Personalized private charters for ocean adventures
Private Boat Charters with Liquid Hawaii
Looking for a more personal way to experience the ocean? Our private charters are the best way to explore the Kohala Coast with just your own crew of family and friends. Whether you’re dreaming of a calm daytime snorkel, an unforgettable manta ray night snorkel, or a custom whale watching trip in season, we’ll design the perfect day on the water for you.
All private tours depart from Kawaihae on the beautiful Kohala Coast—away from the big crowds and busy harbors.
Customize Your Ocean Day
Celebrating a birthday, family gathering, proposal, or just wanting the boat to yourselves? Let us know what you’re planning, and we’ll help tailor the charter—start time, focus (snorkel, manta, whales, sightseeing), and pace—to fit your group.
Ready to plan your private charter?
Contact us to check availability, share your ideal date and time, and we’ll help you build the perfect Liquid Hawaii experience.
Call us with any questions at (808) 854- 5757
Private Daytime Snorkel Charters
Slide into clear, calm waters and snorkel some of our favorite reef spots with just your group on board.
On our private snorkel charters, we can customize the trip based on your group’s comfort level and interests—whether that’s plenty of time in the water, more sightseeing along the coastline, or a relaxed mix of both.
Your captain and in-water guide will:
- Take you to carefully chosen reef sites along the Kohala Coast
- Point out fish, corals, and other marine life
- Share local stories and ocean knowledge
- Move at your pace, with flexible time in the water
Perfect for families, small groups, and anyone wanting space, comfort, and a more personal experience.
What sets our personalized private charter apart from the rest?
Our staff is some of the best in the industry and are avid divers, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts. Education starts before you enter the water and the knowledge you will gain once you leave is what sets us apart. Liquid Hawaii offers more than just a boat trip so give us a call and find out for yourself how our staff and program will leave you with an amazing experience that will make you want to come out with us again!
Quick Trip Notes on our Personalized Private Charters
- Liquid Hawaii takes up to 12 guests on our private snorkel tours.
- Bring towel and extra clothes for after getting out of the water
- Departs From: Puako Boat Ramp, Puako (follow directions in email or on website)
- Boat Charter: 4 hours
- Includes all snorkel gear, snacks, juice, bottled water & soda
- We provide masks, snorkels, fins and flotation devices.
- We recommend that you take medication or natural remedies to prevent seasickness to optimize your enjoyment of the trip. We do not offer medication on the boat. To ensure best results of avoiding seasickness, take medication the day before the trip and 2 hours prior to trip departure so it is in your system.
Private Manta Ray Night Snorkeling
The best location to get a one on one experience with Manta Rays. If you want to get away from the crowds and have your own intimate Manta Ray night snorkel experience, Liquid Hawaii is the top rated small group charter to provide these tours. Liquid Hawaii strives to be more educational and personal with our tours to give our guests the best possible experience. When it comes to location we are unmatched with only a few other operators in our area to create a calm and safe environment to view the manta rays. Give us a call and let us give you the best possible Manta Ray viewing experience along the Kona Coast.
Call us with any questions at (808) 854- 5757
Private Manta Ray Night Snorkel Trip Notes
- Check-in time: 5:30pm for the Manta Ray Night Snorkel but changes depending on time of sunset so be sure to confirm when booking.
- Bring towel and extra clothes for after getting out of the water
- Departs From: Puako Boat Ramp, Puako (follow directions in email or on website)
- Boat Charter: 2 hours (45 minutes in the water)
- Includes all snorkel gear, snacks, juice, bottled water & soda
- We provide masks, snorkels, fins, shorty wetsuits and flotation devices.
- We recommend that you take medication or natural remedies to prevent seasickness to optimize your enjoyment of the trip. We do not offer medication on the boat. To ensure best results of avoiding seasickness, take medication the day before the trip and 2 hours prior to trip departure so it is in your system.
- We have an over 90% success rate in viewing manta rays on our trips, in the event we do not see one we are unable to provide refunds due to being a small operator and the costs from operating the tour.
Private Whale Watching Charters
We can’t emphasize enough how much location matters when it comes to viewing Humpback whales in Hawaii. Puako is the BEST place to view whales in the Waikoloa area of the Big Island of Hawaii. The staff onboard is extremely knowledgable about the Humpback whales giving you a very educational experience while you watch these incredible encounters. While you watch, you can also listen to the whales sings with our research grade hydrophone on board our boat.
Call us with any questions at (808) 854- 5757
Private Whale Watching Quick Trip Notes
- Departs From: Puako Boat Ramp, Puako (follow directions in email or on website)
- Boat Charter: 2 hours
- Includes snacks, pineapple, juice, bottled water & soda
- We recommend that you take medication or natural remedies to prevent seasickness to optimize your enjoyment of the trip. We do not offer medication on the boat. To ensure best results of avoiding seasickness, take medication the day before the trip and 2 hours prior to trip departure so it is in your system.
The Possibilities Are Endless!
Liquid Hawaii is only the start to unlocking many of the opportunities that the Big Island of Hawaii has to offer. From being born and raised on Big Island, owner Mathew Ferino has a level of intimate knowledge to help connect you to the best experiences on the Island. Give us a call 808-854-5757 to explore these possibilities and check out some of our opportunities below!
Spear Fishing Charters
If you are coming to Big Island and want to get out and spearfish Liquid Hawaii is the place. From beginners to experiences divers give us a call and we can figure out what is the best way to put you on some fish!
Small World Big Island Tours
Come explore the Big Island with someone who’s spent their whole life living and growing up here on the Aina. A wealth of knowledge about the history, places and hidden gems across the island. Spend the day learning and experiencing the best the Big Island has to offer!
Shoreline Fishing Charters
Fish with the legend “Ulua” Matt as he helps you get on fish of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re a beginner or an avid angler, Ulua Matt has spent his whole life growing up fishing the Big Island. Ask about shorter day charters or an all inclusive overnight camping mission to find the “Ulua” Matt is nicknamed after!
