White Sands Hotel
Large Groups - Couples - Special Occasions
Cruises
Coffee Cruise
We've partnered with Oceanside Bakery and Honolulu Coffee Company to offer fresh Kona Coffee and freshly baked pastries on board the historic Vida Mia. Departing right from Waikiki, the Vida Mia Coffee Cruise is one of the best ways to start the day.
Sunset Cruise
If you are looking for a more intimate setting or a place to get away from the crowds, our sunset cocktail cruise is the perfect way to spend a relaxing evening in Waikiki.
Private Charter
Our private charters offer an intimate and unique setting. Cruise the coastline, and enjoy top-notch service from our knowledgeable crew aboard a historic wooden commuter yacht.
A truly memorable experience.
Quick History
Built for Leisure
The history of the Vida Mia began in 1929 when this motor yacht was built by Stephen‘s Brothers Marine in Stockton, California. The first owner, Williard V.B. Campbell of Pebble Beach California, kept the Vida Mia at the Saint Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco.
Called to Serve Her Country
On March 30, 1943, the War Shipping Administration commandeered the Vida Mia for war duty. In keeping with military standards, the beautiful white hull was painted a dull grey and given an official Coast Guard number.
Vida Mia Arrives in Hawaii
The biggest changes came to the Vida Mia when Charles W. Clarke purchased the yacht on September 9, 1968. Clark, the owner of a commercial boat charter business, wanted the Vida Mia for chartering cruises off Waikiki as well as to the other islands.
A Woman Takes the Helm
Brynn Rovito
Scott Bradley sold the Vida Mia to Brynn Rovito in 2020, at the height of the pandemic. Ms. Rovito is the first woman to own the vessel.
Contact?
