Quick Details
Capacity: 149 passengers (including infants)
Year-round whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks, birds, and more!
2.5-Hour Charter Rates January 1 – February 28, 2023:
Prices vary by date and by number of passengers.
Please contact us for prices after February 28.
Longer cruise durations available at additional cost.
Catering:
We can make your cruise extra special with food and beverages. Let us know and one of our team will reach out to you promptly during business hours.
Additional Information:
Hoku Nai’a is Capt. Dave’s new double-deck power catamaran. This vessel is perfect for upscale boat rentals such as dinner cruises, a burial at sea, corporate functions, Catalina Island adventures, and daytime coastal experiences including whale watching.
This fast and stable catamaran is specifically designed for passenger comfort and panoramic views from both the main deck and the elevated observation deck.
Guests will enjoy a beautifully appointed interior with upscale décor throughout the vessel that celebrates Dana Point’s famous surfing culture and recognition as the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World®.
On the first floor, the main deck is fully enclosed for climate control. As you enter, a lounge area with three sofas provides a comfortable place to relax and chat. Moving forward of the lounge are plenty of bench seats with tables. Perfect for dining! And towards the front of the boat is a large buffet. Large windows on both sides provide panoramic viewing angles.
Also on the main deck are two restrooms.
Heading upstairs to the second floor, the observation deck has ample cushioned bench seating and is covered for added sun protection. For specialty cruises and private charters, a dance floor and bar provide guests with entertainment and refreshments!
Hoku Nai’a is operated by our professional Captain and crew.
On our catamaran boat rental, you’ll relax on a comfortable, well-appointed boat while enjoying your wildlife safari voyage.
Dana Point has year-round whales, dolphins, sea lions and other marine life. Dana Point is also the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World® and the first Whale Heritage Site in the Americas! Check out our whale watching sightings or discover when it’s the best time to go whale watching in Dana Point.
Hoku Nai’a is an upscale boat that provides comfort and incredible wildlife viewing opportunities for all guests. Catering is available and alcohol can be served during your private boat rental.
On Hoku Nai’a you are very unlikely to be splashed by the ocean. However, you can still be close enough to the whales to smell their breath!
Full catering and buffet options are available. Please ask your Charter Coordinator for more information.
Sit down dining is available on both decks.
Yes, there are two bathrooms for guests.
Yes, there are enclosed and covered areas on Hoku Nai’a.
The first deck is fully enclosed. Large windows provide views of the coastline and wildlife.
On the second deck, roughly 75% of the area is covered. Some windows also provide wind protection.
Yes! On the first deck, three sofas provide a lounge-like atmosphere.
The 2nd floor observation deck features cushioned bench seating with custom engravings of whales, dolphins, and other marine life. If you’re thinking about a private boat rental, we promise that you’ll be very comfortable on our catamaran!
Fast! Hoku Nai’a is a great choice for extended private charters, including “staycations” to Catalina Island. Dana Point’s whale watching season is year-round, so there’s never a bad time for your private boat rental.
No age restrictions at all! Guests of all ages are welcome aboard this beautiful catamaran.
Definitely! Your Orange County whale watching tour will have experienced marine naturalists onboard providing entertaining live narration during the excursion.
Absolutely! Our private boat rental is great for wildlife photography, though be careful with expensive electronics on the bow.
Yes! Hoku Nai’a does not provide any sportfishing tours. Fishing can cause unintended bycatch that can result in injuries or death to other marine animals. We provide an environmentally friendly way for everyone to connect with nature.
All of our boats, Hoku Nai’a included, are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified for safety.
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