
North Shore Catamaran Charters
North Shore Catamaran Charters offers several types of tours that you are sure to enjoy. We offer the best whale watching on Oahu and the only whale watching on the North Shore, sunset tours, snorkeling tours (seasonal), and a sun and moon cruise.
Catamaran sailing is one of the most popular activities in Hawaii. Our sailing catamaran provides our visitors with a comfortable and smooth sailing experience. She can also safely pick up some speed and give you the true feeling of sailing, without leaning or being splashed by rough water.
Address
66-105 Haleiwa Rd., Haleiwa, HI
Morning Sail & Snorkel
This morning snorkeling trip will take you sailing along the laid back coast of the North Shore to the best snorkel spots in the clear tropical water near famous Waimea Bay. Our groups are small and personal, meaning you get to experience a peaceful snorkel, away from the crowds, in clear tropical water with the guidance of professionals.
What To Expect
Snorkeling in Hawaii is an adventure into an underwater paradise. The living reefs of Hawaii are host to hundreds of species of fish and other marine life. During our sail along the North Shore, you’ll see Hawaiian sea turtles near the shore. On many days we encounter Spinner dolphins as they come and escort our catamaran, surf the bow wave and put on a great show as they cavort in the wake of our boat.
Once we arrive at our location, there is plenty of time for snorkeling and swimming. The snorkeling spots are home to sea turtles and it is easy to come eye to eye with them while in the water. After exploring the underwater scenery, come back aboard the Ho’o Nanea for a delicious deli lunch and cold drink.
Catamaran sailing is one of the most popular activities in Hawaii. Our sailing catamaran provides our visitors with a comfortable, smooth sailing experience. She can also safely pick up some speed and give you the true feeling of sailing, without leaning or being splashed by rough water.
What’s Included
– Sailing along the North Shore
– See spinner dolphins and humpback whales (in season)
– Snorkeling equipment
– Deli lunch and a cold drink
Rates
- Children (3–12): reduced
- Infants (2 and under): free
- Private charter: availalbe
Availability
May–September, Daily at 9am
Meeting Location
Haleiwa Boat Harbor
Additional Information
- All ages welcome
- All children ages 4 and under must wear life jackets and be held at all times. Accompanying adults must also wear life jackets.
- Please bring a light jacket, your camera, sunscreen, a hat and your bathing suit.
- If you have a tendency to get seasick easily, take a seasickness preventative at least one hour prior to the sail
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages are included. You are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages. The crew and captain will check the identification of individuals with alcoholic beverages
- If you have your own snorkeling equipment, you are welcome to bring it
- Please meet us at our boat in the Haleiwa Boat Harbor. For GPS, we recommend that you use the “Haleiwa Joe’s Seafood Grill” or harbor address: 66-105 Haleiwa Rd., Haleiwa, HI 96712. Our boat is located next to the 2 story grey building in the middle of the harbor.
- Please note all sails are weather permitting, and sailing, snorkeling, whale watching and dolphin spotting are all seasonal activities and cannot be guaranteed
- All cruises and tours have a 24-hour notice of cancellation policy. Any cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will not receive a refund. Those paying with vouchers (Groupon, Living Social, etc.) will forfeit their vouchers with a late cancellation. 20% fee for rescheduling within a 24-hour period. Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances (i.e. Lack of participation) Weather conditions are decided at the boat dock. Private charters require 168-hour (7 Day) notice for refund. 20% fee for ALL canceled Private tours.
Morning Whale Watch
An unforgettable morning on the North Shore aboard our catamaran, Ho’o Nanea, among the whales. You will see breaches blows anywhere from miles away to a hundred yards off the side of the boat.
What To Expect
See breaches and blows anywhere from miles away to a hundred yards off the side of the boat—sometimes even closer when the whales move in on their own for a closer look. The Ho’o Nanea is the perfect boat for whale watching. It is just the right size to keep you close to the ocean, but big enough to be a safe and stable viewing platform.
There are very few whale watching tours in Haleiwa; as a matter of fact, we are the only commercial sailing catamaran on the whole North Shore. You will not find a gaggle of boats competing for whales. Avid and apathetic whale watchers alike would both agree that sailing the North Shore of Oahu in search of whales is done best on the Sailing Cat.
We always do our best to provide you with a great vantage point for observation without harassment to the whales, as the coast surrounding the Hawaiian Islands is supposed to be their peaceful winter sanctuary.
What’s Included
- Whale watching on the North Shore
- Complimentary beverages
Rates
- Children (3–12): reduced
- Infants (2 and under): free
Availability
December–May, Daily at 9:30am
Meeting Location
Haleiwa Boat Harbor
Additional Information
- All ages welcome
- All children ages 4 and under must wear life jackets and be held at all times. Accompanying adults must also wear life jackets.
- Please bring a light jacket, your camera, sunscreen, and a hat.
- If you have a tendency to get seasick easily, take a seasickness preventative at least one hour prior to the sail.
- Please meet us at our boat in the Haleiwa Boat Harbor. For GPS, we recommend that you use the “Haleiwa Joe’s Seafood Grill” or harbor address: 66-105 Haleiwa Rd., Haleiwa, HI 96712. Our boat is located next to the 2 story grey building in the middle of the harbor.
- Please note all sails are weather permitting. Sailing, snorkeling, whale watching and dolphin spotting are all seasonal activities and cannot be guaranteed.
- All cruises and tours have a 24-hour notice of cancellation policy. Any cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will not receive a refund. Those paying with vouchers (Groupon, Living Social, etc.) will forfeit their vouchers with a late cancellation. 20% fee for rescheduling within a 24-hour period. Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather conditions are decided at the boat dock. Private charters require 168-hour (7 Day) notice for refund. 20% fee for ALL canceled Private tours.
Afternoon Snorkel & Sail
This afternoon snorkeling trip will take you sailing along the laid back coast of the North Shore to the best snorkel spots in the clear tropical water near famous Waimea Bay. Our groups are small and personal, meaning you get to experience a peaceful snorkel, away from the crowds, in clear tropical water with the guidance of professionals.
What To Expect
Snorkeling in Hawaii is an adventure into an underwater paradise. The living reefs of Hawaii are host to hundreds of species of fish and other marine life. During our sail along the North Shore, you’ll see Hawaiian sea turtles near the shore. On many days we encounter Spinner dolphins as they come and escort our catamaran, surf the bow wave and put on a great show as they cavort in the wake of our boat.
Once we arrive at our location, there is plenty of time for snorkeling and swimming. The snorkeling spots are home to sea turtles and it is easy to come eye to eye with them while in the water. After exploring the underwater scenery, come back aboard the Ho’o Nanea for a delicious deli lunch and cold drink.
Catamaran sailing is one of the most popular activities in Hawaii. Our sailing catamaran provides our visitors with a comfortable, smooth sailing experience. She can also safely pick up some speed and give you the true feeling of sailing, without leaning or being splashed by rough water.
What’s Included
- Sailing along the North Shore
- See spinner dolphins and humpback whales (in season)
- Snorkeling equipment
- Complimentary cold drink
Rates
- Children (3–12): reduced
- Infants (2 and under): free
Availability
May–September, Daily at 1:30pm
Meeting Location
Haleiwa Boat Harbor
Additional Information
- All ages welcome
- All children ages 4 and under must wear life jackets and be held at all times. Accompanying adults must also wear life jackets.
- Please bring a light jacket, your camera, sunscreen, a hat and your bathing suit.
- If you have a tendency to get seasick easily, take a seasickness preventative at least one hour prior to the sail
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages are included. You are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages. The crew and captain will check the identification of individuals with alcoholic beverages
- If you have your own snorkeling equipment, you are welcome to bring it
- Please meet us at our boat in the Haleiwa Boat Harbor. For GPS, we recommend that you use the “Haleiwa Joe’s Seafood Grill” or harbor address: 66-105 Haleiwa Rd., Haleiwa, HI 96712. Our boat is located next to the 2 story grey building in the middle of the harbor.
- Please note all sails are weather permitting, and sailing, snorkeling, whale watching and dolphin spotting are all seasonal activities and cannot be guaranteed
- All cruises and tours have a 24-hour notice of cancellation policy. Any cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will not receive a refund. Those paying with vouchers (Groupon, Living Social, etc.) will forfeit their vouchers with a late cancellation. 20% fee for rescheduling within a 24-hour period. Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances (i.e. Lack of participation) Weather conditions are decided at the boat dock. Private charters require 168-hour (7 Day) notice for refund. 20% fee for ALL canceled Private tours.
Afternoon Whale Watch
Experience the best of North Shore whale watching during a beautiful afternoon whale watching trip aboard our catamaran.
What To Expect
See breaches and blows anywhere from miles away to a hundred yards off the side of the boat—sometimes even closer when the whales move in on their own for a closer look. The Ho’o Nanea is the perfect boat for whale watching. It is just the right size to keep you close to the ocean, but big enough to be a safe and stable viewing platform.
There are very few whale watching tours in Haleiwa; as a matter of fact, we are the only commercial sailing catamaran on the whole North Shore. You will not find a gaggle of boats competing for whales. Avid and apathetic whale watchers alike would both agree that sailing the North Shore of Oahu in search of whales is done best on the Sailing Cat.
We always do our best to provide you with a great vantage point for observation without harassment to the whales, as the coast surrounding the Hawaiian Islands is supposed to be their peaceful winter sanctuary.
What’s Included
- Whale watching on the North Shore
- Complimentary beverages
Rates
- Children (3–12): reduced
- Infants (2 and under): free
Availability
December–May, Daily at 12:30pm
Meeting Location
Haleiwa Boat Harbor
Additional Information
- All ages welcome
- All children ages 4 and under must wear life jackets and be held at all times. Accompanying adults must also wear life jackets.
- Please bring a light jacket, your camera, sunscreen, and a hat.
- The North Shore Catamaran is located in the Haleiwa Boat Harbor. The check-in will be in front of the two-story grey building pictured below. For GPS, we recommend using Haleiwa Joe’s Seafood Grill. 66-011 Kamehameha Highway. Haleiwa, HI 96712.
- Please note all sails are weather permitting. Sailing, snorkeling, whale watching and dolphin spotting are all seasonal activities and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a tendency to get seasick easily, take a seasickness preventative at least one hour prior to the sail.
- All cruises and tours have a 24-hour notice of cancellation policy. Any cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will not receive a refund. Those paying with vouchers (Groupon, Living Social, etc.) will forfeit their vouchers with a late cancellation. 20% fee for rescheduling within a 24-hour period. Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather conditions are decided at the boat dock. Private charters require 168-hour (7 Day) notice for refund. 20% fee for ALL canceled Private tours.
Sunset Cruise
North Shore sunsets are the best and there is no better place to watch them than from the deck of the Ho’o Nanea.
What To Expect
The sunset hours are a magical time to be out on the water. With the winds calm, the sun turns golden and paints the sky in a palette of hues and colors that seem almost unreal. There is no way you cannot be taken by it. The clean ocean air, vast sky, and unbelievable sunset colors swill connect you with nature and give you a feeling of relaxation and happiness that most people don’t get to experience anymore. A sunset sail will help you calm your mind and let you breath again. So come join us and reset your senses!
What’s Included
- 2-hour sunset sail
- Watch the sky turn golden from the deck of the Ho’o Nanea
- Enjoy the clean ocean air, vast sky, and unbelievable sunset colors
- Complimentary beverages
Rates
- Children (3–12): reduced
- Infants (2 and under): free
- Private charter: availalbe
Availability
Daily
Meeting Location
Haleiwa Boat Harbor
Additional Information
- All ages welcome
- All children ages 4 and under must wear life jackets and be held at all times. Accompanying adults must also wear life jackets
- All sails are weather permitting. Sailing, snorkeling, whale watching and dolphin spotting are all seasonal activities and cannot be guaranteed.
- If you have a tendency to get seasick easily, take a sea sickness preventative at least one hour prior to the sail.
- Please meet us at our boat in the Haleiwa Boat Harbor. For GPS, we recommend that you use the “Haleiwa Joe’s Seafood Grill” or harbor address: 66-105 Haleiwa Rd., Haleiwa, HI 96712. Our boat is located next to the 2 story grey building in the middle of the harbor.
- All cruises and tours have a 24-hour notice of cancellation policy. Any cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will not receive a refund. Those paying with vouchers (Groupon, Living Social, etc.) will forfeit their vouchers with a late cancellation. 20% fee for rescheduling within a 24-hour period. Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances (i.e. Lack of participation) Weather conditions are decided at the boat dock. Private charters require 168-hour (7 Day) notice for refund. 20% fee for ALL canceled Private tours.
Sunset Whale Watch
North Shore sunsets are the best and there is no better place to watch them than from the deck of the Ho’o Nanea.
What To Expect
See breaches blows anywhere from miles away to a hundred yards off the side of the boat—sometimes even closer when the whales move in on their own for a closer look. The Ho’o Nanea is the perfect boat for whale watching. It is just the right size to keep you close to the ocean, but big enough to be a safe and stable viewing platform.
There are very few whale watching tours in Haleiwa; as a matter of fact, we are the only commercial sailing catamaran on the whole North Shore. You will not find a gaggle of boats competing for whales. Avid and apathetic whale watchers alike would both agree that sailing the North Shore of Oahu in search of whales is done best on the Sailing Cat.
We always do our best to provide you with a great vantage point for observation without harassment to the whales, as the coast surrounding the Hawaiian Islands is supposed to be their peaceful winter sanctuary.
What’s Included
- Whale watching on the North Shore
- Complimentary beverages
Rates
- Children (3–12): reduced
- Infants (2 and under): free
Availability
December–May, Daily at 5pm
Meeting Location
Haleiwa Boat Harbor
Additional Information
- All ages welcome
- All children ages 4 and under must wear life jackets and be held at all times. Accompanying adults must also wear life jackets.
- The North Shore Catamaran is located in the Haleiwa Boat Harbor. The check-in will be in front of the two-story grey building pictured below. For GPS, we recommend using Haleiwa Joe’s Seafood Grill. 66-011 Kamehameha Highway. Haleiwa, HI 96712.
- Please note all sails are weather permitting. Sailing, snorkeling, whale watching and dolphin spotting are all seasonal activities and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a tendency to get seasick easily, take a seasickness preventative at least one hour prior to the sail.
- All cruises and tours have a 24-hour notice of cancellation policy. Any cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will not receive a refund. Those paying with vouchers (Groupon, Living Social, etc.) will forfeit their vouchers with a late cancellation. 20% fee for rescheduling within a 24-hour period. Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather conditions are decided at the boat dock. Private charters require 168-hour (7 Day) notice for refund. 20% fee for ALL canceled Private tours.
Private Early Bird Whale Watch
Arrive early for the most exciting whale watch tour. Experience the best of North Shore whale watching during the early morning trip aboard our catamaran.
What To Expect
See breaches blows anywhere from miles away to a hundred yards off the side of the boat—sometimes even closer when the whales move in on their own for a closer look. The Ho’o Nanea is the perfect boat for whale watching. It is just the right size to keep you close to the ocean, but big enough to be a safe and stable viewing platform.
There are very few whale watching tours in Haleiwa; as a matter of fact, we are the only commercial sailing catamaran on the whole North Shore. You will not find a gaggle of boats competing for whales. Avid and apathetic whale watchers alike would both agree that sailing the North Shore of Oahu in search of whales is done best on the Sailing Cat.
We always do our best to provide you with a great vantage point for observation without harassment to the whales, as the coast surrounding the Hawaiian Islands is supposed to be their peaceful winter sanctuary.
What’s Included
- Private tour
- Intimate whale watching experience on the North Shore
- Complimentary beverages
Rates
- Children (3–12): reduced
- Infants (2 and under): reduced
- Private charter: available
Availability
December–May, Daily at 7am
Meeting Location
Haleiwa Boat Harbor
Additional Information
- All ages welcome
- All children ages 4 and under must wear life jackets and be held at all times. Accompanying adults must also wear life jackets.
- The North Shore Catamaran is located in the Haleiwa Boat Harbor. The check-in will be in front of the two-story grey building pictured below. For GPS, we recommend using Haleiwa Joe’s Seafood Grill. 66-011 Kamehameha Highway. Haleiwa, HI 96712.
- Please note all sails are weather permitting. Sailing, snorkeling, whale watching and dolphin spotting are all seasonal activities and cannot be guaranteed. If you have a tendency to get seasick easily, take a seasickness preventative at least one hour prior to the sail.
- All cruises and tours have a 24-hour notice of cancellation policy. Any cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will not receive a refund. Those paying with vouchers (Groupon, Living Social, etc.) will forfeit their vouchers with a late cancellation. 20% fee for rescheduling within a 24-hour period. Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather conditions are decided at the boat dock. Private charters require 168-hour (7 Day) notice for refund. 20% fee for ALL canceled Private tours.