Day on the water off the beaches of Waikiki - Captain Sam and Ella were fantastic. We all had such a great time!! They took us up and down the coast and in the water. Saw so many turtles, and fish while swimming and even had some time just to lounge. Absolutely will book with them again in the future!!

Great time on the water - Great time on the water. Sam and Mossy were great guides, made all the better because we were a small group of four. We saw turtles, parrotfish and rainbow fish among dozens of others. Highly recommended.

Catamaran and snorkeling tour - We did a 2 hour private catamaran tour with Kelsey and Adriana. They were wonderful and we had the best time. They ensured we got to see sea turtles and fish. Really fun experience and would highly recommend.

Fantastic crew, cat, and cruise! - Captain Sam and mate Hailey were super friendly and energetic and welcomed our family onto the beautiful catamaran for a private 2 hour cruise and snorkel. This cruise was a family bucket list trip we'd looked forward to for a long time. Sam set up my daughter's "catamaran cruise" playlist through his bluetooth speaker system and we were in heaven. My wife and I loved the super relaxing bean bag chairs on the fore deck while our "kids" (23 and 25) thrilled on the roller-coaster ride of the two bow seats, with their feet swinging in the air as waves sprayed past them. Sam and Hailey offered to either take us to a secluded area where we could swim off the boat and enjoy the views of the island while lounging on the deck, or a popular snorkeling spot where we were almost certain to see some sea turtles. Our daughter was so looking forward to swimming with turtles that we elected to go to the popular spot even if it was a bit crowded. The ride was absolutely gorgeous, the breeze was so refreshing, the cat sliced quickly through the water with far less bouncing and slamming than a mono-hulled boat. We sped right past all the surfers catching waves with an incredible view of Waikiki and Diamond Head behind them. Amazing! In about 15 minutes we pulled up alongside half a dozen other tourist boats, and as advised there were probably 50 tourists already in the water. Hailey snorkeled up and jumped in first to anchor us outside the cluster while Sam had us all sit on the rear deck and was very helpful getting us set up with fins, masks, snorkels, and a floaty belt (which we loved). Sam got a great group photo of us before we dropped into the water. We followed Hailey over the reef and she dove down and grabbed a cute little spiney urchin (?) and brought it up to show us. We swam on, seeing more sea life and eventually a dozen turtles both resting on the bottom and coming up for air right near us! Wow! There's not a lot of color in the reef, but Hailey brought some fish food which instantly drew a swarm of colorful stripey fish. So cool! Sam and Hailey took great care of our family and we had a lifetime experience. I highly recommend Hawaii Ocean Charters and Sam and Hailey and the phenomenal cat!

Great snorkeling in Waikiki - Amazing experience on our private boat tour while on vacation in Waikiki. The crew were knowledgeable, fun, and helpful- keeping our tour super-update and safe at the same time! Snorkeling was epic! We got to see dolphins, turtles and fantastic fish during our excursion. We would highly recommend!

Amazing snorkel trip! - Our family of 6 did the 7am semi-private canyon snorkel which we’d highly recommend to everyone! Sam and Mossy were amazing - knowledgeable, easy going, and funny! Mossy told us all kinds of facts about turtles and all the fish we were seeing as we snorkeled. We saw over a dozen turtles and had a pod of dolphins swim in front of us on the way back. Truly amazing experience!!

Excelente e emocionante. Um verdadeiro tour guiado dentro do mar. - I highly recommend this tour. It is beyond the ordinary, a true guided tour in the sea! We saw many fish, turtles and DOLPHINS! Exciting. Very attentive staff, they explain everything from start to finish. Everything is very safe and well prepared for tourists.

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

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!

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!