An elevated private charter offering both thoughtfully curated experiences and fully customized adventures designed around you. Hōkū Exclusive is our most refined way to experience Kona by sea. With a private vessel, dedicated crew, and enhanced amenities, each charter is designed to feel effortless, personal, and unhurried.
Choose from our established itineraries, reimagined as a private experience. Enjoy the same exceptional wildlife encounters and destinations—enhanced with additional comfort, flexibility, and personal attention.
For guests seeking complete flexibility, Hōkū Exclusive can be tailored entirely to your interests. From timing and locations to pacing and focus, we work with you to create a charter that reflects how you want to experience the ocean
Multiple Snorkel Sites
Extended Wildlife Viewing
Sunset or Scenic Cruises
Exclusively available on our Hōkū Exclusive Tour, we’re proud to partner with Meals In A HeartBeet — a Big Island-based meal provider crafting nutritious, delicious meals using locally sourced, organic ingredients. Each thoughtfully prepared dish is balanced to nourish both body and soul, featuring whole foods, sustainable proteins, and fresh island produce. It’s a meal experience that reflects our shared commitment to health, community, and the land we love.
"Had an amazing excursion with Sam and Cliff as part of our honeymoon! Neither of us had snorkeled before, and Sam and Cliff were phenomenal in providing the perfect amount of instruction to enjoy our day out on the water. They were super knowledgeable about local marine life, too, which gave us even more of an appreciation for the beautifully unique place Hawaii is. They were awesome about fine tuning our time to our particular interests and comfort level, and set the perfect fun, laid-back atmosphere. We can't recommend them enough. You won't regret it!"
- Amelie a Hōkū Guest