This is a rare opportunity to acquire a dynamic two-permit charter operation based out of Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, the hub of the Kona charter fleet. This package conveys an established company holding two ramp-based commercial operating permits, together with two USCG-inspected passenger vessels with a combined permitted capacity of 46 passengers.
M/V Kahanuola is a 36′ 1988 Lightning Radon carrying 26 passengers and 2 crew, repowered in 2020 with twin Cummins 310 HP diesels and given a full topside-to-bottom repaint the same year. M/V Moana Olapa is a 35′ 2004 Force Marine commercial hardtop carrying 20 passengers and 3 crew, repowered in 2021 with twin Volvo Penta D4 diesels showing under 600 hours at her last survey. Both permits authorize passenger operations on the west side of Hawaiʻi Island, with permitted activities including scuba, snorkeling, manta viewing, whale watching, and sightseeing. The Kona Coast offers the smoothest, most reliable operational days in the Islands.
For a new owner, this represents value offering at a purchase price to seat ratio of $19,217 per seat. This launching point company is ready to be customized and grown, by adding to an existing fleet or new branding by a buyer with a vision.
Whether you’re looking to step into the Hawaiʻi charter market, expand an existing operation, or secure permitted Honokohau capacity for the future, this offering delivers on location, assets, and opportunity.
Structured as a purchase of the permit-holding company, with vessels, trailers, and related equipment conveying.







