The MANA Cruises Ko Olina private charter puts up to 6 guests on a catamaran from Ko Olina Marina for 2 to 8 hours, with route, snorkeling, fishing or sunset timing set by you, from $781 hourly to $2,165 with snorkeling and lunch. It suits families and small celebrations. The biggest drawback: only 3 of 6 price options are visible.
Highlights
Private catamaran for up to 6 guests from Ko Olina Marina, 2 to 8 hours, with flexible departure times (Greetwell listing, October 2026).
Options shown: Charter by the Hour $780.98, Afternoon Snorkel + Cruise $1,500.61, Morning Snorkel + Lunch $2,164.88; the listing says 6 options exist.
Certified captain and crew, snorkel and water gear, a hosted bar with soft drinks and a menu matched to the time of day are included.
Operator rated 5.0 from 493 Google reviews as shown on Greetwell in October 2026.
Full refund with 48 hours' notice; none inside 48 hours.
What to Expect
You choose a format when booking (hourly, afternoon snorkel, morning snorkel with lunch, sunset tasting or a full-day sail) and a preferred departure time.
Your group of up to 6 meets the crew at Ko Olina Marina 15 minutes before departure, barefoot, and adults sign the waiver.
The captain sails the West Oahu coast on the route you agreed, with snorkeling, sightseeing, fishing or whale watching in season as requested; the 1 review we read describes a trip to Electric Beach with dolphins and two octopuses.
The crew serves drinks from the hosted bar and the food that matches your option, such as lunch on the morning snorkel format.
You return to the marina at the end of your booked window.
What's Included
Certified captain and crew
Snorkel and water gear
Hosted bar with soft drinks and other options
Menu matched to the time of day (lunch on the morning snorkel option)
What's Not Included
Ko Olina Marina parking fee (varies)
Gratuity
What to Bring
Your own towel, plus extras if swimming
Your own alcohol if you wish; red wine is not allowed
Restrictions and Requirements
Maximum 6 guests
Barefoot cruise; no footwear aboard
No red wine on board
Guests 18 and over sign a liability waiver
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before departure; no refund within 48 hours; full refund if the captain cancels for weather, safety or mechanical reasons. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.
Ko Olina Marina, 92-100 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei, HI 96707
Check-In
15 minutes before departure
Parking and Getting There
Paid marina parking; fee varies and is not included
Ratings from every source we could find
Google
5.0
493 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
General private charter sentiment applies.
Last checked 2026-09-15
Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.
What the Reviews Say
We read 1 review of MANA Cruises on Greetwell, dated August 2026, collected October 2026; it describes a West Oahu snorkel trip with lunch. The rating below is the operator-level Google score Greetwell displays. One review is too few for patterns.
About the Operator in General
MANA Cruises shows 5.0 from 493 Google reviews on Greetwell, with 448 top ratings visible in the breakdown. The August 2026 review we read calls the crew professional and friendly and praises the lunch.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
For a group of 4 to 6, the private charter is better value than MANA's per-seat cruises: the $2,165 morning snorkel with lunch equals six $361 seats, and the $1,501 afternoon snorkel equals six $250 seats, with the boat to yourselves and no 3-passenger minimum. For 2 people it is expensive, at $750 or more per person for the lunch format. Ask for the 3 hidden pricing options before deciding.
Book This Tour If…
You are 4 to 6 people and want the catamaran to yourselves
You want to set the route and timing, including a sunset or fishing stop
You are celebrating and want a hosted bar on a small boat
You can commit 48 hours ahead
Skip This Tour If…
You are a couple; the per-seat cruises cost far less for 2
You want a large sailing yacht; this is a 6-guest catamaran
You need to see all pricing options before contacting the operator
You may cancel inside 48 hours
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Ask about all 6 pricing options; the listing shows only hourly ($780.98), afternoon snorkel ($1,500.61) and morning snorkel with lunch ($2,164.88).
Match the format to your group: at 6 guests the private price equals the per-seat cruises.
Bring your own alcohol except red wine; the operator lists no corkage fee on its Waikiki charters.
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Ko Olina private charter with MANA Cruises cost?
A Ko Olina private charter with MANA Cruises was listed on Greetwell in October 2026 at $780.98 for the charter-by-the-hour option, $1,500.61 for an afternoon snorkel cruise and $2,164.88 for a morning snorkel with lunch, each for up to 6 guests. The listing mentions 6 options in total.
How many guests fit on the Ko Olina private catamaran?
The Ko Olina private catamaran carries up to 6 guests of any age. Prices are per boat rather than per person, so the cost per guest falls as the group grows; at 6 guests the private morning snorkel with lunch costs the same as 6 seats on the shared 3-hour cruise.
What is included on the MANA Cruises private charter?
The private charter includes a certified captain and crew, snorkel and water gear, a hosted bar with soft drinks and other options, and a menu suited to the time of day, with lunch on the morning snorkel format. Marina parking and gratuity are not included.
Can I cancel a Ko Olina private charter?
You can cancel a Ko Olina private charter for a full refund at least 48 hours before departure. Cancellations inside 48 hours are not refunded, although illness and travel restrictions are reviewed case by case. If the captain cancels for weather, safety or mechanical reasons, you get a full refund.
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