Seelife Adventures - The Big Island 

4.5/5 (112 reviews)
 Honokohau Small Boat Harbor Slip G-4, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
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When 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!

Scott Neel

Captain

Scott Neel

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Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair
 Food (Snacks)

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Almost there...
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $665 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $665 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $865 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 112 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (66)

Half day pm trip
Fishing with Scott
Half day trip with Captain Mark and Brent
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

90%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

85%

Caught fish

52%

Showing 1 - 5 of 112 reviews
Michael J Wassel Jr
Michael J Wassel Jr

Macungie, PA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

3/4 day fishing trip with Brent and Mark

VERIFIED

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...  

 Michael J Wassel Jr recommends Seelife Adventures - The Big Island
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Jack E.
Jack E.

Cincinnati, OH

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

First Marlin for our family

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Jack E. recommends Seelife Adventures - The Big Island

Bob W.
Bob W.

Lawrenceville, GA

4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day run with Captain Matt 5/4/22

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Bob W. recommends Seelife Adventures - The Big Island
Scott Neel
Scott Neel (The Captain)
Replied on May 10, 2022
We hope you enjoyed your time on the water with us and wish you safe travels back home. Aloha!

Brett V.
Brett V.

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

3/4 Day AM Trip

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Brett V. recommends Seelife Adventures - The Big Island

QUENTIN B.
QUENTIN B.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Scott

VERIFIED

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...  

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 QUENTIN B. recommends Seelife Adventures - The Big Island
Scott Neel
Scott Neel (The Captain)
Replied on June 25, 2021
We hope you come fishing with us again.
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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

Scott Neel

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

112 Customer reviews
Member since May 2019

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

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1973
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Other

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 315HP

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)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
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