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Charter or rent a private boat just for you and your group! Whether you are wanting a romantic Hawaii boat cruise for two, a fun-filled Hawaii private boat cruise for families, or party boat rental with your friends, there are a variety of boats and cruises for everyone. You can still have fun on the water while staying safe on a private Hawaii boat cruise with only your group and boat crew. Take your pick from daytime snorkeling cruises, sunset sails, and so much more!
If you are looking to reserve a charter for your group, corporate event, or wedding, you have come to the right place! Let us assist you in finding the right activity for the date you are looking for at special group rates. Click here to inquire online for a custom quote.

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Old Lahaina Luau - Maui's Most Authentic Hawaiian Luau Dinner & Show
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Drums of the Pacific Luau with Open Bar at Kaanapali Hyatt Regency Maui
From USD 171.10
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4-Hour Small-Group Maui Bottom Fishing Charter from Maalaea - Keep your catch!

USD 196.49
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Maui All Stars Stargazing Tour & Haleakala National Park Sunset Experience
From USD 235.00
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Te Au Moana Luau with Dinner, Fire Knife Show & Open Bar at Wailea Marriott Maui
From USD 225.00
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Maui Nui Sunset Luau on Kaanapali Beach with Open Bar at Sheraton Resort
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Expeditions Lanai Ferry Boat Ticket from Maui | Round-Trip & One-Way Rides
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Myths of Maui Royal Lahaina Luau - Open Bar, Polynesian Dance & Fire Knife Show
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Lanai Island Guided 4x4 SUV Sightseeing Trekker Tour with Maui to Lanai Ferry
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Deluxe Molokini & Turtle Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks - Trilogy
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Inter-Island Trip Maui to Oahu - Pearl Harbor Full Day Tour with Airfare & Lunch Included
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Four Winds Deluxe Molokini Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Taco Bar Lunch & Drinks
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Trilogy Whale Watch Tour with Food & Drinks from Lahaina, Kaanapali & Maalaea [Dec-Apr]
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Latest reviews of Private Boat Charters

2.5-Hour Sea Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar from Kaanapali Beach

Great Maui sunset cruise

2026/04/26 Couples Mark

We had a great time on our cruise. Great sights and wonderful staff!

Hokua Private Boat Charter from Maalaea Harbor - Aloha Blue Charters

Awesome boat, awesome crew!

2026/01/24 Families with Young Children Joanie

We had 25 people on the boat and had plenty of room. The crew was great. We caught fish, snorkeled and saw so many whales. This boat comes highly recommended!

2.5-Hour Sea Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar from Kaanapali Beach

Beautiful catamaran evening

2026/01/23 Couples Kara

A memorable and relaxing way to experience Maui from the ocean.

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

Excellent cruise

2025/08/23 Couples Melissa P

This sunset cruise was amazing! The staff was outstanding, the drinks and food were delicious and the live music was fantastic. I highly recommend this cruise.

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

Great Cruise

2025/08/14 Couples Holly

Great cruise, great staff, great live music, great food and drinks and great views of course!!!! Everything was wonderful! :))

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

Great experience

2025/07/25 Families Dtruitne

Good appetizers, drinks and fun crew. Recommended.

Hawaii Private Boat Charters

What’s Available?
Hawaii private boat charters book the entire boat for your group, typically 2-12 passengers. Available formats: sailing catamarans (8-12 person, Hawaiian aesthetic), luxury power yachts (4-12 person, gourmet dining), sailing yachts (2-6 person, romantic), fishing charters (4-6 person, sport fishing), and snorkel charters (private group at premium snorkel sites like Molokini). All four major islands offer private charters from their primary harbors. Custom itineraries possible.
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Why Private?
Private charters give complete control: the entire boat is yours, captain follows your route preferences, custom playlists, dietary catering tailored to your group, and no strangers sharing your space. Ideal for: anniversaries, birthdays, marriage proposals, family reunions, corporate events, weddings, and bachelorette parties. Premium pricing reflects exclusive use; works out to similar per-person cost as group cruises if you have 6-8 in your party. Custom add-ons (proposal, photographer) easil
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Charter Types
Sunset cocktail charters (1.5-2 hours): cocktails, pupus, and sunset views. Half-day snorkel charters (4-5 hours): full-day snorkel at Molokini, Kealakekua, or other premium sites. Full-day charters (8 hours): combine snorkel, lunch, and dolphin watching. Deep-sea fishing charters (4-8 hours): target marlin, ahi, mahi mahi. Wedding charters (3-4 hours): include catering and ceremony coordination. Choose by your group’s interest and time available.
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Charter by Island

Oahu Charters
Oahu private boat charters depart from Waikiki Beach (catamarans), Kewalo Basin Harbor (yachts and sailboats), Honolulu Harbor, and Haleiwa Harbor (North Shore). Most popular routes: Waikiki sunset cruise toward Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor harbor tour, Friday Hilton fireworks viewing, and West Side dolphin watching. Boats range from intimate 2-person sailing yachts to 12-passenger catamarans. Hotel pickup and dock transfer included with most charters.
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Maui Charters
Maui private charters depart from Maalaea Harbor (largest selection), Lahaina Harbor (post-fire reduced), and Kaanapali Beach. Top routes: Molokini snorkel charter (premium private experience at the Maui Nui Basin’s top snorkel site), Lanai day trip (private snorkel and explore), whale watching (Dec-April), sunset toward Lanai with golden-hour photos. Maui charters often include catered lunch from local Lahaina restaurants. Group bookings of 8+ get the best per-person rates.
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Big Island & Kauai
Big Island private charters depart from Kailua-Kona Pier and Honokohau Harbor; popular for Manta Ray Night Snorkel privatized for a single group, deep-sea fishing for marlin, and Kona-coast sunset tours. Kauai private charters depart from Port Allen Marina (south side) and Hanalei Pier (north, summer only); Na Pali Coast tours are the headline experience, with private zodiac or catamaran options. Fewer charters available than Oahu/Maui; reserve 2-4 weeks ahead.
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Top Charter Itineraries

Oahu private charters
Oahu private charters depart Kewalo Basin Harbor (Waikiki area) or Heeia Kea Harbor (windward side for Kaneohe Bay). Popular routes: Waikiki to Diamond Head sunset cruise, Kewalo to Hanauma Bay snorkel, Heeia Kea to Kaneohe Sandbar (private speedboat 4-6 hours), Hawaii Kai to Maunalua Bay sport-fishing. Bachelor/bachelorette groups, family reunions, and corporate events typical clientele. Bring catered food or use crew chef option.
Maui private charters
Maui private charters depart Maalaea Harbor or Lahaina Harbor. Popular routes: Lahaina to Lanai (Hulopoe Bay snorkel and Manele Harbor visit), Maalaea to Molokini Crater (private snorkel before public boats arrive), West Maui sea cliffs sunset cruise, whale watching December-April with naturalist guide. Sportfishing for marlin year-round in the Au Au Channel.
Big Island & Kauai charters
Big Island charters from Kona pier or Honokohau Harbor: Kealakekua Bay private snorkel, manta ray night dive, Kohala Coast cruise, big game fishing (marlin, tuna). Some charters land at remote beaches accessible only by sea. Kauai charters depart Port Allen (south, year-round) or Hanalei Bay (north, summer only): Na Pali Coast snorkel, sunset cruise. Winter swells block north shore charters November-March.

Booking & Tips

Pricing & Inclusions
Private charter pricing depends on boat size, duration, and add-ons. Typical 2-hour catamaran charters: $800-1,500 for up to 12 passengers. Luxury yacht charters: $1,500-3,500. Wedding charters: $2,000-5,000 with full catering. Snorkel charters with Molokini access: $2,000-3,500 for half-day. Fishing charters with all gear: $1,200-2,500 for full day. Add-ons (rose bouquet, photographer, special menu, proposal package) typically add $200-500. Tip the captain and crew (15-20%).
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When to Book
Reserve private charters 2-4 weeks ahead for normal sunset slots, 4-8 weeks ahead for proposals, weddings, and Friday fireworks add-ons. Anniversary weeks (Valentine’s, holidays) book up fastest. Most charters can adjust the route or timing on the morning of based on weather. Charter cancellations due to weather are typically rescheduled or refunded. Confirm specific inclusions (gear, fuel, captain tip) when booking; pricing varies between operators.
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How to Book
HawaiiActivities.com offers Hawaii private boat charters across all islands with instant confirmation, free cancellation 48 hours before most charters, and English customer support based in Honolulu. Filter by island, boat type (catamaran, yacht, sail, fishing), passenger capacity, and duration. Custom add-ons (proposal package, anniversary toast, wedding) requested at booking. Group rates apply for parties of 8+. Budget alternative: book a non-private cocktail or dinner cruise instead.
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Booking, Custom Trips & Tips

When to book
Private charters need 2-4 weeks advance booking minimum, especially for special occasions (weddings, milestone birthdays, corporate events). Peak season (summer, winter holidays, whale season) often books 60+ days ahead. Captains can sometimes accommodate last-minute charters for smaller boats midweek. Email or call directly for custom itinerary requests; web booking platforms list standard packages but charters are inherently flexible.
Custom itinerary requests
Most charter operators welcome custom requests. Common: extending standard 4-hour cruise to 6 hours, adding snorkel stops to a sunset cruise, combining whale watching with snorkel, Polynesian show on board with hula dancers, themed bachelor/bachelorette decor, anniversary cake delivery, photographer hire. Discuss specifics 2-3 weeks ahead. Captains typically charge per additional hour ($200-500 depending on boat).
What to bring
Swimsuit, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses with strap, hat, light layer for after-sunset cool. Camera or GoPro. Cash for tipping crew (15-20 percent of charter price typical). For all-day charters: snacks beyond what crew provides, motion sickness medication if you are sensitive. Pre-arrange any allergies or dietary needs. Boats provide life vests, snorkel gear (in most charters), and basic first aid.
Private Boat Charters Hawaii 2026 | Book Maui Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
Charter or rent a private boat just for you and your group! Whether you are wanting a romantic Hawaii boat cruise for two, a fun-filled Hawaii private boat cruise for families, or party boat rental with your friends, there are a variety of boats and cruises for everyone. You can still have fun on the water while staying safe on a private Hawaii boat cruise with only your group and boat crew. Take your pick from daytime snorkeling cruises, sunset sails, and so much more!