Where Our Guests Love to Shop for Food and Drinks Before Their Private Boat Charter in Waikiki
- Sail Hawaiian Style
- Apr 14
- 3 min read
One of the best parts of a private catamaran charter in Waikiki is that it’s completely customizable. You set the vibe, the menu, and the experience.
Many of our guests love to stop beforehand and pick up a few local favorites to bring with them onboard. If you’re wondering what to bring on a boat charter in Hawaiʻi, this guide will help you keep it simple, local, and perfect for a day on the water.
Whether you’re planning snacks, a celebration spread, or a special occasion surprise, here are some of our crew and guests’ favorite go-to spots near our marina.
Foodland Farms – A Local Grocery Gem for Your Private Boat Charter in Waikiki
Foodland Farms located in Ala Moana is one of the best grocery stores in Honolulu near the marina and a go-to stop for guests preparing for their Waikiki boat charter.
If you’re looking for easy and delicious food ideas for your private boat charter, Foodland Farms has everything in one place and is known for some of the best poke in Waikiki.
Guests often stop here for:
Fresh poke bowls (a must-try island favorite, and our crew’s favorite lunch!)
Chilled local beers and ready-to-drink cocktails
Spam musubi and fried chicken musubi
Grab-and-go hot bar meals
Local snacks and desserts
Fresh juices & fruits
Picnic-style items perfect for sharing on the water
Fresh leis made daily in their floral department
It’s convenient, consistent, and full of local flavors—perfect if you want everything in one stop before heading out on your Hawaii catamaran charter.
Pro tip: Give yourself plenty of time for shopping—you might get distracted by all the good finds! And be sure to sign up at Foodland Farms checkout with your phone number to receive Foodland Farms discounts.
🌺 Lin’s Lei Shop – A Beautiful Island Touch for Any Occasion
Nothing says Hawaiʻi like fresh leis.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, Hawaii graduation celebration, or planning a special surprise during your private boat charter in Waikiki, leis are a beautiful way to elevate the experience.
Lin's Lei Shop is one of the best places to buy leis in Honolulu and a favorite among our guests for meaningful, local touches.
Many guests bring them onboard for:
Welcome surprises for loved ones
Birthday, wedding, or anniversary celebrations
Group photos on the water
Graduation or milestone moments
Celebration of Life
It’s a simple addition that makes your charter feel even more special and memorable.
Custom orders: You can walk in and purchase pre-made leis daily, or call ahead to place an order for pickup. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party, graduation, or just because they can help you choose the perfect style and flowers.
Musubi Cafe – Easy, Delicious Musubi Party Platters
For guests looking for easy and fun shareable snacks for their Waikiki boat charter, musubis are always a hit. Musubi is one of Hawaiʻi’s most popular local snacks—rice and savory fillings wrapped in seaweed—perfect for a day on the ocean.
Musubi Cafe located in Waikiki is a top spot for musubi platters in Honolulu and makes planning your boat charter food incredibly easy.
Instead of preparing everything yourself, you can order a ready-made platter with a variety of flavors—perfect for groups and ideal for a relaxed, low-stress experience onboard.
It’s especially popular for:
Family charters
Birthday celebrations
Bachelorette and bachelor trips
Sunset cruises with friends
Breakfast Musubis for early morning charters
A Few Tips From Our Crew
Pre-order when possible, especially for musubi platters or large lei orders
Keep things simple—finger foods and shareable items work best on the water
We fill our boat coolers with ice for whatever food and beverages you choose to bring onboard!
✨ Make Your Charter Your Own
At the end of the day, your time on the water in Hawaii is exactly that—yours. Whether you bring a full spread from Foodland Farms, a musubi platter for the group, or a few leis to celebrate something special, we love seeing each charter reflect the people onboard. If you ever need recommendations or help planning, we’re always happy to share our local favorites.
Mahalo nui loa,
Sail Hawaiian Style Catamaran
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