Kepoikai II is Waikiki's premier catamaran offering one-hour day sails and sunset sails directly from Waikiki Beach, with breathtaking views of Diamond Head, Honolulu skyline, and potential sightings of sea turtles, whales, dolphins, and flying fish. Built 48 years ago by Captain Don Lipton, it provides private charters for up to 37 passengers for events like anniversaries, bachelorette parties, corporate events, family reunions, and memorial services, featuring an onboard bar with beverages.
Iruka Hawaii offers Oahu dolphin tours using high-speed Zodiac rafts to cruise to deep-sea waters surrounding Oahu, allowing passengers to swim with a diversity of dolphin species including bottlenose dolphins, spotted dolphins, pygmy killer whales, and pilot whales. They also provide private charters on the vessel Poseidon for up to 70 passengers with a spacious deck, ample seating, and various activities.
Star of Honolulu Cruises & Events is a premier charter business founded in 1957, operating Hawaii's largest dinner cruise vessel, the 1,500-passenger Star of Honolulu. It offers sunset dinner cruises, whale watching, private events, weddings, and related services including motorcoach tours via Royal Star Hawaii, catering through Paradise Kitchen, photography via Paradise Imaging, and entertainment like Rock-A-Hula, all emphasizing high-quality 'Experience of Aloha' with ADA-compliant facilities and smooth sailing technology.
Dolphins and You, powered by And You Creations, offers a variety of boat and land tours around Oahu, including Dolphin Watch & Snorkel, Sunset DJ Cruise, Seasonal Whale Watching/Turtle Snorkel tours, Waterfall Hiking Tour, and Circle Island Food and Sightseeing. The Dolphin Watching & Snorkel Tour features wild dolphin viewing, turtle snorkeling, cultural experiences like hula dance, kayaks, SUP boards, a 20-foot water slide, and lunch on a scenic west coast cruise from Waikiki with transportation included.
And You Creations is a multi-operational eco-certified tour company based in Oahu, Hawaii, offering nature and cultural tours such as dolphin watching, snorkeling, whale watching, hiking, circle island tours, sunset cruises, and private boat charters. Committed to environmental stewardship, cultural sensitivity, and sustainable tourism, it started as Dolphins and You in 1988-1989 and now hosts over 40,000 guests annually with luxury vessels Ariya I and II.
Hawaii Ocean Charters is a locally owned company founded by Captain Francesco Forti, who grew up in Hawaii’s ocean and has extensive local knowledge of Oahu's waters. They offer custom private boat charters, shared tours, snorkeling with sea turtles, sunset cruises, whale and dolphin watching, and fireworks cruises from Waikiki, using vessels like a 30-foot power catamaran Keanuenue for small groups and larger boats up to 49 passengers limited to 16 for shared tours, dedicated to high-quality service and unique ocean experiences.
Waikiki Booze Cruise offers party booze cruises on various sea crafts including catamarans, sailboats, yachts, party boats, glass-bottom boats, and powerboats, with cruises throughout the day from morning to sunset and evening. Features include live DJ, hand-crafted cocktails, complimentary drinks or drink tickets, scenic views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and marine life, plus options for private charters with catering and music.
MANA Cruises is a Native Hawaiian owned and operated charter business founded in 2017, specializing in authentic Hawaii private and shared yacht charters from Ko Olina and Waikiki for small groups up to 6 passengers (Coast Guard limited). They emphasize sustainability, eco-conscious practices, exceptional service, food, beverages, and sharing the mana of Hawaii's waters, coastline, and people with a close-knit crew providing personalized experiences like snorkeling, dolphin sightings, fishing, sightseeing, and marine mammal observing.
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