About Francesco
“I have grown up in Hawaii's waters, and my team and I enjoy sharing the beauty of our ocean with others. Delivering safe and fun experiences while representing the spirit of aloha is our top priority. I also have tons of local knowledge to share. Come join us for an epic adventure.”
Aboard since 2022
From Honolulu, HI
Reviews of Francesco (24)
- EllaElla★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Oct. 04th
We had an amazing experience with Captain Francesco! From the moment we stepped on board, he made everyone feel safe, welcome, and relaxed. His knowledge of the ocean and local spots really made the trip special — we saw turtle and caught a stunning sunset! 🌅
The boat was clean and comfortable, and Francesco went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed . His team are friendly, professional, and clearly loves what he does.
- Aimee
- GabrielaGabriela
Amazing trip! On the day we went out there were dolphins, some performing spinning tricks, turtles and even a manta ray.
- JennaJenna
They were great!! Captain and crew were kind, fun, and helpful. The boat itself was nicer than it looks in pictures. Overall a great time!!!!
- JoanJoan
Our captain, Sam, and first mate, Maciel, were amazing. They were so knowledgeable about the area and shared many cool facts with us. The ride was amazing, and the made sure to hit all of our specific requests, dolphins, turtles, snorkeling and views of the spectacular shoreline. We had two toddlers with us, and they were so accommodating and attentive to our needs. We had a wonderful, relaxing morning. The boat was very nice, offering a nice cabin for shade and the baby to sleep. Thank you
- Kamila
- AustinAustin
Loved the crew, had an amazing time. Super professional and great value. Will defo be back. Can’t find a better charter for the price!!
- TaliaTalia
The best time on the water !!! We had so much fun jumping off the boat, snorkeling, dancing, laughing, and learning about the conservation efforts that are happening all around the island for these Incredible animals. Trust me you will not be disappointed booking with this crew. Seriously BEST! DAY! EVER!
- CharlotteCharlotte
Francesco and his crew were fantastic. We were in Oahu testing some oceanographic research equipment and our scheduled boat backed out last minute. Francesco was responsive, answered all my questions, and was willing to help us with our unusual requests. They were ready on time, made us feel welcome and safe, and assisted us in our testing. The weather was marginal for our trip and we had some specific requirements and thankfully Francesco is a VERY capable mariner. 100% recommend.
- ZikeZike
Sam and Marcy are simply the best of best .
Our family spent a beautiful and astonishing time seeing dolphins, flying fish , turtles and countless creatu! Sam and Marcy has been taking care of us through the journey , we don’t actually need to ask for anything , they just so considerate and thoughtful.
Best journey we had so far, memories will stay in the family , everyone of us.
Appreciated it indeed, and highly recommend to anyone looking for similar experiences in Honolulu, just go!
sam
- LaylaLayla
Adriana (Captain) and Ella (first mate) were absolutely fantastic. Could not have asked for a better time with those two. Great snorkeling, cruising, vibing, would book again.
- AmberAmber
We had an amazing time on Francesco’s boat. He communicated very well before hand. The trip was amazing he took time to show us some great sites around Hawaii and made sure we were having a great time. He found us some great spots for snorkeling as well and ended the day with a perfect sunset cruise. We are an LGBT couple and they made us feel VERY comfortable and were so kind to us! Will definitely book again when we come back. The boat was very clean and in great condition.
- JosephJoseph
We literally just got home from our four hour trip. Our captain was Sam and we had Jake working on the boat with us. We cannot begin to say how spectacular the day was. The energy and expertise they brought made this simply one of the best experiences we’ve had in Hawaii. They were beyond accommodating and genuinely fantastic to spend our day with on the water. 10/10. The best. Thank you Sam and Jake!! This made our whole trip.
- cynthiacynthia
incredible experience, can’t wait to book again!
- LisaLisa
Thank you for a wonderful sunset cruise, it was amazing and you and your crew were simply fabulous! Very attentive towards my Aunt approaching 80 and her partner who is a retired commander in his mid 80s. We all had a once in a lifetime family moment thanks to you and your crew. The stairs to come up out of the water so easy and the snorkeling gear available on board was a big hit. Such a fun, professional and skilled crew. Amazing!!!
- DulceDulce
Sam and Nick were wonderful excellent experience highly recommend
- JasmineJasmine
Captain Sam and Jake were simply amazing. We had the best afternoon and sunset with them. They customized everything we wanted to do. Jake even brought up an urchin for us to hold!
- Jordan
- gailgail
Nacho and Nick were awesome
- MichaelMichael
Beautiful boat. Meticulously cared for.
We had a great time cruising around,
- StevenSteven
Had a great time with Francesco and Nick, they were so accommodating and experienced in guiding the whole experience. We had some inexperienced swimmers who were made to feel super comfortable and confident in the waters. Nick was great at spotting the wildlife and directing our group when we were snorkeling. He has a lot to offer that wasn't listed on the booking -- we had our very own backflip and free diving instructor for the day. Always will be coming back to book with these guys, mahalo!
- StaceyStacey
My family traveled on this beautiful catamaran to spread my fathers ashes and celebrate his life. We wanted to do this at sunset and end with the fireworks show as my dad loved both things. The crew was attentive, offered compassion and provided a wonderful experience.
The boat was clean and beautiful. Plenty of room for our six guests.
I hope to enjoy another boating experience in the future with this team and boat!
Thank you so much for making our experience beautiful.
- JessicaJessica
- GevorgGevorg
Best crew you guys can have 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻