Hawaii Nautical is one of Hawaii’s largest ocean-activity providers.

We have a fleet of vessels islandwide serving many harbors across Oahu, the Big Island and Maui. We believe in delivering service, safety and the spirit of Aloha.
We respect the ocean and the ecosystem, and we follow strict guidelines so that all marine wildlife is protected. Additionally, we honor the host culture and support the local communities in which we operate.
We want the natural environment you enjoy today to be here tomorrow and for every tomorrow after.
That’s why we are Hawaii’s first Dolphin SMART-recognized operator. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Dolphin SMART program educates guests about dolphin conservation and advises not to seek activities that pursue close interactions like swimming with dolphins in Hawaii in the wild.
We also follow the guidelines of the Coral Reef Alliance, to establish lasting change and promote coral reef health around the world. That includes sustainable practices — such as not feeding fish. Coral conservation aims to save these valuable ecosystems, unite communities and preserve cultural identity.
For decades, we’ve been wowing guests of all ages in Hawaii. And while provide exciting experiences for our guests, we practice the highest level of safety in everything we do. We treat guests like ohana, the Hawaiian word for “family,” which permeates everything we do.

This authentic Hawaiian voyaging canoe is making its return to Waianae Harbor as a floating classroom to promote Hawaiian culture for area students and residents. 

Students learn Hawaiian wayfinding, an ancient Polynesian method of navigation where a captain reads the positions and paths of stars, the sun, clouds, winds, ocean swells and the flights of land-based birds, to find his or her way across the ocean. E Ala was built inspired by the historic voyages of the Hokule’a. E Ala also teaches canoe maintenance and sailing.

E Ala is a project of the Wai’anae Hawaiian Civic Club, which sponsors Native Hawaiian projects and provides student grants. Visit www.waianaehcc.org to learn more.