Apr 22, 2025
Great day swimming with turtles - We had a fantastic two hours on board the Keanueneu with skipper Franceso and Mossie. I hope I got the spelling right fellas! As well as turtle spotting we had a bonus dolphin tour as well. Very knowledgeable tour guides, great boat for a small group (4 of us) - this is the highlight of our two weeks in Hawaii
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Apr 2, 2025
Best Private Charter in Oahu - Educational and Luxurious! - Our Sunday charter with Hawaii Ocean Charters was the perfect way to end the week! Captain Francesco and Nick are exceptional hosts with impressive knowledge of Hawaiian marine life, making this both a relaxing cruise and educational experience.
We booked a 6-hour private cruise on their 30-foot power catamaran "Keanuenue" for our group of 5. The day was perfectly paced - they took us to multiple snorkeling spots where we encountered dolphins, sea turtles, a whale, and even spotted a baby octopus! Between snorkeling sessions, we simply lounged on their provided floaties while listening to our own playlist (they have Bluetooth speakers and provide coolers for your BYOB refreshments).
What sets them apart is their genuine passion for the ocean and commitment to personalized service. They're flexible with the itinerary and truly want you to have your ideal day on the water. The cruise concluded with a spectacular sunset view on our return to Ala Moana.
I've chartered with them multiple times, and they consistently deliver exceptional experiences. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a premium, private ocean adventure in Hawaii!
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Mar 30, 2025
Highly recommend! - Absolutely amazing experience!!! First they were so accommodating in helping us move our reservation as rain was expected during our scheduled time. Fortunately there was an open slot the next morning. We went out with Chase and Sam….the best! They may do this 4-5 times a day but they made us feel like we were their first customers. Great personalities…very knowledgeable….the boat was clean/gear was clean, they were great with my teens, they loved them and felt comfortable/trusted them out there snorkeling. We private charter pretty frequently on our trips to different locations…..and I would for sure put this on our top 2 best boating experiences. I would HIGHLY recommend this!
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Mar 12, 2025
LOVED it! - My family of 6 (2 adults, 4 kids) LOVED our catamaran trip. Francesco and Sam were excellent not only at their job, but also interacting with our kids and keeping them safe. My daughter (6yrs old) befriended Francesco right away and he showed her the best places to sit, jump in, and really kept her busy so that both my husband and I could also enjoy the activities. We got to snorkel near sea turtles, hold an urchin, watch dolphins, and even watch a whale slap the water many times!
3 hours was a nice amount of time for my family (6 yrs, 8 yrs, 10 yrs, 12 yrs, and two adults—one that gets sea sick).
These guys were top notch. I can’t say enough good things about them. 10/10 recommend them and the trip on the Keanuenue. From the funny ‘dad’ jokes to their knowledge of the ocean and the area, these guys are the best.
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Dec 30, 2024
Amazing cruise with HOC ! - Our private cruise / snorkeling tour was amazing. Sam and his shipmate were great. Views from the water of Diamond Head / Waikiki beach can't be beat. Our 3 boys could not stop talking about swimming with the turtles. A must do !
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Dec 16, 2024
Boat day is always the best day. Private catamaran for six friends. - Great communication, we met our two-man crew and were immediately comfortable and having fun on the boat. Blue tooth stereo, pouring our own drinks. Made a stop to see turtles, and another to splash around. Even went out far to look unsuccessfully for whales. Great company, and they even gave us perfect weather.
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Dec 4, 2024
The best experience we've had in O'ahu! - The crew were perfect in every way, they were receptive to our every need; drinks, pictures, even purchasing champagne for me in advance as I wasn't able to (this experience was planned so I could propose).
They were so kind and really embodied the aloha spirit <3
Can not recommend enough!
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Nov 25, 2024
Unforgettable Catamaran Experience - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Unforgettable Catamaran Experience
We had an absolutely amazing time on our private catamaran tour! The crew was fantastic—they were so friendly and made us feel completely comfortable throughout the trip. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and the snorkeling was such a fun adventure.
We got to see fish, turtles, and even a sea urchin that my son found—such a memorable moment!
I cannot recommend this tour enough. It was an incredible experience from start to finish, and we’ll definitely be booking again on our next visit.
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Oct 23, 2024
Spectacular sights and amazing boat and crew - Such a spectacular morning! Such a nice and professional boat experience. Incredibly comfortable, fun and exciting. We were treated to a huge pod of spinner dolphins swimming with us on our way to the snorkeling spot, where we then saw tons of gorgeous fish and sea turtles. It was amazing to have a guide in the water with us to help point out everything to be in the lookout for. All in all spectacular, and soooo nice to have a private boat experience, worth the splurge!
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Oct 6, 2024
Amazing experience. - Excelent experience, we could see dolphins and swim with turtles. The crew was very kind and help us with our daugher to snorkel.
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