Undoubtedly the fastest sailboat I’ve ever been on! This is not your average ride in the park, but at the same time, the Captain’s will drive the boat to your comfort level (or beyond if that’s what you’re looking for 😆). These excursions are such a good option for couples and small groups looking for a private boat cruise without paying thousands of dollars since the prices are based off of the number of people you bring (not a flat rate for the entire boat). It’s also a great time learning to drive the boat and seeing how to work the sails. The boat is extremely responsive when Driving with instant feedback from the wind, waves, and speed. It is an incredible experience.

Sailed with Nick and Mike on a 2 hour tour that was exceptional. Nick is extremely knowledgeable and very willing to share that knowledge if you are interested. The boat is a 20ft by 31ft catamaran and one of the fastest sail powered vessels in O'ahu traveling at 20+ mph. We had a perfect day for sailing in early November and were able to really see them put the boat to the test as we sped along Waikiki beach. The tour included a 20-30 min snorkeling excursion where we were able to see various fish species and some sea turtles who frequents the area. If you're up for it they will even allow you to take control and steer the boat to get a feel for the controls and how the wind and waves effect it. A cruise with Cruise the Island is a must do if you really want to have a personal experience and not be part of a crowded and scripted outing. Thanks to Nick and Mike for making our outing truly memerable.

Best sail ride you could ask for! We booked a private ride for our honeymoon and it was just us two and the captains (which are so accommodating and incredible) we were looking for something not so touristy and this was IT. It’s so thrilling & Nick let’s you get hands on (if you are comfortable). 15/10 recommend doing this!!

If you’re reading reviews to decide on a sailing trip off Honolulu you can stop the search now and book with Cruise the Island. I’ve been to Oahu a number of times and this trip was by far the coolest thing I’ve done on the island. We booked a 1.5 hour +1 extra hour sailing trip and the extra hour out on the water really made it the perfect trip. Even before our trip date, Captain Dan reached out to us to make sure the time slot we booked would have us out on the water for sunset. (We booked it from the mainland and weren’t sure about how to time it just right.) We had great sailing conditions and ended up getting out past Diamond Head and we’re able to see Oahu like we hadn’t before. We also saw two mother and calf pairs practicing breaching out of the water - the pictures below don’t do it justice. Over all, our hosts were super accommodating and they really wanted us to feel comfortable and have a great experience. Their love of sailing out on the water really rubs off on you. Highly Recommended!!

I booked a sunset sail for my parent’s anniversary gift- they had so much fun and loved the crew so much. 10/10 would recommend booking through Sail Honu 🫶🏼

MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! We booked a private sunset sailboat ride, the crew is so so nice, the sail boat was clean, overall it was a great time and would 100% recommend🙌🙌

We had a great time relaxing and sailing with the crew! Would absolutely recommend!

Second time on the boat and what a fantastic and memorable time! Can’t wait to go again. Mahalo!

We had a great experience with Cruise The Island and Captain Nick. We reserved a four hour sunset charter and it was the highlight of our stay at Waikiki. Boat is compact but well maintained with lots of room to spread out on the nets, just be ready to get sea sprayed. Pick up food/beer at the Whole Foods a half block from the marina, then kick back and get ready to zip across the water, snorkel or just sip on some cod beverages and watch the sun set over Honolulu.

Honolulu is a crowded place compared to the rest of the state. We decided to get out on the water for some relaxation, and that means not on one of those boats with 70 drunk strangers. The reviews on Cruise the Island are all 5 star, and it fully merits the rating. If you're expecting a yacht, this isn't it. This is a "Trimaran" so don't expect luxury, (although the boat is well kept) it's more about sailing fun. At first the wind was a bit dead getting out of the harbor, (fortunately there is an engine), but it soon picked up and we were cruising to Diamond Head at a nice clip. It was just us, the captain and one deck hand, the views and the breeze were exactly what we hoped for. Very chill experience, and the captain and his mate were easygoing and fun to talk to. The kids loved steering the boat, and while snorkeling they were able to see a couple giant turtles. We did the sunset hour window and the light was amazing. Highly recommend as for us it was easily the highlight of our time in Honolulu.

Had an incredible time on Honu the trimaran! Fast sailing and snorkeled with turtles. Awesome crew who can tweak your adventure to give you exactly what you’re looking for - highly recommend!

Great sail with these great guys! They know their boat and love to go fast. If you want to go for a real, exciting sail in beautiful Waikiki instead of bobbing around on a tourist trap cattle-maran, this is the boat for you! Highly recommended!!

Mahalo to Captain Nick & Ezana! We had a fun & gorgeous summer solstice sail! The Honu is funner & faster than all the other boats, it's a must do for any tourists or locals, we can't wait to go back!

Sailing with captain nick and first mate Caitlin was the highlight of our stay in Honolulu. Sailing off Waikiki around Diamond Head was such a fun way to relax and get out on the water to see the beauty of Oahu. Our first snorkeling adventure as well we were able to see lots of sea turtles. This sail excelled at: Fun - tailored to what we wanted. Easy - we set the time / duration Value - with family of four, was not much more $$ than generic booze cruise Thank you for the experience!

Honu has given me the best memories and experiences I have ever had on a boat. If you're looking for a memorable and thrilling experience Honu is the boat for you! The crew is fantastic and friendly! If you want to try to learn some things about sailing they are more than happy to fill your brain with some sailing knowledge. It's an experience I think everyone should have whether you live on the island or you're a visitor.

Beyond our expectations. Such a brilliant and unique experience. Captain Nick and Aussie Dan were the perfect hosts. So knowledgeable and personable. My boyfriend proposed to me and they were there to make everything perfect and to capture it all for us. My boyfriend got to steer the boat and have time of his life but they also recognized my timidness and did all they could to make me feel completely comfortable at all times. Can’t recommend them enough for a once in a lifetime experience.

Yup the other reviews were correct: best boat of all time. And I’ve been on lots of boats. it’s the thrill AND the chill