Oahu: Private North Shore Boat Charter

AMAZING experience!! My family of 4 just returned from a 8 night O'ahu trip and the absolute HIGHLIGHT was when we went out on the boat with Kevin last Wednesday! I will also say the person who booked us prior to our trip was friendly and super knowledgeable and helpful - really set the tone for our excursion. Parking was easy to find, and Kevin went above and beyond turning what was supposed to be a snorkeling excursion into the best marine tour ever! Thanks to Lala, the water was too murky for us to snorkel but our kiddos still had a blast being out on the boat, ending up in the middle of a pod of 200+ spinner dolphins and watching the babies attempt spins with their mamas by their side! We also were lucky enough to see a honu in the open waters and then attempted to see sharks! Overall, can't recommend this enough- Kevin was so great!! We will definitely be back!!

great crew, comfortable ride, quite pleasant on our snorkeling private cruise. but where are all the fish? there were clouds of hundreds of beautiful fish 2 years ago off waimea. this year, barely handfuls.

We all had an amazing time. The ride was exciting and the staff were very friendly and helpful. My kids wouldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had.

I’ve been all around the world and have had a lot of epic adventures, but this was absolutely BEYOND. We went out with Kevin (nicest, funnest host ever) on his yellow boat, and we saw hundreds of dolphins and five sharks—literally right under and alongside our boat. We saw whales breaching just a few hundred feet away. But the best part of the day, something so unique that I’ve never experienced, was literally surfing gigantic Waimea waves and watching Pipeline pumping from the backside of the ocean. There’s nothing like the thrill of catching these waves, witnessing the huge faces, seeing the building-high sprays, all while fearless surfers were towed in just in front of us, ripping the swell as if they were in flight. Kevin is so professional and his energy is infectious—he knows just how fast to go and chooses waves that hit the adrenaline without ever making you feel like you’re in danger. He gives you unforgettable adventure without terrifying his clients, which is a fine line. I know I’ll be back on his boat next time I visit, because there’s no one else on the North Shore (or anywhere else I’ve been, frankly), who can offer a comparable experience. I’m incredibly grateful— just wow.

My family had a really fun and memorable day. The views from the water were incredible. We stopped for a swim and loved jumping off the top of the boat into the water. Kevin made it a great trip!

Kevin was amazing. We had the best time on our private sunset cruise. He took us to some sharks, turtles, snorkeling and my favorite…beautiful sunset. The boat is super clean, fast and rides smooth. Kevin will take great care of you.

During a year that has been wrought with anxiety and uncertainty, an ocean escape is just what the doctor ordered. This tour brought joy to the kids and adults alike. Endless smiles and fun. Definitely moments that we'll look back on and remember fondly as markers of this crazy year. Captain Kevin was so awesome, teaching us about marine life--urchins, whales, sharks--and making sure everyone was taken care of and having a good time. The rainbows followed us all the way, and it was a magical trip.

This was one of our favorite adventures on Oahu. Kevin Wilson owns the company and has lived on the island his whole life. He knows the water here like the back of his hand. He was recommended by a local. We did not feel like tourists. We felt like family. We saw humpback whales breaching and bottlenose dolphins hunting and slapping the water with their tales. They swam right under our boat! We even saw sharks which was a huge thrill. Kevin timed it so we got to see the spectacular sunset just before coming in. We plan to go out again soon to see big waves with him.