Haleiwa Harbor · North Shore, Oahu
The Ho'o Nanea
The only sailing catamaran working the North Shore, custom-built to make big water feel easy.
Two Hulls, One Very Steady Ride
The Ho'o Nanea is a 40-foot sailing catamaran, and the two hulls are the whole point. A catamaran sits flat where a single-hulled boat leans and rolls, which is why so few of our guests ever feel seasick, even on a breezy afternoon off the North Shore.
That steadiness changes what a day on the water actually feels like. You can walk the deck with a drink in your hand, sit in the shade of the boom awning, or lean on the rail watching for a blow on the horizon without holding on to anything.
She is Coast Guard certified for 21 passengers. We cap every tour at 19, which leaves room to move around and means the crew has time for everyone aboard.
Aboard the Ho'o Nanea
Leave Your Worries On Shore
Swim platform down, boards in the water — this is what 'no rush' looks like on the North Shore.
Specs
The Numbers
- 40 ftLengthBig enough to spread out, small enough to feel like your own boat.
- 19 maxGuestsWe intentionally cap our guest lists below capacity, so everyone is comfortable.
- 2HullsIntentionally built for a steadier ride.
- 1977Sailing sinceOahu's oldest and most-trusted whale-watching company.
Features
What's Aboard
- Boom awning—for shade when you want it.
- Play all day. Boarding ladder and a floating swim platform at the stern.
- Snorkel gear provided — masks and snorkels in small, medium and large.
- Life jackets in every size, carried on board for all ages.
- Complimentary beverages on every tour.
- Lunch is handled. A full deli lunch on the 3.5-hour morning and afternoon snorkel tours.
Safety first
What You'll Feel Onboard
Life jackets for every guest
We carry life jackets in all sizes and provide them on board. Children are required to wear one, and infants are held at all times by an adult who is wearing one.
There is no age restriction on our tours. The boat is friendly to all ages.
A safety briefing before we sail
Every tour starts with safety instructions from the crew. No sailing or snorkeling experience is needed. The only things you need are a sense of adventure and an appreciation for the ocean.
Built to stay steady
Catamarans are smoother riding than single-hulled vessels, and very few guests get seasick aboard.
If you are prone to seasickness, or have never been on a boat, it is wise to take a preventative at least an hour before the trip.
Where we sail
We operate out of Haleiwa Harbor on the North Shore of Oahu, sailing along the coast and out into deeper water.
We do not circumnavigate Oahu or sail around to the West Side. That would be a very long trip with rough upwind sailing on the way home.