Sunset Dinner Cruise

Pacific Whale Foundation

The Pacific Whale Foundation sunset dinner cruise sails from Ma'alaea Harbor and offers stunning sunset views of the South Maui coastline. With chef-grilled entrée selections, refreshing beverages and island-style music, this Maui dinner cruise offers a memorable evening at sea.

🌅 Pacific Whale Foundation - Sunset Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing sunset dinner cruise departing from Ma'alaea Harbor. You'll cruise along the scenic Maui shoreline with gorgeous views of the mountains and the neighbor islands of Lanai and Kahoolawe during the golden hours of sunset.

Savor an exquisite four-course dinner prepared fresh on board by our professional chef using Hawaii's freshest, locally grown salad greens, vegetables, fruits and herbs, as well as sustainable shrimp. Island-style music adds to the ambiance of this sunset dinner cruise. Two adult premium beverages (age 21+ with ID) are included.

🍽️ Sunset Dinner Cruise Menu

Appetizer:

  • Warm King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls with Kula Honey Butter and Black Lava Salt

Salad:

  • Local Watermelon and Tomato Salad: Thick Cut Watermelon with Tomato and Basil Bruschetta, Local Herb Pesto, Feta Cheese and Balsamic Reduction

Entrées:

Select one of the following below. All entrées are grilled fresh on board by a professional chef.

  • Yellow Curry Marinated Sustainably Farmed Shrimp with Fresh Mango Sauce
  • Teriyaki Marinated Boneless Chicken Breast barbecued and served with Big Island Papaya Salsa
  • Truffle-Scented Braised Beef Short Rib with Mushroom Demi-Glaze
  • Grilled Portobello Mushroom Marinated in Chimichurri, over Molokai Purple Sweet Potato Mash, served with Macadamia Nut crusted Goat Cheese Medallion, Smoked Tomato Coulis and Reduced Balsamic (vegetarian)

All entrées are served with:

  • Coconut Whipped Molokai Purple Sweet Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables with a Latin-style Pesto

Dessert:

  • Triple Chocolate Brownies with Fresh Kula Strawberries
  • Social Hour Coffee and Hot Tea

🍹 Beverages

  • Chilled Soda
  • Tropical Juices
  • Iced Filtered Water
  • Hot Tea & Coffee
  • Vodka, Gin, Rum and Beer crafted on island from Ocean Vodka and Maui Brewing Company*
  • Wine and Tequila are also available*

*Pacific Whale Foundation promotes responsible drinking. Alcoholic drinks are limited to two per adult (age 21+ with ID) during this cruise. Sodas and juices are unlimited.

Special instructions

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Where & When
December through mid-April:
Check-in is at 3:15 pm and cruise runs from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (extended cruise duration during whale watch season)

Mid-April through November:
Check-in is at 4:15 pm and cruise runs from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Check in at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Maui Harbor Shops, which shares a parking lot with Maui Ocean Center, located at 192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku (GPS address). View Map
Parking is paid throughout the harbor. Please review signage upon arrival.
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Wheelchairs: This vessel is NOT wheelchair accessible. If guests are able to walk aboard the vessel (with or without assistance from someone in their group) and take a seat on the first deck they may attend. However, the restrooms and upper deck also not wheelchair accessible and may be difficult for the guest to reach. There is no storage for wheelchairs.
Operation Days
Daily except Saturdays

Not available on February 14 (Valentine's Day), July 4 (Independence Day), November 26 (Thanksgiving) and December 25 (Christmas).
Duration
2 hours
Equipment
This sunset dinner cruise is operated on either the Ocean Guardian or the Kai Ko.
The Ocean Guardian is a 65-foot, double-deck catamaran with a spacious cabin and large wildlife viewing area on the back of the top deck. It features a galley bar, tables and comfortable seats and his/hers bathrooms.
The Kai Ko is a 65-foot sailing catamaran featuring a covered cabin, a forward and aft sundeck, as well as cushioned seating inside and outside, and a bathroom.
Vessels may be substituted without prior notice if necessary.

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