
Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor

Information about Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor
96792, Waianae
Opening hours
Our comment from TraTraTravel about Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor:
Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor is a charming marina located on the west side of Oahu, near Ko Olina, offering a unique blend of relaxation and adventure.
Visitors have praised the harbor for its:
- Fantastic location and beautiful views, perfect for sunsets and an escape from the busy Waikiki area.
- Friendly and accommodating staff, especially noted during dolphin and snorkeling tours that provide memorable experiences.
- Ample parking and numerous slips for launching boats, making it ideal for fishing and leisure activities.
- Clean and organized facilities, including recently renovated bathrooms.
- Rich wildlife experiences, highlighted by opportunities to see dolphins, turtles, and other marine life.
However, some concerns have been raised by visitors, including:
- Issues related to the local homeless population, which some find off-putting.
- Calls for better management regarding public safety and amenities, such as showers and lockers.
- Occasional reports of rudeness among some tour operators towards locals, which detracts from the overall Aloha spirit.
Overall, Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor remains one of Oahu's hidden gems, offering great adventures and a serene environment for families and fishing enthusiasts alike.
Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Fantastic Marina right by Ko Olina.
Fantastic experience: Participated in the dolphin and you activity, snorkeling allowed us to see sea turtles, dolphins were constantly appearing in the sea while the yacht was moving, there were really a lot of dolphins, the staff were very friendly, and the sea was very clear.
Positive experience: Very relaxing and nice place to walk the reefs.
Fantastic experience: Hidden gem on the Westside
Negative experience: The Boat Harbor in WaianaeThis is not a good review - private companies looking to profit taking the tourist out to sea to see and swim with dolphins for the day etc. I don't know the names of the companies It doesn't really matter but they are extremely kind to these tours showing them the Aloha Spirit but they're so rude to the local people they need to show their Aloha to everybody and stop profiling everybody as homeless or in the way. It kind of offputting actually racist and it's driven by greed. Be kind to everybody especially You know don't have to snob people and act like you better than everybody else cuz you get the rich tourists up your arms. I mean be smiling wave a bit I mean it seems so military surveillance speaking of surveillancing There's always those eyes in the sky down at the harbor unmanned aerial vehicles stalker drones I'd like to know who's behind the remote control to these UAVs in the sky they fly above the ocean but they used to fly all over makaha like it's legal. Whoever is behind the remote control needs to be reprimanded blatant disregard to public privacy and public safety. See when they're scaring people hovering low with the drones lights off & disturbing incidents local residents see them cruising along like security guards propped outside windows and racing people in cars ... that's exactly what they're doing and if you speak up they ignore you or target you just enough so you don't go to the neighborhood board meeting and step up to the mic. This side of the island is being ruined by private sectors teaming up with non-profits working with different branches of law enforcement It's not the same as it used to be so bad I'm moving plenty people are no more Hawaiian style
Fantastic experience: So we launched from this harbor on a Dolphins and You snorkeling excursion. Great fun!! The crew is outstanding!! Captain Danni gets a huge shout out for finding the perfect spot. A'noi is the photographer / guide and is extremely accommodating. Cyren is the boats MC and is truly awesome. The entire crew really seems to care about having a good time. Many thanks!!!
Positive experience: I don't know what to say . Is sad, ( breaks my heart ) so many homeless. The gentleman that was there, said makesure to lock your door and dont leave anything in your car.
Positive experience: Plenty of slips to launch a boat
Positive experience: Tons of parking.
Fantastic experience: 1 of our family Dinnah Spots to hang out n chill.
Positive experience: Open area 3 out of 5 for park area bathrooms in park. At boat harbor there's a restaurant take out da best prices reasonable big plat lunch enough for big boy or 2 people.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful
Positive experience: Busy boat harbor. Mostly fishing boats.
Negative experience: Although this is the focal point of many whale/fauna watching tours, it does not have a warm shower. I would suggest that owner should offer showers and lockers, even paid, to provide better comfort for users of the harbor.
Positive experience: Dangerous
Positive experience: Great harbor. There is a lot of parking. It's fairly clean but there are a lot of unhoused and underprivileged people living near there. Just be smart about valuables and respectful.
Fantastic experience: Mega Crew & an unforgettable experience
Fantastic experience: Went here to go parasailing
Fantastic experience: Take the boat out to U bouy choke mahimahi and Dorado.
Fantastic experience: This was the departure point for dolphin watching with Dolphin & You. We mostly navigated close to the shore, but we could see various dolphins. It was amazing to see spinner dolphins actually spinning and a baby dolphin swimming while sleeping. The mountains visible from the boat were also beautiful.
Fantastic experience: Lots of parking here. Came here for Indigo Ocean Hawaii
Fantastic experience: Waianae sm bt ht
Fantastic experience: Dolphin tour boarding location.
Positive experience: Large city harbor
Fantastic experience: Live bait fishing charters are the best!
Positive experience: I vomited all the way
Fantastic experience: Good times.
Negative experience: Lots of homeless people in parking lot. Not what I would call family friendly
Positive experience: There are many small boats lined up. A small yacht harbor.
Fantastic experience: Awesome experience with my family as we ventured out to sea. We saw mama humpback feeding her calf, she blew water in the air to catch a deep breath, and came up a little bit out of the ocean. Also saw a turtle just chilling, floating along with his head poked up. Was hoping to see dolphins swimming along with mama humpback but I guess they weren't around. Overall, we enjoyed this experience, the free drinks and snacks, the staff, and the amazing breeze in the middle of the ocean.
Negative experience: On days when there is a swell the swell does travel inside the docks. I damaged my vessel trying to dock on boat ramp. I think the state can do more to make the harbor more safer and sheltered from the waves. Nice restrooms when open. Cheap to park but you get what u pay for.
Fantastic experience: Went fishing caught nothing not even a bite,however ended up becoming a jr firefighter that day a boat on the opposite dock caught fire we tried to put out the fire but the wind was to strong and pushed the water from the hose back we did save the boats on our dock tho.
Fantastic experience: So many cats, I love it
Fantastic experience: Our local harbor is small but mighty!
Fantastic experience: Very very interesting tour! You can watching dolphines! Snokling and other activities are also excellent! All the crews are kind and nice.
Fantastic experience: Plenty of options for snorkeling and dolphin watching.
Fantastic experience: You absolutely must go on the dolphin tour and snorkeling the crew was amazing with captain Danny, mikah, bren and team gave a five star experience and their boat and bus was great!!!!
Fantastic experience: Fishing, place to relax and enjoy, picnic and enjoying the day
Fantastic experience: STILL A GREAT PLACE TO EAT LUNCH.
Fantastic experience: I use to live there and I love the people good hearted lots of love
Positive experience: A small harbor on the west side of Oahu, off the Farrington highway in Wai'anae town. We drove there for sunset cruise. West side of the island is still retaining the wilderness of the volcanic island as contrast to the overly developed Waikiki area. However, during rush hours, traffic is slowing down to stop and go in some sections near beaches.
Positive experience: Fishing was fun and enjoyable. I caught 3 fish around 2 meters.
Fantastic experience: Boom boom charters suck!
Fantastic experience: It was nice,but I don't understand why they took down the wall to the slips?I talked to the harbor master and he said people were drinking and smoking on the wall, I don't think that's a reason to knock it down, kindly ask those people to leave or call harbor patrol. Knock it down come on.it cost us tax payers to build it.
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience must try in Hawaii
Positive experience: My son and I enjoyed our sunset cruise
Positive experience: Friendly people
Positive experience: Awesome Boat Harbour! But the bathrooms close early! Not available after our Sunset Cruise.
Fantastic experience: Awesome...just AWESOME
Positive experience: Pretty but just be cautious. Lots of homeless in the area.
Fantastic experience: Fishing
Fantastic experience: Swam with the dolphins, had a great time. Well worth the money
Fantastic experience: So beautiful...... OMG took my breath away.....
Fantastic experience: Overtly courageous
Positive experience: Beautiful view
Fantastic experience: The harbor is pretty organized and clean. You are able to wash down your boat after boating in the Pacific Ocean.
Fantastic experience: Dolphin snorkeling Tour was fun. Recommend. Kid friendly. Rec strong swimmers or ages 10and above will enjoy this.
Fantastic experience: Bello Bello
Fantastic experience: Nice place for a boat tour. HOWEVER, do not expect to find an Uber to make it back to town. My wife and I waited for almost an hour for one without luck. We had to walk like 15 minutes to a bus stop to brings us all they way back to Waikiki.
Fantastic experience: The Sunset Cruise at Waianae was spectacular! Hawaii Nautical is the business!! Thank you guys for a lovely Anniversary Sunset Cruise!
Fantastic experience: Nice new docks, and gates
Fantastic experience: Gorgeous
Positive experience: Homeless is a problem there which is sad because the community really uses this area for all kinds of get togethers and fishing picnics. Otherwise it's a great place to go
Fantastic experience: Excellent services theyre very nice 100%recomended... we have a very god day whith them.
Fantastic experience: Home sweet Home✊
Fantastic experience: Great time on the water, and in the water. If you are going to snorkel, be sure to pace yourself, and not get a heat stroke!
Fantastic experience: The West Dolphin Snorkel Sail was the best! The Captain and Crew make a fantastic excursion even more exceptional!
Fantastic experience: There was a lot of dolphins
Fantastic experience: Loved our Dolphins & You tour from here
Positive experience: Ramp is in great shape. Seems like it's always surgy even when conditions are perfect. Be sure you lock up your vehicle and boat trailer since this is a high theft area. Don't leave any valuables in your vehicle. Bathrooms were recently renovated and there are doors on the stalls.
Fantastic experience: This is where we got on the boat to go swimming with the dolphins was a great time everyone should try this
Fantastic experience: Breathtaking
Fantastic experience: Caught a 300lb+blue marlin brought back to N. Y. C filets vacuum sealed &ice, packs, cooked in soy & garlic, &butter to my surprise it was wonderful, compared to cod, or salmon, the cost of a 12hr. Charter is almost a 1/3 less expensive than montauk
Fantastic experience: Amazing
Positive experience: Nice place to chill.
Positive experience: Nice cool place to come chill a little while!!!
Positive experience: Lots of great adventures start here. Don't leave anything in your car. Don't try to hide stuff, don't leave anything.
Fantastic experience: Awesome here, easy to get in and out of.
Positive experience: Ppp
Fantastic experience: The crew was very knowledgeable about the whales and where to find them! They were also very kind and fun! Highly recommend this whale tour. The humpback whales were stunning!
Positive experience: Beautiful views, saw pufferfish, angelfish and a squid while exploring along the rocks, great views of whales when we got out on the water.
Fantastic experience: Dolphins and you was great. We swam with dolphins, snorkelled with turtles. Was a great excursion. Would definitely come back
Positive experience: Small marina
Fantastic experience: Great ride on a sailboat. Me and my wife did a sunset cruise for our anniversary. The crew was awesome, Food was OK, and they want shy about the music either. All and all it was a great ride, by the way the whales showed up and gave us a lil display so that made it extra special. I definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a good time!
Fantastic experience: Nice clean water. Lots of open, new slips available.
Fantastic experience: We did the Dolphin Snorkel tour. The crew was friendly and enjoyable. We saw dolphins and whales and did snorkeling.
Fantastic experience: Love it born and raised westside
Fantastic experience: This is one of the best ramps and boat yards along with docks on the island. The parking lot is huge and is Almost Never full. The wash Downs are many and the water pressure is really high. Ice is available at the Spinners Cafe for ten bucks for 40 lb which is a great deal.. This place has everything you need plus the 24-hour vending machine for ice outside if you come in super early like I do.
Fantastic experience: Great food, great people
Fantastic experience: Good fishing
Positive experience: Great place to see boats come in and out.
Positive experience: Love to come at night to take the kids fishing on the pier. No o e really bothered us plus had other families fishing too.
Fantastic experience: Depends on the area you go and the people you meet is awesome.
Fantastic experience: Wai'anae Harbor is one of Oahu's hidden gems. Cozy and tucked away from all of the distractions of the outside world. Set sail on a journey of peace and self-reflection.
Fantastic experience: Everything you can spec from a small harbor
Fantastic experience: The Best
Fantastic experience: Much nicer than I expected. Will use again and again.
Fantastic experience: Lots of fish . Plenty strays. Up the store arm&leg. Revanew collector's tryin tp balance the budget again..wahaha
Fantastic experience: There's homeless there.
Fantastic experience: Nice & well taken care of
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