Friday Night Fireworks Cruise is one of the most family-friendly ways to experience Waikiki's legendary weekly fireworks show from the open ocean. Departing from Ala Wai Boat Harbor — just steps from the heart of Waikiki — you'll choose between two catamarans: the Wahine Koa, a 65-foot double-decker power catamaran that accommodates up to 140 guests, or the Kealoha, a 55-foot sailing catamaran for a more intimate group of up to 60.
Check in at the harbor by 6:00 PM and board for a 6:30 PM departure. As the sun drops toward the Ko'olau Mountains, the catamaran glides out past the Ala Wai Channel and onto the open Pacific, with Diamond Head rising on the horizon and the Waikiki skyline glittering behind you. The full cash bar is open throughout the cruise for cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks. No outside beverages are permitted, but no outside drink is going to taste as good as a cold one watched from the ocean anyway.
When the Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks launch at approximately 7:45 PM, you're already out there. No jostling for beach position, no rooftop bar with a partial view — just open sky above and the Pacific below, with the fireworks bursting in brilliant color directly in front of you. The cruise wraps up between 8:00 and 8:30 PM, leaving you back in Waikiki in time for dinner or whatever the night has in store.
Perfect For
- Families with kids of all ages — infants sail free, children 4+ at the same flat rate
- Large groups and extended families who want room to spread out
- Guests staying near Ala Wai, the Hilton Hawaiian Village, or central Waikiki
- Date nights and anniversary outings with Diamond Head as your backdrop
- Anyone who wants the Friday night fireworks from the water without the 21+ restriction