This was a first experience for me arranged by my cousins to celebrate the lives of their parents/ my favorite aunt and uncle. The service included a 2hour sunset cruise in Honolulu bay, using their utilizing their eco-friendly Pu'olo (traditional Hawaiian tea leaf urn.) The service was bi-lingual, native Hawaiian and English. What a memorable experience for such a solemn ceremony. The catamaran was crewed by Wes and Captain Marcelo. What a great value to provide your family and loved ones with such a memorable service. Mahalo read more

Hawaii Ash Scatterings - Sunset during return to harbor. - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing experience! My family wanted to spread my mom's ashes in her favorite place - Oahu. I had no idea where to start and was overwhelmed. After some research, I reached out to Captain Ken and he put me at ease with how he explained everything. The office manager, Devin, is awesome. He answered all of my (numerous) questions quickly and thoroughly. On the day of the scattering, Captain Mikey and his team were amazing. They were extremely knowledgeable. We had some crazy waves and they explained what the plan was thoroughly and were incredibly safe. They listened to our stories about mom and found the perfect place for us to set her free. Ben, the ukulele player played and sang beautifully. The entire experience was simply perfect. Highly recommend! read more

Great attitudes very thoughtful. Ashley did a great job. Gerhig helped and Shon was amazing at music read more

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A special thank you to Captain Ken, Devin and Mike and his crew for helping our family celebrate my mother's life. From the beginning of the planning stages in 2025 to today when we had the service, this group of people went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best memorial service for my mom. I would highly recommend Hawaii Ash Scatering, they are a 10 out of 10 throughout this journey, Devin assisted me in planning this entire service and she went above and beyond to make sure it was perfect. Because of a weather issue, Captain Ken was able to accommodate us earlier than planned and ensured we would have the most memorable experience memorizing my mom. Captain Mike and crew, our clergy Kelly and the ukulele musician did an amazing job! The entire service and attention to detail exceeded our expectations, Bravo. This entire process was completely overwhelming, but with the help of Captain Ken and his team everything was wonderful. Our family thanks you all for a job well done! read more

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We had the most beautiful day today! We had a celebration of life for a loved one. Ashleigh our captain was amazing! she was professional, while being very sensitive to our needs.. It was a smooth ride... the man who checked us in Lukas was also great! I would highly recommend them for a great day on the water no matter what you're celebrating read more

Our mom's final wishes were to have her 4 daughters scatter her ashes at sunset off of Waikiki Beach near the Natatorium. We originally scheduled this for August 9th and had to re-schedule due to the large waves off of Waikiki. They were very thoughtful and accommodating with this as 2 of us live on the Big Island. Wes was absolutely the BEST! He was very helpful in assisting us on and off my Sunshine. He was a gracious and charming host. On the trip back he put the sails up and it was so relaxing. Overall, it was a very beautiful experience, and our mother would have approved. read more

Thank you Wes and Marcelo for your kindness! My mom's ceremony was special because of you! read more

Hawaii Ash Scatterings - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My family and I really enjoyed the ash scattering of our two dogs we lost last year. Captain Ken and Gherig were professional, personable, and kind to us during our experience. read more

This is the most amazing, thoughtful crew. We did a Celebration of Life for a dear friend and his Mother and they went above and beyond for everyone involved. Thank you for the send off we were able to give our friend. read more

This is an excellent service for an ash scattering memorial at sea. From the first contact, Devin was informative, professional, prompt, and knowledgeable. Setting up the service was very easy with information online and a quick phone call to set everything up. They sent a very easy to understand invoice and you can email or call anytime with questions. You get very explicit instructions to the pier. The day of the memorial everything was perfect. The boat was well-maintained and extremely clean. We had a service with a Hawaiian singer and spiritual leader. He was phenomenal. Our service also included rose petals, a Hawaiian wreath, and butterflies. It was absolutely beautiful and such a fitting send off to a lifelong sailor and his wife. One of the butterflies followed us for a while and we were so touched. The rose petals looked so beautiful in the water. We also received a memorial certificate with a beautiful poem and the coordinates of our loved ones. We could not be happier with the service. We highly recommend Hawaii Ash Scattering for any family that wants a beautiful memorial for a loved one. read more

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We had a Zoom call with Captain Ken and talked about what was important to us. We emphasized we wanted a boat with a cash bar, sound system, and beautiful flowers. We decided to pay for a minister and he suggested a ukulele player, which we rejected emphasizing we had our own playlist. He assured us that he could provide all of these, so we booked the silver package. We received an email confirmation for a 50 ft boat with cash bar and bartender. We communicated with the owners once we arrived in Honolulu and nothing was stated about any changed being made. We were surprised when we arrived and were offered a 4 oz bottle of water and no bar/bartender was available due to their decision to switch our boat to a smaller vessel. We asked the crew why the switch and were not offered an explanation. We had not brought any of our own drinks for our planned toast as this was not communicated to us. The minister didn't seem like he had read the informational form that I filled out about my brother, but then decided to play the ukulele:) It was fine, but not what we had discussed. The sound system was not loud enough to be heard when the boat was running or if you were out on the deck, even after repeated requests to turn up the volume. The lack of a bathroom also was disappointing as we understood that would be an option on the bigger boat. I waited a few days to see if Captain Ken would reach out with an explanation after we had voiced our disappointment, but he did not. I emailed him directly and also no response. I ultimately forwarded my email to Devin (office manager) who was always very helpful and she did give us an apology. Ultimately we only had one chance to fulfill my brother's final wishes and Hawaii Ash Scattering fell short in helping us achieve that. read more

I'm so grateful for the crew of Hawaii Ash Scattering, they were professional, respectful, and polite! We scattered my mom's ashes on Saturday 8/12/23. Diamond Head is forever her resting place. The day was beautiful, water was a little choppy but the scenery was absolutely magnificent!! Mahalo again to the crew!!! read more

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This was our first and so far our only experience with spreading ashes and therefore there is nothing to compare it to. What I can say with certainty - our expectations are typically high and Hawaii Ash Scatterings exceeded them. To arrange for the service, we communicated with Cheryl over the phone and email. The conversation was professional and warm at the same time. I recommend looking at their website first and then talk to them about the options based on your preferences. At the agreed day and time, we arrived at the Whalers Village and checked in at the Sea Maui kiosk. (That is the name of the chartered vessel.) The attendant called the Captain and within minutes, the boat approached the shore and we boarded. We met the crew: Captain Brad, Carrie, Mario and the ukulele player Eric. They were all very lively and friendly and made us feel home. They briefed us on boat safety and explained the plan for our 2-hour trip. Also, they asked about any preferences we may have. Music: Carrie asked what kind of music would we like to listen to during our trip. She mentioned they have Spotify and we told her we have a special playlist but for some reason couldn't access it. Carrie re-created the playlist for us, and it meant so much. That alone was amazing customer service. The ceremony: when we arrived at a good spot, appropriate distance from the shore, we did the ceremony itself, the spreading of the ashes. The crew assisted in unobtrusive and discreet way. It was private, special, and emotional. Eric blew conch shell in all directions and then played a ukulele. Carrie asked if we would like a video and I'm glad that we said yes. Food and drinks: tasty pupus (appetizers) and various beverages (including alcoholic) were available to us. Overall, this was the right decision. Our dear mom/nana/mom-in-law received the best goodbye possible in the place of her choosing. The certificate we received few days later has the exact coordinates so we will be able to come and visit in the future. read more

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10 stars. My brother-in-law passed away suddenly and we had no idea what to do. We decided to do this service and I have never done anything like this before. It was so perfect. Devin was so patient and kind throughout the process and my 1000 phone calls I made asking my hundreds of questions and she guided me patiently along the way. The Hawaiian Kahu we had was top tier. The prayers were so beautiful and he took the time to call me the night before to genuinely get to know brother-in-law As soon as we released his pu'ulo, we were immediately enveloped by a pod of dolphins jumping and spinning. We even saw one turtle come right by us and two white birds flying side-by-side above us. So magical. read more

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Awesome experience, Really gave us closure, very positive experience. Met our needs perfectly

Be aware the Pu'olu or ti leaf urn has a 6lb weight limit otherwise you will have to buy an additional ti leaf urn or the rest of the ashes are returned to you. I would opt for a local florists who can make the Pu'olu without the weight limit or ask the local mortuary for guidance/referrals if you decide to go that route. Also know you can bring your own flower petals and/or leis which will probably be better quality than ones they provide. Don't expect anything more than a rental boat to scatter your loved one's ashes. I wouldn't opt for any upgrades or other options. read more

Used them to fulfill my uncles last wishes. To be scattered home in the Hawaiian waters. It couldn't have been more perfect. Because of COVID I was unsure if this trip was even going to happen. I ended up calling the week before and spoke with Captain Ken who took all my information down and had Cheryl book the day and email me with more information on what package I wanted. Cheryl and I email back and forth with each other. She responded very quickly and helped me get everything organized. Since my uncles ashes were already in Hawaii, I easily was able to drop them off a few days prior to be prepped by the florist. The day of we arrived at the dock and was greeted by our Kahu who would direct a small ceremony and bless the ashes. Our group of 11 (6 adults and 5 kids) boarded the vessel Sea Scale and captain Wes set sail to find us a nice and serene spot. Along the way we were able to see a turtle and a pod of dolphins. (such an amazing experience) The waters were calm and clouds in the sky which made it a beautiful morning. Once the ceremony concluded we scattered his ashes and spread an array of eco leis and flower petals in the water. Captain Wes then circled that area and took note of the location for us to keep. On the way back we sort of just drifted slowly. It was so nice and calm and just peaceful. I couldn't have asked for a better way to honor my uncle. Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a memorable experience. read more

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Our son's wish was to have his ashes scattered in the ocean here at home in Oahu. Captain Ken and his crew made this all possible for our son and our family. Captain Ken took us on a beautiful ride out towards Diamomd Head, then selected a serene spot to have our son scattered into the ocean after a beautiful prayer given by Kahu Josh. We had a few moments to share our memories of our beloved son also. The most memorable part of this ceremony was watching the beautiful sun set as we headed back to the pier. It was a symbol of laying our son down to rest. I cried silently as memories of our son played in my head. Thank you Captain Ken, Cheryl, and Kahu Josh for your outstanding services in fulfilling our son's wish with this beautiful ceremony. We definitely will be using Hawaii Ash Scatterings for many more special events!! read more

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Captain Ashley and crew did an excellent job of providing a memorable and respectful service for our ash scattering ceremony. Thank-you.

lovely service for my mother and sister. made it very easy to book and planned exactly how I wanted

great customer service, the ceremony was beautiful! they were very attentive and provided snacks and music

My daughter and I traveled to Honolulu to scatter my mother's ashes in her beloved Hawaii. From the moment we arrived at the harbor until we returned we were treated with sincere dignity and hospitality. Captain Mikey and London were amazing and very accommodating! Overall the experience was great and I would highly recommend Hawaii Ash Scatterings. read more

On sept 3rd our family chartered the Seascape to scatter our dads/husbands ashes. The entire process from the planning phases with the help of Devin Shafer to the actual charter and its crew was everything we hoped. We're grateful for all their help and highly recommend their services read more

My husband of 48 years loved Hawaii. When he passed away suddenly I knew that his ashes should rest there. After doing some research I contracted with Hawaii ash scattering. The company is extremely professional. They had me mail his ashes ahead, advised me when they were received. Called me to discuss details. I traveled from Pennsylvania with friends to Hawaii for the service. It was pouring rain but Captain Micky assured us it would be safe. My husbands ashes were in a traditional burial urn with baskets of rose petals and beautiful leis. On the way to Diamond head we were encouraged to talk about our Jim. The ukulele player who was also a Hawaiian minister sang and chanted as we put our Jim into the waters followed by rose petals and our leis. It was a beautiful ceremony and I cannot thank this company enough for their professionalism, kindness and caring. read more

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The day was beautiful and Captain Ashley deck crew Luke were very accommodating. Couldn't have asked for anything better, MAHALO NUI LOA

I tend not write bad reviews, but "Captain Ken" is extremely rude and condescending. He was upselling me on a more expensive ash scattering package than what I requested and continued to add additional services. Not to mention, he asked for a deposit even before I was shown an invoice. When I asked him to explain what all the extra charges were for, he replied, "It seems like money is an issue for you." I don't think asking for a detail of what you're being charged for is unreasonable. To me it sounds like money is tight for him and he's desperate to nickel and dime his patrons. It's disgusting that people like him try to capitalize on people who are trying to celebrate their loved ones. read more

I highly recommend Hawaii Ash Scatterings! Captain Wes did an amazing job welcoming my family aboard and made us feel comfortable. The entire experience was easy and memorable, for he explained the path we were taking giving us a perfect plan for my Dads scattering. He provided excellent customer service, showed great care for my family, provided a basket of rose petals, Bluetooth for music, and great conversation. We were fortunate the weather and winds allowed for us to celebrate and release my Dad in a peaceful & breathtaking setting. Thanks again!!! I also appreciate Cheryl who was my first point of contact, she was kind, empathetic and informative. Captain Wes & Cheryl made the process seamless and an experience we will remember. Their prices are fair and their thoughtful advise made all the difference. We purchased their eco friendly leis & they were lovely! We plan to return and hire Captain Wes to visit the area we laid my Dad to rest on our next visit. I feel lighter knowing my Dads in a beautiful place. Thank you again for providing such an important service with professionalism and care. read more

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The staff at Hawaii Ash Scatterings were fantastic. From the first phone call of inquiry to the ceremony at Sea everything went so smoothly, I didn't need to worry about a thing. All the details and arrangements were handled by Devin Schafer and was even patient with me with my many phone calls and emails asking questions. The shipping of the ashes was very easy and explain thoroughly so I did not need to worry so much. The final presentation of the ashes on the vessel was perfect. The Ukulele/minister was even better. He was very personable and friendly. Did a great job on the ceremony and before and after sail. The appetizers were as requested even took care of our dietary needs. I would Definitely recommend this company for any tour requested. Diane and Tom Gorski read more

I can't say enough good things about these folks. My partner and I had a simple, lovely service out from Diamond Head to honor the last wishes of a dear friend, and everything about it was exactly as he would have wanted. Everyone I interacted with, including Captain Ken, who called to follow up on my initial email query, to Devin, who handled the logistics, to Wes, who captained our sailboat (the 43-foot monohull, My Sunshine), to David, the conch blower, was helpful and respectful. I will always be grateful to each one of them. read more

Although our scheduled date for ash scattering had to be re-scheduled to next day r/t weather prior, the service from this company was amazing. Given some mobility issues for spouse, on board staff kept safety priority. Staff were personable and helped create great memories for myself and spouse. We will have forever memories for our experience from the videography we will receive. From contact with office staff to personal call from Captain/Owner Ken - all questions and concerns were addressed. We appreciate this company and will remember them all - 4-EVER. The cost for anyone's trip as far as value will always depend on your needs/wants and end results. This trip may have cost more than others quoted but for me, it was worth it. I do not regret, only sad that weather did not permit the date requested. No company can control weather. Given ocean conditions date scheduled prior, I know the re-scheduled date gave us a much better experience. ​ read more

We couldn't have asked for a better service! Great drinks, snacks and crew! Thank you!!

I used Hawaii Ash Scatterings on January 21 2022 - just a couple of weeks ago-- everyone was great and the 50' vessel was perfect for this event; I cannot recommend them highly enough and although I do not want to use them again for the obvious reason, I WILL use them again when the time comes----- best wishes and thanks to all of the crew- Captain Wes, Cheryl, Captain Ken and I am sorry I forgot the Uke players name but they were all great-- even tough they were having staff challenges--- Will repeat for sure----if you have to do something like this-- they are perfect to do it through; Through some magic and good luck , we even had a pod of dolphins under and along side us when we started back! read more

Amazing and caring staff! They arranged everything seamlessly for us and couldn't be more grateful for the beautiful ceremony celebrating my Mom's final wishes. read more

I received excellent customer service from everyone at Hawaii Ash Scatterings. They are well-organized, compassionate and friendly, and that means so much during a difficult time. Making arrangements was almost effortless with Cheryl and Captain Ken. They kept me informed and confident that my wishes would be carried out. The scattering service was beautifully coordinated with Captain Paul at the helm. He has a warm and welcoming personality that puts you at ease. The kahu who was assigned to preside over the service was equally kind and respectful. Thank you, gentlemen. I highly recommend this company. read more

Our family thought it would be nice to have a Kahu come to our brothers ash scattering at Kilauea volcano. Our brother, a Hilo resident since 1985, spent many hours photographing Kīlauea over the years and it seemed so meaningful to scatter his ashes there. We inquired with Devon and were told that the Kahu would be with us for 2 hours. We paid the deposit. After discussing further, our family decided a 2 hour ceremony would be too long for the family and friends attending in this case (we were not going out in a boat). We asked about scheduling the Kahu for 1 hour, which seemed better for our needs. Devon said she would ask Captain Ken, and he agreed but the cost would still be the same regardless. After this conversation, we reconsidered and chose to cancel the Kahu service. We ended up having our own ceremony and it was beautiful. Hawaii Ash Scattering seemed to us incompassionate and insensitive. Did not even extend condolences. Aloha. read more

Ken and Cheryl of Hawaii Ash Scatterings took care of all our needs and we had a beautiful Celebration of Life service with dignity and respect. This includes the crew of the Sea Maui and Brenda Akeau who conducted the service. read more

Capt Nate took us out to scatter my mothers ashes this week and he made sure it was a very tastefully done. He put on age appropriate music for my little one and even too photos for us to remember the little details. I'd highly recommend going with him! read more

Every step of the scattering of my Mom's ashes was handled with care and could not have gone any better. From first contact with Captain Ken and Cheryl, then the Blue Orchid Florist to the sailing with Captain Ron...we were handled with care and everything went so well. We had rainbow on way out...right after my brother put moms ashes in water, and we watched the petals follow her out, I turned to my brother and said, "now I just want the dolphins to come play with us"...he chuckled...less than 2-3 minutes later, Captain Ron said, "we have dolphins!" Plus, there was a whale not too far off...beautiful sunset, and, it did not rain until we were docked. Could not have gone more, right. Pictures tell the story better...and take a look at the Momma/baby dolphin picture we somehow captured...could that be more appropriate? We are very grateful for everything... read more

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Very professional and excellent customer service. Dennis was easy to work with and communication was readily available.

We had a good experience with them. I made several phone calls and they were always professional and polite. It is not cheap and they do try to upsell you, which I expect from any business; they did not push hard. We had a beautiful experience, the eco-urn was lovely, and after circling the site which we had strewn with flowers, we saw a turtle, some sea snakes or eels, and a small pod of dolphins. The only thing I would comment on is the captain and assistant who took us out were not very friendly and seemed a bit brusk for the occasion (neither one was Captain Ken.) read more