Reviewed by: Tracy
The Royal Hawaiian Catamaran boat charter is now my absolute favorite activity on Oahu. This charter will satisfy so many different goals for island experience - sailing, snorkeling, swimming, relaxing in the shade, and learning about Hawaii. One thing that sets this tour above others is their commitment to the reef and water. They don't overcrowd the boat and there is no plastic used onboard. I really appreciated the balance between hosting tourists and stewarding their natural resources. Captain Shane, Cassidy and Gio went above and beyond to make our experience one to be remembered forever. They listened to us and provided excellent options to allow us to make the most of our charter. I liked it so much that I booked my second trip for later in the year already.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Private Daytime Sailing Charter - 50% Capacity (up to 24 passengers) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/06/02 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Kavya
Tony and Cam were very friendly and humorous. They stopped at all the amazing places. We took the 8:30 AM tour and got to see dolphins, turtles, beautiful caves and multiple waterfalls. Snorkeling was fun and could see coral reef and many types of fishes. I would highly recommend Makana Charters to my friends and family.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/06/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Bill
Best dinner cruise ever. It was magical! More than 5 stars!
Highly recommend. Capitan and crew were amazing!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Private Charter: Sunset Sail Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/05/29 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
I had a BLAST!! Captain Dave and his first mate were the best tour guides and I would recommend this to anyone. I had a hard time with sea sickness, and both Dave and his helper were so attentive and helpful. I truly had an amazing time.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/05/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Brenda
Crew was friendly, drinks were delicious, the sunset was beautiful, great pricing. Overall a great experience. Second time on this ship. Take all my visitors here. Everyone always has an amazing time.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Sunset Sail |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/04/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Marleen
We had a really great time on board the Moana! We saw turtles and dolphins right at the beginning of the 3 hour cruise. We then continued, passing Waikiki and Diamond Head in the search for whales. These days are the last days of the whale migration we learned and so unfortunately we didn't spot any. However, the boot trip was still very very nice and nature has its own ways right so no disappointment from our site. The view on Oahu was incredible and the crew was super nice!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | [11:00AM] 3-hour Whale Watch [Seasonal: Dec - Mar] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Tricia
The staff was amazing, personable and hilarious! Overall we saw 2 babies and 2 adults but they were at a distance.
If you are looking for up close this is not the cruise but this is very family friendly and a relaxing sail with great views of Honolulu .
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Tyler
The crew was outstanding!!! We saw exactly what we came for! Whales were active and it was amazing!! Drinks were great too! Cant say enough good things about this trip that we had!! Highly recommend!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | [11:00AM] 3-hour Whale Watch [Seasonal: Dec - Mar] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/03/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Ron C
Feb 2020, Booked Online, Good directions and communication, easy free parking. Only about 12 on the boat due to covid restrictions. My family and two other families. Crew was awesome. Crew was talking and helping all the customers, taking pics of the groups and really taking care of the customers. Very attentive serving drinks, etc and helping spot whales and turtles. Great hospitality. We saw 10 or so Humpbacks , 2 very close, and a few turtles which were also very close. Views of Waikiki and Diamondhead were amazing. Had a great time.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | [11:00AM] 3-hour Whale Watch [Seasonal: Dec - Mar] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/19 |
Reviewed by: The heavy drinkers
Such a cool and relaxing experience. We went during whale watching season and saw so many whales. The drinks and company were great, and so was the food! 100% recommended.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Premium Sunset Cocktail Cruise (until 12/14/2021 ONLY) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Angelica
Great sunset cruise! The crew was amazing! It rained most of our cruise but seeing so many whales up close and the positive vibes from the crew was well worth it!! The food and drinks were great!!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Premium Sunset Cocktail Cruise (until 12/14/2021 ONLY) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/02/19 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Earl
Sail, was fun and Greg, Nicholas, and Niki were a great crew and were informative and helpful. The terrific green flash at sunset as spectacular.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Sunset Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Stanford’s.
Our group of five enjoyed every minute of the cruise. Crew and captain were wonderful and attentive. Whales were around us constantly. Fun music and yummy food and drink. Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries at sunset was the perfect ending. We will definitely do this again.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Premium Sunset Cocktail Cruise (until 12/14/2021 ONLY) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Sheline M.
This excursion was all around amazing. The staff, food, and drinks were all wonderful. Beautiful sunset and we saw SO many whales. We will be booking this every time we visit Maui. A great experience.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail with Live Music (Tue & Thu) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Leanne Mckinnerney
The whole trip was wonderful! We saw 2 sets of whales baby and mamma! The staff was so nice and professional ❤️
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/01/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Alan Berard
This is a great cruise. The boat was spotless and the Captain and crew were awesome. They were very interactive and made sure they took care of us in the drink and snack area. They were very knowledgeable and fun to interact with. We were able to see quite a few whales which was so fun. Booking was easy as well as check in.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | 90-min Afternoon Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/01/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Kori
The crew were all extremely nice and accommodating. Beautiful sunset and views of the island. Highly recommend!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Sunset Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/01/16 |
Activity Date: | 2020/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Heather
I cannot recommend the Royal Hawaiian Catamaran enough! We chose the 2 hour sunset cruise and it was phenomenal! Captain Shane and his crew made our experience so special. My group of 6 felt very safe, the crew wore masks, and they asked us before sailing what we'd like to do. We were able to snorkel with the gear they provided, saw a lot of fish and a couple turtles, and also had the best view of the sunset. We played our own music, they poured us drinks that we brought on board, and the Mediterranean spread was perfect for snacking. Book this catamaran, you will not regret it!!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Private Sailing Charter - 25% Capacity (up to 8 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/01/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/01/08 |
Reviewed by: ふよん
コロナ前ですが、クジラを遠くに見ながらジェットフォイル船でお酒を飲んで楽しかったです。60over二人を連れてても全然問題なかったです。また行けるといいなー。
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/12/12 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Sean G.
Staff was awesome and boat was great. One of the few attractions ope. During the pandemic as Hawaii was coming out of mandatory quarantine (Oct. 2020). Had a great time. Would recommend this excursion/activity.
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/11/21 |
Activity Date: | 2020/10/30 |
Reviewed by: Mary
This was our first time booking a private charter for our company outing. We are very pleased with the customer service from:
-Travel Consultant Mikiko, she was very accomodating and responsive
-Bus Driver Mike, he was great! He showed up early and was kind enough to wait for our large group to board the bus. He even gave us extra time after the tour to get our sea legs back on land.
-The boat crew (Yogi and the gang) was very energetic and accomodating. We were allowed to bring a cooler of beverages and some snacks, they made sure I did not have to lift a finger.
Overall, the tour was more than we expected! We saw so many dolphins, turtles, and fishes. Our group had a great time snorkeling and enjoying the inflatable slide. We didn't feel rushed but before you know it, our 3-hr charter ended so quickly – our time flew by when you're having so much fun!
Thank you again to the excellent team! Our company looks forward to the next outing with you all!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Now Available! 3-Hour Private Charter - 50% Capacity (up to 20 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2020/07/31 |
Reviewed by: kaorin
家族で参加をしましたが、海も荒れていて船酔いがピークな上、クジラも姿を現さずに残念でした。子供は船から景色を楽しんでいました
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/08/08 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/31 |
Reviewed by: miyupan
ホエールウォッチングに参加しました。遠くのかなたで潮を吹いているクジラを4、5頭見られました。くじらを見たことも感激しましたが、ネイティブの方が多く乗っている船で、その雰囲気がよかったです。
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: さくら
残念ながら見れませんでしたが、イルカの群れに会えてうれしかったです。
ガイドさんは何か見えるとすぐ教えてくれたり、すごくいい人でした!
船も快適で、気持ちよく、楽しかったです!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | 午前プラン<~2020/12/17> |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Q Q Q
クジラを見ることができました。
全てはクジラ次第で時の運ですが、遠くでジャンプ姿、近くで泳ぐ姿を確認でした。
機会があればまた参加したいです。
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/03/13 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Maui Lover
Our trip was amazing! Great food and drinks! The entire staff was very accommodating and served the best food and drinks! The catamaran was very safe and top of the line. Very fun atmosphere! Our cruise also turned into whale watching! We had so much fun we booked another trip a few days later. We would recommend this trip if you want to have a beautiful, fun evening!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail with Live Music (Tue & Thu) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/03/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Emily Feagin
The boat crew was amazing. You will take your shoes off prior to entering the boat and the crew assists with the facilitation of passengers onto the vessel. The main challenge is timing the waves with getting passengers on board. The crew did a great job with this and ensured everyone stayed dry (for the most part!) Once on the boat there are several different seating options: Bean bag chairs, bench seating down by the bar area, and seating on the front of the vessel. I would recommend sitting in the bean bags as they are comfortable and provide a great view (just be careful with your phone as there are slits it could possibly fall through into the ocean.)
Dinner was served on the boat and it was excellent. The brussel sprouts and chicken bites were delicious! Drinks were also served and the crew did a great job with serving everyone in a timely and frequent manner. The trip was extra special for me as my wonderful fiance (then boyfriend) proposed to me as the sun set over the mountains. My friends worked with the crew members to make the moment extra special as they deliberately turned the boat for us to see the sunset in our engagement pictures. During/after the proposal they provided us with a champagne shower and the rest of the bottle of champagne! Truly a moment we will never forget.
A++ experience!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/03/03 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: ななな
途中まで見れないかな?と思ったのですが、最後の方に見ることができました。時間ギリギリまで、探してくれたため、見ることができてよかったです。英語がほとんど話せないのですが、スタッフは優しく、楽しめました。
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/02/29 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/16 |
Reviewed by: パルム
船に乗る経験もほとんどありませんでしたが、日本語を話せるスタッフがいたり、他のスタッフも親切でとても安心して過ごせました。
アルコール類やソフトドリンクも豊富で楽しかったです。
鯨も確率は低いそうですか、熱心に探してくれ、尻尾を見ることができました。また、見れないと思っていたイルカを近くで長時間見れました。
とても楽しいプランでした。
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/23 |
Reviewed by: よよいの
2月中旬にこのアクティビティに参加し、長年の夢であった野生のイルカと一緒に泳ぐ夢がかない、本当に素晴らしい体験をすることができました。
船長は女性のBambiさんは、ハワイの海とイルカやクジラの生態を熟知しておられる方で
イルカが見られるポイント、海へ飛び込むタイミングの指示、船上でのおもてなしが最高でした。本アクティビティは少人数制なのでそれも良かったと思います。
<おすすめポイント>
① 船上での船長との会話はすべて英語となりますが、日本語専用のデスクを設けておられるので何かあったときには日本語でやり取りしてもらえます。(スケジュールの関係で連絡をしないといけないことがありましたが、日本語でご対応いただき助かりました)
② 少人数制であること。
③ ヌードル(棒状の浮き輪)があるので、多少泳ぎに自身がなくても安心。
④ マスク、シュノーケル、フィン、ウェットスーツを無料で貸し出ししてもらえます。
<参加したときの内容>
集合後、早速船に乗りイルカが見えるポイントへ。道中にはイルカが見えた時の待機のしかた、泳ぎ方などのレクチャーがあります。
実際にイルカが見えたときには、すぐに飛び込まずイルカの様子を伺い、私たちとイルカが近づけるチャンスを待ちました。その際、他のツアーの船などが往来し、イルカの速度があがったり逃げてしまったりで なかなか飛び込むことができない場合がありますが、船上から船長の指示をじっと待ち、GOサインがでたらいざ海へ!!そのあとはイルカに近づいて並走を楽しみました。
運よく早々にイルカと泳ぐことを楽しめたので、残りの時間でクジラ探しやシュノーケリング、船着き場へ戻る途中で海岸沿いを船で案内してもらいました。(船上では南国フルーツのおもてなしもありました!)
アクティビティ開始から約4時間でしたが、十分すぎる体験をすることができ、大満足でした。
<個人的 おすすめ持参品>
① 船上は屋根はありますが、日差しがきつい場合と、船での移動中は寒いときがあるので軽く羽織れる服を持参すると良いと思います。
② “使い慣れた”防水カメラを持参することを激しくお勧めします。イルカの泳ぐ速度は早いので、もたついていると撮影できません。(スマホのカメラは落とす危険があることと、起動に時間がかかる場合や画面が見づらいもありますので、、) また、防水カメラへは手から離れてしまっても浮くアクセサリを付けていると良いと思います。
<注意点>
① イルカは野生なので、日にちによっては見ることができない可能性もあるそうです。会えることを祈りましょう。
② イルカへは触れません。(イルカが病気になってしまう可能性があるため) イルカ側から近寄ってきて一緒に遊んでくれるのではなく、泳いでいるところを一緒に泳がせてもらう感じでした。(基本、ヌードル必須で泳ぐことになると思います。潜水しても良いかどうかは直接お問合せいただいたほうが良いと思います。)
③ ドルフィンスイム以外(クジラ探しやシュノーケリング等)は、ドルフィンスイムにかける時間により、あったり短くなったりだと思います。(いずれにせよ、イルカは9時半ごろからは寝るために居なくなるそうです)
④ 日本の文化には無いですが、アクティビティに満足されたらチップを渡しましょう。
<コメント>
長々と説明しましたが、本当に充実した時間だったので この経験をさせてくださったコナ・オーシャン・エクスペリエンスに感謝したく、
これからも長くこのアクティビティを続けてもらえればと思って書き込みさせてもらいました。似たようなツアーがたくさんあってどれにしようか迷っておられるかたは、是非参加してみてください!
Rating: | |
---|---|
Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/16 |
Tips and suggestions
Reply from activity provider
An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.
Thank you guys so much for taking the time to write this review, We really appreciate the kind words and are delighted you guys had such a good time!
Hopefully we will sail with you again in the not too distant future.