Ala Wai Yacht Harbor

Ala Wai Yacht Harbor of Honolulu Oahu, Hawaii is found at 1599 Ala Wai Boulevard. The yacht harbor marks the end of Ala Wai Canal and the entrance to the Pacific Ocean. It is the best location for boaters to park for a day or for longer as it gives the best access to the Pacific Ocean and island. The yacht harbor offers private mooring for private boats. The harbor has the Waikiki and Hawaii Yacht Clubs. At the moment there is a waiting list for a boat slip, on a permanent basis, of ten years. It means that there are day spots available, but for permanent mooring of one's boat there is a wait list of ten years.

There is no swimming or fishing allowed in the harbor even at the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor Club. It is best not to drink from the canal water. Many of the boats docked are sailboats or cruisers. Some of the boats are business boats such as whale watching tours, shark diving tours, and scuba diving tours. The clubs have their own activities. Nearby the harbor are beaches and a few bed and breakfasts. The clubs have restaurants for club members, and there are public restaurants nearby.