MANA Cruises on open water


Ko Olina + Waikiki · Est. 2017

Oahu from
the Sea.

MANA Cruises + Charters
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21°19'35.6"N 158°07'14.1"W · Ko Olina, O'ahu
21°17'12.7"N 157°50'28.1"W · Waikiki, O'ahu
9+
Years on the Water
Best in Class
Partnered with Four Seasons + Halekulani
★★★★★
2000+ Reviews
3 Vessels
2 Locations

EXPERIENCES

Find Your Perfect Day on the Water

Private + Exclusive Shared Charters from Ko Olina and Waikiki.

Waikiki Private Charter By The Hour

  • Flexible 2–8 hour departures, daily
  • Private Charter · Exclusively for your group
  • Options: snorkeling, cruising, wildlife watching, fishing and more
Rate up to 6 Guests Addtl fees for parties over 6 guests
From $800/ hr
  • Approx 2 hours · Departure · Summer 5:00pm · Winter 4:30pm
  • Private Charter · Exclusively for your group
  • Agenda tailored to your group
2 hrs Rate up to 6 Guests Addtl fees for parties over 6 guests
From $1,600/ vessel

Ko Olina Private Charter By The Hour

  • Flexible 2–8 hour departures, daily
  • Private Charter · Exclusively for your group
  • Options: snorkeling, sailing, wildlife watching, fishing and more
Rate up to 6 Guests Addtl fees for parties over 6 guests
From $700/ hr
  • Approx 2 hours · Departure · Summer 5:00pm · Winter 4:30pm
  • Private Charter · Exclusively for your group
  • Agenda tailored to your group
2 hrs Rate up to 6 Guests Addtl fees for parties over 6 guests
From $1,350/ vessel
Ko Olina private charter
Sunset tasting
Waikiki snorkel
Wildlife snorkel
Snorkel and lunch
Waikiki sunset
Nearshore fishing
Four Seasons snorkel
Couples retreat
Whale watch
Ko Olina private charter
Sunset tasting
Waikiki snorkel
Wildlife snorkel
Snorkel and lunch
Waikiki sunset
Nearshore fishing
Four Seasons snorkel
Couples retreat
Whale watch
Private Charters · Sunset Tasting · Snorkel + Lunch · Whale Watch · Komohana Full Day · Four Seasons Partner · Native Hawaiian Owned · Best of Small Business 2025 · Private Charters · Sunset Tasting · Snorkel + Lunch · Whale Watch · Komohana Full Day · Four Seasons Partner · Native Hawaiian Owned · Best of Small Business 2025 ·

TRUSTED BY THE BEST

In Good Company

From resort concierge desks to travel platforms, the most trusted names in Hawaiian hospitality send their guests our way.

Four Seasons Ko Olina
Halekulani Hotel
TripAdvisor
Aloha i ke Kai
Hawaiʻi Visitors & Convention Bureau
Hawaiian Council
Airbnb

AS SEEN IN

Forbes
CBS
KONG
Paper City
7x7
Fine + Noted

NATIVE HAWAIIAN FOUNDED · SINCE 2017

Seeking the MANA
of Hawaii's Waters

MANA Cruises + Charters was founded with the goal of seeking and sharing the "mana" in Hawaii's waters, coastline, and people. The seeking is represented in our logo by the Great Frigate 'Iwa. Locally born and locally driven, MANA is dedicated to delivering an authentic Hawaii charter experience, backed with quality and endless aloha.

As an organization, MANA continually strives for excellence in all it does, not just for guests, but for one another, our community, and the environment. A renewed focus for MANA is to support Hawaii's tourism industry toward a more sustainable platform, taking into account the effects of tourism on our communities and natural resources.

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9+
Years on Oahu waters
3
Vessels · Ko Olina + Waikiki
5 ★
2,000+ Reviews from all platforms
Best of Small Business 2025 · Hawaii Business Magazine
Guests on deck with Ko Olina mountains
West O'ahu

Ko Olina

Sheltered lagoons, open-ocean swells, and the Four Seasons on the horizon. Our flagship waters.

Power catamaran sailing toward Waikiki at sunset
South Shore

Waikiki

Diamond Head, coral reefs, and the iconic Honolulu skyline, experienced from a 43ft power catamaran.

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions, Answered

How many passengers can you accommodate?

6 Guests on a Shared Charter · 10 Guests on a Private Charter (at addl rate) · The VENTURE Boat offers Private Charters for up to 6 guests maximum. Listed Private Charter prices are for groups of 6 or less. Please call or text us if you have more than 6 guests. MANA Cruises promotes a comfortable and intimate setting where ample space is available to everyone. Whether you are a couple or a family, rest assured that you'll have room to stretch out and personal attention at any time.

What should I wear? What should I bring?

First and foremost, all charters are offered as barefoot cruises for all vessels. There is no need for heels, shoes or boots as all footwear will be removed. Slip-on type of footwear are easiest for onboarding and deboarding. For snorkeling charters: Wear anything comfortable and flexible. If you plan to jump into the water with us, bring or wear your swimwear. A hat for sun protection is always a great idea. For evening charters: Anything comfortable and flexible will always be great; bring an extra cover up or sweater if you get cold. Please note that laws in Hawaii restrict use of non reef-safe sunscreens. Join us in protecting our waters by checking your sunscreen before boarding.

What kind of ocean life will I be able to see?

Throughout the year we encounter various species of Fish, Turtles, Eels, Rays, Crustaceans and marine mammals such as Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins and Humpback Whales (Seasonally Nov–Apr). Although it is less common, we do come across other large Oceanic Mammals, such as Risso Whales, Rough Tooth Dolphins, Spotted Dolphins, False Killer Whales, Melon Headed Whales, Pilot Whales and more! Though we love to view our wonderful Hawaiian ocean life as much as possible, it is within our company's discretion to respect the legal and safe viewing distances applicable to each species.

Where do you depart from?

MANA Cruises proudly departs from two wonderful locations on Oahu: Ko Olina Marina, 92-100 Waipahe Place, Kapolei, HI 96707 and Ala Wai Boat Harbor, 5 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI 96815. Our specific meeting locations are best found using information in your confirmation email provided for each charter. Should you need further assistance or directions to these locations, please call or text us!

Do you have a cancellation policy?

Yes, we have a cancellation policy for both our guests and our company. Guests: All reservations must be cancelled no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure. No refunds will be given to reservations cancelled within 48 hours to the scheduled departure. Reservations booked through third-party affiliates may be subject to different policies and not controlled by MANA Cruises. Company: All charters may be cancelled at the captain's discretion any time before the scheduled departure. A full refund will be provided to all paying guests when a cruise or charter is cancelled by MANA Cruises.

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