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Hawaii - Ni'ihau


Ni'ihau, "The Forbidden Island" is located 17 miles southwest of Kauai. It is considered the best of Hawaii's diving & fishing adventures. Whether you are a fisherman, spearfisherman, scuba diver, or snorkler, you will return speechless. The abundance of marine life and crystal clear waters off Ni'ihau make it a spearfisherman's paradise! Huge caves, sheer sea walls and drop offs create the perfect hunting grounds for any diver. Ready to dive or fish the remote island of Ni'ihau?


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:: Ni'ihau Day Charter Packages - Dive or Fish


Day Charter on Anela Kai or Anuhea

Anela Kai

Anuhea

Day Charter Packages
$280/per person(based on party of 10-12)
$350/per person(based on party of 8-9)
$395/per person(based on party of 6-7)



Includes:
Full-day boat charter to Ni'ihau, 2 night accommodations at Banyan Harbor Resort, 2 day rental car or van (depending on size of party).
Boat Charter includes full day boat charter.

Terms and Conditions:
25% deposit required to hold reservations
Final payments due 14 days prior to departure.
Cost does not include airfare, excess baggage, meals, or rental car gas.



Important Information
Ni'ihau boat departure at 6:00am. Return approximately 6:00pm at boat harbor (daylight permitting).
Meet at Kukui'ula boat harbor 15 minutes prior to departure.
If weather is not favorable for trip to Ni'ihau, pending Captain's discretion, alternate Kauai dive spots are provided. Reservations cancelled 5 days or more prior to arrival in Kauai will be refunded. Reservations cancelled less than 5 days prior to arrival will forfeit any deposits made.
Bring your own food, drinks, diving and fishing gear.
Add-ons for scuba diving also available.
We recommend all divers be selective in their spearfishing, practice conservation, and respect the Ni'ihau culture and community when diving in their waters.

Day Charter Accommodations - Banyan Harbor Resort
Located 2 miles from the airport, near the shopping centers and restaurants and is centrally located.
All units have air-conditioning, separate living, dining, and sleeping areas.
Also standard in all units is a full sized kitchen, including a stove/oven, dishwasher, full-sized refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, utensils, pots and pans, and everything else you will need to prepare your home cooked meals.
Washer/Dryer, television and VCR included.
Check in time 3pm, Check out time 11 am.

Boat Specifications - Anela Kai
Custom Pro 48, 48 ft from bow to deck; 16 ft beam
Cummins 260 hp twin turbo diesel engine
Yanmar Genset generator
12-maximum divers
Large upper observation deck
Rix oil-less 7.5 cfm air compressor
(2) Hot water showers
(2) Dive ladders

Boat Specifications - Anuhea
23 ft. Catamaran excellent for freedivers with smaller group sizes (4-6 party)
250 hp twin Suzuki ouboard engines
Cruising speed at 30 knots
Swim Step
Shower
Covered cabin area


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:: Ni'ihau Liveaboard Charter Packages


Liveaboard Fishing Charter on the Happy Hunter II

Option One - 1 night / 1.5 day
$800/per person(based on party of 4)



Includes:
1 night, 1.5 day liveaboard boat charter to Ni'ihau.
Boat departs morning of day 1 and returns evening of day 2.
Airport transfers from Lihue Airport to Nawiliwili Harbor.
All meals, water and soda included.



Option Two - 2 night / 2 day
$930/per person(based on party of 4)



Includes:
2 nights, 2 day liveaboard boat charter to Ni'ihau.
Boat departs evening of day 1 and returns evening of day 3.
Airport transfers from Lihue Airport to Nawiliwili Harbor.
All meals, ice for coolers, water and soda included.

Terms and Conditions:
25% deposit required to hold reservations
Final payments due 14 days prior to departure.
Cost does not include airfare or excess baggage



Important Information
Boat departs from Nawiliwili Harbor.
If weather is not favorable for trip to Ni'ihau, pending Captain's discretion, alternate Kauai dive spots are provided.
Approx. 5-hr. boat ride from Nawiliwili to Ni'ihau.
We recommend all divers be selective in their spearfishing, practice conservation, and respect the Ni'ihau culture and community when diving in their waters.

Liveaboard Boat Accomodations on The Happy Hunter II
Spacious salon area with full kitchen facilities, refrigerator and stove.
TV/DVD and stero with surround sound speakers. Electrical outlets also available and power runs off gen-set generator.
One double bed (Captain's quarters), three single beds, sofa sleeper, large covered mattress on observation deck. Bring sleeping bags to sleep on floor.
Private bathrooms.


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:: Ni'ihau Photo Gallery





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Red Sea Gyotaku
Originating in Japan during the 19th century, 'Gyotaku' (meaning "fish print") was developed to preserve the exact size of their trophy catch, and over the years has evolved into a beautiful art form.

We have a wide variety of local and exotic types of fish prints in standard or custom sizes. Click here for more info.