Pacific Whale Foundation - New Year's Eve Cocktail Cruise
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an island-style New Year’s Eve at sea. Sail along Maui’s coastline under the stars while enjoying live entertainment, festive cocktails, and a midnight champagne toast. With the perfect vantage point for any fireworks displays, this cruise blends music, fun, and breathtaking ocean views into an unforgettable holiday celebration.
🍹 Onboard Bar (2 complimentary alcoholic beverages for adults 21+):
- Chilled Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Maui Brewing Co. beer
- Mai Tais and Lava Flows
- Tropical well drinks
- Champagne toast at midnight
- Tropical juices, sodas, and filtered ice water
📌 Tour Highlights:
- Festive starlight cruise on New Year’s Eve
- Onboard live entertainment and music
- Excellent ocean views and photo opportunities
✅ Tour Inclusions:
- Champagne toast at midnight
- Selection of delicious desserts
- Unlimited sodas, juices, and water
- Two complimentary alcoholic drinks for adults 21+ (wine, Maui Brewing Co. beer, tropical cocktails)
- Frozen blended cocktails available for purchase
Special Instructions
Where & When
9:30 pm - 12:30 am
10:00 pm - 12:30 am
10:30 pm - 1:00 am
Check in 45 minutes prior to departure at the Ma'alaea Harbor Shops, which shares a parking lot with Maui Ocean Center, located at 192 Ma'alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793 View Map
Parking is paid throughout the harbor. Please review signage upon arrival.
Restrictions
Operation Days
Duration
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a full dinner served on the New Year's Eve Cocktail Cruise?
No. This holiday cruise includes a selection of desserts, unlimited nonalcoholic beverages and two complimentary alcoholic drinks for guests age 21 and older. It is a late-evening celebration rather than a dinner cruise, so guests may want to eat before arriving at Ma'alaea Harbor.
Is the midnight champagne toast included?
Yes. A champagne toast at midnight is included as part of the New Year's Eve celebration. Adults may also choose from wine, Maui Brewing Company beer, Mai Tais, Lava Flows and tropical well drinks, while frozen cocktails are available for purchase.
How early should guests arrive for the New Year's Eve cruise?
Guests must check in 45 minutes before their selected departure at the Ma'alaea Harbor Shops. Because harbor parking is paid and New Year's Eve can be especially busy, allow extra time to find parking, follow the posted payment instructions and walk to check-in.