Private Custom Charter in Kawaihae
Overview
Offering private tours that are completely customized to you with your interests in mind. On Captain Chad's Charters we experience daily encounters with spinner dolphins, manta rays, turtles, whale sharks, as well as seasonal humpback whale sightings where we are able to encounter, watch, and listen to the humpback whales!
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Fishing equipment
Meeting Location
61-3527 Kawaihae Road
Waimea, HI 96743, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Private boat tours that's completely customized to you with your interests in mind. Make your choice of fishing, whale watching, snorkeling, or sight seeing. Let us know what makes your perfect Hawaiian boat charter and we'll make it happen.
Interested in fishing? Hawaii is also home to year-round sport fishing, spearfishing, bottom fishing, and more.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-144069P4
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Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 9 traveler reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Private Custom Charter in Kawaihae. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Fishing equipment.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Custom Charter in Kawaihae is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Custom Charter in Kawaihae will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Fishing equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
