Into the Blue - Wild Side Untamed Yacht Charters

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Kewalo Basin Harbor departures, aboard 50 ft. yacht Nautilus

Photos from full day yacht charters, 2010 | 2011

Hawaii's only full or multiple day/island/species wildlife charter, offers expedition cruising designed and led by marine biologists. We cruise wildlife hotbeds for whale and dolphin watching encounters, often in remote locations rarely visited by others and often completely bypassed by tourism. Boat-based adventures offer seasonal and year-round options, such as traveling to the world-renowned Penguin Banks, regarded as the most predictable area in the state to view the largest and most diverse population of dolphins, whales and pelagic seabirds in Hawaii.

• Small ship crushing affords unique access to exploration of remote waters and island shores. We go where the big cruise ships can't. We dont go to a port and drop you off for the day, you remain boat-based and partake in the beauty of remote shores and bays, pristine snorkeling and marine wildlfie encounters. Though we will make time available for shore excurions amd/or drop-you off at a port other than your origin by request.

• Relaxed snorkeling inside sheltered bays, home to vibrant marine species, many of which are endemic to Hawaii and found nowhere else in the world!

• A remarkable chance to be in the midst of "rare" (but common to us) dolphins, whales, and other exceptional marine life - Hawaii is an oasis in a huge oceanic desert to rare and unique wildlife

• In what we like to call "sight-doing", you're invited to participate in marine mammal and fish surveys and photo-identifications in under (if ever) studied areas. Information gathered is passed on to research organizations and policy/decision makers, who may be onboard right alongside you. 


• Data collection can include logs taken on dolphin behavior, photo id's, and as easy-as-they-are-fun surveys of fish and coral reefs. With small groups of up to six people, each charter is tailor-made.
  
• Secluded bays hold a sky loaded with layers upon layers of stars from horizon to horizon. On moonless nights, you’ll see the most stars and planets and meteor showers. If your cruise happens to fall when the moon is shining, you will get not only the path of the moon on the water, but will still see major constellations.


• Hawaii is a hotbed for astronomy .At 21 degrees North Latitude, you can see the skies of both the Northern Hemisphere and most of the Southern Hemisphere. Hawaii is he only state in the US where you can see both the North Star and the Southern Cross. Of all the stars that are visible from the planet Earth, you can see over 80% of them here!
  
  
• Nautilus' coveted hull design provides a smooth superior ride. She looks beautiful on the outside and has all the comforts of home on the inside; air conditioning, surround sound stereo system, flat-screen TV (DVD, Karaoke), Wi-Fi (most of the tine!), full kitchen, she's a true haven from every day life.



Expedition cruising - Overview....

• Licensed Sea Captain and marine biologist crew with extensive knowledge of Hawaiian offshore areas, near-coastal waters and anchorages - we know where the wild things are, and have a boat that can reach them in style and comfort
  • Experienced, first-aid trained staff
• Spacious deck areas for top side marine life viewing - even higher in air conditioned flybridge or snorkeling or paddling alongside
  • Year-round whale watching (the big ones!) in deep water between islands
  • Targeting marine mammal hotspots that mainstream tourism can't reach
  • The flexibility, speed and comfort to reach a variety of wildlife or culturally significant remote areas; we go where the weather takes us - and we can - making cancelled trips a rarity
  • Kayaks to get into tighter (sea caves!) or shallower areas
  • Full Simple Meals, nutritious, delicious and with aloha

AMENITIES

• Air conditioning
• 2 full heads w/ showers
• Three cabins
• Large salon and lounge areas
• Galley with microwave, oven, stove, refrigerator and three freezers
• 2 Flat screen TV/DVD, Karaoke
• Full, stereo system (inside and out)
• Teak wood features
• Outside shower on deck
• Snorkeling equipment and floatation vests available
• More Yacht Details
• Accommodations Onboard Overview
• SeaEscapes, themed packages to "Cruise with a Porpoise"


Small-ship cruising, limited to six passengers - though larger private or family groups accommodated. Groups are diverse and sociable, a great way to make new and lasting friendships.

Inquire about available dates for full day, overnight or multiple day trips

Prices Based on Six Passenger Occupancy (four needed to "set sail")

• $335 per person for 8 - 10 hours (full day) will usually cover two Oahu coastlines, the South and/or the West Coast.
• $695 per person for two days / overnighter - a perfect getaway to experience the magic of the islands - without straining your schedule!
• $1195 per person for three days / two nights (longer available)
• SeaEscapes $1500 4 day "cruises with a porpoise"!

Accommodations, all onboard meals, and snorkel gear (let us know if needed along with shoe sizes) included in price. Does not include airfare, gratuities, sales tax and port fees (total 7.76%), potential fuel surcharges (if gas prices should suddenly spike - we will warn you ahead of time) and meals or separate land activities that you should schedule on your own.






• How fit do I have to be?
• What will the weather be like?
• How rough will the water be?
• Do I need to bring sea sickness medication?
• Do I need boating or sailing experience?
• Can I come on my own?
• What are the cabins like?
• How much storage is there in the cabins?
• Can I have my own cabin? Is there a single supplement?
• Do you take children on your trips? Is there a discount for children?
• How often do we get off the boat?
• Smoking on board?
• I'm not an experienced kayaker. How stable are your kayaks?
• Can I bring my hairdryer, electric shaver? Can I recharge my video batteries?
• Can I use my cellular phone?
• How often can I shower?
• Do you offer vegetarian or special diet menus?
• Is it appropriate to tip the crew? How much?
• What qualifications do the crew have?
• What kind of wildlife will I see?
• What kind of equipment is good for photographing wildlife?
• Will I be able to fish?
• Where the boat is from the Honolulu airport?
• How do your expeditions "make a difference"?
• What types of things are "conservation efforts"?
• We have a large (or small) group, are we really limited to six people?
• Why do they call it a head?


Things You Can Do to Protect Coral Reefs | How to Snorkel

Notice: Wild Side (complete terms and agreements) reserves the right to substitute vessels, and to seasonally modify departure and arrival times. Due to our popularity and limited group sizes, cancellations with less than 10 day notice and "No Shows" are subject to full charge. Prices quoted do not include state tax, harbor fees or fuel surcharge.


Although our sighting rates are at 90+% we cannot guarantee sightings, interaction with wild dolphins or whales, snorkeling, nor ideal weather conditions. We reserve the right to not facilitate in-water OR shipboard encounters which we feel may compromise the well-being of our guests or ocean wildlife. Wild Side adheres to the IWC's General Principles for Whalewatching to minimise the risks of adverse impacts of whalewatching on cetaceans.




Reservation Office hours: 8-4 (Hawaii Standard TIme)