Captain
Ken Middleton

Member since October 2024 Honolulu, United States
Background
Sailed over from Seattle, WA in the 1980's to start Tradewind Charters. With a fleet of 3 charter vessels based in Kewalo Harbor, we specialize in private, upscale charters for 2-29 guests.
Techniques
Private snorkeling, whale watching, sunset cruises, weddings and receptions at sea, memorial services at sea.

Hey, I'm Captain Ken Middleton

Honolulu, United States
Background
Sailed over from Seattle, WA in the 1980's to start Tradewind Charters. With a fleet of 3 charter vessels based in Kewalo Harbor, we specialize in private, upscale charters for 2-29 guests.
Techniques
Private snorkeling, whale watching, sunset cruises, weddings and receptions at sea, memorial services at sea.
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Honolulu
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trips from US $1,500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Honolulu
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trips from US $995
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(2 reviews)
Honolulu
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trips from US $595

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
Great day for snorkeling
Great day for snorkeling
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Appropriate for children
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Carlos W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ash spreading ceremony

VERIFIED   2 Hourโ€“Sunset Cruise (7-12 people) on June 22, 2025
Excellent experience. Crew was extremely respectful. Went out of their way to show us some spotted eagle rays that swam along...
Carlos W. recommends Tradewinds Charters โ€“ Sea Scape
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Debra S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Memories

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hourโ€“Cruise&Snorkel (7-12 people) on July 12, 2025
Excellent trip, courteous crew
Debra S. recommends Tradewinds Charters โ€“ Sea Scape
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Derek K.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day for snorkeling

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour โ€“ Cruise&Snorkel (11 AM) on July 22, 2025
Had an exceptional time getting to the reef and our captain deployed tricks of the trade to draw schools of fish to our spot...
Derek K. recommends Tradewinds Charters โ€“ My Sunshine
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Micah H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Yessah!

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Cruise&Snorkel (11 AM) on May 24, 2025
Wes was super cool, responsible but allowed the kids to have fun.
Micah H. recommends Tradewinds Charters โ€“ My Sunshine
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