HONOLULU BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Tailor Your Own Hawaiian Sea Escape: Private Catamaran Charters from Waikiki
A practical guide to booking a private catamaran with Oahu Ocean Adventures—departing from Waikiki, customizable from two-hour sails to multiday inter-island trips, with onboard snorkeling gear and a licensed captain.
Tailor Your Own Hawaiian Sea Escape: Private Catamaran Charters from Waikiki.
A private catamaran charter out of Waikiki puts the Pacific on your terms: leave the shoreline bustle behind, work with a crew to shape an itinerary, and move through the crystal-clear waters off Oahu—or, when weather allows, farther between islands. Oahu Ocean Adventures offers private charters that let you control where you go and what you do, with options that range from quick two-hour excursions to multiday inter-island voyages.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Custom Itineraries from Waikiki
Charters depart from Waikiki and are built around your goals—snorkeling, coastal cruising, or longer island hops. Routes are tailored to your group and are weather-dependent for any inter-island legs.
Onboard Kit Included
Trips include full use of the catamaran and its equipment plus complimentary snorkeling gear, towels, ice, water and basic drinks, and snacks—so you can focus on the ocean rather than provisioning.
Experienced Captain and Friendly Crew
Every charter is staffed by a licensed, experienced captain and a friendly crew who manage the vessel and help run your planned activities during the day or across multiday passages.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
You step aboard in Waikiki, hand the route to the captain and crew, and set out—whether on a short, two-hour run to a sheltered snorkel spot or the start of a multiday island hop. The pace is yours: swim from the swim platform with provided snorkeling gear, lounge on deck between sails, and rely on the crew for navigation, provisioning, and local knowledge as you move through Oahu’s coastal waters or beyond when conditions allow.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private charter suits—and what to check before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Charters run from short two-hour excursions to multiday inter-island trips—plans vary by booking length and objectives.
Full use of the catamaran and its equipment, an experienced licensed captain, a friendly crew, snorkeling gear, towels, ice, water and basic drinks, and snacks are provided.
Charters depart from Waikiki on the island of Oahu; specific boarding details are provided by the operator at booking.
Itineraries are customized at booking—opportunities to visit other islands are available but depend on weather and scheduling.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the charters?
Charters range from two-hour excursions up to multiday inter-island trips (options include multiday passages).
Where do trips depart from?
All charters depart from Waikiki on the island of Oahu.
What is included in the charter?
The charter includes full use of the catamaran and its equipment, an experienced licensed captain, a friendly crew, snorkeling gear, towels, ice, water and basic drinks, and snacks.
Can we visit other Hawaiian islands?
Yes—there are possibilities to explore other Hawaiian islands, but inter-island legs are weather-dependent and should be planned with the operator.
How many people can the charter accommodate?
The operator offers private use of the catamaran; contact Oahu Ocean Adventures directly to confirm specific vessel capacity and any passenger limits.
Is snorkeling equipment provided?
Yes—snorkeling gear is provided onboard along with towels and basic provisions.