A fully custom private charter with a Coast Guard-licensed captain — snorkeling at Turtle Canyon, fishing, whale watching, or cruising, aboard either the six-passenger Ohana or the 35-guest catamaran Lola, with gear, vests, and coolers included.
A fully custom private charter with a Coast Guard-licensed captain — snorkeling at Turtle Canyon, fishing, whale watching, or cruising, aboard either the six-passenger Ohana or the 35-guest catamaran Lola, with gear, vests, and coolers included.
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Oahu Private Boat Charter: A fully custom private charter with a Coast Guard-licensed captain — snorkeling at Turtle Canyon, fishing, whale watching, or cruising, aboard either the six-passenger Ohana or the 35-guest catamaran Lola, with gear, vests, and coolers included.
Price: $350/hour up to 6 · $575/hour up to 20 · $725/hour up to 35 · $1,725/hour up to 80.
Duration: 2-hour minimum, custom length
Island: Oahu
Best for: Groups of 6 to 35+
Booking: instant confirmation.
HOW MUCH DOES A PRIVATE BOAT CHARTER ON OAHU COST?
From $350 per hour for up to six guests (larger vessels to 80 passengers from $575–$1,725/hour) — with snorkeling at Turtle Canyon, fishing, whale watching, or sunset cruising set by your group.
Most Oahu boat tours make you pick a lane — snorkel boat, fishing boat, or party boat. This private charter runs all three lanes at once and lets your group draw the route: a Coast Guard-licensed captain, custom departure times, and an itinerary that follows your interests, whether that means chasing fish with advanced fish-finding electronics, drifting over Turtle Canyon’s green sea turtle cleaning station, or holding a cocktail while Waikiki’s skyline goes gold.
PRICING
$350/hour up to 6 · $575/hour up to 20 · $725/hour up to 35 · $1,725/hour up to 80. Verified against FareHarbor, August 2026 — confirm current rates at booking.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Professional snorkel gear and fishing equipment
– Life vests for all ages plus extra flotation
– Coolers with ice and water service
– Coast Guard-licensed captain and expert crew
– Comfortable seating and shaded areas
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Two-hour minimum charter
– Weather may require route adjustments
– The Ohana carries 6; the Lola up to 35
– Fishing may require a Hawaii license — confirm with the captain
– Cancellation: Confirm the operator’s current cancellation window at booking.
WHO IT’S FOR
Groups of 6 to 35+. Charters run $350 per hour for the six-passenger boat with a two-hour minimum (larger vessels $575–$1,725/hour), weather can adjust routes, and catering is bring-your-own unless arranged.
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Compare other Oahu boat tours, or explore the full Oahu range. Planning ahead? Read the best time of year to visit Hawaii. Planning ahead? Read our guide to the best snorkelling on Oahu. Thinking about fishing? Read what a private sportfishing charter in Hawaii really costs.
Confirm the operator's current cancellation window at booking.
Whatever mix your group wants: snorkeling at Turtle Canyon, fishing with the boat’s fish-finding electronics, whale watching in season, or a sunset cruise — the captain tailors the route and the schedule to your priorities.
By group size and mission. The Ohana (6 passengers) is a fishing boat with kitchenette, sleeping quarters, and shower — right for families and fishing days. The Lola (up to 35) is a catamaran with a bar and floating water mat — right for parties and big groups.
A shallow-water cleaning station off Waikiki where green sea turtles gather to have reef fish groom them — one of the most reliable turtle encounters on Oahu, and a standard stop on snorkel-focused charters.
Yes — fishing equipment and snorkel gear are both aboard. Note the State of Hawaii requires a fishing license for some fishing; confirm specifics with the captain when planning your charter.
From $350 an hour for up to six guests, with a two-hour minimum. Larger groups pay $575 an hour for up to 20, $725 an hour for up to 35 and $1,725 an hour for up to 80.
Kewalo Basin Harbor in Honolulu.
Up to 80, depending on the price tier you book. The Ohana carries six guests and the catamaran Lola up to 35.
