The 4 Best Oahu Yacht Charters

1.Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Sail for about two hours from Kewalo Basin aboard Makani Catamaran, with daytime and sunset departures. Look for dolphins, turtles, and seasonal humpback whales while enjoying Waikiki and Diamond Head views. Sunset trips include an island-style buffet and one complimentary drink, with Friday fireworks on select sailings.

“Just OKAY, we went out in the bay, not past Diamond Head, had a few drinks, no whales or any marine life.”

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2.Small Group Yacht Sunset Cruise from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235Cheapest seat

Meet Captain Travis, Austin, or another MANA Cruises crew member at Ko Olina Marina for a two to two-and-a-half-hour sunset sail. You’ll share the yacht with no more than five other people, enjoy a chef’s tasting menu, and order champagne, wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, and water from the hosted bar.

“An unforgettable experience! Captain Travis and Miranda were so kind, professional, and made the sail seamless. Dinner and drinks were delicious. Will forever remember it- maholo Mana cruises!”

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3.Oahu Small Group Snorkel Tour with Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $338

Meet your captain at Ko Olina Marina for a three-hour private yacht cruise along west Oahu. With a maximum of six people, you’ll receive snorkel instruction, swim near fish and turtles, enjoy lunch and an open bar, and watch for dolphins and seasonal whales.

“Austin & Maro made this trip amazing!!! Not only a top notch catamaran but super intimate no crowds here very relaxing!!! We saw turtles and swam with fish, octopus, and were able to get close to very large cushion starfish. Would do this trip again!!!”

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4.Private Snorkel Trip from Oahu on a Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Ko Olina Marina on a private yacht charter along West Oahu. Your local guide provides snorkel gear and instruction, while you watch for dolphins and seasonal whales, swim with tropical fish and turtles, then enjoy lunch, snacks, and drinks on deck.

“Private snorkel experience was exceptional! Exceeded expectations and was great for the little kids we had with us.”

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