Maui Dinner Cruises
Dinner & Sunset Cruises in Maui Hawaii
Dinner cruises are available most evenings before sunset, with boats departing from Lahaina or Maʻalaea. But should you take a dinner cruise, or should you take a daytime cruise and then go to dinner on land?
The advantage of a dinner cruise is that you have beautiful views of Maui and the neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai from the ship, a lovely sunset, and dinner, all in one neat package.
If you would like to go on a dinner cruise during your Maui vacation, see the comparisons between some of the various available dinner cruise choices below. Or click for more Maui Dinner Cruises.
Dinner Cruises
Details and differences to help you decide
(Menu changes can occur, so check with each company for their latest food offerings.)
Quicksilver
This 55-foot catamaran has inside and outside seating and takes up to 66 passengers on its sunset dinner cruise. It departs from Maalaea Harbor, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM or 5:00 to 7:00 PM depending on the season. The prime rib (or chicken or fish) dinner comes with salad, potatoes, pasta, vegetables, fruit, and brownies.
Lahaina Dinner Cruise info, price, reservations
Trilogy Excursions
Savor sunset views and a deluxe four-course meal aboard Trilogy’s Captain Sunset Dinner Sail. With intimate two-top tables, this dinner sail is ideal for couples. The evening kicks off with drinks from the premium bar, which boasts a selection of local beer, wine, and hand-crafted cocktails. Dinner includes a scrumptious spread of appetizers, salad, and entrees like fresh, panko-crusted fish with lemon caper butter. Finally, the night reaches its zenith with a delectable dessert trio and fiery sunset. Trilogy’s dinner sails are offered Wednesday and Friday out of Maalaea Harbor and Thursday and Saturday from Lahaina Harbor.
Kai Kanani
Take a tour of the south coast of Maui on Kai Kanani’s sailing catamaran on one of the best trips around. They limit passengers well below capacity, so there’s lots of room. The food is great, and the drinks fantastic. They leave from the beach at Maluaka in Makena, so get ready to have your feet wet.
Makena Sunset Sail info, price, reservations
Maui Custom Charters – S/V Artemis or S/V Nova
Maui Custom Charters creates unforgettable experiences through their extensive experience sailing in Hawaii. Offering intimate BYOB sunset sails complete with delicious appetizers, you have your choice of vessels. The S/V (sailing vessel) Artemis is a 47′ fully loaded sailing catamaran perfectly crafted for smooth rides on choppy water. The S/V Nova is a luxurious 42′ sailing yacht, stocked with everything you need for a day on the water. Departing from Ma’alaea Bay, this Maui Custom Charters welcomes private parties of up to six for an exclusive experience. This is an excellent option for couples looking for a romantic getaway or groups searching for a more intimate experience. Plus, interested learners can get hands-on sailing lessons from the experienced crew.
Private Sunset Sail info, price, reservations
Maui Princess
This 120-foot yacht departs from Lahaina Harbor at 5:30 PM and returns at 8 PM. There is one choice of salad, three choices of entree (roast chicken, prime rib of beef, vegetarian), one choice of potato and vegetable, and a couple of desserts, all included in the dinner cruise price. You get table-side service, live music, and dancing on the ship.
Aliʻi Nui
This is the most luxurious dinner cruise, on a premier 65-foot catamaran taking a maximum of only 30 passengers at just 10 tables on their dinner cruise. There’s an open bar, and the dinner menu includes Vegetable Crudités, Assorted Cheese & Crackers, Salad bar (Upcountry Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Sliced Cucumbers, Artichoke Hearts, Assorted Selection of Olives, Bean Salad, Baby Corn), Market Prawns, Stir Fry Seasonal Vegetables, Scallop Potatoes, Grilled Fresh Fish with Mai Tai Sauce, Teriyaki Chicken Breast, Prime Rib, and Dessert. The cruise is from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM and includes free pickup and dropoff at your hotel or condo for the resort sections of Maui.
Teralani
This catamaran offers a more casual sunset cruise that departs from the sands of Kaʻanapali Beach rather than from one of Maui’s harbors. The 2 1/2 hour cruise includes an Italian buffet of Caesar salad, grilled vegetable ratatouille, penne pasta, baked chicken in Alfredo sauce, grilled ono (fish) in garlic basil pesto, and desserts.
Reminder: menus and amenities or entertainment often change, so check before you go to be sure what foods will be served and what else will be offered on your dinner cruise.
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