Hawaii Ocean Charters
Urban Honolulu (Waikiki)
A Waikiki-based, small and locally owned charter operator running both shared and private catamaran tours — snorkeling, whale watching, sunset, and fireworks cruises. Reviews highlight top-notch snorkel equipment and caring, service-focused staff. Quality is reported to vary somewhat across its different specific tour offerings (review scores ranging roughly 71–96 across 8 tours), with the private "Big Kahuna" charter as the standout.
Why Roamwise recommends this
Hawaii Ocean Charters is a small, locally owned Waikiki operator known for a strong turtle-encounter track record and a standout private charter option ("Big Kahuna") — a good pick for wildlife-focused or privacy-seeking travelers, with the caveat that its several different tour products vary somewhat in review quality.
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- Hazards / conditions:
- Standard open-ocean/boat and snorkeling safety; operator markets itself as having a strong safety record/rating.
- Cost:
- $80 per person for the 2-hour Turtle Canyon snorkel trip, snorkel gear included. The semi-private trip is $109. (checked October 2026)
Reviews: Google MapsYelp
Local tips
- •If the traveler wants a private/more personalized experience, the "Big Kahuna" private charter is the standout offering.
- •The 99% turtle-encounter success rate is a strong selling point for wildlife-focused travelers.
- •Quality reportedly varies across this company's different tour products — check recent reviews for the specific tour you're considering.
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