Waikiki Private Catamaran Charter (Up to 6 Guests)

Overview

The MANA Cruises Waikiki private charter gives up to 6 guests a catamaran from Ala Wai Boat Harbor for 2 to 8 hours with a custom route, snorkeling, sightseeing or fishing, from $892 hourly, $1,777 for sunset with tasting and $2,658 for snorkel with lunch. It suits small celebrations. The biggest drawback: half the price options are hidden.

Highlights

• Private catamaran for up to 6 guests from Ala Wai Boat Harbor, 2 to 8 hours, route and agenda customizable (Greetwell listing, October 2026).
• Visible options: Charter by the Hour $891.70, Sunset + Tasting $1,777.39, Morning Snorkel + Lunch $2,658.09; the listing says 6 options exist.
• Sunset + Tasting departs 4:00 PM in winter and 5:00 PM in summer.
• 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; BYOB with no corkage, except red wine.
• Operator rated 5.0 from 493 Google reviews as shown on Greetwell in October 2026.

What to Expect

1. You choose an option when booking (hourly, sunset with tasting, morning snorkel with lunch or one of the 3 unlisted formats) and a preferred time.
2. Your party of up to 6 meets the crew at Ala Wai Boat Harbor 15 minutes before departure, barefoot.
3. The captain follows the route you agreed along Waikiki and Diamond Head, with snorkeling, sightseeing or opt-in fishing as requested.
4. The crew serves from the hosted bar and plates the food for your option, such as lunch on the morning snorkel format or pupu on the sunset format.
5. You return to the harbor at the end of the booked window; the hourly option allows flexible timing.

What to Bring

• Towels if swimming (the listing's FAQ on towels is blank)
• Your own alcohol if you wish, no corkage; no red wine

Restrictions and Requirements

• Maximum 6 passengers
• Barefoot cruise; no footwear aboard
• No red wine on board

Cancellation Policy

Refund for cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure; no refund within 48 hours; illness and travel restrictions handled case by case; full refund if the captain cancels before departure. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.

Location

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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Ala Wai Boat Harbor, Honolulu (slip not stated)

Check-In

15 minutes before departure

Parking and Getting There

Not stated; not included

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