Hawaii Thrill Craft Course

Online Boating Safety course to obtain your certification to operate a Thrill Craft (PWC/Jet Ski) in Hawaii.

NOTE: Prerequisite Requirement
- For the Thrill Craft Certification, indivuduals must successful complete of a boating safety course approved by: National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the State of Hawaii. Click HERE to complete that course first.

Approved by Hawaii Department of Land& Natural Resources

For more information, visit the Hawaii Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation website’s Thrill Craft information page: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dobor/thrill-craft/

Three steps to become a Licensed Boater

Complete Course

State-accredited online course for all ages

Pass The Online Exam

Unlimited re-tries

Go Boating

Print temporary license and start boating!

Is it called a Boating License?

Some people may call it a Boat License or Boaters License. However, it is not a license. It is known as a Boater Education Certificate or a Boater Education Card. The reason it is not called a Hawaii boating license is that it does not expire or need to be renewed.

After you have successfully completed the NASBLA / Hawaii approved Boater Safety Course and Exam, you will be issued a Hawaii Boater Card. This card is good for life.

Remember, your Boater Card must be carried with you while operating marine vessels. Otherwise, it may result in a fine from a local law enforcement officer.

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Hawaii law requires that any boaters who operate a power-driven vessel propelled by a motor greater than 10 horsepower, even vessels propelled primarily by wind/sail that is equipped with an auxiliary engine to successfully complete a boating afety course approved by NASBLA