Wahine Charters

Specialties

Wahine Charters specializes in an intimate snorkel experience. We accommodate a max. of 12 guest. Our vessel the «Wicked Wahine» is a USCG certified vessel. She is clean, fast, and comfortable. There is a «head» (toilet) on board and plenty of shade. Food, drink, and all gear is included. Here’s our list of tours:

Guaranteed* Wild Dolphin Swim: We practice responsible dolphin interactions and will only enter the water when the dolphins are willing. Swim alongside these amazing intelligent mammals and watch them interact with each other, and you! Afterward we will make a brief stop at a beautiful coral reef and snorkel.

Captain Cook Snorkel: Explore 14 miles of Kona’s beautiful coastline and view marine animals on the way to Captain Cook in stunning Kealakekua Bay. The snorkeling is said by many to be the best snorkeling in Hawaii. On the trip home we will hug the coastline stopping at historical and geologically significant sites.

Guaranteed* Whale Watching: Every winter, our humpback whales make the 3000 mile journey from Alaska to Hawaii to mate and give birth in our warm tranquil waters. With a «hydrophone» you can actually hear the humpback whales singing.

Guaranteed* Manta Ray Snorkel: After dark we enter Kona’s warm, clear, well illuminated waters just after sunset. Our experienced guide will escort you while you hold on to our custom «Light Board». Afterwards enjoy a cup of hot soup

*Guaranteed sightings or come again for FREE!

History

Established in 2013.

After working as a Captain for other charter companies in Kona, Hawaii for 8 years, I decided it was time to go out on my own. Along with my wife Cindy, and good friends Randy and Liz, we were able to come up with the capitol, and Wahine Charters began doing business in May 2013. We took what we had learned from other charter companies and added a few new ideas. We created what we believe is the best balance of fun, excitement, safety, customer service and value. There will always be an at least one owner on board to ensure the best customer service possible. I attribute the immediate success of Wahine Charters to these beliefs.

Meet the Business Owner

Cindy C.

Business Owner

I grew up in Corona, Ca. I graduated from Cal State, Fullerton with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. I started my design career working for Nike in Lake Forest, Ca. I moved to «laid back» San Clemente where I met my husband, Captain Tim. He had a life long dream to sail the South Pacific and invited me to come. I quit my job and joined him for 6 months of his year long journey. When Tim landed in Hawaii he knew this was the place for us. He proposed Christmas Eve of 2006. We found out quickly that holding two jobs was the norm. Our two children were born and balancing our schedules became impossible. Luckily Tim had bigger plans for us and with 40 years of boating experience under his belt we began Wahine Charters. I now utilize my 20 years of design experience to do all our advertising, marketing, and office managment. You’ll be happy to know it’s me taking your next reservation! ;) Much aloha, Cindy