Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii 

4.8/5 (440 reviews)
 1025 Ala Moana Boulevard Slip (Front Row, Slip #9), Honolulu, HI 96814, United States

Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii 

4.8/5 (440)
 Angler's Choice
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1025 Ala Moana Boulevard Slip (Front Row, Slip #9)
Honolulu, HI, United States
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Honolulu is often described as the “racing pulse” of Hawaii, and an adventure aboard Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii more than helps the city live up to this reputation. Jump aboard – it’s time to get those pulses racing!

It’s safe to say that a love for angling inhabits every part of the Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii team and owner - Capt. John’s life. He’s been fishing as a hobby for as long as he can remember, was part of the Marine Corps for over 27 years, and got his first captain’s license in 2005. In 2018, he decided to relocate to Hawaii and start running charters here. Now, he’s running his charter business together with Capt. Chris Rubin and thinks Hawaii is one of the best places in the world to chase Marlin and Mahi Mahi and loves introducing guests to these waters.

You’ll be casting off on board a 38’ Bertram offshore sport fishing vessel. She’s capable of accommodating up to 6 guests, and you’ll be able to troll 6 lines in the water once. You’ll have to take it in turns when it comes to the fighting chair – your captain will draw straws to see who should go first! The vessel is also decked out with top-quality navigational and safety gear, so you’ll head to the hotspots in plenty of comfort and security.

No matter your skill level or how long you choose to spend on the water, you’ll have the chance to battle big game fish. Once you leave the harbor, it only takes around 10 minutes or so before Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Tuna, and other hard fighters start to appear. Shorter trips are great options for newbies, whereas longer trips allow you to head up to 40 miles offshore. This means you’ll be facing off against gigantic fish!

Your captain will provide fishing gear, your fishing license, and live, dead, or artificial bait. Keeping your catch depends on how many fish you hook, but generally, you’ll be able to keep around 50 pounds of meat. Come cast off with Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii for an unforgettable adventure

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Rating

4.8
440 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (515)

Great Day!
Great Experience
Great Experience
Great Experience
Great Experience
THE BEST Fishing charter!
+509

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
79%
Caught fish

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Kevin Rawitzer
Kevin Rawitzer
5.0
Verified
New
THE BEST Fishing charter!
3/4 Day Trip (11am Start) on December 29, 20255 adults
Run dont walk to Five Star Fiahing!! we did a trip yesterday with Gabe and Tino. Not only is this a skilled crew but they worked seamlessly together with the joint mission to get us all to catch fish. We are a family of 5 and these guys helped us catch an 87” Marlen and 5 Mahi Mahi. They were both great with our 3 teenage boys and were so excited to each of them catch fish. Gabe, captain, sailed our boat with binoculars by his side always looking for birds and helping our youngest reel in the biggest fish of his life! Thank uou again to this team for making this Hawaiian vaction one to remember!
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Julia Piro
Julia Piro
5.0
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Fantastic Trip
3/4 Day Trip (6am Start) on October 1, 20254 adults1 child
We had an amazing time out on the water with Gabe and Ruben! From the moment we stepped aboard, they made us feel welcome and at ease. Both are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. Whether you're a seasoned angler or it's your first time holding a rod, they go above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable and educational. They were especially great with our kids—patient, and fun. We caught fish and made unforgettable memories. We can’t recommend this charter enough. If you're looking for a top-notch day on the water, Gabe and Ruben are the crew to book with
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
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Michelle Beckham
Michelle Beckham
5.0
Verified
New
Great Day!
Half Day Trip (PM) on January 9, 20264 adults1 child
We booked the trip for 5 people for 4 hours. Tough we didn't catch any fish, fish just happen to be sparse that week, we still had a great time on the water and talking to the crew. They taught us how to use the fishing gear till we were comfortable and they were very knowledgeable about the area. Would definitely go again and, maybe, have better luck. Either way we know it will be a great time!
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Beth Foster
Beth Foster
5.0
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mahi mahi for the Canadian win!
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 21, 20255 adults
We had a great experience , as our group we reeled in 2 big fish, mahi mahi. The crew, Tino and Dallas were very knowledgeable and helpful! They had us practice reeling and feeing the weight of different types of fish we might encounter on the water. The crew also cleaned up some fish that we took back to cook up for a delish supper ! Great experience overall Thank you Hawaii!
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Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
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Peter Bilon
Peter Bilon
5.0
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Awesome Fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 20252 adults
Captain and Crew from preparing for the trip all the way to end. Captain was true to his statement of what we can and might not catch. Though I haven't tried other Charter vessels and crew. The RUCKUS will be my first choice to book with. Reason for this is the first impressions and vibes they presented. Their assistance through out the trip to my brother in law and I was extremely awesome. Keep up the great work. Thank you Captain and Crew for the awesome and excellent fishing. Pete and Laith (San Diego, CA)
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US $1,250 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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Seasonal trip Jul 14 - Jul 14 (Tue)
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Seasonal trip Jan 5 - Jan 5 (Mon)
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Seasonal trip Jan 10 - Jan 10 (Sat)
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US $1,250 
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3/4 Day Trip (6am Start)
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (11am Start)
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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US $1,750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
440 reviews
5
390
4
32
3
10
2
3
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (515)

Great Day!
Great Experience
Great Experience
Great Experience
Great Experience
THE BEST Fishing charter!
+509

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
79%
Caught fish

All reviews (440)

Filter
Showing 15 of 440 reviews
Kevin Rawitzer
Kevin Rawitzer
5.0
Verified
New
THE BEST Fishing charter!
3/4 Day Trip (11am Start) on December 29, 20255 adults
Run dont walk to Five Star Fiahing!! we did a trip yesterday with Gabe and Tino. Not only is this a skilled crew but they worked seamlessly together with the joint mission to get us all to catch fish. We are a family of 5 and these guys helped us catch an 87” Marlen and 5 Mahi Mahi. They were both great with our 3 teenage boys and were so excited to each of them catch fish. Gabe, captain, sailed our boat with binoculars by his side always looking for birds and helping our youngest reel in the biggest fish of his life! Thank uou again to this team for making this Hawaiian vaction one to remember!
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Julia Piro
Julia Piro
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Trip
3/4 Day Trip (6am Start) on October 1, 20254 adults1 child
We had an amazing time out on the water with Gabe and Ruben! From the moment we stepped aboard, they made us feel welcome and at ease. Both are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. Whether you're a seasoned angler or it's your first time holding a rod, they go above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable and educational. They were especially great with our kids—patient, and fun. We caught fish and made unforgettable memories. We can’t recommend this charter enough. If you're looking for a top-notch day on the water, Gabe and Ruben are the crew to book with
Review media 0
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
0
Michelle Beckham
Michelle Beckham
5.0
Verified
New
Great Day!
Half Day Trip (PM) on January 9, 20264 adults1 child
We booked the trip for 5 people for 4 hours. Tough we didn't catch any fish, fish just happen to be sparse that week, we still had a great time on the water and talking to the crew. They taught us how to use the fishing gear till we were comfortable and they were very knowledgeable about the area. Would definitely go again and, maybe, have better luck. Either way we know it will be a great time!
Review media 0
0
Beth Foster
Beth Foster
5.0
Verified
New
mahi mahi for the Canadian win!
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 21, 20255 adults
We had a great experience , as our group we reeled in 2 big fish, mahi mahi. The crew, Tino and Dallas were very knowledgeable and helpful! They had us practice reeling and feeing the weight of different types of fish we might encounter on the water. The crew also cleaned up some fish that we took back to cook up for a delish supper ! Great experience overall Thank you Hawaii!
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
0
Peter Bilon
Peter Bilon
5.0
Verified
Awesome Fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 20252 adults
Captain and Crew from preparing for the trip all the way to end. Captain was true to his statement of what we can and might not catch. Though I haven't tried other Charter vessels and crew. The RUCKUS will be my first choice to book with. Reason for this is the first impressions and vibes they presented. Their assistance through out the trip to my brother in law and I was extremely awesome. Keep up the great work. Thank you Captain and Crew for the awesome and excellent fishing. Pete and Laith (San Diego, CA)
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FAQs about Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Bertram Yachts
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
12 knots
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