Vida Mia

Vida Mia Hawaii's #1 Boat Tour
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The worldly 61-foot wooden yacht has traveled the California coastline, protected the shores during the second world war, and crossed the Pacific to Hawai‘i, where she is now moored at the Waikiki Yacht Club. She can be chartered for Diamond Head-view sunset cruises, parties, whale-watching, snorkeling, and family outings for a unique and unforgettable experience. She is also available for corpora

te events and memorial services. “Vida Mia” translates to “my life,” a term of endearment in Spanish, and is the perfect venue for a romantic evening or wedding. If her teak could speak, Vida Mia would not only tell stories about movie stars and politicians who enjoyed her lap of luxury basking in the sunsets off Waikiki, but of the countless grand times of families and friends who created lifetime memories aboard this gorgeous, iconic gal. When she was first custom built in Stockton by Willard Campbell, no expense was spared creating the elegant Presidential yacht. Brought to Hawaii in 1963 as a TransPac Escort Boat, she soon caught the attention of prominent local businessmen who saw her value in entertaining clients, friends, and family. With a rich history of owners and guests alike, it would be truly sad to see the end of this one-of-a-kind, finely crafted vessel. Description: * Beautifully appointed throughout with teak, brass and chrome. * Main Stateroom with full bath including porcelain tub. *2 guest Staterooms *Full Salon with Galley *Topside full bar and open air, tropical entertaining area *Large swim step and ladder for enjoying aquatic activities *Length: 61’ (fits in most Hi State Harbors including Manele on Lanai) *Beam: 15’ *Propulsion: 6 cylinder Detroit Diesel

Hull  #570Nearly a century before today’s restoration, Vida Mia was already beginning an extraordinary life. Built in 19...
08/08/2026

Hull #570

Nearly a century before today’s restoration, Vida Mia was already beginning an extraordinary life.

Built in 1929 by the Stephens Brothers in California, she comes from an era when yacht designs were drawn, correspondence from owner to builder was delivered by post and the wood was shaped and finished largely by hand.

Over the decades, owners, captains, craftsmen and crew leave something behind- a repair, a photograph, a story, a memory.

This is one of the remarkable things about caring for a vessel this old.

You are never really starting over, you are simply penning her next chapter.

As Vida Mia moves through the end of this year’s restoration period here in Honolulu, we find ourselves looking back just as often as we are looking forward.

📸 Portraits by With LORENA.ART
🎞️ Historical images courtesy of Haggin Museum

Happy Aloha Friday from the A-Team 🌺💪🏼The boys are hard at work, hand-building Vida Mia’s new roof from a design they ca...
08/08/2026

Happy Aloha Friday from the A-Team 🌺💪🏼

The boys are hard at work, hand-building Vida Mia’s new roof from a design they carefully planned and mapped themselves—bringing their experience as builders and board shapers into every curve and line.

Lyle and Otis, both seasoned shapers, understand how to work with new materials while preserving the silhouette that has defined Vida Mia since Chuck Clarke added her original roof in Lahaina in the 1970s.

The goal is simple, but demanding: waterproof and protect her without changing what makes her unmistakably Vida Mia.

Nearly a century old, still beautiful, still true to her lines- and finally getting her roof back.

I love it when a plan comes together. 🅰️🛠️

The elegant lines of the classic yacht, Vida Mia. Seen here coming into the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor in beautiful Waiki...
08/05/2026

The elegant lines of the classic yacht, Vida Mia. Seen here coming into the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor in beautiful Waikiki.

Mahalo to our drone photographer Sumit Shukla for this beautiful shot.

Some people ease into the water. Others jump in first.🤿If you know Diane Elise Lander, you know which one she is. Thank ...
08/04/2026

Some people ease into the water. Others jump in first.🤿

If you know Diane Elise Lander, you know which one she is.

Thank you for your friendship, support, and for your dedication to keeping our beloved classic yachts alive.

Happy Birthday, Diane! ❤️⚓️🌊🎊

We’re getting excited for private sunset charters and dinner cruises with some of Hawaii’s best chefs. This fall, on the...
08/03/2026

We’re getting excited for private sunset charters and dinner cruises with some of Hawaii’s best chefs.

This fall, on the Vida Mia.

Nautical weddings on the Vida Mia. 💐⚓️📸 Asia Brynne
08/03/2026

Nautical weddings on the Vida Mia. 💐⚓️

📸 Asia Brynne

Charter the Vida Mia for your next corporate event or outing with friends. Vida Mia is the only yacht in the state certi...
08/02/2026

Charter the Vida Mia for your next corporate event or outing with friends.

Vida Mia is the only yacht in the state certified to carry large groups.

Catering and bar service are available.

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1651 Ala Moana Boulevard , Slip 499
Honolulu, HI
96815

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