This was a beautiful ocean cruise experience. I loved seeing the Waikiki shore line and Diamond…read morehead in all its glory. I loved seeing to support local and this place is a wonderful start. The staff Brandon and another gentleman, were lovely hosts. Topping is optional but there is a Venmo code and a tip jar for cash.

I really wanted to enjoy this tour, but unfortunately didn't have a great experience. It was very…read morewindy and the water was extremely choppy. Multiple guests were getting seasick, as the Captain tried his best to navigate the waters. One guest nearly fainted and after that, the atmosphere on the boat changed. The Captain wasn't talking much and it seemed as if he just wanted to get back to the dock. Knowing the weather conditions, I wish the tour was rescheduled. We saw some fish and barely saw a turtle. I know the tour doesn't guarantee seeing wildlife, but it was disappointing hardly seeing anything in the glass bottom. To add, the glass bottom is just 4 boxes that you have to peek over to see. I didn't get seasick, so it was still nice to be out on the water and enjoying the views of the ocean. Prior to the incident, the captain was very educational and funny. Overall, had the tour been on a different day with more permitting weather, I think it would've been great.

Went on vacation to Honolulu with 10 friends to celebrate a big 5-O birthday. This catamaran…read moreexperience was amazing and perfect for our group. A couple of us jumped in the water (cocktails were involved) and floated on their Lily Pad for a bit. The views were spectacular, as you can see. They also let us choose our own music, BOYB and snacks. Mahalo!

We booked the fireworks cruise with Capt. Tom, Bella, and Savanah about 2 weeks in advance for my…read moredaughter's 18th birthday. The crew was super fun, easygoing, and made us feel right at home. The boat was spotless and we loved being able to connect to their bluetooth to play our own music. We brought along food, drinks, and a cake, and it turned into the best celebration!! Being out on the water with the city lights and watching the fireworks from the boat made the night unforgettable. We'll definitely be booking again!

After having to reschedule because of the weather, I felt so lucky that I was able to make it…read moreyesterday before flying back to San Francisco today. I just want to say a big thank you to the professional and friendly crew, you guys are amazing!! especially the cute guy who took care of me when I got seasick and needed to sit at the back, thank you again for your kindness and patience. I loved your great smile, and trust me, acne didn't take away from it. It was truly an unforgettable experience, and I will definitely come back again. I honestly don't want this vacation to end. Thank you for helping make my trip so special! Ka 6.6.26

My husband and I had a great time. The crew on board were fun. I recommend this catamran snorkeling…read moretours.

My wife and I had an amazing boat tour experience from start to finish. We were picked up in…read moreWaikīkī and taken to the Wai'anae Small Boat Harbor, which made everything convenient and easy. They also offer a military discount, which we really appreciated. Once we got out on the water, the experience was unforgettable. We swam with colorful fish and sea turtles, saw dolphins, and even got to see false killer whales. It was truly a great day out at sea. The crew was exceptional: Capt. Dani, Ben, Faavae, Kania, Roxanne, Kirra, Bernard, and Keely all made the trip special. Keely deserves a special shout-out! The crew provided educational facts, acted as lifeguards, served food and drinks, and even danced, making the whole experience fun, safe, and memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an incredible ocean adventure in Hawai'i. Great service, beautiful wildlife, and an outstanding crew!

This tour is very misleading online snd I want to make sure ppl know what they are signing up for…read more The staff was wonderful and very organized. But despite being called a "Dolphin and You" tour, there is only dolphin WATCHING from the boat -- no swimming with dolphins. They also only stop at one snorkel spot in shallow waters.m whereas most companies have you snorkel at 2. Maybe if I had never been on another tour, I would have thought this was good, but I'd only recommend this for people who want to mainly watch things from the boat and not snorkel. I honestly saw more marine life where I live in OC. On a previous tour with a different company, I swam in waters where dolphins were swimming all around and underneath me -- it was a core memory, and I was hoping to recreate that experience. They also don't let you swim very far from the boat, which made the experience feel overly restrictive. Because the website is not clear I will lay down the iternary: 6:00am pick-up from hotel (about 1.5 hrs to get there) Restroom stop at Fareharbor 1 hr dolphin watching--basically your just on a boat 1 hr snorkel--will see sparse fish 1 hr return--will give you sandwich and water cups no water bottles, temporary tattoo offered Return to hotel: another 1.5 hrs to drop everyone off etc Kind of waste of money $180+ and my precious vacation time. Also, be wary of the reviews. They offer incentives for leaving one. Sorry, but as a Yelp Elite, my honest opinion can't be bought.

Great experience, love the staff. Very friendly and funny. They made sure to get us the best…read moreexperience

My husband and I went on this sail to celebrate our anniversary, and it turned out to be such a…read morememorable experience. We were a little nervous at first because it was raining and overcast, but the crew reassured us it would clear up--and it did! We're so glad we didn't cancel. Krash made the sailing experience incredibly smooth and relaxing. We were lucky enough to see a whale, turtles, fish, the sunset, and even the Friday night fireworks show! Shannon was super friendly and did a great job interacting with everyone on board. Sushi was such a fun bonus to the cruise--we loved how he would bark to give us a heads-up whenever he spotted something in the water. Overall, this was an amazing experience and the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary. Highly recommend!

We had the best time on Kailani Yacht Charters. The crew was amazing and we have memories to share…read morefor a lifetime.

My friends and I were so lucky to able to book a "sunset cruise" in Waikiki with Kailani Yacht…read moreCharter a few weeks ago! The yacht was so pretty and the Captain and crew were exceptionally thoughtful and kind and had our safety and comfort foremost on their mind. They had catering options for us but also allowed us to bring our own beverages which was convenient since my girlfriends like different things. At the end of our sunset cruise we got the added bonus of watching the weekly fireworks show which was literally right above our heads where the yacht docks in the harbor. Such a great experience and can't wait to take my family!

MANA sunset cruise from Ko Olina - the absolute highlight of our trip!!!…read more We are no strangers to Catamaran excursions - trips in the British Virgin Islands, Greece, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. By far, Captain Travis and First Mate Taylor were exceptional, leaving no detail to chance. We were warmly greeted with a drink and were given a very thorough safety briefing. Both were meticulous in their duties to their craft as well as to their guests. The catamaran was immaculate, an outstanding demonstration of the care and maintenance it receives - impressive for a 2008 Cat. Thanks MANA and crews for your care and concern. We had only 5 of us aboard ( they allow a maximum of only 6) which really enhanced the experience. As we got underway drinks were served and then came what I thought was going to be a sampling of local snacks. No, it was a full dinner made by Taylor that was some of the freshest, best food we have had on the Island, followed by a dessert second to none. The other guests dietary restrictions were taken into consideration and we sailed (and for a portion of the trip we were under full sail & not motoring) around with soft Hawaiian reggae playing. The two hours flew by.... We were regaled with stories of the Islands and some very interesting facts. Sure there are less expensive, far more crowded sunset tours... but NOTHING compares to this one. It was worth every cent. When we return we will have already booked this trip before we board our again! Do yourself a favor, splurge on a really personal Hawaiian experience and book this trip. You will be richly rewarded & have memories for years to come! There may be no traffic jams on the extra mile... but you will find on this excursion, Captain Travis & First Mate Taylor are on the extra mile & demonstrate what the extra mile should look like! A very important note - we recommend if you are coming from the Waikīkī area that you plan on leaving early and planning a light lunch at Ko Olina - the Monkeypod, or one of the restaurants in the hotels. The traffic leaving Waikiki in the afternoon is horrible in the afternoon and could take several hours to navigate to Ko Olina.

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 such a blast on our submarine tour! The crew were all very nice and professional, and the…read moretour guide made great jokes and was very friendly. The ocean was clear and beautiful the day we went. We learned a lot about coral preservation and the animals while on the tour too. I usually do not like close quarters, but I was comfortable the whole time. It's a very roomy submarine. Having been, I feel like everyone should go at least once! We saw lots of different fish, 2 turtles (Timmy and Tina), an eagle ray, and the other side of the sub saw a shark-very cool!

This was a nice activity to do during a drizzly morning during our HHV staycation. Kamaaina rate…read moremade it worth it.