Our Sunset Catamaran trip was a great time! I got the tickets on a TravelZoo deal and I'm so glad I did!Crash was a great captain, he had so much neat information and really made our evening an unforgettable experience. Sushi was the sweetest and it was so nice to have a dog to hang with since I was missing mine at home! This review is being written very late as we went back in September, but that should just tell you how great it was, that I have remembered it this long afterwards! The additional crew (I forget her name, but she was a young woman originally from North Carolina) was so sweet and really took the time to speak with everyone on board and make everyone feel welcome. Cannot recommend this place enough. 10/10 ! read more

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WE HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME! Krash was an awesome captain, along with his first mate Sushi. Anna and Carlos were super fun guides, kept us safe, showed us all the turtles and told lots of jokes! Great value for the money and considerably less expensive than other tours we looked up. Definitely recommend and hope to go back on Kahala Kai next time we're in Waikiki read more

Oahu Catamarans - Miss Sushi! - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We went back for a sunset cruise after our snorkeling trip a couple days prior. Again, Krash, Carlos and Sushi were amazing hosts! Aloha! read more

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Our group of 6 (two moms & four 20-22 year-olds) had a blast on our snorkeling excursion. Krash, Carlos & Sushi (dog) were amazing guides. Sushi watched for turtles along the way & barked as soon as she saw one. So adorable! Krash was a great captain and gave lots of fun facts, and I loved that the number of passengers was limited - there were 9 total. Carlos had tons of info to share about the local fish & turtles. I was very impressed with how protective he was of the turtles. At one point he had to quickly swim to prevent a snorkeler from another group from touching a turtle that had surfaced. I wish we were staying longer. I would have loved to have been able to do their sunset cruise too. read more

Oahu Catamarans - Sushi chilling on the boat - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We saw several turtles, as promised! And even got to see many dolphins, some jumping and doing twirls in the air! The crew was funny and helpful and the whole family had a lot of fun. What boat excursion would be complete without a rainbow! Overall, this was a great experience and one of my favorite things to do while visiting Oahu! read more

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Booked this Groupon. Krash and his mate Sabrina were great! Saw several turtles and Definitely a bunch of fish. Looking forward to doing other excursions with them! Krash's dog, Sushi even goes! read more

Oahu Catamarans - One of the turtles coming up for air! - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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What a fun boat to be on! The captain and crew are always awesome, no matter the activity. I am on this boat weekly and I absolutely love it! read more

Oahu Catamarans - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Easy process and good communication. Friendly crew including their 2 dogs. Nice relaxing sunset cruise for 2 hours. Would recommend.

I was looking forward to this underwater excursion after reading such high reviews from Yelp. I was also super excited to see turtles and other marine animals but my experience was the complete opposite of what I hoped it'd be. Before I explain further, I'd like to say Krash, his dog Sushi, and Sammy were absolutely wonderful! Krash was super funny and talkative, his dog was the cutest and SO smart, and Sammy was sweet and helpful with our gear. If anything, they made the trip fun and memorable. Now, I understand it's out of their control of when we'll see sea animals since I know, they could be a bit unpredictable but to an extent, if I'm paying a lot of money just to see turtles on my snorkel adventure, I'd expect to see at least a couple of sea turtles and more. I didnt even see ONE. I was disappointed because I only saw fish. Not even tropical fish... just ordinary fish I'd find in a fish tank. I honestly felt ripped off of my money. read more

Fun trip. Few turtles and a bonus whale sighting on the ride home. Friendly and comfortable boat. read more

Oahu Catamarans - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Captain Krash was knowledgeable and fun! Great music choices and all around great vibes! And if you like dogs, they have some fun buddies who enjoy the ride with you! Sushi is a treasure and Mona (might be spelling that wrong) is shy but beautiful! Would highly recommend the sunset cruise! read more

We had a great sunset sail and were so grateful to Captain Krash who was very accommodating. The afternoon of our snorkeling reservation, my family was wondering if this was the best idea for us due to some new injuries, etc. We figured we would just enjoy the trip as much as we could and if anything, we could just hang out on the boat. A few hours before the excursion, Captain Krash called to go over checking in and said to let him know if we had any questions. I ended up asking if it was possible to switch to the sunset cruise since my family probably wouldn't be able to enjoy the snorkeling to the fullest. He checked, said he had just enough space, and we were set! He did say that the snorkeling trip was more expensive, but since we already booked it, we wouldn't be refunded the difference between that and the sunset cruise, which was alright with us. We had such a fun time hanging out together on the boat! Sushi the dog was the cutest in her little pajamas, and she will bark whenever there's a turtle. My mom is afraid of dogs but didn't have any issues since Sushi was so chill! The only thing that bothered us is they do throw crackers and processed people food out to attract fish and turtles. read more

A sunset cruise on the Kahala Kai with Oahu Catamarans was an absolutely amazing part of our visit to Honolulu. The Captain and Crew were so incredibly friendly, thoughtful and informative! We went on a two hour cruise out of Waikiki with amazing views of the Waikiki beaches and resorts, Diamond Head, and, of course, a stunning Hawaiian sunset! The vessel had restrooms on board and the cruise was BYOB for those who wanted to partake. Some soda, water, and light snacks were provided by the Crew to enhance the experience. By the end of the two hours everyone on the boat felt like longtime friends! This was a highlight of the vacation and we would absolutely head out with Oahu Catamarans again! Cheers! read more

Oahu Catamarans - The Kahala Kai - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I did this tour last Thursday (July,2024) and I totally recommend! the crew is awesom, super friendly and explai you in detail everything since the moment you step on the boat. They also include plenty of snacks and drinks which was great after all that swimming. Lastly, I saw tons of turtles! and plenty other cute and colorful fishes! If you have the opportunity to do it, take it! you won't regret it. read more

Loved the vibes on the sunset cruise, great music, great opportunities for pictures and Sushi was the perfect puppy mascot. read more

Oahu Catamarans - Sunset - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Highly recommend! This was one of the best experiences I had in Hawaii! Carl was gracious enough to squeeze me in last minute and I am so grateful that he did because I had such a wonderful time! I made so many new friends on the boat that I plan to keep in touch with. We all went out to dinner afterwards. We made so many memories together snorkeling! We saw fish and a huge turtle! It was a blast! So, so glad I did this! read more

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Loved it! I rescheduled last minute and they were very accommodating. I had a hard time finding the boat and again they were very helpful. Crew was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the island. We'll be back next time we visit! read more

Oahu Catamarans - Beautiful Waikiki sunset - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Krash, Sushi, & crew are the best!! Best Aloha spirit around. All the ambience you could ask for(music, lights, food, etc.) They also exemplify Knowledge, safety, & respect for the water, the history, & the desire to show you all the ocean & city has to offer. We booked in 2021 & definitely had to find them in 2024. We saw whales the first time & sea turtles this time. We will book with them each & every time we return. We will also tell our family & friends about our experience! They have shelter in case of sketchy weather, bathrooms, coolers & ice to use, etc. They will offer to take your picture. They don't miss anything. They are simply the best! Thanks for the memories!! read more

Went on the turtle snorkeling tour. Crew were very friendly, we had a great time, would recomend.

Our family had a great time, saw a lot of turtles. At the last minute I was unable to get in the water due to a knee injury ( wouldn't have been able to climb the stairs back up into the catamaran) but I was still able to see turtles coming up for air from the deck. It was a beautiful day. My 17 year old granddaughter said that it was her favorite part of our week long vacation. read more

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The crew was amazing and incredibly accommodating. We chose to go on the tour the same day we got in. They were nice enough to store our luggage in their van while we went on the excursion. Everyone was so friendly and so honest (?) in their dealings with us. A wonderful time. Highly recommended!! read more

great experience, great snorkel, good quality snorkel gear provided, great captain (driver). thank you for the anti fog spray on the goggles right before we jump ship!!!!!!!!!! safety briefing was very thorough and to the point!! read more

We had a fantastic time! What an amazing view of the Waikiki coast with fireworks! The crew was talkative, friendly, fun and inspiring for me personally. The experience will be fondly remembered for the rest of our lives. Mahalo to all! read more

Oahu Catamarans - Waikiki beach fireworks - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing time! Great Snorkeling experience! turtles were Amazing. My family's favorite experience!

Great outing and fantastic crew. Easy to book and a fantastic adventure for anyone 5+ to senior's. Enjoy with confidence read more

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Excellent experience - Carlos, Anna, and Captain Krash were so knowledgeable and helpful to everyone including my grandsons. It was a great price, small group, lots of turtles observed, and we had the additional opportunity to see an octopus that Carlos brought up for us to see. Would definitely do it again. read more

Can't say much about the trip but on our recent visit to Hawaii the weather was pretty stormy. Captain Krash/or person who answered phone; was very pleasant to deal with in regards to canceling our reservation for two people. I know it is a terrible time for Hawaiians since a lot of work is in the tourist trade. Felt very bad canceling but knew we would get seasick with the rough waters. I know this personally from experience on another trip to Maui. Such a friendly attitude which was surprising since I was canceling. Will definitely look up a Oahu Catamarans next time we're visiting. Thank you for such standout friendly service. read more

We had a great time on our sunset byob tour. Snacks were great. Scenery amazing. Guides friendly and informative. Sushi the dog was the star of the boat! Would visit again. read more

A great snorkeling experience. We've seen several sea turtles and even a dolphin jumping out of water when we return! Hope I can snorkel deeper next time. A great thanks to captain Crash and Jordan. Don't forget to give his dog Sushi 401k tips. would recommend bring your own camera or GoPro so you won't miss the chance to take photos/videos for these wild animals. read more

Oahu Catamarans - View from the boat - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Carlos, Liza, and the captain were very attentive and easy to get along with. By far one of the best experiences I had on a weeklong stay. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good experience. read more

Tour guide: Crush; awsome Photo/First mate: Jordan; also awesome First pup: Sushi Perfect tour along the catamaran with great music, some snack foods and drinks and epic scenery as the sunset in the waikiki waters. *NOTE: You can bring your own adult beverages however you are responsible to watch for them yourself. read more

We had such a wonderful time on our sunset cruise with Krash, Sushi, and the deckhand (I cannot recall his name :( ). Krash went above and beyond to allow the group to get to see the sunset and the moonrise. It was a lovely experience. The snacks were yummy and the music a nice touch to Krash's story telling. Definitely recommend Oahu Catamarans for your next adventure! We will definitely visit them again next time we are in Oahu! read more

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So happy we chose Oahu Catamarans! I researched multiple sunset cruise companies and am so glad this was the one we went on--definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Captain Krash, Jordan, and Sushi the pup are the best crew. Sushi is SO cute and will let you know when there is turtles around! Captain Krash gave lots of info about the history of Waikiki beach and Honolulu and Jordan was very friendly and helpful. He had this awesome constellation app that he showed everyone on the boat and took pictures for people. They have a nice little spread of food for snacks, and you can BYOB if you want to drink alcohol. They had water and soda provided. The sunset views were incredible and there were plenty of chances to get pictures. Overall it was such a fun experience and I would definitely book with Oahu Catamarans over other companies if I come back to Honolulu. read more

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First off we saw tons of turtles. Secondly the crew was great to be around. Lastly I made a mistake when I booked the wrong day and the owner worked it out with me so I could take my kids snorkeling. Overall super happy. read more

Two of us went for the Sunset Cruise. Capt. Carl (owner) and Sushi (dog) were unavailable, so Capt. Winter took the helm with a crew of two. The boat was easy to find and left right on time with one other group of 10. Sodas and waters were passed out by the crew, and a very nice, fresh cheese and fruit board was served. We motored slowly down the coast toward Diamond Head for about half and hour, and then put up a sail and made several turns, waiting for the sun to set. After all the sunset hoopla, we sailed back to harbor and disembarked exactly one hour after we left. The atmosphere on board was very casual and the crew was attentive, which we appreciated. Plenty of seating was available, though we stood for a good part of the ride for better views and photos. When we got over the reef, food was thrown out to attract fish, and swarms immediately appeared like they were just waiting. That was pretty exciting. We also saw a few turtles. You get what you get on the sunset, and unfortunately, it was very cloudy for us, especially in that part of the sky - so the countdown was a bit underwhelming. But as we headed back to the harbor, long streaks of clouds over the city lit up with bright pinks and purples and reflected beautifully in the ocean, which made for fantastic photos of Honolulu from the water. It totally made up for the lackluster sunset and elicited a round of applause from everyone on the boat as the tour drew to an end and the sky went dark. The only reason I gave a 4-star rating instead of 5, was that on Yelp, there is the promise of a 20% discount with a provided code. However, on the Oahu Catamaran's online reservations page, there was nowhere to enter the Yelp code, and therefore it became a bait-and-switch situation. I tried multiple times to reach the office by phone to try and get the discount, but all I ever got was a recording. It ended up costing us $108 for 2 adults, which is not too bad considering the high cost of everything in Hawaii. read more

Oahu Catamarans - Sunset Cruise on Oahu Catamarans - Boat Charters Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A big Mahalo to Carl, Krash and Sushi for a beautiful ocean memorial. Our family wanted to say goodbye to our dad by honoring his wishes to be scattered at sea. He was a man that loved laughter, meeting people and often times, caused a commotion wherever he went. His services were full of joyful stories that took us down memory lane. What better way than to send him into his next adventure with the wind in our hair, a beautiful sunset and the smell of the sea comforting us. Thanks Captain Krash, for the beautiful music. It was a very thoughtful gesture. Thank you Carl for coordinating all of this. Your kindness will be remembered. And a big thank you to Sushi for lightening our spirits. read more

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Captain Krash, Carlos, Hailey and Sushi were nothing short of amazing! My youngest was a little timid and I was pulling him on a floating device and Carlos offered to pull him around with him all while pointing out sea life and guiding everyone. It was our very first time and my kids loved everything about it! Hoping to come back next year and do it again. read more

I have mixed reviews of this experience. On the plus side, it was a nice boat, good equipment, professionally run. It was a beautiful day and truly wonderful to snorkel with the fish and a few turtles. Our Host, Carlos, found an octopus and it was special to see and interact with it. Unfortunately, Carlos then handed over the octopus to a buddy on a neighboring boat who then proceeded to torture it and keep it out of the water, and I gather planned to use it as bait. I understand this kind of thing happens, but it felt wholly inappropriate on a recreational Nature-based excursion and I feel sick about being part of this. It ruined the trip. I hope that sharing this leads our guides to think deeply about the stewardship role they play as part of an ecotourism outfit. And while you're at it, please lose the old school offensive gender jokes. read more

what a wonderful way to spend a few hours of your stay on Oahu. A knowledgeable Capt & crew made it fun to see & educate everyone on Sea Turtles read more

We chartered a catamaran for my son's birthday and wow, what a fantastic experience! Captain Carl and crew were amazing! We saw tons of dolphins, went snorkeling with turtles and lots of fishes and sailed back to the harbor. Such a beautiful and memorable experience. The boat was perfect and very spacious for our group of 15 people. This a new must-do on future Hawaii trips. Thanks Captain Carl and Carlos! read more