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Waikiki Beach’s Premier Catamaran Company

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Gather your sailing buddies and join us for a classic ‘Day Sail’. Our Day Sail is the best way to explore Waikiki paradise. Soak in the sun, sip some Mai Tais and get a feel of the island aboard our Catamaran. 

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"Great staff. Cruise out to sea, have some drinks, get a nice view of Waikiki, and jump off the Catamaran into the ocean. It was a good day!"

–  Lily K.   Long Beach, CA

"We just went yesterday and had a fabulous time. The deck crew and captain are so fun and friendly. The cruise is just the right length and has just the right amount of excitement for all ages. I couldn't recommend this experience enough!"

–  Jessie M.   Corvallis, OR

"Hands down the best boat in Waikiki! Been on the yellow boats before but none compares to the Kepoikai. Staff are awesome and very friendly. What can go wrong with $30 boat ride for an hour and $2 drinks beer and mai tais. Will be back again."

–  Eli O.   Honolulu, HI

"I love this boat! Jay, Zak and everyone is so great. They always treat me and my friends great. I've taken this ride many times. They are very knowledges about points of interest also."

–  Anne C.   Long Beach, CA

"Great boat with an awesome crew and captain. Cheapest Mai tai's on the island and an overall laid back experience. We did the sunset cruise and had a great time, a must if in Waikiki. BRING A Towel and clothes to get wet."

–  Lauren C.   Ellicott City, MD

"Beautiful! Awesome views, great atmosphere, helpful staff, great price! Capitan Jay is the man. And $2 drinks, you can't go wrong! Watch your head boarding from below at the beach and after that you're home free for an amazing ride!"

–  Steve P.   Waipahu, HI

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NA HOKU 3 is our brand new catamaran located in front of Duke’s Restaurant, departing directly off of the sandy shores of Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Oahu.

NA HOKU 2 has retired from the beach and is now located at Kewalo Basin Harbor Slip F23!

Our breezy adventure cruises include complimentary drinks and will take you to the most beautiful spots, where you can marvel at Diamond Head or see an amazing Hawaiian sunset. With seating for up to 49 guests, including a splash action net area, get ready for some fun – you will likely get splashed! Sail beautiful seas while singing along to great music and sipping on our famous cocktails! You can even enjoy a beer from our sponsors, Pacifico and Modelo! Our team is at your service to keep you smiling all day!

Our catamarans are both USCG Certified Vessel.

RATED 4.5 STARS ON TRIPADVISOR!

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They have this operation dialed in. It is short but very sweet. The open bar and fun, yet competent, staff makes for good times on the water. The views are great, they have good music going, and it is fun meeting other folks on board. Definitely check it out!

What a wonderful experience! The crew was friendly and fun. The drinks were tasty and plentiful. The sunset was gorgeous and the moonrise was a terrific bonus. I highly recommend!

This was a great experience. This sail is very calm and relaxing and a completely different experience from the trade wind sails, where you expect to get tossed around and get wet. The crew was very friendly and attentive. The sunset was gorgeous, even though it was overcast all day. My wife and I now prefer this sail over the trade winds sails we have done in the past. Great sail!

My friend was visiting me on the island and we both loved this experience! The crew is so refreshing and fun! It was a mix of young and old! It was a great time! Would definitely recommend!

This is the best deal in Waikiki. Was there for a week and went on this cruise three times. ~$30 for one hour sail with open bar. So, you can sit in a hotel bar and nurse one drink or be on the ocean enjoying amazing views, listen to lively music and chug down multiple drinks. No brainer. Shout out to Dustin for the amazing sailing experience.

This was a total blast! The guys running the boat were friendly and entertaining. The sites were phenomenal. The sea life is gorgeous. And the drinks were very good. I booked a second trip, can’t wait to sale again!

ENJOY YOUR TRIP.

Our policies.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Guests will receive a full refund only with a minimum 24-hour notice of cancellation. Full refunds are also issued in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

During the slower seasons and typically the morning sails, tour cancellations can occur due to a minimum requirement of 6 booked guests. In these rare situations, guests are always given the option to rebook or refund. If you are concerned about your tour, please call with any questions.

Guests wishing to rebook or reschedule must give 24 hours notice. Contact us by phone directly to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows and guests canceling within 24 hours of departure will be charged full price .*Groups of 20 or larger are required to give 72-hour notice to cancel or modify bookings.

MAITA`I CATAMARAN

MAITAʻI CATAMARAN

MAITA'I CATAMARAN

The amazing Maitaʻi Catamaran is an ocean adventure, sight-seeing tour and party all in one. This “state of the art”, twin hulled, 45 foot catamaran seats 49 passengers comfortably. United States Coast Guard inspected and certified, the Maita’i is ultra-safe and a great time for the entire family.

Maitaʻi offers a variety of sailings for you to choose from. Enjoy the Island sun and scenery on one of our Tradewind sails. Watch the Oahu coast roll by as the wind fills the sails on a journey you’ll remember a lifetime.

Looking for something a bit more romantic? Try our Sunset Maitai Sail or Maita’i Fireworks Sail. Have a Maitai or one of the other refreshments from our bar while you watch the sun or moon set slowly into the horizon, closing another wonderful day in paradise.

You may also book one of our Exclusive Charters available with an open bar. Maita’i is always available for private use for weddings, receptions, parties, family gatherings, memorial services and many other special needs. Check our Sail with Us page for details.

Advance reservations are necessary with a pre-approved voucher or deposit.

MAITAʻI IS A TAHITIAN WORD MEANING "EXCELLENCE". YOU'LL CALL IT FUN!

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Tradewind Sail

Pure exhilaration with the wind and waves off Waikiki as your engine.

  • Departures at 11:00am & 1:00pm

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Afternoon Delite Sail

Our Newest Sail! Pure exhilaration with the wind and waves off Waikiki as your engine.

  • Departs at 3:00pm

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Sunset Mai Tai Sail

This is one Mai Tai you’ll remember, but bring your  camera anyway!

  • Departs at 5:00pm

Friday Night Fireworks Sail

Friday Night Fireworks Sail

Experience fireworks on the sea with drinks, charming crew, and a 90-minute adventure.

RAPID RIDE ON OUR TRADEWIND SAIL

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Waikiki Catamaran Day Sail

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Aloha!  Welcome aboard one of the longest sailing catamarans on Waikiki Beach,  Kepoikai II  !

Gather your sailing buddies and join us for a classic ‘Day Sail’.

Our Day Sail is the best way to explore Waikiki paradise. Soak in the sun, sip some Mai Tais, and get a feel of the island aboard our Catamaran.

Dress in bathing suits, cover-ups, or shorts. Don’t forget to bring a Towel!

Please Note: Feet & Legs WILL get wet boarding the boat. If sitting on the nets you will get wet as well.

Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

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Sail Makani

Makani Catamaran

Honolulu boat tours and charters, join us aboard our catamaran — the makani — for an exciting and memorable hawaiian ocean adventure with top-of-the-line equipment, luxurious amenities, and a passionate team behind us, makani aims to provide a truly world-class sailing experience. book our honolulu boat tours online today.

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Whale Watching Sail

Every year, from December to April, humpback whales migrate to Hawaii to breed and give birth. Enter the world of this majestic creatures and their adorable offspring.  It’s an awe-inspiring sight you simply cannot afford to miss!

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Fun in the Sun Sail

Embark on a voyage along the sun-kissed south shore of Oahu, where breathtaking vistas of the verdant Ko’olau Mountains, glistening Honolulu skylines, and the awe-inspiring Diamond Head await. Stay alert and witness the enchanting marine wildlife that graces these waters!

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Prepare for an extraordinary evening unlike any other. Indulge in the breathtaking Hawaiian sunset aboard the Makani Catamaran, where you can relish the open air and sip on our exquisite tropical cocktails.

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Waikiki Friday Night Fireworks Sail

Experience a breathtaking view of the fireworks show from the water as the moon ascends. The Friday Night Fireworks Cruise offers a mesmerizing spectacle, showcasing the Honolulu skyline and the majestic Ko’olau range. Indulge in an evening of unparalleled beauty and enchantment.

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Feel the thrill.

Makani, the finest Hawaii catamaran offers a covered cabin seating area, two large, freshwater restrooms, surround sound system, sunbathing net areas, and pilothouse seating. No expense has been spared making Makani the catamaran of choice for the most discriminating customers, including many celebrities. The Captain and crew attend to your every need. We hope you make Makani your first choice to “Feel the Thrill” and have an unforgettable Hawaiian ocean experience. Check out our Google Virtual Tour!

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Traveling at the age of 20 with your friends is a guaranteed fun time but when you do amazingly fun excursions like the Makani Catamaran, it just makes your vacations a thousand times better! My friends and I had such a great time thanks to your amazing staff. They’re very nice and very helpful. I’ve been on the catamaran three times and every time it just seems to get better and better. I highly recommend Makani Catamaran, MAHALO!!! oh and we saw turtles and DOLPHINS on our sail, IT WAS AMAZING!!!

This was by far the best catamaran we have been on! The staff is AMAZING. The crew is so helpful and funny. They make you feel like your part of their crew for sure. We loved spending time on the water and hearing all they had to say about the islands and animals. The captain was great! We will be doing this again!

We saw a sea turtle and a group of dolphins followed us for a while and did some "tricks". No whales on this trip but the crew made the experience fun by telling jokes and talking about the animals.

I can't say enough nice things about our trip on the Makani Catamaran! The staff were warm and friendly, the drinks we're tasty and the views were breathtaking. We had the opportunity to stand in the Captain's Galley and take photos. Captain Jon was so accommodating and thoughtful - he even offered to take our picture. This is one experience you do not want to miss out on! Highly recommend.

The boat was in great shape, staff was very professional and committed to safety. I appreciated that more than anything. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone visiting the Island, the views are well worth it. Great value trip!

So, full disclosure I was pretty skeptical that this would be fun at all. In fact, this was totally my wifes idea. That said, of all the things we did in Hawaii, this ended up being one of my favorites. We had been doing pushing ourselves pretty hard for several days up to this point and it was just really nice to sit back for a couple hours with drinks in hand and hang out as a family. We sat on the netting in the front and our 9,7, and 5 year old kids thought it was awesome to watch the water go by underneath and at one point even had some dolphins following us. 100% would suggest and will definitely do again.

I am so happy that I booked this during our trip to Hawaii. The crew was nice, hospitable, and very engaging. They made the sail super fun for everyone on board. Our captain was even able to show us sea turtles and a whale, even though we were not promised that when booking! Plus there was a full service bar and the drinks were awesome! I would definitely recommend to everyone. It is definitely worth it.

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The vantage point from the water is incredible with the fireworks bursts of colorful light reflecting off Waikiki’s beautiful skyline.

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SNORKEL MANU KAI & KE KAI

Snorkeling & sailing in waikiki & kewalo harbor.

Ke Kai Catamaran departs from Waikiki Beach

Manu Kai Catamaran departs from Kewalo Harbor

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SNORKEL MANU KAI

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Waikiki Snorkel

Join us for a special limited-seat snorkel. Swim and snorkel with the turtles and fish at Turtle Canyon!

*All guests who wish to participate in the snorkel must be able to swim as this snorkel tour is in open water and may not be ideal for swimming/snorkeling beginners

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Sunset Sail (WAIKIKI)

Experience adventure sailing, sightseeing, and complimentary cocktails and a beautiful Hawaiian sunset!

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Diamond Head Sail (WAIKIKI)

Explore beautiful Diamond Head on this afternoon sailing adventure!

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Friday Night Fireworks Tour (WAIKIKI)

Join us on a Friday evening for our fireworks sail to see the Hilton’s firework display!

PRIVATE CHARTERS FROM KEWALO BASIN HARBOR

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Private Swim & Sail (HARBOR)

Join us for our special Private Charter on our South Shore Honolulu Swim & Sail!

Guests can choose between a swim and sail combination, or choose a sail-only option! You will experience views of Waikiki, Diamond head, blue rolling waves, and stunning views of the south shore of Oahu!

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Private Morning Ceremony Sail (HARBOR)

This is a private 90-minute sailing trip to attend to morning charters, with a discounted rate for ceremonies, celebrations of life, funerals, organization charters, and more.

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Private South Shore Sail! (HARBOR)

Join us for a fun private 90-minute happy hour sail! Sail with us through the gorgeous waves off of the South Shore of Honolulu! With charter rates for groups of up to 10, 25, or 49 guests- we can accommodate your private group and customize the experience for you! Drinks are always complimentary!

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Private Honolulu Sunset Sail (HARBOR)

Experience a private 90-minute sunset sail with complimentary drinks (alcoholic beverages for adults only)! Enjoy a beautiful Hawaiian Sunset, and perhaps if you’re lucky, witness the rare green flash! Charter options and pricing available for groups of up to 10, 25, and 49 guests! Book your private sunset sail today!

Private Friday Night Fireworks (HARBOR)

Join us on a Friday evening for our Private Friday Night Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy complimentary beers, maitais, and cocktails, and experience The Hilton’s Friday night fireworks display from the ocean!

KE KAI & MANU KAI CATAMARANS

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Ke Kai Catamaran and Manu Kai Catamaran both offer a variety of Oahu sailing, swimming, and snorkeling trips! Ke Kai is located on Waikiki Beach in front of the famous Duke’s Restaurant (2335 Kalakaua Avenue), and Manu Kai is located at Kewalo Basin Harbor  (1025 Ala Moana Blvd) in gorgeous trendy Kaka’ako!

Our signature yellow and purple striped KE KAI , and yellow and blue striped Manu Kai are both USCG-certified vessels with a sailing capacity of 49 guests and a snorkel/swim capacity of 36 guests. We are proud to offer fun, stunning, safe, and entertaining sails in both Waikiki and Kaka’ako! Come join us on a beautiful and fun Hawaiian rollercoaster ride!

RATED 4.5 STARS ON TRIPADVISOR!

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Great time snorkeling with this crew! We saw a lot of fish and many sea turtles. My daughter loved jumping off the side of the boat over and over! Drinks were great too!

My husband and I had a wonderful time on the 2:30 Sunset Cruise. The guys sailing us out were super nice. It was beautiful on the water, and we even saw a turtle in the water! The Mai Tai drinks they had on board, were actually the best we had the entire trip. I would defiantly recommend this experience! P.S. you could get soaked...we did :-)

So much fun! One of the more affordable sunset cruises and 100% worth it. The workers on the boat were friendly and upbeat and did a great job of cultivating a fun vibe. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Best part of my trip! Kalani, Mina, Mitchell and Justin were great. Super nice and friendly. The views during sunset were incredible. I will definitely be booking this again when I come back to Waikiki. Thanks Manu Kai crew!

This was a great experience. We went on the morning snorkel tour and had a fantastic time! The boat comes right to the beach at Waikiki. The people were fantastic!!! We saw 3 turtles and lots of fish at turtle canyon.

We did the Diamond Head Tour and had a great time. This is a 90 min tour with sails up. Captain and crew were great. Great views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the boat. The Manu Kai is small enough that you really felt the waves and were really sailing. Crew were manning the sails but still had time to make sure you had mai tais. Overall a great time and highly recommend.

Well worth the money. Great crew, drinks included. Plenty of room on the boat. Friendly atmosphere. Bring a camera or iPhone, maybe a sweatshirt for after sunset. Expect to have a great time for $40.00. Definitely would go again.

We chose Manu Kai for the mid morning turtle snorkel at Turtle Canyon and had a terrific time. We saw plenty of turtles and fish and enjoyed the professional but casual, laid back vibe of the crew. Jess in particular was outstanding (with a background in marine biology). Post our snorkel we headed towards Diamond Head for a great view of the beach and were lucky enough to see dolphins at play. A great morning trip.

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Our policies.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Guests receive a full refund with a 24-hour notice of cancellation. Full refunds are also issued in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

During the slower seasons and typically for the morning sails, tour cancellations can occur due to not meeting a minimum requirement of 6 booked guests. In these rare situations, guests are always given the option to rebook or refund. If you are concerned about your tour, please call with any questions.

Guests wishing to rebook or reschedule must give 24 hours’ notice. Contact us by phone directly to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows and guests cancelling within 24 hours of departure will be charged full price.

CHECK-IN POLICY

Check-in time for all tours is strictly 30 minutes prior to departure, with no exceptions. Failure to check in on time will result in loss of reservation.

We require payment for all reservations. Otherwise all trips are first come, first served. We accept cash or credit card as payment methods.

Kepoikai II Catamaran

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“ The crew was also very helpful with a couple of people that used canes and looking after the small children. ” in 96 reviews

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“ My husband and I came back to this company for the sunset cruise and it was so picturesque and relaxing. ” in 22 reviews

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“ The drinks are inexpensive and always taste great and the sail is a great time with some of the best captains! ” in 26 reviews

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Amazing value, and awesome experience. We are an Aussie family of 5 with teenage children. We had looked at competitor prices and packages and chose Kepoikai II because it didn't have an unlimited drinks offering and it seemed very good value. Although it is shorter than other sunset trips, we had more than enough time, the kids had a blast lying in the net at the front and getting saturated by the waves and the beers were only $4!! No need to spend the extra on all the competitors - just go with these guys. You won't regret the decision :-) Jeremy

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We enjoyed our voyage upon the Kepoikai II Catamaran. I chose Kepoikai because I wanted a chill cruise for my family, minus the drunk adults that can be found boarding the other catamarans. The crew and captain exceeded my expectations and I'll be sure to sail again. Be sure to make your way at least 10-15 minutes before your sail time. They're located on the shoreline of Waikiki Beach between the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the main Outrigger Waikiki Beach Hotel, in front of Dukes Waikiki.

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Best boat on the beach! Best captain on the beach! Best memories every time! This was probably my sixth time on this cruise and I love it more every time. This cruise was for the memorial of my little brother who used to work on this boat. Capt Jay and his crew were so kind during our event and gave us plenty of time to reflect. It was a great way to say farewell to Jonny.

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This is our second time. We have done private and regular sunset tours. Both times were amazing. We love the ocean and going on boats. Love that the crew is great with babies and people of all different types of needs. Pics are of the sites of the sail.

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Absolutely loved this experience, especially for only $30 per person. Make sure you are boarding the Kepoikai II as we almost boarded a different catamaran. When you get on, be careful as you need to duck to get in and out. Once on the catamaran, there's seating in the back and front. You will need to take your shoes off as it gets slippery on the boat. You can also leave your bags with your shoes if you're sitting in the front where the nets are. We sat here the whole time, which was so nice. But be warned as you are going to get soaked. They did warn us that we'd get wet, but I was completely soaked and my drink was filled with ocean water by the end of the trip. The waves got bumpy, but it was fun and entertaining. They also offer a premix mai tai for $6, beers for $4, and waters for $2. It's very affordable but you can also bring your own alcohol as long as it's not glass. The people working on the boat even brought our drinks to us, so we didn't have to leave our spot. Note that cash and card is accepted as well, so don't fret and enjoy it. This was such a fun experience to see the island from the ocean view. The views of Diamond Head Crater on one side and the golden hour from sunset on the other was perfect. This is great for couples, friends, and families.

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The staff was absolutely amazing! Second trip on Kepoikai II and it was a good as the first time. Highly tempting, the staff makes his experience worth doing.

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Beautiful and welcoming business! Unko jay and his crew provides safety and the ALOHA spirit never lacks. Been going on rides since before I could walk.

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Inexpensive cruise, inexpensive drinks, an awesome crew, and a great time! I'd definitely come back and do this sunset cruise again. Be sure to check in early to pick your spot on the boat first. We had the best time sitting near the front of the boat.

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The captain was amazing. It was a super windy day, so it was not for the faint of heart, but as a catamaran owner, I found it to be an absolute blast . I have also been out on calmer days which is fun and relaxing as well. Regardless of the winds, you will be guaranteed a beautiful scenic catamaran ride.

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I am one who has not gone into the Pacific Ocean in YEARS. I've not been to any beach park in YEARS. and if memory serves me properly, I don't think I've ever walked along Waikiki Beach. So that being said, this catamaran journey was a definite experience! and a FIRST! Here is my story: My friend invites me to join his group on a sunset catamaran cruise. I don't know what possessed me to say ok but I did and dragged my BFF along for support. (No regrets) Getting there and parking: Take Uber in to Waikiki; specifically to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel where the Kepoikai II is moored. Otherwise, valet your car with the RHH or Sheraton. Note that if you valet with the Sheraton, I'm pretty sure you'll need to patronize on of the Sheraton's dining facilities to validate your parking. Or park at the RHC parking structure and stop in for coffee or something on your way home. Merchants at the RHC will validate and if you do that , make sure you go to the RHC Visitor Center as Kamaaina gets free parking with vailidation Getting to Kepoikai II: Walk through the hotel lobby and head towards the swimming pool. Cut through the swimming pool area to the beach itself. There are several catamarans moored out there so be sure you find Kepoikai. Note you are going to have to wade to the ladder to get onto the catamaran. WEAR BEACH CLOTHES. (don't me like me! Dummy that I am with shoes and long legging) Riding the KepoikaiII; Go for the sunset cruise!!! It is the best. Cruise lasts about 1 1/2 hours. The have water and maitais on the tour. You can also bring your own water and soft and hard drinks.... Don't imbibe in adult beverages if you are allergic to motion sickness. The Kepoikai II carries 40 passengers plus their crew. It might be a good venue for a company party or group get together.... Oh, Tips to the crew while not required is recommended and appreciated. A definite must try and a definite repeat for me!

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Our most popular trip for the fun-loving crowd, the sunset sail often turns strangers into fast friends in an hour and a half. Sit back, relax and bask in Oahu’s magnificent sunset together. We provide beverages including wine and a variety of domestic and premium local beers, along with non-alcoholic drinks. Ask about our famous holokai cocktail—guaranteed to make you smile.

All drinks are included on this lively cruise! Strangers become fast friends on this one, whether you’re cruising solo or with a crew! We provide juice, soda, bottled water, wine, champagne, and a variety of hard seltzers, domestic and premium local beers from Maui Brewing, as well as our famous “Holokai Hooch” cocktail. So sit back, have a drink, make some new friends and enjoy an amazing sunset!

While all of our activities are family friendly, Friday night Sunset Cruises are reserved for 21+ only.

5:00 PM departure Oct – Feb 5:30 PM departure Mar – Sept

The Holokai departs from the beach for all of our sails, so be sure to bring footwear that you can easily slip on and off! The specific beach for arrival and departure changes depending on the tides to ensure a safe boarding, so keep in mind that the departure spot may change and might not always be right outside the hotel. The walk down to the beach may take from 5 to 10 minutes, a maximum of 0.3 miles down to the boat.

Any guests with mobility issues or are a slower walker will have to let us know after or before you book, so we can make the appropriate accommodations.

For large parties of 9 or more, please call our reservations line to book.

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All guests boarding the Holokai Catamaran must complete an online waiver form prior to check-in. Guests will not be permitted to board without a signed waiver. All guests 17 years of age and younger must have a waiver completed by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Guests 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 on all tours.

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Our sunset sail is by far the must-do activity for anyone visiting Hawaii. We sail out from Waikiki, providing stunning views of the world-famous beach and natural landmarks, like Diamond Head. On our return, we park on the water, so bring a swimsuit if you want to splash about in Hawaii’s marine life playground.

Otherwise, stay aboard the catamaran with a refreshing drink in your hand — our Waikiki catamaran cruises are BYOB — and enjoy the breathtaking view of the sun reflecting off our Hawaiian waters creating sunsets like no other. Don’t forget your cameras for this tropical sunset catamaran ride!

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    “Tanks driving” is a real opportunity to variegate your everyday life, brighten up holidays or just get a bunch of ​​emotions, a surge of adrenaline and unspeakable feel of extreme! We offer you, along with your friends, family members, colleagues or new acquaintances, to pay a visit to our tank training ground and for several hours to be in real soldier’s boots. Here you will find various supercool entertainment:

– riding in numerous types of military armoured vehicles and overcoming woodlands, swampy areas, hardly passable roads and various obstacles in a quite hardcore way;

– driving a real tank along the specifically designed routes;

– the real military world crash course, transferring you through the history of tank battles and allowing your personal participation;

– the possibility of shooting various types of small arms (machine guns, Kalashnikov rifles) while riding in armoured vehicles.

    And, sure enough, all that will be accompanied by realistic sounds ambience and pyrotechnics explosions, allowing you to feel a surge of adrenaline first-hand. In addition, you will be provided by friendly attention and service, you will be able to taste the military field cuisine sitting in comfortable tents, and enjoy the real fun of military songs and dances.

    You will experience an unforgettable ride in the T-80, T-72, T-34, T-14, BTR-80, BMP-1, BRM-1K and Jagdpanther.

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  What is included in the tour price:

✔️ Interpreter (English)

✔️ Military uniform

✔️ Division into teams, safety briefing, history background

✔️ Safety briefing

✔️ Tour of the exposition of military vehicles and equipment

✔️ Tank riding 

✔️ Familiarization with samples of Soviet and German small arms

✔️ Lunch at the military mess.

Duration: the whole program – 1,5-2 hours. Tank riding – 30 minutes.

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Duration: the whole program – 1-1.5 hours.  Tank riding – 15-30 minutes .

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✔️ Tank riding (3 km through the forest)

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✔️ Field lunch (buckwheat with stew meat, bread, sweets, tea)

✔️ Shooting Kalashnikov Assault Rifle with blank cartridges (10 shots per person)

✔️ Visit to the Museum of War Trophies

Duration: the whole program – 1.5-2 hours, tank ride – 15 minutes . 

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✔️ Passage of water obstacles (only for T-72, T-80, BMP-1)

✔️ Ride over a trench – you  in a trench when a tank passes over it (only for T-62, T-80, BMP-1, BTR-80)

✔️ Historical background and familiarization with samples of Soviet and Russian small arms, field stripping and reassembling of AK-47 (master class) 

✔️ Training in tactical shooting techniques

Duration: the whole program – 2-2,5 hours. Tank riding – 30-45 minutes.

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   Accessories: hats, umbrellas, raincoats, tourist thermos – all that is quite worth of taking with you for better comfort.​

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Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

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The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

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Buying Tickets

  • Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
  • You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
  • There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
  • Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
  • If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
  • You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
  • You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

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Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

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Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

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Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

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One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

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Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

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Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

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Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

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Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

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Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

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Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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