Seelife Adventures - The Big Island
+70When it comes to Hawaii, there are countless things to experience, and superb fishing is definitely one of them. If you’re on the “Big Island” and are looking for your next fishing expedition, then Seelife Adventures has a lot to offer!
Team up with Captain Scott Neel and let him take you to the fast and furious fishing action that could easily land you your next trophy catch. Black, Blue, and Striped Marlin come in gigantic sizes here, and the Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo (Ono) bite is just as productive.
Your guide has decades of fishing experience, and he’ll make sure that your trip is custom-made to your preferences. He prides himself on running family-friendly charters where everyone on board has a blast and catches something brag-worthy.
Capt. Scott will provide you with top-quality Shimano Tiagras reels and Melton International rods for catching big and hard-fighting fish. You will have drinks and snacks on every trip, and lunch is provided on longer trips.
For the trip to be a complete success, you need a reliable boat, and your guide has just the thing. His 31’ Bertram fisher has twin 315 HP Cummins engines and plenty of room to sit up to 6 people. You will travel in full comfort thanks to the ample seating space, private toilet, and plenty of shade on the deck.
With a flybridge, a fighting chair, and outriggers, this vessel really is a thing of beauty. What’s more, she’s famous, because a world-record-size fish was caught from her. Talk about a good luck charm!
The first mate will be at your disposal at all times, and he will clean and fillet your catch for you after the trip. If you’d like to go snorkeling with the kids, he’ll be there to help out with getting ready.
When you book a trip with Seelife Adventures, you’re in for an all-inclusive fishing extravaganza that will make it difficult to come back to land!
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Scott Neel
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+63Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Recommend this charter
85%
Caught fish
52%
Macungie, PA
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3/4 day fishing trip with Brent and Mark
3/4 Day Trip on July 28, 2022
I can’t say enough good things about this organization, it was top notch from the beginning! Brent and Mark were absolutely great guys to fish with, they tried their hardest to get my son and I onto fish. Fortunately, my son was able to catch a nice Ono and we were able to see an awesome marlin jumping right in front of our boat, unfortunately he didn’t bite but the experience was amazing. Mark and Brent were very personable and were full of knowledge, and taught us many things about fishing as well have as some history of the island. Would not hesitate to recommend Sealife to anyone looking for a great trip. Thanks guys for the awesome time!!
I can’t say enough good things about this organization, it was top notch from the beginning! Brent and Mark were absolutely great guys to fish with, they tried their hardest to get my son and I onto fish. Fortunately, my son was able to catch a nice Ono and we were able to see an awesome marlin jumping right in front of our boat, unfortunately he didn’t bite but the experience was amazing. Mark and Brent were very personable and were full of knowledge, and taught us many things about fishing...
Cincinnati, OH
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First Marlin for our family
3/4 Day Trip on June 9, 2022
Went out on a 3/4 day trip with Captain Adam and deckhand Michael. These guys went all over looking for the elusive bite. Finally around 11:45 we got our hit and got a nice sized striped Marlin. My 15yr old fought him the whole way. Great coaching from Michael to help him navigate the experience and learn how to be an angler. Great boat work and communication by deckhand and captain as lines stayed tight. Highly recommend. Communication was perfect before during and after trip. Only watch out is that the Boat was perfect for the three of us. I would say that if it’s more than 4 that boat would be tight for long periods of time. Cabin was adequate but smaller so know that if you have a large party.
Went out on a 3/4 day trip with Captain Adam and deckhand Michael. These guys went all over looking for the elusive bite. Finally around 11:45 we got our hit and got a nice sized striped Marlin. My 15yr old fought him the whole way. Great coaching from Michael to help him navigate the experience and learn how to be an angler. Great boat work and communication by deckhand and captain as lines stayed tight. Highly recommend. Communication was perfect before during and after trip. Only watch...
Lawrenceville, GA
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Half day run with Captain Matt 5/4/22
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 4, 2022
Had some confusion with the intended time of departure but got underway at 7:00a. Michael was the crewman that provided us some details regarding local fauna and sea life in the area. After running for an hour and a half, we hooked up on 3 rods at the same time. Obviously, there was a lot of confusion. We landed 32lb and 20lb Ono's. We lost the third. Everyone in our party was very excited and pleased with the result. Michael fileted the Onos and we left with a gallon bag full of delicious fish that we chowed on for the rest of our trip.
Had some confusion with the intended time of departure but got underway at 7:00a. Michael was the crewman that provided us some details regarding local fauna and sea life in the area. After running for an hour and a half, we hooked up on 3 rods at the same time. Obviously, there was a lot of confusion. We landed 32lb and 20lb Ono's. We lost the third. Everyone in our party was very excited and pleased with the result. Michael fileted the Onos and we left with a gallon bag full of delicious fish...
Colorado Springs, CO
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3/4 Day AM Trip
3/4 Day Trip on December 30, 2021
Directions in the dark were a bit confusing at first light. Once we got on the water we hooked a couple of mahi mahi but got the one in the boat. We saw a pod of pilot whales and we watched a marlin raise but didnt get it hooked. Brent was awesome in educating us about Hawaiian fish and fishing and very personable. Howard tried to get us on the fish and was very knowledgeable about the waters. Whenever we werent getting success with trolling we switched to jigging for tuna. Overall a great experience and after a 20 year mission to catch mahi this crew did an amazing job in making it happen. Thank you for having us and mahalo!!
Directions in the dark were a bit confusing at first light. Once we got on the water we hooked a couple of mahi mahi but got the one in the boat. We saw a pod of pilot whales and we watched a marlin raise but didnt get it hooked. Brent was awesome in educating us about Hawaiian fish and fishing and very personable. Howard tried to get us on the fish and was very knowledgeable about the waters. Whenever we werent getting success with trolling we switched to jigging for tuna. Overall a great experience...
United States
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Fishing with Scott
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 24, 2021
My wife and I had a wonderful time. Captain Howard and the first mate were great on giving lots of insight both in the difference in fishing on the open sea and about the island. Within minutes of being out if the bay the hooks were in the water. And within 30 minutes we had not 1 but 3 bites go all at once. We were able to get 2 of them in but the 3rd got away. But that's OK because we were able to get a total of 5 Ono within our 4 hours which was amazing. We even were lucky enough to have a sea turtle waiting at the dock for us on our return. We for sure will be booking again when we come back to the island.
My wife and I had a wonderful time. Captain Howard and the first mate were great on giving lots of insight both in the difference in fishing on the open sea and about the island. Within minutes of being out if the bay the hooks were in the water. And within 30 minutes we had not 1 but 3 bites go all at once. We were able to get 2 of them in but the 3rd got away. But that's OK because we were able to get a total of 5 Ono within our 4 hours which was amazing. We even were lucky enough to have...
FAQs about Seelife Adventures - The Big Island
What are the trip rates for Seelife Adventures - The Big Island?
Seelife Adventures - The Big Island offers the following trips to customers:
- US $665 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $665 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $865 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Seelife Adventures - The Big Island?
When you book a trip with Seelife Adventures - The Big Island, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
What's included in the trip price with Seelife Adventures - The Big Island?
Trips booked with Seelife Adventures - The Big Island include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano Tiagras reels, Melton International rods)
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- First Mate
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Seelife Adventures - The Big Island offer?
Seelife Adventures - The Big Island offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Seelife Adventures - The Big Island offer?
Seelife Adventures - The Big Island offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Seelife Adventures - The Big Island?
Top targeted fish species with Seelife Adventures - The Big Island include:
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Meet your captain
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Captain Scott Neel has spent most of his life on the water, both as an angler and when he was in the Navy. Fishing has always been his lifelong passion, along with surfing, which is why he decided to start running charters for a living. For him, the best part of the job is meeting new people and sharing experiences with them. Capt. Scott especially loves seeing the smiling and excited faces of anglers and kids when they catch their first fish.
Fish you can target
Your boat
Where you can fish
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
How you can fish
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing
What's on board
Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Included in the price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano Tiagras reels, Melton International rods
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
Listing policies
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How to pay
Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
PayPal
What’s biting in Kailua-Kona right now
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo