Tours · Private

Private charters.

The day is yours. Choose your activities and we’ll build a custom trip for your family, friends or group.

  • From 2 hours
  • All ages
  • Year round
  • Mala Boat Ramp
MAKAI, the yellow Makai Adventures boat, at anchor in clear water with a crew member on the bow

What a charter can include

Your boat, your plan.

Tell us what you’d like to do and we’ll make the day a highlight of your trip.

  • Whale watching (in season, November 25 to April 25)
  • Snorkeling
  • Dolphin watching
  • Sightseeing along the coast
  • Sunset cruises
  • Memorials and ash scatterings at sea

Onboard

  • A cooler of ice, included
  • Catering: contact us for catering options
  • Restroom, showers and lots of shade on MAKAI

Popular with

Mostly families, and groups of families, who want the boat to themselves and a tour that’s all about them. We’ve also hosted a couple of elopements and vow renewals, and quite a few families come out with us to scatter a loved one’s ashes at sea.

Group size and rates

Charters start at two hours. Text or call us for a quote.

  • Snorkel charters: up to 35 guests
  • Whale watching, ash scattering or sunset cruise: up to 37 guests
  • Fishing charters: up to 8 poles

Cancellations and changes need at least 7 days’ notice. Trip protection (+15%) can be added when you book online.

Aerial view of MAKAI with a humpback whale alongsidePhoto: Don McLeish
Snorkelers above a green sea turtle

Just a few of you, or want to sail?

Kainani Sails is a separate private sailing charter company: the 45′ sailboat Kainani, for up to 6 guests, departing Ka‘anapali Beach. Visit kainanisails.com

Private charters

Let’s plan your day.

Any day, any time, year round. Text us for the fastest response, or email, and we’ll put it together with you.