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494 reviews

Deluxe Waikiki Private Yacht Charter Experience with Hot Tub

A great sail along the coast of Honolulu

Reviewed by: Famjam

Our family (my wife, myself, our 3 sons and 2 daughters in law) had a great cruise on this private yacht. The crew was outstanding and looked after our every need. We cruised and then stopped for an hour long swim. We enjoyed a few Mai Tai's and really loved the hot tub. Overall a great experience which we would highly recommend.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 4-Hour Private Yacht Charter (up to 12 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/15
Activity Date: 2024/11/24

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Napoli Coast Boat Tour

Reviewed by: Doug

Great crew and great scenery. Saw beautiful coastline and lots of wildlife.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: Afternoon Package [Apr-Nov]
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2024/12/15
Activity Date: 2024/11/19

2-Hour Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Erin A.

My husband and I did the sunset cruise on my birthday during our trip to Maui and I highly recommend it. The staff were amazing and made sure all of the guests were well taken care of. The views were unbelievable. The food and drinks were abundant and tasty. We would definitely do it again if we make it back to Maui.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Original Sunset Cocktail Sail
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/07
Activity Date: 2024/11/16

Waikiki Private Ash Scattering Sail & Memorial Service - Pau Hana Yacht Charters

Unforgettable Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: Sunset Cruise

Booked this cruise to scatter some ashes of loved ones. The crew was amazing and so kind. Could not have asked for a better experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 2-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 12 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/04
Activity Date: 2024/11/24

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

The views were amazing!

Reviewed by: Johnson Family

The boat ride was great- seeing the Na Pali coast from the Pacific was incredible. The tour guide was a fantastic guide, sharing stories about the history of Kaua’i , including her connections through her great grandparents. Learning about the land and history over time made a lasting impression. Hearing about the connections to movie settings was also cool. We encountered spinner dolphin pod and it was exciting to see so many surfacing and putting on a show. The snorkeling was Awesome, it was great how the boat had a specific location to secure to that was near the reef. Snorkeling was very organized and I felt safe. We saw many colored fish and even a sea turtle.

I appreciated the introduction before we started the tour and the guidance if we felt seasick. I was unfortunately one who experienced sea sickness about halfway through the trip, where we encountered the roughest water. The crew was compassionate and offered comforts. I felt better as we headed toward calmer waters and snorkeling location and was able to enjoy the snorkeling.

We had 5 in our traveling party and all were very impressed with the sights-totally worth it!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

The morning tour was great! Heed the recommendation for motion sickness precautions.

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/02
Activity Date: 2024/11/28

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Great times.

Reviewed by: noname

Many thanks to the boat team. A wonderfull time with a 4yo.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/11/26
Activity Date: 2024/11/24

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Gorgeous views

Reviewed by: Emily

We really enjoyed this cruise! We went in Nov so the beginning of winter there. Waters were just starting to get a little rougher. No one in our group gets seasick so we had no issues but some others on the cruise that were prone to seasickness were struggling a little. The staff were all super friendly and shared a lot about the history along the coast, films that were shot there, and other recommendations in the area. Highly recommend!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/11/14
Activity Date: 2024/11/09

Waikiki Private Ash Scattering Sail & Memorial Service - Pau Hana Yacht Charters

Aah scattering of our parents

Reviewed by: The Bradshaw’s

Captain Austin and Kevin did a wonderful job helping us scatter our parents ashes. The day was perfect. Wonderful sunset. Great views. And Austin even hand picked the flowers that we scattered over the ashes. It made a somber activity a wonderful memory. Thank you!
The Bradshaw family

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Aloha Bradshaw Family! I am so glad your cruise went well for such an important occasion. I love to hear that all went well and that you had the best time. Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience. We hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo, Mariah

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Packages: 2-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 12 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/11/10
Activity Date: 2024/10/19

Waikiki Private Ash Scattering Sail & Memorial Service - Pau Hana Yacht Charters

Day out to remember and scatter loved ones ashes

Reviewed by: Fam of Michael Dang

Loved the boat and crew. They were a real class act and I highly recommend them for their kindness, thoughtfulness and attention to detail.

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Aloha! I am so glad to hear you had a good time on Pau Hana! Mahalo for taking a moment to share about your experience. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo, Mariah

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Packages: 2-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 12 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/11/09
Activity Date: 2024/10/17

Waikiki Sunset Sail Private Charter for Large Groups - Makani Catamaran

Patrol Squadron Four Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: Pete Dillenbeck

We had a very special sunset cruise on the evening of November 3rd onboard the Makani Catamaran! I think we ended up with 22 in our Navy reunion group and it was the last of four events we had this weekend. Our crew was very professional and friendly. It was a smooth cruise from start to finish. The guys are great bartenders and my Mai Tai was outstanding! The views of Honolulu, Diamond Head and the sunset were amazing! I would strongly recommend this private cruise to any group of 20 to 49 people. Thanks Captain C for an amazing experience!

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  • Patrol Squadron Four reunion group

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Packages: 2-Hour Sunset Sail Charter
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/11/05
Activity Date: 2024/11/03

Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel Private Charter & Dolphin Watch Experience

An amazing experience!!

Reviewed by: Melanie

We had the BEST time on our Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Dolphin & Snorkel Private Charter on October 10th!! We did the 3-hour private charter. We had a group of 25, all family, visiting Oahu for our wedding celebration and had booked this cruise for a little pre-wedding fun. Well, the cruise was beyond our expectations. We had the best time cruising around and snorkeling. We snorkeled and saw dolphins, sea turtles, and got to feed the fish. We had several kids under age 5 and they were able to accommodate us all. The crew was absolutely amazing. They took care of everyone’s needs, made us feel special, and created a super fun environment, all the while making sure we were safe. The food and drinks were also amazing!! Mine and my husband’s families cannot stop raving about the cruise and how amazing it was. It was also suitable for all ages, which was great, as we had six kids under 5. Also, booking this cruise through VELTRA was a breeze. They were so helpful and answered all my questions. Stop your searching and book this cruise, you will not regret it. I could not recommend this enough!! Thank you to the team for making this day so special for us and our family!!

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Packages: Private Snorkel Charter
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/11/02
Activity Date: 2024/10/10

2-Hour Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

Great time!

Reviewed by: Ashley E

The boat was beautiful, crew helpful and friendly and the tour was breath taking. Couldn’t have asked for a better time! Food and drinks were great - we enjoyed the live music as well.

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Sail with Live Music (Tue & Thu)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/10/31
Activity Date: 2024/10/29

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

A must do!

Reviewed by: Kara

Great tour, beautiful Na Pali coast, great sized catamaran!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/23
Activity Date: 2024/10/05

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

NaPali Coast

Reviewed by: Judy and Andy

My husband and I totally enjoyed the NaPali coast tour. We had a great day on the water thanks to the crew of the NaPali Kai lll. Our first time on this tour and we highly recommend it. Mahalo!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/19
Activity Date: 2024/10/17

Private Honolulu Sunset Cruise - Oahu Boat Rental by Pau Hana Yacht Charters

The best sunset experience!

Reviewed by: S. Engelhardt

When looking at activities for our honeymoon, we were definitely looking for an on the water experience. There are lots of options in regards to sunset or fireworks(every friday) but most of them seemed to include having to be on a boat with many other families. While we are not opposed to spending time with strangers and getting to meet people, we really wanted to have a "next level" experience where we had pictures to share and memories to make.

Pau Hana sailing delivered on every single level. Captain Austin made sure our experience was one to remember. He helped us take pictures and was an absolute gem to spend two hours with.

Considering the pricing to be on our own private charter was only slightly more than being on one with tons of other families, there was absolutely no downside. I cannot recommend Pau hana sailing enough.

When we come back for an anniversary we will absolutely be booking again. Mahalo!

Reply from activity provider

Yay, yay, yay! Iʻm so glad to hear you had the best best time and mahalo for such a wonderful review. We are so happy that we can provide this opportunity for people coming to visit Oahu. Congrats newlyweds! We hope we have the opportunity to host you for your 1-yr. A hui hou! Mariah

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Packages: 2-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 12 passengers)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/17
Activity Date: 2024/10/15

Waikiki Private Ash Scattering Sail & Memorial Service - Pau Hana Yacht Charters

The best experience I could’ve asked for!

Reviewed by: Annette Pearcy

The crew was amazing and so accommodating. The entire experience was just perfect and exactly what I hoped it would be. I would recommend this to anyone.

Reply from activity provider

I am so glad to hear you had a great experience on Pau Hana! Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback and to share with others who might consider us in the future. We sure hope we have the opportunity to see you again in the future. Mahalo! Mariah

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Packages: 2-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 12 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/30
Activity Date: 2024/09/28

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Fun day!

Reviewed by: Tami O

What a great way to see the Napali coast!

Our captain and crew were incredible. The captain is a highly skilled driver, maneuvering our 39 ft boat into caves. The best part of the tour.

Snorkeling, seeing dolphins…what a great day!

Highly recommend. Best bang for your buck by far!

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Packages: Afternoon Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/28
Activity Date: 2024/09/08

2-Hour Kaanapali Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar & Appetizers - Sea Maui

Paradise

Reviewed by: Nikki

This was a great cruise! The team onboard was extremely friendly and engaging! Cocktail election was perfect and appetizers were on point! Although it gives you the choice to book with kids, I would caution taking kids who are under the age only because the group of passengers were clearly there for a good time. Overall great experience

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Packages: Original Sunset Cocktail Sail
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/09/26
Activity Date: 2024/09/21

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Majestic!!

Reviewed by: Christina

I loved the cruise!... Sit in the back if you don't like the movement of the boat. The scenery and water was beautiful! We saw dolphins and turtles! The weather was beautiful!! Lastly, the crew was the best!!! Can't wait to go again!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/22
Activity Date: 2024/08/29

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

A must see

Reviewed by: Kara

Liko took such great care of our group, and had so much knowledge on the history of Kauai!

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Packages: Afternoon Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/09/16
Activity Date: 2024/07/31

貸切ボートチャーター  パウ・ハナ号 トイレやシャワー完備の高速カタマランで快適クルーズ!ドリンク&スナック持ち込みOK<1~12名/2~4時間/ワイキキ発>

貸切ボードでワイキキ満喫

Reviewed by: たかふみ

2時間貸切ですが沖から眺めるワイキキビーチ、ダイヤモンドヘッドは最高でした!
停泊しての海水浴も気持ち良い!
家族や友達の利用はお勧めです!

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Packages: 2時間プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/09
Activity Date: 2024/09/07

Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki

A must for private boat charters!!

Reviewed by: Sandy Sposato

Wonderful private charter experience. Captain Michael and Gretchen were wonderful - and so attentive. I highly recommend this company - one of the best experiences on the Big Island - don’t miss it.

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Packages: Daytime Private Hourly Charter - Customize Your Itinerary
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/09/07
Activity Date: 2024/09/05

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Wow!!!

Reviewed by: Kara

Views I will never get out of my head, the Na Pali will bring me coming back to Kauai.

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/07/09

貸切サンセットセーリング パウ・ハナ号 プライベートヨットでワイキキの夕日を独り占め!ドリンク&スナック持ち込みOK!<1~12名/ワイキキ発>

大満足のプライベートクルーズ

Reviewed by: なぁちゃん

親子3世代9名の家族旅行でチャーターしました。
2時間コースで申し込みましたが、船上でのんびりしたり食事をすることができ、丁度良い時間でした。
ただ、船上での食事を長めにとる場合は、もう少し長いコースの方がよいかもしれません。
テイクアウトした食事や飲み物を持参して乗り込みましたが、カトラリー類は十分用意されていましたし、冷たい飲料水の提供もあり助かりました。
クーラーボックスも設置されているので、飲み物やフルーツなどは冷やしておくこともできます。
トイレは2か所ありました。
ベビーカーも積み込むことができました。
使用してはいませんが、電子レンジ(オーブン?!)もありました。

船上からはワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドを見ることができます。
特に屋外で寝転がりながらパノラマビューを見ながら過ごす時間は最高でした!

船は出発時刻の15分くらい前に桟橋にやってきました。
桟橋付近にはターミナルのような待つ場所がないので、あまり早めに行かない方がいいかもしれません。

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo for such a nice review! It looks like you had a beautiful day out on the water. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo, Mariah

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Packages: 2時間プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/27
Activity Date: 2024/08/20

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Amazing!!

Reviewed by: Heather

This was our favorite excursion! The captain and crew were so fun and knowledgeable! The coast was beautiful, and we saw lots of sea turtles and dolphins. The snorkeling was great too. We would highly recommend this company!

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Packages: Afternoon Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/24
Activity Date: 2024/07/29

Manu Kai Catamaran Private Charter - Honolulu Sunset Sail with Drinks

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Jessica

The boat crew was extremely helpful and nice. My group of friends and I had a great time hanging out on the boat and watching the sunset. I would recommend booking a private catamaran like this one if you have a larger group and you want a more intimate setting. Will definitely do this again the next time I'm in Hawaii!

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Packages: [2024] Private Sunset Sail
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/08/19
Activity Date: 2024/08/16

Private Honolulu Sunset Cruise - Oahu Boat Rental by Pau Hana Yacht Charters

Perfect service, would totally recommend

Reviewed by: NS

Perfect service, would totally recommend. They had different options for the rides so that was really
Sweet.

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Thank you for the nice review! We hope to see you on your next visit to Oahu. A hui hou! Mariah

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Packages: 2-Hour Private Charter Package (up to 12 passengers)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/08/19
Activity Date: 2024/08/17

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

The highlight of our trip!

Reviewed by: KR

The view was something else, let me tell. Cruising the coast and seeing the unique geographical features was amazing. I don't know I've ever seen anything like this. The host and crew was super informative and helpful. They even provided and took care of my GF who was starting to feel seasick. They were well-equipped to host everyone, not to mention that they were pretty entertaining and funny. I highly recommend!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/08/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/26

Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel & Private Speed Boat Rental

Magical sandbar tour

Reviewed by: Maria L

We got the private boat and did the sandbar tour & I can’t recommend this enough! We played at the sandbar, toured the waters and got to see turtles & manta rays! Captain Jeff was helpful, fun & informative, the snacks were tasty and the boat was clean and in great condition. Do this tour!! You won’t regret it! It was the highlight of our trip and the best excursion I have ever done in Hawaii! My husband enjoyed it so much he wanted to do it again but we couldn’t book during the rest of our stay because they were sold out!.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for choosing Captain Bruce. It is amazing to know that the customer wanted to join our tour again during the stay. Your words made our day! We appreciated your recommendation and highlighting our Captain Jeff!
We're sorry we couldn't accommodate another tour during your stay due to high demand. We hope to welcome you back to Hawaii and on board our tours again in the future.
Aloha and A hui hou :)

  • I didn’t take many pics-we were too busy having fun!

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Packages: Morning Private Cruise & Boat Rental
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/26

Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Unforgettable Experience

Reviewed by: Amanda Smith

We had an amazing time. Our boat captain and crew were informative, interactive, and friendly. The views were breathtaking and we thoroughly enjoyed our snorkeling adventure as well! 10 out of 10!! This is a must do while in Kauai!!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/10
Activity Date: 2024/07/17