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USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice 2025 Awards

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BREAKING: Holo Holo Nominated for Best Boat Tour in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2025 Awards!

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We’re thrilled to announce that Holo Holo Charters has once again been nominated for Best Boat Tour in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awardsβ€”our sixth straight year being recognized! πŸ™Œ

πŸ‘‰ Click here to VOTE for Holo Holo Charters!

Voting begins on Monday, April 28th at noon EDT and ends on Monday, May 26th at 11:59 am EDT. The top 10 winners, as ranked by USA TODAY 10BEST readers, will be announced on Wednesday, June 4th at noon EDT.


You can vote once per dayβ€”every click brings us closer to #1!


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A Quick Look at the Journey So Far:

  • πŸ† Voted #1 in 2022
  • πŸ₯ˆ Runner-up in 2021 and 2023
  • πŸ₯‰ Top-tier finishes in 2019, 2020, 2024

We’ve proudly represented KauaΚ»i for nearly 30 years, and we’re as energized as ever to continue offering legendary tours to the Nāpali Coast, NiΚ»ihau, and beyond. This year, we’re aiming for the top spot againβ€”and we need your kōkua to get there!


Why Vote Holo Holo?

Founded in 1997 by master boat builder and lifelong sailor Kevin Millett, Holo Holo started with a vision and a handcrafted 65’ power catamaran built right here on KauaΚ»i. Fast forward to 2025: our fleet now includes Leila, our sleek 50’ sailing catamaran, with two more vessels on the horizon, thanks to new leadership from Adrian and Chandra Bertsch, with Kevin still guiding the way.

Our tours are more than boat ridesβ€”they’re immersive journeys to KauaΚ»i’s most dramatic coastlines and sacred sites, paired with unforgettable sunsets, ocean wildlife encounters, chef-inspired meals, and the warmest crew on the water.

From the vibrant cliffs of the Nāpali Coast to the remote beauty of Niʻihau and Lehua Crater, we strive to deliver not just scenery but a soulful experience that honors the land, sea, and spirit of Hawaiʻi.


Our Mission: Simply the Best

β€œTo be unconditionally accepted island-wide as the best all-around boat tour company on KauaΚ»i.”

That means:

  • 🌺 Having a company culture that supports passionate people who love what we do!

  • β›΅ Custom performance vessels, built by us, for our waters.

  • 🀝Committed to supporting the environment, culture, history, and community of KauaΚ»i.

  • 🌟 Personal service ensuring you have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

  • 🌊 Creating safe, unforgettable experiences on the ocean.

We live this mission every single dayβ€”and this nomination is a beautiful reminder that it’s all worth it.


Mahalo for Your Continued Support

Whether you’ve sailed with us once or a dozen times, this moment is yours as much as it is ours. We wouldn’t be here without your trust, enthusiasm, and aloha. Help us bring home another win by casting your vote todayβ€”it takes just a few seconds!

πŸ‘‰ VOTE FOR HOLO HOLO
(And feel free to vote again tomorrow πŸ˜‰)

From all of us at Holo Holoβ€”mahalo nui loa!

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