choosing a sailing
The 4.5-hour sailboat cruise or the 3.5-hour dinner cruise
Two sailings from the same operator and the same harbour, side by side.
Reserve the Nāpali sail ↗Side by side
| Sailboat dinner cruise | Dinner cruise | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 hours | 3.5 hours |
| Boat | 50-foot catamaran sailboat | 65-foot catamaran built on Kauaʻi |
| Dinner and drinks | Included | Included |
| Champagne toast | Included | Included |
| Cancellation | Free up to 7 days ahead | Free up to 7 days ahead |
| Rating on GetYourGuide | 4.7 from 234 reviews | 4.7 from 104 reviews |
What is the same
Both sail from Port Allen with Holo Holo Charters, serve a Hawaiian-style dinner with the same range of drinks, finish with a champagne toast at sunset, and carry the same restrictions on who can join.
What the longer sail gives you
An extra hour on the water aboard a 50-foot catamaran sailboat with seating indoors and out. Guests of this sailing praise the crew, the playlist and the history they share.
What the shorter cruise adds
Its description mentions sea caves, passing under waterfalls and getting close to the coastline when the weather allows, plus the cathedral cliffs of Kalalau Valley and local history and legends.
How the ride feels
Guests of the 3.5-hour cruise describe a faster, livelier ride and some spray, with one saying the water was calm enough to enter caves. A guest of the sailboat cruise suggested wearing something that can get wet and bringing a towel.
If seasickness worries you
Neither sailing is recommended for people with severe motion sickness, and no refunds are given for seasickness on either.
Choosing for your party
A larger party that wants to settle in tends to suit the sailboat cruise. A party with a tighter evening, or who like a livelier ride, may prefer the shorter cruise.