Kepoikai II Catamaran

Built and launched by hand in 1977 by Captain Don Lipton, the catamaran has a distinct profile that stays lower to the water than neighboring vessels. That setup keeps passengers right near the ocean spray, especially when perched on the large front net rigged across the bow. The one-hour outings frame views of the Honolulu skyline, pairing an onboard bar with BYOB flexibility and easygoing crew touches like live ukulele strumming during sunset trips.