Private Birthday Charters · Honolulu, O'ahu
Celebrate Your Birthday on a Private Boat Charter in Oahu
Reserve the entire Island Jewel for your celebration. The whole catamaran is yours — bring your cake, your music, your decorations, and the people who matter most. Up to 13 guests, a licensed captain and crew, and the open water off Honolulu's south shore as your backdrop.
$550/hr
All Inclusive
13
Max Guests
2 hr
Minimum Charter
Why Celebrate a Birthday on a Private Charter
A restaurant gives you a table for two hours. A private charter gives you the whole Pacific. When you book the Island Jewel for a birthday, the entire boat belongs to your group — no strangers, no shared deck, no set menu, and no one rushing you out the door.
The Whole Boat Is Yours
Reserved exclusively for your group. Decorate it, set the playlist, and celebrate however you like.
A Memorable Setting
Diamond Head, the Honolulu coastline, and open ocean make a backdrop no venue can match. The crew can capture it on the onboard GoPro.
Celebrate at Your Pace
Swim, toast, relax, or take in the view. The captain shapes the charter around your group.
Birthday Experiences Onboard
Your charter can hold as much or as little as you like. Here are some of the ways guests spend a birthday on the Island Jewel.
Swimming
Jump off the bow into clear, warm Pacific water.
Snorkelling
Reef and sea turtles at Turtle Canyon — gear included.
Sunset Cruising
Golden hour over the water for the birthday toast.
Toasting & Relaxing
Music, cake, and good company on a private deck.
Ideas for Milestone Birthdays
Some birthdays deserve more than dinner. A private charter suits the milestones — the ones you will be talking about for years.
21st
A grown-up way to mark the milestone — friends, music, and the open ocean instead of a crowded venue.
30th & 40th
A relaxed, memorable celebration with your closest people — swimming by day or toasting at sunset.
50th & 60th
A calm, elegant afternoon on the water — comfortable for guests of every age, with shade and seating for all.
Beyond the big numbers, the Island Jewel is just as well suited to surprise birthdays, family birthday celebrations, and intimate gatherings for a partner or close friend. Children's birthdays are welcome too — every charter includes a safety briefing and child-size life jackets. Whatever the age, the celebration is entirely your own.
Cake, Decorations, Food & Music
Bring the celebration with you. Here is what is welcome on board.
Cake & Food
Bring your birthday cake and any food you like — a full spread, catering, or simple snacks. The boat has a kitchen area below deck. Light provisions are included.
Decorations
You are welcome to decorate the boat. We simply ask that decorations are secure and ocean-friendly — no loose confetti or single-use items that could blow into the water.
Beverages
Bring your own drinks, including alcohol for guests of legal drinking age. For everyone's safety, bring no glass on board — cans and plastic only.
Music
Connect your phone to the Bluetooth sound system and play your own birthday playlist throughout the charter.
Daytime or Sunset Birthday Charter?
Both make a wonderful birthday. The right choice depends on the kind of celebration you have in mind.
☀️ Daytime Charter
Best for active celebrations — swimming, snorkelling, jumping off the boat, and soaking up the sun. Ideal for families with children and energetic groups.
🌅 Sunset Charter
Best for a relaxed, scenic celebration — golden light over Diamond Head, a birthday toast as the sun goes down. A favourite for milestone birthdays. See sunset charters →
Group Size, Pricing & Inclusions
One flat rate covers the boat, the captain, and the crew — no per-person charges. Bring anywhere from a few guests up to a full party of 13.
Private Birthday Charter
$550 / hour
All inclusive · 2-hour minimum · up to 13 guests
✓ 40ft Excess 12 sailing catamaran, reserved for your group only
✓ USCG-licensed captain and experienced crew
✓ Snorkel gear, towels, and floats for everyone
✓ Adult and child life jackets
✓ Shade, seating, and a Bluetooth sound system
✓ Light provisions — bring your own cake, food, and drinks (no glass)
✓ Onboard GoPro to capture the celebration
Departure: Kewalo Basin Harbor, Slip F11 · 1025 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814. Please arrive about 15 minutes before departure. Gratuity for the crew is not included and is always appreciated.
Make It Yours — Optional Touches
Tell us what you have in mind when you book and we will help where we can. A few ways guests personalise a birthday charter:
Surprise Coordination
Planning a surprise? Let the crew know and we will help keep it under wraps until the moment is right.
Photography
Bring a photographer aboard as one of your guests, or have the crew capture moments on the onboard GoPro.
Custom Itinerary
Prioritise swimming, sightseeing, or a sunset toast — the captain builds the route around your celebration.
Birthday Celebrations on the Island Jewel
★★★★★
"We booked the sunset charter for my husband's 40th and it was perfect. The crew helped with the surprise, we brought a cake and our own playlist, and the views at golden hour were unreal."
Marissa T.
40th birthday · sunset charter
★★★★★
"Twelve of us for my mom's 60th. Having the whole boat to ourselves made it relaxed and special — some swam, the older folks stayed in the shade, and we all toasted together."
David K.
60th birthday · daytime charter
★★★★★
"Celebrated my 30th with friends and it was the highlight of our Hawaii trip. Jumping off the boat, snorkelling, music going — and zero strangers."
Alyssa R.
30th birthday · daytime charter
Testimonials reflect guest experiences shared with our team. Read more reviews on our Google, Yelp, and Facebook pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the whole boat reserved for our group?
Yes. Every charter is private. The entire Island Jewel is reserved for your birthday group — there are no other passengers on board.
How many guests can we bring?
Up to 13 guests. The flat rate is the same regardless of group size, so it does not cost more to bring the full party.
Can we bring a cake, decorations, and our own drinks?
Absolutely. Bring your cake, food, decorations, and beverages — including alcohol for guests of legal drinking age. We ask only that decorations are secure and ocean-friendly, and that you bring no glass on board.
Can you help with a surprise birthday?
Yes. Let us know when you book and the crew will help coordinate the timing so the surprise stays a surprise.
Are children's birthdays welcome?
Yes. Children are welcome on board. Every charter includes a safety briefing and child-size life jackets. Let us know your children's sizes when booking.
Daytime or sunset — which is better for a birthday?
Both are excellent. Daytime suits active celebrations with swimming and snorkelling; sunset suits a relaxed, scenic toast. Tell us your group and we will help you choose.
How do we book?
Call 808-807-4800 or use the contact form. Tell us the date, group size, and the birthday you are celebrating. A deposit holds your date.
How to Book
Booking takes about five minutes.
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Make This Birthday One to Remember
From $550 per hour, all inclusive. Up to 13 guests. Departing from Kewalo Basin Harbor in Honolulu. Call us to check availability and plan the celebration.