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Honolulu Boat Rentals
One thing you must enjoy while in Honolulu is a sunset cruise. See stunning views of the horizon on a boat rental or charter, this can be combined with a dinner cruise while in Honolulu. Boat rentals and sailing charters are popular itinerary items for anyone on vacation in Honolulu, and you can find captained yacht charters and bareboat rentals in Honolulu. For sailing, renting or chartering a catamaran if you're visiting with a group is the perfect option. You'll have plenty of space to spread out onboard and can bring on your music, food, and drinks for the ultimate day of exploring the waves. You can also take out smaller sailboats for a fun experience, and learn sailing skills from your captain or skipper.
If you are looking for a smaller craft, you can find plenty of rental options. From kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards, you'll find a man-powered watercraft to take you around the gorgeous coastline of Honolulu, soaking up the Hawaiian sun.
There are so many incredible water activities to take part in during your stay in Honolulu. The marine life of Honolulu is vast and varied, and you can enjoy sportfishing off the coast on a Hawaiian fishing charter or even embark on a memorable dolphin or whale-watching tour.
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How long is the boat ride from Maui to Honolulu?
There is no ferry service between Maui and its beautiful beaches> and Honolulu, but you can book private yacht charters and boat tours to go between islands in Hawaii. These are multi-day excursions, customizable to your desired Hawaii adventure experience.
What should I not miss in Honolulu?
A few key experiences to have when on vacation in Honolulu include snorkeling adventures, sunset sailing trips, cocktail cruises, whale-watching excursions, and visits to Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. These are just a few of the great on-the-water experiences to have while visiting Honolulu.
Where is the best snorkeling in Honolulu?
Some of the best snorkeling around Honolulu and greater O’ahu include Kaena Point State Park, Shark’s Cove, Kahe Point Beach Park, Kuilima Cove, and Hanauma Bay. See sea turtles, explore coral gardens and reefs, and see lots of stunning colorful fish on your excursion.
Honolulu Reviews
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Taka
Have an exciting Very Private sailing adventure on a Beneteau 43 Foot Luxury Yacht! Best of GetMyBoat 2021 and 2022 Winner! 🥇! Sail Away in Paradise! Kewalo Basin Honolulu!
Awesome experience! Cap Rob and Kenny were very friendly and super flexible. We met the dolphins during our sailing time which was quite special. Our entire cruise was wonderfully tied together with the beautiful sunset at end.
- SW
Stephen
Spacious Sailing Trimaran in Honolulu, Hawaii
We hired Matt's boat for a 3 hr sunset cruise with snorkeling around the Waikiki area.When I first saw Matt's boat on the getmyboat wesite,there was no review on this boat and I was rather apprehensive about it as there were many good reviews on other boats.My doubt quickly dissipated after talking to Matt ,he was professional and always quick to answer my questions ,he even made suggestions to fit our needs. On the day ,I was delighted to see Matt's boat as good looking as it is on the website.We are a party of 24 and I think it's just the right number for this boat.It has Bluetooth speakers ,so you can play your own music. It is also equipped with some cool LED lights which gives the boat special ambience especially after sunset. It doesn't has a lower deck area with tables and chairs like some other boats.So everything happens on the upper deck. They provide water and snorkeling gear.We did encounter some problem during our snorkeling.Even though all of us are competent swimmers,most of us have not used the snorkeling gear before.But I think the crew member who helped us with the snorkeling was a bit too eager to get us to the water where we could see turtles and fish.She didn't give us enough time to get used to breathing with the gear and as a result ,many of us were out of breath trying to keep up with her. A couple did decide to get back up to the boat as they were left too far behind .For those who could ,we did see turtles and fish.But don't expect the water as clear as you see on some websites and the turtles were rather small .But it was fun to see and swim around them.Getting back to the Harbour with the sun setting was a wonderful experience,especially with some nice music playing and his LED lights. Matt suggested that we should have dinner in the Pau Hana Place which is just next to the drop off point.It was a perfect end to a wonderful boat trip with good food around their fire pits.Overall we all had a wonderful and memorable time despite some hiccups.What makes it so special is Matt who really went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and to make sure everyone was happy.I cannot recommend him enough!
Catherine
44 foot Luxury Yacht Private Sailing Charter
If you’re shopping around for a private boat ride, YOU HAVE FOUND IT! Book immediately. This boat ride absolutely made our trip to Hawaii so far! Award Winning Captain Nolan and his First Mate Sarah are some of the coolest and most down to earth people I’ve met, they gave awesome recommendations of other activities to enjoy as well. They were extremely accommodating and friendly, boat was pristine and such a smooth sail. HIGHLY recommend!
- NA
Natasha
Private sailing on 45 foot Luxury yacht ,snorkeling ,sunset sail
My family and I went out for a sunset sail and it was amazing! Tony was a great Captain who shared awesome stories about the history of the island and his experience as a sailor and big wave surfer. We 100% recommend booking this trip! 5 star experience :)
- RL
Richard
Have an exciting Very Private sailing adventure on a Beneteau 43 Foot Luxury Yacht! Best of GetMyBoat 2021 and 2022 Winner! 🥇! Sail Away in Paradise! Kewalo Basin Honolulu!
We chartered Captain Rob and his boat to help scatter my mom's ashes off of Diamond Head. Although not a pleasure trip, it was nonetheless fun and enjoyable. It was a beautiful way to see Waikiki from another perspective that I had never seen even thought I grew up in Hawaii. The crew was gracious and sensitive, the boat was amazing, and my kids enjoyed having the opportunity to steer a real sailboat. The crew also did a great job with our family members who were a bit nervous about sailing. We gave mom a proper send off and saw a dolphin, sea turtles, and flying fish. We would absolutely book with Captain Rob again and hope to do so.
- MD
Martin
Sailing Charter On 48' Custom Made Sailing Catamaran In Honolulu, Hawaii
We are experienced sailors and water lovers. This was the trip of a lifetime! Turtles, dolphins, flying fish, and an amazing team made our day unforgettable. Even if you have zero boat experience, this team will put you at ease. They are truly lovely, fun, competent people. We will do it again in a heartbeat! Mahalo!! 🙏❤️
Boating Guide - Honolulu
Honolulu Boat Rentals
One thing you must enjoy while in Honolulu is a sunset cruise. See stunning views of the horizon on a boat rental or charter, this can be combined with a dinner cruise while in Honolulu. Boat rentals and sailing charters are popular itinerary items for anyone on vacation in Honolulu, and you can find captained yacht charters and bareboat rentals in Honolulu. For sailing, renting or chartering a catamaran if you're visiting with a group is the perfect option. You'll have plenty of space to spread out onboard and can bring on your music, food, and drinks for the ultimate day of exploring the waves. You can also take out smaller sailboats for a fun experience, and learn sailing skills from your captain or skipper.
If you are looking for a smaller craft, you can find plenty of rental options. From kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards, you'll find a man-powered watercraft to take you around the gorgeous coastline of Honolulu, soaking up the Hawaiian sun.
There are so many incredible water activities to take part in during your stay in Honolulu. The marine life of Honolulu is vast and varied, and you can enjoy sportfishing off the coast on a Hawaiian fishing charter or even embark on a memorable dolphin or whale-watching tour.
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