Kona Luxury Private Yacht Charter

Overview

The Hawaii Nautical Kona private yacht charter rents the operator’s 6-guest sailing catamaran from Honokohau Harbor for a custom morning of snorkeling, wildlife watching and sailing, with gear and soft drinks included and BYOB allowed. It suits groups of 4 to 6 who want the boat alone. The drawback: resellers list it at 3, 5 and 6 hours.

Highlights

• Whole boat for up to 6 guests, with snorkel site, pace and activities chosen with the captain on the day (Greetwell listing).
• Snorkel masks, fins, vests, in-water crew help, soft drinks, private changing areas, restrooms and fresh-water showers included.
• BYOB with no corkage fee; lunch is available for an extra charge on the VELTRA private packages.
• Departs Hawaii Nautical's Outer Basin slip 38 at Honokohau Harbor; a 6-hour upgrade reaches Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Monument.
• Operator's Kona charters show a 4.9 Google rating from 666 reviews on Greetwell as of October 2026.

What to Expect

1. You arrive 20 minutes before departure at Outer Basin slip 38, Honokohau Harbor, with waivers completed online the day before.
2. The captain discusses your preferences: snorkeling, sailing, wildlife viewing or relaxing on deck, and picks a snorkel site for the conditions.
3. The catamaran heads along the Kona coast, where dolphins and turtles are listed as year-round and humpback whales possible December through April.
4. The crew fits gear and assists in the water at the chosen bay; on the 6-hour option the boat continues to Kealakekua Bay.
5. Soft drinks, juice and water are served; you may bring your own alcohol and, on VELTRA packages, order lunch for a fee.
6. You rinse off and change on board, then return to the harbor after 3, 5 or 6 hours depending on the package booked.

What to Bring

• Your own beer, wine or spirits if wanted
• Towel, swimsuit and sunscreen
• Easy-to-remove footwear; Hawaii Nautical's Kona boats are barefoot sails

Restrictions and Requirements

• Maximum 6 guests
• All ages allowed; a parent or guardian submits the waiver for anyone 17 and under
• Waiver must be completed within one day of the charter
• Not wheelchair accessible (per the operator's VELTRA listing)

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure, and a full refund if the captain cancels for weather or at their discretion; VELTRA's private packages instead charge 100% after 3:00 PM 3 business days before. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.

Location

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Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Hawaii Nautical Outer Basin, Slip 38, Honokohau Harbor, 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740.

Check-In

20 minutes before departure.

Parking and Getting There

Honokohau Harbor lot in front of the boat (paid); enter straight past the first turn and turn right at the yellow gate, per the operator's Best of Hawaii directions.

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