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    Custom Private Charter in Kawaihae

    Design a private day on the water with snorkeling, fishing, or sunset cruising

    5.0 stars• 122 reviews
    From$1,113incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3–6 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Snacks, drinks, snorkel gear

    Highlights

    Design your private charter around the activities and occasion you have in mind. Spend time on the water aboard the Svetlana, a 28-foot Scout with space to relax between adventures.

    • Customize your outing for sport fishing, snorkeling, sunset cruising, whale watching, ash scattering, or an engagement
    • Explore the water with snorkeling gear provided
    • Celebrate a special occasion with a private setting on the water
    • Relax with a private bathroom, pull-out shower, bow lounge, and stereo with Bluetooth
    • Charge devices using onboard USB ports

    What's Included

    • Mask, snorkel, and fins
    • Snacks and seasonal fruit
    • Water and juice
    • Appetizers
    • Towels upon request

    Know before you go

    • Arrive 15 minutes before the start time to complete waiver forms, get fitted for fins, and use the facilities
    • A state fee applies
    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.

    From$185per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

    FAQs

    Bring a towel, SPF sunscreen or UPF sun-protection clothing, and a light jacket or hoodie for after time in the water.

    Special dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Choose from an appetizer menu at no additional fee.

    GoPro footage of your charter, including a microSD card, is available for an additional charge.

    Meeting details

    South Harbor, Kawaihae, HI

    Experience provided by Captain Chad's Charters
    Experience provided by Captain Chad's Charters

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    Fits up to 6 guests

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
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    Captain Chad, Ryan, Yuta, and the rest of the crew have built something genuinely special on the Big Island. The consistent thread across reviews is how personal and unhurried the experience feels. Guests aren't shuffled through a script. Instead, the crew adapts the day around what each group actually wants, whether that's serious fishing, manta ray night dives, snorkeling reefs, or watching whales breach up close. Families with young kids come up repeatedly as a standout strength. Captain Chad is one of the few operators willing to take small children on manta ray experiences, and parents consistently rave about how safe and supported everyone felt. Ryan gets particular praise for his Big Island knowledge and storytelling, and Yuta earns his own loyal fan base for his calm, expert snorkeling guidance. The crew even shows up with fresh pineapple, banana bread, snacks, and cold drinks. One practical note from reviewers: if you're prone to seasickness, come prepared with medication. The Pacific can be unpredictable and a few guests mentioned this is worth taking seriously. That small caveat aside, the reviews paint a picture of a crew that genuinely loves what they do and passes that energy on to every guest. For a private charter experience that feels more like a day out with locals than a tourist excursion, this team is a strong choice.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Captain Chad is the man! My boys had a blast fishing and snorkeling. Turtle's and playing with some local octopus. Definitely going again. Mahalo Capt. Chad and Yuta.

    Photo of Michael Bohrer

    Michael Bohrer

    April 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Captain Chad is the man! My boys had a blast fishing and snorkeling. Turtle's and playing with some local octopus. Definitely going again. Mahalo Capt. Chad and Yuta.

    Photo of Michael Bohrer

    Michael Bohrer

    April 1, 2026

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