Name: Sailing Charters
Brand: Sailing Charters
Rating: 4.8 (274 reviews)

Hawaii Sailing Tours. Hawaii Sailing Charters

Sailing in Hawaii whether it be on a Hawaii sailing charter, a Hawaii Sailing Tour, your uncle's catamaran or a Hawaii yacht charter is simply a way of life in the islands. Keep in mind that the very first people to come to these islands came by virtue of a sailboat and so the sailing heritage runs deep in the waters surrounding Hawaii. For that matter keep in mind that each and every one of the Hawaiian Islands is completely surrounded by water and so it is natural for Hawaii sailing to be such a big portion of the culture here. Ocean water is one thing we have plenty of in Hawaii but the other ingredient necessary for a good sailing experience is wind, and we have been blessed here in Hawaii with plenty of that as well and the visitor industry makes good use of it by providing Hawaii Sailing Tours and Hawaii Sailing Charters.

The trade winds will blow from the northeast in Hawaii about 300 days a year. A typical day will have the wind blowing between 8 and 12 mph but it can get much windier than that. Even on normal trade wind days wind gusts can be much greater than the average of that days wind velocity. The trade winds will generally blow strongest in the afternoon and will begin to come up in the late morning hours so sailing conditions for most Hawaii Boat Tours are usually best in the afternoon if you are truly looking for a strong sail.

The Time of Year Can Affect Sailing in Hawaii

Sailing in Hawaii during the winter months can be affected by the wind which can often reverse itself and come from the south. We refer to these days as having Kona weather conditions. This is the time of the year when we can have big storms and of course those days are not ideal for sailing but moderate Kona conditions can be just fine for Hawaii sailing tours. Where you are on an island can also play an important part in determining if it is a good place to launch from to enjoy some sailing fun. The heaviest winds will most often be affecting the 'windward' sides of the islands which are the north and east coastlines.

These are the areas that will get wind first but quite often the wind will wrap around to the 'leeward' coastlines later in the day. Many Hawaii sailing charters prefer to leave from a location on the leeward side of an island and work their way up to the wind line as it wraps around. This method allows for the beginning of a sail in calmer waters and also a return to calmer waters when coming back to port.

The Strongest Sailing Breezes in Hawaii are Usually in the Afternoon followed by Lighter Breezes in the Evenings.

Stiff winds are not the only type of winds that are ideal for Hawaii sailing tours as late afternoon or Sunset Sails usually occur at a time when the wind has died down and what light wind is occurring is caused by the "temperature differential' caused by the cooling of the island mass. These gentle conditions are ideal for romantic Sunset Sails and Dinner Cruises when too much wind would have an adverse affect upon the serving of cocktails and the enjoyment of Hawaiian "pupu's". If you are looking to find wind for your sailing tour when you are visiting the islands the highest annual wind velocity is usually found in July however it should be mentioned that the wind speeds for each month are usually pretty consistent. Rainfall might be something that would affect a beautiful Hawaii sailing charter and rain is something you could expect to be happening during the winter months.

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(11 Reviews, 5 Stars)

Blue Dolphin Charters

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56 foot wide-beam sailing Trimaran, 27' Raft and 63' Catamaran

Blue Dolphin Charters offers spectacular motor sailing cruises to the NaPali Coast of Kauai and to the 'forbidden island' of Niihau. In addition Blue Dolphin also offers whale watches, snorkeling, snuba, dinner cruises, sunset sails and rafting excursions. All emphasis is placed upon customer comfort and its large boats each maintain large walk-in restrooms, fresh water showers and plenty of deck space.
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(7 Reviews, 5 Stars)

Makena Boat Charters

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If you're staying on the south shore of Maui in the Kihei area, Wailea or Makena a really good choice for a snorkeling tour would be on the 65' sailing catamaran "Kai Kanani". This boat was built in 2007 and is a state of the art custom motorized sailboat. The location of the departure point for this boat is one of the very best because it is located just off the coast of Molokini, perhaps a short fifteen minute ride away.
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(7 Reviews, 5 Stars)

Port Waikiki Cruises

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If sailing is truly your ultimate objective in going out on a boat you will be thrilled with a ride on the sailing boat Paragon. The Paragon is a 47' sailing catamaran that is designed for these waters and designed for speed. There are not that many boats that pass through these waters that could go faster than this one.
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(6 Reviews, 5 Stars)

Catamaran Kahanu

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36' Sailing Catamaran, 36' double hull Hawaiian Catamaran

Catamaran Kahanu is a boat tour company that offers tours of the spectacular NaPali Coastline on Kauai's North Shore and also offers dinner cruises and whale watches. With a maximum capacity of only eighteen passengers these tours are very personalized and your captain and crew are of Hawaiian ancestry and have been lifelong residents of Kauai.
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(5 Reviews, 5 Stars)

Gemini Charters

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Gemini Charters offers sailing tours that depart off of Kaanapali Beach and has done so for over 30 years. They offer multiple tours which include a sail and snorkel up the coast to Honolua Bay when weather permits, a delightful champagne sunset sail and whale watching tours in season. Their seaworthy 64' Sea Runner Sailing Catamaran is an excellent choice for a real sail.
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(4 Reviews, 5 Stars)

Bike Hawaii

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The company 'Bike Hawaii' deals with much more than just bike rides. Over their long history they have evolved to include hiking tours and kayaking trips as well as snorkeling and sailing adventures. Common ground for all these tours is a desire to take the island visitor to out of the way places and provide an ecological perspective.
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(3 Reviews, 5 Stars)

Tradewind Charters, Inc.

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Oahu Private Sail & Snorkel, Mimosa Sunrise, Sunset Dinner, Whale Watch Tours, Ash Scatterings

Tradewind Charters specializes in private charter tours. The maximum of only twelve passengers on the 43 foot sailing yacht or 40 foot sailing catamaran creating an intimate non crowded atmosphere. Our 50 foot motor catamaran for larger groups up to 49 guests. With additional options for catering or an on-board bar guests can really create their own adventure at sea. If you're on Oahu for a vacation or event check out Tradewind Charters.
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(3 Reviews, 5 Stars)

Sea Maui

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Sea Maui II is a beautiful 51 foot power sailing catamaran,and Sea Maui III is a 65ft newly refurbished luxury sailing catamaran, they both depart out of Kaanapali Beach. They offer a trade-wind sail every afternoon, a sunset sail in the evening and snorkel trips in the morning. Food is specially provided by renowned Chef Joey Macadangdang the former corporate executive chef of Roy's Kitchen.
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(2 Reviews, 5 Stars)

Makai Adventures

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Kainani's modern yacht shape, spacious interior, and blue water sailing capabilities make her the perfect Hawaii sailing charter boat. She is also available for Memorials at Sea or Ash Scattering Services and special requests.
Kainalu's powerboat style is perfect for personalized snorkeling trips.
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(1 Review, 5 Stars)

Alii Nui Sailing Charters

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The one of a kind, luxury catamaran Alii Nui departs from Maui's Maalaea Harbor and offers a variety of sail options which include Molokini snorkel tours, sunset sails, dinner sails and whale watches. All the specialty details have been included on all its tours to provide a privileged ocean experience. Snorkel tours include hot showers on board and large terry beach towels for your personal use. Dinner cruises are limited to 32 guests and even complementary pick-up is included on its whale watches.
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(1 Review, 5 Stars)

Iruka Hawaii

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Dolphin Snorkel Tours, Manta Tour, Whale Watch

Iruka Hawaii offers snorkel and dolphin watch tours off the coasts of the two islands in Hawaii that provide the very best venue for observing dolphins, the Waianae Coast of Oahu and the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.
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(1 Review, 5 Stars)

Island Star

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57' Sailing Yacht - Private charter only

The Island Star is a sail boat that is in a category of its own. This 57' sailing Columbia Yacht can accommodate as many a twenty guests and is used exclusively for private charters.
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(1 Review, 5 Stars)

Sea Paradise

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Sea Paradise is a 45 foot sailing catamaran, the Hokulani, which explores beautiful locations along the Kona coastline. Trips depart from Keauhou Bay heading down the coastline towards the historic marine preserve, Kealakekua Bay. Dolphins or even whales when in season will often become a major focal point of these trips. Evening tours are also available to see the amazing giant Manta Rays.
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(1 Review, 5 Stars)

Holokai Catamaran

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Go out on an adventure with Holokai Catamarans! Discover colorful tropical fish, green sea turtles, exotic coral reef and more of Hawaii's undersea life. Dolphins are also possibilities on this incredible adventure. Snorkeling in Hawaii is very fun and easy.
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(15 Reviews, 4.9 Stars)

Scotch Mist Sailing Charters

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50' Sailing Yacht, 50' Santa Cruz Sailing Yacht

The Scotch Mist is a 50' Santa Cruz Sailing Yacht which carries 18 passengers and offers sailing and snorkel charters off the coast of Maui. Having been the winner of the coveted Victoria to Maui Yacht Race in 1984, this vessel is a perfect choice to enjoy the waters off the coast of Maui and Lanai. She offers sailing and snorkel tours, sunset sails, trade wind sails and whale watching in season.
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(14 Reviews, 4.9 Stars)

Kauai Sea Tours

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24' Rigid Hull Inflatable Rafts, Lucky Lady' 60' Sailing, Power Catamaran

Kauai Sea Tours is a large charter boat company that offers tours off the coast of Kauai and particularly the NaPali Coast with its beautiful 'signature' boat , Lucky Lady. In addition it also provides romantic dinner cruises and whale watches and also has a fleet of specially designed raft boats which are great for exploring caves, snorkeling and racing dolphins.
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(57 Reviews, 4.8 Stars)

Trilogy Excursions

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64' - 55' - 51' Sailing Catamarans, 55' Sailing Catamaran, 55' Catamaran to

One of the most popular and respected boating companies on Maui is Trilogy which has been in operation here since 1973. Though being a large company now, operating seven 50' range sailing catamarans, they are still the family owned operation that was begun by Eldon Coon and his two sons, Jim and Randy. Today they offer sailing tours to Lana'i, Molokini, the West Coast of Maui and an assortment of shorter sunset and sailing options and whale watches.
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(44 Reviews, 4.8 Stars)

Paragon Sailing Charters

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Certainly one of the very fastest boats found in the islands is the 47' customized sailing catamaran, Paragon. Paragon Sailing Charters offers a number of choices for boat tours ranging from morning sails to Molokini; Day Trips to Lanai; Sunset Sails; and Performance Sails.
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(8 Reviews, 4.8 Stars)

Holo-Holo Charters

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61' and 48' Sailing Catamarans, 38' Raft

Holo Holo Charters offers a variety of boat tours on Kauai on large, powerful and stable catamarans. Tours include beautiful snorkel and dolphin watch excursions to the NaPali Coastline, raft tours of NaPali during the summer months, dinner sunset cruises, whale watching and tours to the forbidden island of Niihau.
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(53 Reviews, 4.7 Stars)

Captain Andy's Expedition

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55' Sailing Catamaran, 55' Gold Coast Yachts, 30' and 38' RAIV

Captain Andy's Sailing Adventures for years has offered tours to see the spectacular NaPali Coastline of Kauai. Sailing large and luxurious Gold Coast Yacht Sailing Catamarans, Captain Andy's will take you snorkeling and dolphin watching as well as provide romantic dinner and sunset cruises. In addition you can enjoy rafting adventures to the NaPali Coast.
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(12 Reviews, 4.7 Stars)

North Shore Catamaran Charters

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The beautiful North Shore of Oahu provides the seascape for one of the most majestic boats on the island, the Ho'o Nanea, operated by North Shore Catamaran Charters. This 19 passenger, 40' sailing catamaran is one of the fastest on the island and offers fabulous sunset cruises, picnic snorkel sails and whale watching in season.
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(2 Reviews, 4.5 Stars)

Maui Ocean Charters

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Set sail with Maui Ocean Charters on their sailboat "Shadowfax". Trips are available that last anywhere from a few hours to a few days or more!
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(16 Reviews, 4.4 Stars)

Kamanu Charters Inc.

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You'll enjoy "real sailing", snorkeling and whale watching on this trip with Kamanu Charters on their 36' custom designed sailing catamaran "Kamanu" to Pawai Bay. This area, located just north of Kona, is under State Fishery Management . The bay is within the Queen Liliuokalani Trust Land at Kaiwi Point and it is private. They also offer night manta ray snorkels.
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Hawaii Nautical

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Leid Back' Dinner Cruise, Snorkeling and Dolphins, Whale Watch off the leeward coastline,Oahu Scuba

Hawaii Nautical offers a large variety of boat tours throughout the island of Oahu and on the Big Island of Hawaii. Snorkel tours and dolphin watches are offered in the mornings and the afternoons and in addition they offer sunset sails, dinner cruises, scuba and snuba options, whale watching in season and private charters.
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Holokai Kayak Adventure

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Blessed with some of the most calm, clear and beautiful snorkeling waters in the state Kaneohe Bay is the location that is visited by Holokai Kayak and Snorkel Adventure. You will enjoy the bay and the sea life but will also get a chance to kayak out to the film location of Gilligan's Island. These guided kayak tours are wonderful but if you would like to rent a kayak on your own, that can be arranged as well.
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Maita'i Catamaran

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Waikiki Sailing Charters and Booze Cruises

The 44' sailing catamaran, Mai Tai, has been one of the most popular boats we have ever had on Waikiki Beach. Leaving right from the sand between the Sheraton and the Halekulani this 47 passenger boat will take you out for a day sail, a snorkel or a sunset sail and a view of the Waikiki Coastline and Diamond Head.
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Makani Catamaran

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One of the most beautiful sailboats sailing the waters off the coast of Waikiki is the Makani Catamaran. This 64' x 32' Cat is one of the very fastest on Oahu often achieving speeds of over thirty knots. Flush with the most modern amenities you will be able to enjoy a wonderful sunset sail, a coastal daytime sail and a snorkeling excursion.
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Mauna Lani Sea Adventures

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21' Power Catamaran, 50' Sailing Catamaran

The beautiful Mauna Loa Resort in Waikoloa is the departure point for all the activities provided by the Mauna Lani Sea Adventures. Pristine snorkel adventures, scuba diving trips, sunset sails and whale watching trips in season are all available. The 55' Polynesian style catamaran 'Winona' carries intimate groups of passengers on tours along this gorgeous coastline.
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Pacific Whale Foundation

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52' and 60' Power Catamaran, 52' and 65' Power Catamaran, 65' Power Catamaran, 65' Catamaran

The Pacific Whale Foundation is one of the main companies we have on island that goes out in search of the whales during the winter months. In addition, throughout the year they also offer boat tours to snorkel at Molokini, dolphin watches that look for dolphins and snorkel off the coast of Lanai and have rigid hull inflatable tours that visit the back side of Lanai.
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Wahine Charters

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Wicked Wahine Charters operates a series of boat tours out of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island. Their 29' custom power vessel can easily traverse the 12 miles of coastline between Honokohau Harbor and the Captain Cook Monument while snorkeling and dolphin watching on the way, or it can take you out on a night time Manta Ray adventure or whale watching.
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North Shore Sailing Adventures

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North Shore Sailing Adventures sails out of Haleiwa Harbor to explore the beauty of the North Shore in a fast or leisure sail that is comfortable, and in a safe atmosphere. Areas we sail to: majestic Waimea Bay, the 7 Mile Miracle of the North Shore, Ka’ena Point and outside the Harbor depending upon the season.

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