About Pacific Whale Foundation - New Year's Cocktail Sail Maalaea
Ring in the New Year on Maui with Pacific Whale Foundation on a festive cocktail sail from Maalaea featuring drinks, ocean views and holiday energy.
Welcome the new year from the water aboard one of Maui's newest sailing catamarans. With music playing, the West Maui coastline glowing nearby and fireworks lighting up the night, this intimate cruise offers a festive place to celebrate with family and friends.
Enjoy appetizers, drinks and open-air views as the final moments of the year unfold at sea. A certified marine naturalist is also on board, adding a thoughtful Maui touch to the evening as you raise a glass and begin the new year together.
Tour Inclusions
- Appetizers (see menu below)
- Complimentary alcoholic beverages for adults 21+ with valid picture ID
- Unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water
- Certified marine naturalist on board
- Free marine life picture card
Appetizers
- Root beer-glazed beef short rib sliders
- Chilled shrimp cocktail
- California rolls
- Spicy tuna rolls
- Hoisin marinated ground turkey lettuce wraps
- Vegetarian pot stickers
- Roasted root vegetables with pesto
- Lilikoi tarts and assorted macaroons
- Fresh island fruit
- Maui coffee
- Hot tea
Complimentary alcoholic beverages including champagne, wine, Maui Brewing Co. beer and tropical cocktails for adults 21+ with valid picture ID (limit: 2 alcoholic beverages per adult)
**Frozen blended cocktails are available for purchase.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour time: 10:30 pm - 12:30 am
Check in is at 9:45 pm at the 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
Due to the design of Pacific Whale Foundation vessels none of the vessels are truly wheelchair accessible. If a guest is able to walk on board themselves, they may be able to attend depending on the vessel used for this holiday cruise. Please call before booking for a guest with a wheelchair to discuss what would be best. There is no storage for wheelchairs.
Operation Days
New Year's Eve (December 31, 2025)
Duration
2.5 hours
Capacity
49 passengers
Equipment
Ocean Spirit
Vendor
This activity is operated by Pacific Whale Foundation.