You can enjoy an evening of dining and dancing on Maui's largest charter yacht. On the Maui Princess, a 120-foot stabilized ship, you'll dine on the large open air-upper deck. Expect spectacular sunset views while enjoying tableside service of prime rib or roasted chicken, fresh salad, roasted red potatoes, vegetables and dessert. The ship features a full open bar and dancing to live music. It sails every evening in calm West Maui waters.

Jazz heralds the evening on the Pride of Maui's sunset cruise. The boat departs Ma'alaea Harbor at 5:30 p.m. and returns about two hours later. A jazz band and an assortment of elegant pupus and cocktails will provide the counterpoint for a dreamy excursion into the fading sun. The 65-foot catamaran features a spacious cabin area with a dance floor. Gourmet appetizers and cocktails are served in the cabin. The upper deck is a good place to watch the sunset and check out the stars. The jazz cruise is available every Friday.

For a relaxed, barefoot cruise abroad a 49-passenger catamaran, try the Pacific Whale Foundation's Kanikapila Sunset Dinner Sail. This is a cruise with lots of aloha, live music and stories about Hawaiian legends and lore. The local-style menu includes Island Shoyu Ginger Chicken, Volcano Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, Vegetable Chow Fun Noodles, Plantation Pineapple Fried Rice, coconut cake, fresh tropical fruit, plus beer, wine, mai tais, soft drinks and juices.