Pacific Whale Foundation - Sunset Dinner Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing sunset dinner cruise aboard the Ocean Discovery, a smooth-riding catamaran. Departing from Ma'alaea Harbor, you'll cruise along the scenic Maui shoreline with beautiful views of the neighbor islands of Lanai and Kahoolawe during the golden hours of sunset.
Included is a 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 from Kauai. Island-style music adds to the ambiance of this romantic sunset dinner cruise. Best of all, all guests enjoy guaranteed outdoor seating on the bow or upper deck.
This premium cruise includes a private table for your party. You'll also be able to order from an upgraded beverage menu, including tropical well drinks and frozen blended cocktails.
Sunset Dinner Cruise Menu:
Appetizer:
- Warm Purple Taro 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 professional chef.
- Yellow Curry Marinated Sustainably Farmed Shrimp with Fresh Mango Sauce
- Teriyaki Boneless Chicken Breast with Big Island Papaya Salsa
- Truffle-Scented Braised Beef Short Rib with Mushroom Demi Glace
- Grilled Portobello Mushroom Marinated in Chimichurri over Molokai
Purple Sweet Potato Mash served with Macadamia Nut Crusted Goat Cheese
Medaillon, Smoked Tomato Coulis and Reduced Balsamic (vegetarian)
All entrées are served with:
- Coconut Whipped Molokai Purple Sweet Potatoes
- Grilled Vegetables with Macadamia Nut Pesto
Dessert:
- Triple Chocolate Brownies with Fresh Kula Strawberries
- Hot Tea and Maui Coffee
Beverages:
- Chilled Soda
- Tropical Juices
- Iced Filtered Water
- Hot Tea & Coffee
- Tropical Well Drinks*
- Mai Tais*
- Chilled Chardonnay and Cabernet*
- Maui Microbrewery Beer (Maui Brewing Co.)*
*Pacific Whale Foundation promotes responsible drinking. Alcoholic
drinks are limited to two per adult during this cruise. Sodas and
juices are unlimited.
- Where and 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 at the Maui Harbor Shops/Maui Ocean Center Aquarium is $1.00/hour and the first 15 minutes are free. Paid parking is enforced between the hours of 5:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- Requirements:
- 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.
- Special Notes:
- Operation Days:
- Daily
Not available on February 14 (Valentine's Day), July 4 (Independence Day), November 27 (Thanksgiving) and December 25 (Christmas).
- Duration:
- 2 hours
- Vendor:
- Pacific Whale Foundation
- Island:
- Maui
- Capacity:
- Equipment:
- The Ocean Guardian is a 65 foot, double-deck catamaran with a spacious cabin and large wildlife viewing area on back of top deck. It features a galley bar, tables and comfortable seats and his/hers bathrooms. Vessel may be substituted without prior notice if necessary.