About Pacific Whale Foundation - Sunset Dinner Cruise
Cruise Maui at sunset with Pacific Whale Foundation on an evening dinner cruise featuring ocean views, island scenery, food, drinks and a relaxed nonprofit eco-cruise atmosphere.
Board a comfortable double-deck vessel in Ma'alaea Harbor and glide along Maui's southwest shoreline as the sky turns gold and pink over Kaho'olawe and Lana'i. Island tunes drift across the deck while the onboard chef grills your entrée fresh and servers bring two complimentary premium drinks to your table. Savor a four-course dinner, watch the sun slip behind the islands and keep an eye out for spinner dolphins or, in winter, breaching humpbacks.
Menu
Appetizer
- Warm King's Hawaiian sweet rolls with Kula honey butter and black lava salt
Salad
- Local watermelon and tomato salad with basil bruschetta, herb pesto, feta and balsamic reduction
Entrées (select one; grilled fresh on board)
- Yellow curry marinated sustainable shrimp with fresh mango sauce
- Teriyaki marinated boneless chicken breast with Big Island papaya salsa
- Truffle-scented braised beef short rib with mushroom demi-glace
- Grilled portobello mushroom over Moloka'i purple sweet potato mash, macadamia-crusted goat cheese medallion, smoked tomato coulis and reduced balsamic (vegetarian)
All entrées include coconut-whipped Moloka'i purple sweet potatoes and grilled vegetables with Latin-style pesto.
Dessert
- Triple chocolate brownies with fresh Kula strawberries
- Social-hour coffee and hot tea
Beverages
- Iced water, soda and tropical juices (unlimited)
- Two premium alcoholic beverages per adult 21+ featuring Ocean Vodka, Maui Brewing Company beer, select wine or tequila
Activity Notes
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.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Pacific Whale Foundation.
