If I could give more than 5 stars on Yelp, I would! Our 2-hour private charter experience with Sail Honu Hawaii was FANTASTIC! Every step from booking to sailing was clear, concise, and time-efficient. BEFORE THE SAIL: About a week prior to our trip from mainland to Oahu, I contacted Kiah to schedule a sailing excursion. Communication via phone, text, and email made the process easy and time-efficient. She was prompt in responding and the reservation was set quickly. With the busy-ness of traveling, I appreciated the reminder texts and emails! DAY OF: We arrived at Kewalo Basin Harbor,Pier C (at the end of the parking area) and called Sail Honu as instructed. We entered through the gate, walked to the end of the pier, and met our friendly sailing crew of 2: Kiah and Natalie. *It was a special treat to see a honu (turtle) floating in the water nearby! After some brief instructions, we left the dock for our 2-hour sail. Once anchored at sea, you can snorkel (equipment provided), sit in the ocean in a floating chair (tethered to the boat), or relax on the boat netting. *Natalie was out in the water and found a big starfish! Both Kiah and Natalie are the BEST! They are friendly, knowledgable, and very accommodating. We were in good hands with them in charge of the sail. HIGHLY RECOMMEND SAIL HONU!!! read more

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Spectacular An afternoon sail and swim could not have been more perfect. The experience Kiah creates is above and beyond. She is a phenomenal captain and her first mate (and crew, per all of Sail Honu reviews on Google and here on Yelp) are top notch, have high EQ, and actually care about the guest experience, the coral reef, honu, sea life, teaching, and more. They work hard to understand weather patterns so you aren't out on the water ending up in a predicament. Anything can happen, of course, but if it can knowingly be prevented for your protection, they will ensure safety! Outside of the technical aspect, SO MUCH FUN! These ladies have amazing senses of humor, great taste in music, and treat you well by ensuring you have everything you need. It's BYOB and they will serve what you bring, and ask if you need refills throughout the time together. We had four in our group and expected to have a great time, but it really was the best time...better than anticipated because of Kiah and Malia. Everything for parking, directions, rules, what to bring, wear, etc., is sent in advance, along with reminder texts and emails. I typically use rideshare, so that too was easy to provide to the driver. I have booked other catamaran tours here on Oahu... this is my go-to from now on!!! read more

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If you're looking for a great activity and want to be out in the water this is the way to go! What a nice experience to be on a 2 hour private charter and enjoy the ocean! Kiah and Natalie were very accommodating. They made my friend and I feel very comfortable and they really wanted us to enjoy our adventure. We sailed out in the waters of Waikiki and went to a location with no other boats but us. It was nice to have the snorkeling area to ourselves. We really appreciated it. We saw fish and other ocean animals. It was so relaxing and a great way to start our trip. We were also able to bring our own food and drink. I highly recommend using this company! read more

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The sunset sail was amazing!! Kiah and Sabrina were awesome, the vibe was intimate and fun, and the crew made the experience even better. Aside from the sunset sail, the swim & sail pricing is also hard to beat compared to other Waikiki options. Definitely recommend checking it out! 10/10 read more

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Marsha loved Hawaii. It was not a chance encounter that we met. I was blessed that Marsha was in my life since 1991. So in her final years, when it became too hard for her to travel to Hawaii from the mainland, I did what I could to bring Hawaii to her. Well, in November 2024, Marsha succumbed to cancer. I was fully prepared to fly to the mainland for a funeral but her surviving sibling told me that Marsha only had one wish.... She wanted her ashes mailed to me so that she could be at peace, back in beautiful Hawaii. After I cried, the one and only thing I knew she wanted, without any instructions.....I knew she wanted a sunset sail out because that's how she and her husband got married in 1995 here. I received her ashes through USPS in January and called several boat operations to try and schedule an ash scattering. Thankfully, Sail Honu was available and I secured the private sunset charter with them. From start to finish, Captain Kiah was truly remarkable in communicating with me to prepare for Marsha's send-off. I was provided with clear information and a variety of options, to ensure love, dignity, and respect for the ashes that I was entrusted with. Captain Kiah greeted us at Pier C. and we left our slippers in their storage box. She led us on board and gave us all the safety protocol. We left the harbor and instantly, we knew this was going to be special, something Marsha would have really loved. The ocean was calm. We had a gentle breeze. And the sun felt so perfect as we headed towards Diamond Head. When we reached the perfect spot, Captain Kiah turned the music off so I could say a prayer in our intimate setting before releasing the ho'okupu into the ocean. After we tossed the orchids into the water and said our goodbyes, Captain Kiah circled the area three times and noted our coordinates. Thank you Kiah and Natalie for helping us with a respectful and dignified endeavor. Our photo and video documentation of this sunset sail out and ash scattering could not have been anything but perfect. Marsha's family and friends on the mainland will appreciate the pictures and videos of this special moment. read more

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sail Honu Hawaii. From the second I called to book, I could tell I was going to love Kiah. She was incredibly warm, friendly, and accommodating and made the entire process so easy. She even held our spots for the day without requiring payment while I waited to confirm that the timing would work for my husband--and generously gave us a 15% discount just because! Unfortunately, just a few hours before our sail, my husband found out he couldn't come because of work. Despite their 48-hour cancellation policy, Kiah immediately offered us a credit and even tried to find a way to fit in a private charter before we left Hawaii so he wouldn't miss out. That kind of flexibility and genuine kindness is incredibly rare. My 7-year-old son, Finn, and I still went, and it ended up being one of the absolute best experiences of our entire trip. There were only two other guests onboard with us, along with Kiah and her first mate, Maliha, so it truly felt like a private charter--and at an incredibly reasonable price. Finn and I had an entire side of the catamaran to ourselves. Kiah found a pod of dolphins, and watching them swim alongside our boat was absolutely magical. Her knowledge and passion for the ocean and wildlife were so evident, and Maliha took my phone and captured amazing videos so I could just enjoy the moment with Finn. We stopped at a beautiful, secluded spot to snorkel, and Maliha completely took Finn under her wing, pulling him along on a float and pointing out things for him to see. They even let him help raise the sail, which he absolutely loved. What really sets Sail Honu apart, though, is Kiah and Maliha. They genuinely catered the experience to us and went out of their way at every turn to make it special. They were warm, personable, interesting, knowledgeable, and just incredibly enjoyable people to spend an afternoon with. Nothing about the experience felt touristy, crowded, or commercial--it felt personal and authentic. If you're considering a sailing or snorkeling trip in Oahu, book with Sail Honu Hawaii. This is exactly the kind of small, locally owned business you hope to find when traveling. We left feeling like we had experienced something truly special, and I would book with Kiah again in a heartbeat. read more

Sail Honu is THE boat tour to take in Waikiki!!!! Our crew, Kiah and Sabrina made our sunset cruise laid back, fun, and we also learned a lot about boats, wind, and general Hawaiian ocean knowledge. The sunset cruise felt both personal and super professional. I can't recommend them enough and you won't find a better price anywhere. We want to go on another cruise as soon as possible!!! read more

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We cannot thank Mina and Natalie enough for their excellent hospitality (and Captain skills) on our private sunset cruise. Everything felt effortless and my husband and I finally got to see a real Hawaiian Sunset for our anniversary. We will certainly include Sail Honu in future visits to this beautiful island, and wish Sail Honu continued growth and prosperity. Thank you! read more

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We booked Sail Honu Hawaii for the second time and it exceeded our already-high expectations. From crystal-clear snorkeling to holding a live starfish underwater, every moment felt safe, effortless, and truly memorable--plus the views of Diamond Head were breathtaking. Captains Kiah and Natalie are professional, warm, and hilarious; they put everyone at ease, tailored the trip to our family, and created nonstop laughs and great photo ops. If you want a family-friendly, expertly-run charter that delivers unforgettable ocean experiences, Sail Honu Hawaii is the one--don't miss out! read more

If you are looking for a 5 star experience while in Hawaii, booking with Kiah and her crew is an absolute MUST. I booked a swim & sail weeks prior to arriving in hawaii for myself, my partner and my best friend. From the very first phone call Kiah was a joy to speak with and I knew we were in good hands. Unfortunately because of Hurricane Lowell heading towards the islands, conditions were unclear what would happen but nobody can control the weather and it was completely understandable. Kiah however went above and beyond to keep me in loop, contacting me before we even arrived to hawaii and let me know she would monitor the situation day by day and if we ever wanted to cancel she would offer a full refund. We were originally booked for Tuesday but because of conditions in the ocean she texted and called me each day to keep me updated, I kept my fingers crossed it would work out because I was not only looking forward to the sail but also meeting Kiah. We couldn't go out until Thursday which was our last day and could only do a private sail bc the waters were still murky from the storm but I was still thrilled to do that! My friend had to leave Hawaii early but Kiah wanted to make sure my partner and I still had the best experience possible which we absolutely did!! From the moment you arrive you're greeted by Kiah and her crew which were so welcoming and friendly. We went around Waikiki towards Diamond Head for 2 hours which was so stunning pictures don't do it justice. Laying out on the nets in the ocean while you sail makes it even more special. The entire time the crew makes sure you're taken care of with drinks, friendly conversation and ensuring you're having a wonderful time. We are planning to go back in Spring with a bigger group and will 1000000% be booking this tour again. I could not say enough amazing things and praise Kiah and her crew for their communication, hospitality and overall experience from booking to sailing because if I did this review would be about 3 more paragraphs. If you're going to Hawaii, do not think twice about booking with this group...you will remember it for the rest of your life read more

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Amazing experience! We've done both the sunset and firework trips before but with other companies. My favorite out of all of them was the sail we took yesterday with this company. Our crew was amazing with the boat and even better hosts. When we come back, we plan to book with them again! read more

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Captain Kiah and Natalie were AWESOME. We were the only group to book in the boat so it was like a private tour. It was unbelievably affordable for the experience. Both Kiah and Natalie were very hospitable. Kiah made sure all of our needs were catered to and Natalie took us on the BEST snorkel adventure. We saw the coolest sea life! I loved this experience so much, and I will be recommending Sail Honu Hawaii to everyone I know. read more

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Holy cow this boat experience was incredible!! Such a fantastic boat, concept, and mission from the owners. Our trip had an all female crew- Kiah and Jenna and they were fantastic. Very attentive, friendly, and genuine. They talked story with us all throughout the journey and made the ride extra comfortable - like we were just hanging out with friends and having a day on the boat. The sailing was incredible on the trimaran (different from a catamaran), views were immaculate and stopping off to swim was a favorite. They provide snorkels and fins for you, also will jump in to point things out!! I loved this experience so much and cannot wait to do it again with friends and/or family. Much aloha. read more

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Can't recommend Sail Honu highly enough! Having a private boat was so much better than one of the large, 40+ people boats. Kiah and Jenna were fantastic, taking us to a snorkel spot where no one else was, making great conversation, and keeping the grandmas well "hydrated" while we snorkeled. Jenna swam with our 2 kids, freeing my wife and me to explore on our own for a bit. read more

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My friend and I took the sunset sail and there were two other guests. The crew was friendly and the sail was very pleasant. Great activity and would recommend read more

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Amazing experience from start to finish! From captain to crew twas an amazing experience!!!! Definitely recommend and will be back!! read more

Our group of 6 had a phenomenal once in a lifetime experience with Kiah and Kelsey! We had the best time going out and into the water to snorkle and look at corals and we even saw dolphins swimming near us. We loved how personable they made the experience for us. The water was so clear. The trimaran boat provided us the ideal experience to chill on the sides on top of the nets. I highly recommend booking this company. It was also recommended to us by locals and friends who live on the island. Thanks Kiah and Kelsey! read more

Went on a sail and swim with Sabrina and Kiah yesterday and it was a BLAST! We got lucky to have just myself, fiance, and our good friend on the boat too. Sabrina was our snorkel guide who showed us some cool fish and coral. Would highly recommend!!! read more

We just left Honolulu and all we are talking about is our experience with Sail Honu! We found this company by accident and we need to tell everyone to book with them. Sailing with Kiah and her crew will be a regular adventure on our future visits. She was amazing from start to finish. Communication was great, price was fair and the sail was so smooth with incredible views of the sunset, rainbows, Diamo and Waikiki I've never felt so calm on the water as I did with her and her wonderful people! Thank you again for sharing your love of sailing with us read more

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Loved every second of it. I spent my birthday/bachehlorette on the boat with my girls and we had the best time swimming and snorkeling in the ocean. The crew were amazing and so kind. Definitely will book with them again!! read more

We had an an amazing afternoon snorkeling. Highly recommend this company for their personal one on one touch and attention. The staff was very professional. Thank you for making our granddaughter's day. read more

We had an amazing Charter. They were so kind, friendly, and accommodating. We found a great spot for snorkeling that was private and our guide pointed out where different fish were. Would highly recommend making time to do this charter. Hope to come back and do it again. read more

What an awesome experience! I managed to find this company from Groupon and book a trip for the following day (hint: most companies are happy to honor Groupons if you book with them directly, which means they get 100% of the profit instead of having to split it, and you still get a great deal!) We ended up having to add another party member the day of the sail, which was no problem at all since they had space. On the boat were the three of us in our party, and another couple, so super intimate compared to many of the other companies where you have 30+ people on a boat. It was BYOB and bring your own snacks, which is awesome. There was a ton of talk story with the crew, which was so much fun. I really appreciated that our crew was all-female, Captain Kiah and Malia. I appreciate that it was an opportunity to support a local, female-owned business. I also really loved seeing the communication between the two crew; it was pretty clear that Kiah was providing more than just direction for our sail that day, but was also providing coaching and training for Malia's professional development in a really supportive and positive way. In a world of hustle culture (and believe me, these ladies hustle), it was really nice to see an employer taking time and investing into their crew. Overall, a great deal, it was so nice to get out on the water and just woosah. We've already been discussing our next opportunity to go out again with them! read more

Amazing crew, and amazing sail. It was amazing sailing with a crew that's so passionate about their job and takes great care of everybody on board. Pretty easy to find, parked by the volleyball courts at Ala Moana beach park (free parking) and it's a 2 minute walk to pier c at the harbor. It's byob, and you can bring snacks, and there is music and a bathroom on board! Getting off to swim was so fun, and they even provided snorkel masks! The best way to spend a day whether it be relaxing, or celebrating a special occasion . Definitely will be planning another trip again soon! Mahalo @ sailhonu read more

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10 out of 10 would recommend! The trip itself was so fun but truly Kiah & Mina made it even better. They were such great people & made the experience so personal. read more

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Such an amazing experience. We celebrated our friend's engagement on the boat and it couldn't have been a better time. Captain Kiah took us out to snorkel/swim and made sure we were all well taken care of. Will definitely be booking again the next time we are in Honolulu read more

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We had a great time Kia and Alex. They were so much fun. We would highly recommend them!

The best time ever !! The crew was amazing!! They made us really special!! Thank you so much for this special night!! Very professional crew and understanding. I will definitely go again!! read more

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This was the BEST sail I have ever been on! I had the privilege to sail with Kiah and her husband, two experienced sailors who bring lots of aloha! I felt very safe with the crew, they are very attentive to their guests and made sure everyone was comfortable and safe. I am definitely bringing my family on next time they are here to visit! The Honu is a beautiful boat and was incredibly fun to be on. If you're going sailing in Waikiki, it HAS to be on the Honu! Such a great experience! read more

EVERYTHING!!! Kiah, Mina and Jenna were are amazing. We did the sunset cruise first and loved it so we went back again! Their customer service is beyond exceptional! We will be back next year!! Highly recommend! read more

This is the best sailing experience I've ever had! 6 guests aboard makes it feel intimate rather than a large tourist group. Kiah and Alec were great captains/deckhand. They have a ton of knowledge about the area and the water. We even saw 3 whales, one of them a baby! One of the best sunsets. I highly recommend Sail Honu over any other option. read more

Literally the best sailing experience on Oahu, fast, super fun captain and crew. 10/10 recommended! Will be returning! read more

This is the best sailing experience you could ask for. Small and intimate group setting, and true genuine sailing along the coast of Waikiki. Kiah and Jenna are the best and could not have made the experience better. We watched a beautiful sunset while Kiah positioned the boat perfectly so we could watch the sun go down. I could not recommend this boat more for a sunset sail. Thank you!! read more

Kiah and Natalie were amazing!! They were so kind, funny, and knowledgeable! Made our first charter unforgettable:) thank you so much for making my family and I feel safe! read more

My wife and I had a freakin' blast with Sail Honu Hawaii! Captain Kiah and her first mate Mina were so friendly and accommodating. They did a great job of getting the two other couples and us comfortable and talking to each other throughout the trip. We were fortunate to have "perfect sailing conditions" as Captain Kiah put it and got to experience the wind and waters off Waikiki on this beautiful trimaran in breathtaking fashion! If Sail Honu Hawaii had a company flag, it would have 5 stars on it! read more

This was an absolutely amazing and breathtaking private boat ride in celebration of my husband's birthday. The communication was superb! Kiah responded to all of my inquiries quickly and kindly and everything was just as described. Not to mention, the crew had such great personalities, were a lot of fun and definitely empowered us to personalize our ride the way we wanted. I truly couldn't have made a better choice on this booking and when I return to Hawai'i, she will be my first call! I highly, highly recommend! read more

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My favorite sail i've ever been on! Kiah and Jenna took such amazing care of our group!! They were so knowledgeable and had great energy the whole time! Going forward i will always recommend sail honu to everyone, and can't wait to come back!! Thank you! read more

Sunset cruise with Sail Honu Hawaii was a highlight of our amazing Oahu vacation! Captain Kaia and First Mate Mina were welcoming, entertaining, and experienced. Since only 6 guests are on board, it feels like a sunset sail with friends! The trimaran is smooth, stable, fast and fun. Riding in the nets is amazing and you don't need to have any prior sailing experience. Viewing Waikiki from the water side is priceless and it feels good to support a young couple in their small business, all while having an amazing time. Book a cruise now, you won't regret it! read more

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Our sunset cruise on Honu trimaran was absolutely perfect! The boat ride was so much fun and stable, and the crew made us feel so welcome. Sitting in the nets was really fun! The highlight was the sunset--watching the sun melt into the horizon was pure magic. An unforgettable experience and I would highly recommend to everyone who wants an exhilarating experience! read more

We did a sunset sail with Honu. Kiah and Jenna were absolutely wonderful! Very knowledgeable about the whole Waikiki area and absolutely killer sailors. It was awesome to be out on the water with two extremely strong and trustworthy women! There was another couple with us and the crew made conversation flow easily between all of us. They were super considerate; getting pictures and drinks for us and trying their best to keep us dry while still sailing to perfection. It was an absolute blast and I will definitely be back! Thank you two so much! read more

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