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.
The Maita'i Catamaran is a state-of-the-art 45-foot catamaran offering ocean adventures, sightseeing tours, and sailing experiences along Waikiki Beach on Oahu's south shore. It provides various sails including Tradewind Sail, Afternoon Delite Sail, Sunset Mai Tai Sail, Friday Night Fireworks Sail, and exclusive private charters for weddings, receptions, family gatherings, memorial services, and special occasions. The vessel is United States Coast Guard inspected and certified, featuring spectacular views of Honolulu, Waikiki, and Diamond Head, with refreshments available including beer, tropical cocktails, wine, juice, or soft drinks.
Royal Hawaiian Catamaran is a locally owned charter business offering intimate, high-touch private and shared catamaran charters from Kewalo Harbor near Waikīkī, Honolulu. They provide customizable experiences including guided snorkeling with tropical fish and sea turtles, romantic sunset sails, swim & snorkel sessions, weddings, memorials at sea, and milestone gatherings, emphasizing safety, ocean care, and effortless luxury on a stable USCG-inspected catamaran.
The Vida Mia is a historic 1929 classic wooden yacht offering luxury private and group charters, sunset dinner cruises, sunrise coffee cruises, and whale-watching tours (seasonal November-March) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Owner-operated and USCG certified, it accommodates up to 36 passengers for events like weddings, elopements, birthdays, and corporate retreats, providing nostalgic Old Hawaii experiences with local food, premium cocktails, and live music.
Waikiki Boat Charters offers Waikiki’s largest selection of award-winning private vessels including luxury yachts, sleek catamarans, and elegant sailboats, ideal for occasions such as sunset sailing cruises, sea turtle snorkeling trips, fishing charters, whale-watching, corporate events, ash scatterings, weddings, and more. Captain and crew are provided on all charters.
Tradewind Charters offers private charters on Oahu for both visitors and Kamaʻāina. Operating out of Honolulu, they specialize in private sailing cruises, bottom fishing charters, sunset sails, snorkeling tours, whale watching, scenic sightseeing cruises, weddings at sea, and sea burial services. With over 40 years of experience, their staff ensures every charter is safe, memorable, and uniquely Hawaiian.
Honsail is Hawaii's premier yacht chartering company offering unforgettable sailing adventures throughout Hawaiian destinations for over 50 years. Services include private sailing cruises, sunset sails, snorkeling tours, whale watching, Friday night fireworks, turtle canyon exploration, ASA certified sailing school, weddings, proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, bachelorette parties, memorials, ash ceremonies, special event planning, and catering/photography.
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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