Kona Private Boat Charter by Kona Ocean Adventures

Overview

The Kona private boat charter from Kona Ocean Adventures hires the whole boat with a captain and snorkel guide for about 4 hours from $2,300, with lunch, drinks and gear for up to 6 guests from Honokohau Harbor. It suits families wanting Kealakekua Bay, dolphins or a beach stop on their own schedule; the drawback is an unpublished scuba fee.

Highlights

• Exclusive use of the boat for about 4 hours, with departure time and trip length adjustable, from $2,300 on the operator's site in October 2026
• Two crew included: a licensed captain and a snorkel/dive guide; scuba adds a crew fee that is not published
• Lunch with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and kosher options, snacks, fruit, juices, bottled water and local beer on request, per the Viator-fed listing
• Itinerary options listed by the operator: Kealakekua Bay, wild dolphins, boat-only beaches, paddle boarding, a discovery dive, seasonal whales or a night manta swim
• Rated 5.0 from 53 reviews on the operator's Viator/TripAdvisor private charter listing as of October 2026, all 53 at 5 stars

What to Expect

1. Book the charter and discuss the plan by phone; parties over 12 must call (808) 930-9861 before booking.
2. Meet at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor on the north side of the harbor; the operator's boats and trucks are painted with octopus tentacles, per the Viator-fed listing.
3. Set the route with the captain: Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Monument, a dolphin search, remote reefs or a beach only reachable by boat.
4. Snorkel with all gear and wetsuits provided; a discovery dive or certified dive can be added if the extra crew fee is arranged.
5. Eat lunch on board, with dietary options arranged in advance.
6. Return to the harbor at the agreed time, typically about 4 hours after departure.

What to Bring

• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Towel
• Rash guard
• Waterproof camera (optional)

Restrictions and Requirements

• Up to 6 guests at the listed price; the booking widget accepts up to 15 and parties over 12 must call
• Scuba requires an additional crew member and fee
• Check-in at the designated time is required

Cancellation Policy

Private charters must be cancelled by phone at least 72 hours before departure for a full refund; inside 72 hours there is no refund. Weather cancellations by the operator are rescheduled or refunded. Note that the Viator-fed listings show a shorter 24-hour window, so confirm which applies to your booking channel. Checked October 2026 on konaoceanadventures.com.

Location

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Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, north side, Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Check-In

At the designated check-in time agreed when booking

Parking and Getting There

Open parking lot next to the boat ramp (per the Viator-fed listing)

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