About Us | Maita’i Catamaran

ALOHA

Maitaʻi is a Tahitian word meaning “excellence”. You’ll call it fun.

The amazing Maitaʻi Catamaran is an ocean adventure, sight-seeing tour and party all in one. This “state of the art”, twin hulled, 45 foot catamaran seats 49 passengers comfortably. United States Coast Guard inspected and certified, the Maita’i is ultra-safe and a great time for the entire family.

The front boarding ladder makes getting on easy right from the beach. From there, just kick back, have a Mai Tai, and listen to island rhythms from our Bose sound system. And don’t worry, there’s also a bathroom facility right on board. The best feature though, would have to be the Maita’i crew. They’re technically outstanding, and personally entertaining. If you want to laugh your #&! off and have a good time, this is your cat!

The Maitaʻi TradeWind sails are offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. The wind and waves rush by on this unique ninety minute sail. The trade winds provide the backdrop as Maita’i surfs the swells off Waikiki. Mai Tais, beer, champagne, wine, juices and soft drinks from our bar are available for purchase onboard.

Maitaiʻs Sunset Mai Tai Sail is at 5:00 pm and the Mahina Moonlight sail is at 7:00 pm. What better way to to end the day! Barefoot board right on Waikiki Beach, then sail out through the surf line and leave the hustle and bustle of Waikiki behind. Sit back and enjoy Hawaii’s beauty as you experience a true Hawaiian sunset. Beverages include Mai Tais, beer, champagne, wine, juices and soft drinks.

We also offer Exclusive Charters that may include food provided by you or a professional caterer. Maita`I is always available for private use for weddings, receptions, parties, family gatherings, memorial service and many other occasions.

Look for the famous Tall Green Sails on Waikiki Beach in between the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Halekulani Hotel.

To reserve your seats right now – click on ‘Sail with Us‘ or
our ‘Cruise Calendar‘ to make a reservation.

MAITA'I CATAMARAN

Located on the beach between the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and the Halekulani Hotel.
Featuring new equipment that was developed and tested on our previous boat of 20 years, the legendary "Leahi" Catamaran.
Safe, quiet, environmentally clean propulsion system.
Convenient barefoot boarding.
Bathroom facility onboard.

United States Coast Guard inspected and certified up to 49 passengers.
Featuring a specially designed "wing mast" which enables Maita'i to reach incredible speeds.
Two large safety nets located on the bow.
Bluetooth sound system.
State of the art, green Spectra sails.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can we wear shoes on the boat?

It is barefoot boarding. We ask that you take off all footwear and carry it on the boat with you so that we can preserve our non-skid decks.

Can we bring drinks on the boat?

No, we do sell beverages on the boat ranging from $3 to $6 if they are not already included in your sail.

What happens if you miss the boat?

We have a 24 hour cancellation and rescheduling policy. If you happen to miss the boat there will be no refunds or rescheduling. Please make sure that you allow yourself extra time to get to the boat a little bit early.

Do you sell any merchandise?

We sell shirts, hats and photo’s that we take before you board the boat. We also have 12oz stainless steel logo mugs that include a complimentary Mai Tai.

Do you still sail if it is raining or high surf?

We do not cancel for rain but we will cancel for dangerous conditions. The call to cancel would be made by our company. No refunds or rescheduling if we do not cancel.

Where can we park?

You can park at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel’s parking. We do not validate but we do sell validation for $3 per hour upon availability. If you spend $25 at the Sheraton Waikiki Edge Bar or Rum Fire, they will validate full validation for 4 hours.

Do you have storage on board?

You may bring bags on the boat with you. We have storage between the seats however please remember that things will probably get wet while you are sailing.

Do you have Dry Lockers?

We do not have dry lockers.

Can we purchase beverages with a credit card?

We only have a cash bar on the boat.

Do you allow children on the boat?

Yes, we do. Children 3 and under are free but they still need a reservation.

REVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS

The staff was what made this whole thing an absolute memorable time. They were super engaging, hilarious, and went above and beyond to just vibe with the guests and do things for us like showing us dolphins and taking photos. The sunset was like no other, and vibes made me feel like I could live in that moment forever. 10/10 recommend.

“The whole reservation process was pretty easy over the phone and we were requested to check-in at the Sheraton Waikiki 15 minutes before sailing. The staff were very friendly and started pouring everyone mai tais once we were at sea. We saw some sea turtles too!”

“ We love the Maita'i Catamaran, it's crew and service. We've been taking this ride for 20 years. Where else can you get an inexpensive boat ride From the Sheraton Waikiki to several miles off of Diamond Head. All you can drink Mai-tai's, with options for beers, champagne seltzers and other alcoholic beverages, all you can drink.”

“ Went on the Maita'i Catamaran for the sunset sail. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience! The bartender and captain was very friendly and had excellent customer service. The open bar was spectacular and the maitai drinks were dangerously delicious. I even got lucky and saw a whale! So happy I decided to spend my birthday evening here.”