FAQ - Sailing Eternal Tides

setting sail from honolulu, hawai'i

Relax and take a break from the busy city with this sailing yacht charters. Escape from your normal daily routine and enjoy sailing around O’ahu’s beautiful waterfront. Snorkel, help us sail, or simply relax on the boat as you snack on a complimentary charcuterie board and drink delicious mocktails for an unforgettable experience! Designed for up to 6 guests we offer small group sailing charters on a very spacious 1978 Sailing Yacht.

Your frequently asked questions, answered

We’re so excited to sail with you! Before that happens, we’re making a ton of awesome upgrades to Blue Planet to make her Hawai’i’s premier luxury sailing yacht.

We purchased the boat in June of 2021 and expect renovations and upgrades will last through Fall 2022 for a launch date in early 2023. Until then, follow along with our renovation journey on Instagram and YouTube.

We work on a first-come, first-serve basis and only take on a limited number of private charters per month.Most charters are booked 2-4 weeks in advance, so we encourage you to reach out even if you’re still weighing your options. Sadly we cannot hold dates for you without receiving the booking retainer and signing the contract. You can always add services as your sailing date gets closer. Please note that a 7.412% sales tax and credit card processing fee are added to all packages.

No, we exclusively offer private sailing charters that can accommodate up to six people. Our sails are designed for small weddings, elopements, and adventurous couples.

The boat departs from Kewalo Basin in downtown Honolulu, Hawai’i. There is a paid parking lot adjacent to the marina.

Yes, you need a waiver! We go to great lengths to ensure the boat is as safe as possible to ensure that everyone who sails with us encounters as little risk as possible. That being said, we require a waiver from every visitor in order to stay in operation and for insurance purposes.

There is a licensed Coast Guard Charter captain for all charters, plus your two CPR Certified crew. All snorkeling tours are accompanied by Certified Lifegaurds or Divemasters to ensure your safety in the water.

Unfortunately we are only offering charters for individuals that are 18 or older.

Land and sea adventures are an epic way to elope in Hawai’i. We’ll help you craft your dream elopement day and have the adventure of a lifetime. Are you looking for a beautiful private wedding ceremony aboard Blue Planet and a serene, romantic beach, tropical garden, or trash-the-dress photoshoot at a waterfall?

We started our business four years ago as adventure elopement photographers and are experts at helping couples have the adventure of a lifetime. If you would like a land and sea adventure, we can help you come up with the Hawai’i Adventure. Whatever your dream, we’ll be around to help plan, photograph, and manage the time, so you can focus on the love of your life.

Visit eternaltidesphoto.com for more info on what’s possible, and contact us to get started planning.

We’ll always monitor the weather on your behalf and confirm if we’ll go out the morning of your scheduled event. Charters canceled due to weather, acts of God, or circumstances beyond our control, will be rescheduled or are subject to a full refund.

Yes, we provide complimentary high-quality, non-toxic, reef-safe sunscreen to everyone on every sail.

We know you’re anxious to see your photos! You’ll have a personal online gallery with sneak peek photos back within 48 hours of your sail. The rest of your photos (or video!) will be ready 2-4 weeks from your adventure. You can expect ~ 50 photos with your sailing adventure (and we don’t limit the number we give – you’ll get all the best ones!)

Blue Planetis a 1978 41′ Islander Freeport. She has three gorgeous sails, a spacious galley, luxurious aft stateroom, v-berth stateroom, and two toilets on board. She’s the perfect size to accommodate private groups of up to six people.