If I could give more than 5 stars on Yelp, I would! Our 2-hour private charter experience with Sail…read moreHonu Hawaii was FANTASTIC! Every step from booking to sailing was clear, concise, and time-efficient. BEFORE THE SAIL: About a week prior to our trip from mainland to Oahu, I contacted Kiah to schedule a sailing excursion. Communication via phone, text, and email made the process easy and time-efficient. She was prompt in responding and the reservation was set quickly. With the busy-ness of traveling, I appreciated the reminder texts and emails! DAY OF: We arrived at Kewalo Basin Harbor,Pier C (at the end of the parking area) and called Sail Honu as instructed. We entered through the gate, walked to the end of the pier, and met our friendly sailing crew of 2: Kiah and Natalie. *It was a special treat to see a honu (turtle) floating in the water nearby! After some brief instructions, we left the dock for our 2-hour sail. Once anchored at sea, you can snorkel (equipment provided), sit in the ocean in a floating chair (tethered to the boat), or relax on the boat netting. *Natalie was out in the water and found a big starfish! Both Kiah and Natalie are the BEST! They are friendly, knowledgable, and very accommodating. We were in good hands with them in charge of the sail. HIGHLY RECOMMEND SAIL HONU!!!

Spectacular An…read moreafternoon sail and swim could not have been more perfect. The experience Kiah creates is above and beyond. She is a phenomenal captain and her first mate (and crew, per all of Sail Honu reviews on Google and here on Yelp) are top notch, have high EQ, and actually care about the guest experience, the coral reef, honu, sea life, teaching, and more. They work hard to understand weather patterns so you aren't out on the water ending up in a predicament. Anything can happen, of course, but if it can knowingly be prevented for your protection, they will ensure safety! Outside of the technical aspect, SO MUCH FUN! These ladies have amazing senses of humor, great taste in music, and treat you well by ensuring you have everything you need. It's BYOB and they will serve what you bring, and ask if you need refills throughout the time together. We had four in our group and expected to have a great time, but it really was the best time...better than anticipated because of Kiah and Malia. Everything for parking, directions, rules, what to bring, wear, etc., is sent in advance, along with reminder texts and emails. I typically use rideshare, so that too was easy to provide to the driver. I have booked other catamaran tours here on Oahu... this is my go-to from now on!!!

We had an amazing experience with Sailing Beauty of Honolulu! I proposed to my now fiancée during…read moreour sunset sail, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The boat was beautiful, the views were breathtaking, and the entire experience was peaceful, intimate, and unforgettable. It was the highlight of our trip, and we highly recommend Sailing Beauty to anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion!

This one of my most memorable nights in hawaii, we were able to do a sunset cruise on the sailboat,…read morethere was 3 of us and we had the time of our lives, we able to watch the sunset, jump in the water and enjoy some amazing music at our request. My next trip I am definitely booking through them again!

I absolutely enjoyed my experience! Auntie Cheryl shared the history of Waikiki as well as her…read morebeautiful spirit. She is so sweet and added something special to the ride. Capt. Zach, Bailey, Kaipo and Kazu were fun, entertaining, and super helpful. Would 1000% recommend

I was looking a food snorkeling place during my stay in Waikiki and this place was amazing! The…read moreentire trip exceeded my expectations from getting picked up by Aunty Sheryl to being dropped off at our boat. I love how informative the group was, especially Megan explaining to us the different coral reefs. We got the 2 for 1 special in which we didn't only see 4 turtles but also a pod of dolphins.

The experiance of a lifetime! Captain Gaelyn was just lovely. I had a long sail one day and a…read morelesson the next, which was definitely the way to go. I was in my happy place every moment. Captain was so easy to be around and really set me at ease when i was tacking for the first few times, and i'll tell you i could not stop smiling. Could not recommend more!

I was fortunate to have Captain Gaelyn to accompany my last journey with my dear mom. Captain…read moreGaelyn is a very competent,warm and attentive person. You can totally trust her. I would love to hire her again. Her service is the first rate but the price was reasonable! Mahalo dear Captain Gaelyn! See you again!

Absolutely must do if you're looking for an excursion on the island. The boats are beautiful, the…read moreviews are insane, and the food and drinks are fire. We had Masa and Lia as our crew on board and we LOVED hanging out with them. They were constantly answering all of our questions and serving up the best drinks. Their service truly made our experience. This company has high reviews for a reason. Highly highly recommend booking.

We were so very pleased with our experience with Mana cruises and charter, from the first person…read morewho took our call to the captain of the boat. Everyone was so friendly and professional and kind. The boat is absolutely beautiful and it was perfect for our family who chartered it in order to do an ash scattering. The weather was gorgeous and we even got to see some dolphins on our way back. Overall, it was a perfect experience and I'll definitely recommend them to anyone who would love to splurge a bit and go out on the water in a beautiful boat. I hope to someday get to rent with them again.

We had a fantastic time exploring and playing. We had so much fun doing water activities and…read moreviewing underwater creatures. Captain and the crew were very attentive and ensured safety. They ensured everyone got to see turtles and in fact they headed a participant back just when we were being called back to the boat after discovering he didn't get to see turtles. There was plenty of snacks and drinks. Gears were complete - eye gear (with or without prescription which was helpful to those who wear glasses), and mouth pieces. The attention to detail was superb and attention to safety and ensuring everyone had fun was commendable!

We had such a great time on this excursion! We were led by Captain Robin and Jamie and Keani. We…read moresaw lots of turtles, both on the boat ride out and while we were snorkeling. My son had a broken hand and they made him feel totally comfortable while doing all the activities. We did SUP and floated around and my son had a super soaker battle with some of the other boat passengers. The snorkeling was great....we saw multiple turtles and fish and an octopus! We have snorkled many times, but they gave us very good instructions on how to put on equipment. I appreciated the anti-fog spritz which we have never gotten on any other snorkel tour. They also had lots of good snacks (chips, fruit, drinks, spam musubi), and even a bucket of fresh water for a post-snorkel shower! The sandbar was incredible. I have been coming to Oahu my whole life and didn't even know this place existed. Total magic!

The staff here are great. I highly recommend an associate if you're gonna do a private party it is…read moreworth the price especially when you're doing the sunset cruise with a private party. Try to get at least 20 to 25 people to offset the cost, but it is really nice tip them well.

The crew went above and beyond when our other charter had an unfortunate issue. They didn't have to…read morejump in and save the day, but they certainly did! We had a rehearsal dinner charter and I couldn't recommend their hospitality more. If I could give them a 50/10 I would.

My husband and I could not be any happier or more impressed by both the Mulan catamaran as well as…read moreher crew. We received 5 star service from the moment we stepped on the boat until the moment we had to say our goodbyes. Literally every member went above and beyond to make our celebration special and memorable. Truly spectacular charter and a shout out to our chef for creating a delicious dinner that was not just tasty but followed all our dietary restrictions. And he did the best magic show we'd ever seen to make the night even better! I'm still in awe to be honest. Miranda was in communication about every detail possible and catered to our every need. Thank you for the best anniversary celebration.

We did a beautiful breakfast cruise. There were six of us and they accommodated us all! The food…read morewas wonderful and abundant. The presentation beautiful! There were wonderful toys to take in the ocean , lilli pads, sea scooters and more! The crew was professional , friendly, helpful and fun.... All 4 of them. The captain, the chef, the lovely girl and great guy who explained things and helped out in all ways! We even got a magic show before pulling in to our slip! It was a delightful 4 hours. We will certainly return!