Morning Coffee and Pastry and Wildlife Viewing

The ocean is calmer in the morning and the wildlife is abundant

Turtle, coral and schools of fish oahu snorkel on private charter

Morning is a magical time of day on the water. It’s ideal for the group who’s up at the crack of dawn during their Hawaiian vacation due to time zone changes. Start your day looking out on the calm morning sea as we head out of the harbor toward the iconic Diamond Head.  The morning light casts brilliant colors over the sea and Diamond Head and is a perfect time for wildlife viewing.  You local guides will be looking for turtles, dolphins, monk seals, flying fish and humpback whales (Dec - April).  Enjoy a complimentary local bean coffee with a scratch made pastry and fresh mac nut milk. Schedule 2 hours for wildlife viewing or add another hour and get in the water for a snorkel and swim.  It’s an amazing time of day to be out on the water and in the water.

Local tropical fruit platter add on for private charter from private chef

Enjoy a complimentary local bean coffee with a scratch made pastry for some light snacking while underway. Add on a fruit platter and a bahn mi sandwich to round out your morning. If you make your trip a little longer, you might want to order up a full chef made brunch that you can enjoy at anchor in between dips into the beautiful clear waters off Waikiki. We pride ourselves on sourcing catering ingredients from the best local producers. So support local farmers and add catering to your charter. Your tastebuds will thank you.

snorkeling with convict tangs on private charter with Pau Hana Sailing

Recommended list of things to bring:

  • Snacks and beverages (cooler full of ice and filtered water provided)

  • Towels

  • Swimsuits

  • Sunscreen

  • Phone or camera with a telephoto lens

Schools of fish, turtles, dolphins, octopuses, manta ray and monkseal are some of the wildlife we will be on the search for.