Big Island Catamaran Charter: Custom Kona Coast Tour

Build your own afternoon on the water off Kona.

A private catamaran charter from Honokohau Harbor on the Big Island lets you and your group set the itinerary for a four-hour boat tour along the Kona coast. The modern powered catamaran carries up to 50 passengers, and the crew brings lunch, fresh fruit, snacks, bottled water and full snorkeling equipment. You choose where to anchor, which stops matter most and how long to stay at each one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private customized boat tour

• Check-in at Honokohau Harbor
• Enjoy 4-hour private boat tour

The experience

The boat departs from Honokohau Harbor, the working fishing port on Kona's leeward side. A professional guide leads the tour in English or Japanese, and because the charter is private, you decide what the day looks like, whether that means more time in the water, a longer stop at a particular cove, or a slower pace to watch the coast. The catamaran is built for open ocean conditions, so the ride stays stable even when the swell picks up.

Lunch, fresh fruit, snacks and bottled water come aboard. If you have dietary needs the standard sandwiches don't cover, bring your own. Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, safety jacket and wetsuit) is provided, so you don't pack gear. The four-hour window gives you time to move between a couple of spots without feeling rushed, though the exact route and timing stay in your hands.

The charter accommodates groups of up to 50 passengers, though smaller groups (up to 15 or 24) are also available. Children as young as four can join if accompanied by an adult. The boat operates with a multilingual guide, so language isn't a barrier if your group mixes English and Japanese speakers.

What’s included

• Lunch with sandwiches and fresh fruit.
• snacks and bottled water.
• full snorkeling equipment including mask, fins, snorkel, safety jacket and wetsuit.
• professional guide in English or Japanese.
• private boat for your group only.

Options for this experience

3 options

Charter for up to 15 passengersGuide in English or Japanese · 12:30Your tour can be tailored to what you want: snorkeling at great spots, visiting the well-known Kealakekua Bay, or simply cruising the scenic Kona coastline. This option covers up to 15 passengers.

Charter for up to 24 passengersGuide in English · 12:30Your tour can be tailored to what you want: snorkeling at great spots, visiting the well-known Kealakekua Bay, or simply cruising the scenic Kona coastline. This option covers up to 24 passengers.

Charter for up to 50 passengersGuide in English or Japanese · 12:30

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:30

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Hang Loose Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the group size (up to 15, 24 or 50 passengers) that matches your party, then customize the route with your guide once you're aboard. The private charter means your group sets the pace and decides which spots along the Kona coast matter most.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the lunch on the private charter?

Sandwiches, fresh fruit, snacks and bottled water come with the tour. If you have dietary restrictions the standard sandwiches don't cover, you're welcome to bring your own food.

Can we snorkel during the four-hour charter?

Yes, snorkeling is part of the tour. The boat provides masks, fins, snorkels, safety jackets and wetsuits, so you don't need to bring your own gear.

How many people can book one private charter?

The charter operates in three sizes: up to 15 passengers, up to 24 passengers, or up to 50 passengers. You pick the group size that fits your party at checkout.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

Children must be at least four years old and accompanied by an adult. The maximum age is 65.

Do we get to choose where the boat goes?

Yes, the tour is customized to your group's wishes. You work with the guide to decide which stops matter most and how long to spend at each location during the four hours on the water.