Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii 

4.8/5 (447 reviews)
 1025 Ala Moana Boulevard Slip (Front Row, Slip #9), Honolulu, HI 96814, United States

Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii 

4.8/5 (447)
 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
447 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (524)

The best of the best
The best of the best
Outstanding Captain and crew
Outstanding Captain and crew
Outstanding Captain and crew
we caught a huge yellow fin tuna
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What anglers say

91%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
78%
Caught fish

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Karen Pearson
Karen Pearson
5.0
Verified
New
we caught a huge yellow fin tuna
3/4 Day Trip (11am Start) on January 27, 20262 adults
we really enjoyed this trip, the guys did everything they could so that we could catch a fish. They told us that it had been a really quiet time and the fish were not really biting but they were gonna give it their all and they did. My partner caught a beautiful fish, it was a battle and he was exhausted by the end of it but oh so worth it. We were so happy that’s an amazing experience thank you very much. I highly recommend going out with these guys.
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Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
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Kevin Rawitzer
Kevin Rawitzer
5.0
Verified
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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Tony Brovata
Tony Brovata
5.0
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These guys work hard for you!
3/4 Day Trip (11am Start) on April 14, 20254 adults
Right from the beginning of the trip, Gabe and Tino were on top of things from explaining what we could expect to showing us how to use the fishing reels. Let me say that we are 10+ years experienced Salmon trolling fisherman on the Great Lakes and this was a completely different experience. What we do know, is sometimes it takes time to locate fish and actively feeding fish on top of it. Gabe and Tino were relentless in making that happen by scouting the area with binoculars for certain birds feeding on bait fish and constantly changing up lures to entice a bite. After a bit of time the first fish struck and we had a 150 pound Marlin on but came off after a minute or so. Over the next hour and a half we were able to land three Mahi Mahi averaging 25 pounds. The family had a great time reeling in fish and Gabe and Tino were awesome to talk with. We instantly felt like long time friends with these two guys. If you have any reservations about booking with these guys, don't. Just book it. I would recommend the 6 hour trip that we booked to allow the amount of time it takes to locate these fish. It's a big ocean!
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Striped Marlin
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Zachary Schmidt
Zachary Schmidt
5.0
Verified
Great Boat & Crew
Full Day Trip (8am Start) on March 7, 20252 adults
My wife and I signed up for an 8-hour private charter with Captain Ruben and deckhand Tino (I thought Tino was Tina at first, but it turned into a great laugh – Ruby and Tina, the dynamic duo!). The morning started off rough – rain, waves, and my stomach trying to abandon ship. We ran into a few Mahi schools, but those little guys were picky eaters. Ruby worked hard to switch things up, but no luck... until we hit the west side. Suddenly, the fish were biting! We both landed a Blue Marlin and Mahi Mahi, which made our whole trip! Bonus: We even saw some whales. Ruby (Ruben) and Tina (Tino) were awesome, working tirelessly to make it a great trip. The boat was solid, the crew was amazing, and we both caught our dream fish. Highly recommend!
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US $1,500
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US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
447 reviews
5
396
4
32
3
11
2
3
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (524)

The best of the best
The best of the best
Outstanding Captain and crew
Outstanding Captain and crew
Outstanding Captain and crew
we caught a huge yellow fin tuna
+518

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
78%
Caught fish

All reviews (447)

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Karen Pearson
Karen Pearson
5.0
Verified
New
we caught a huge yellow fin tuna
3/4 Day Trip (11am Start) on January 27, 20262 adults
we really enjoyed this trip, the guys did everything they could so that we could catch a fish. They told us that it had been a really quiet time and the fish were not really biting but they were gonna give it their all and they did. My partner caught a beautiful fish, it was a battle and he was exhausted by the end of it but oh so worth it. We were so happy that’s an amazing experience thank you very much. I highly recommend going out with these guys.
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Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
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Kevin Rawitzer
Kevin Rawitzer
5.0
Verified
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
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
0
Tony Brovata
Tony Brovata
5.0
Verified
These guys work hard for you!
3/4 Day Trip (11am Start) on April 14, 20254 adults
Right from the beginning of the trip, Gabe and Tino were on top of things from explaining what we could expect to showing us how to use the fishing reels. Let me say that we are 10+ years experienced Salmon trolling fisherman on the Great Lakes and this was a completely different experience. What we do know, is sometimes it takes time to locate fish and actively feeding fish on top of it. Gabe and Tino were relentless in making that happen by scouting the area with binoculars for certain birds feeding on bait fish and constantly changing up lures to entice a bite. After a bit of time the first fish struck and we had a 150 pound Marlin on but came off after a minute or so. Over the next hour and a half we were able to land three Mahi Mahi averaging 25 pounds. The family had a great time reeling in fish and Gabe and Tino were awesome to talk with. We instantly felt like long time friends with these two guys. If you have any reservations about booking with these guys, don't. Just book it. I would recommend the 6 hour trip that we booked to allow the amount of time it takes to locate these fish. It's a big ocean!
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Striped Marlin
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Zachary Schmidt
Zachary Schmidt
5.0
Verified
Great Boat & Crew
Full Day Trip (8am Start) on March 7, 20252 adults
My wife and I signed up for an 8-hour private charter with Captain Ruben and deckhand Tino (I thought Tino was Tina at first, but it turned into a great laugh – Ruby and Tina, the dynamic duo!). The morning started off rough – rain, waves, and my stomach trying to abandon ship. We ran into a few Mahi schools, but those little guys were picky eaters. Ruby worked hard to switch things up, but no luck... until we hit the west side. Suddenly, the fish were biting! We both landed a Blue Marlin and Mahi Mahi, which made our whole trip! Bonus: We even saw some whales. Ruby (Ruben) and Tina (Tino) were awesome, working tirelessly to make it a great trip. The boat was solid, the crew was amazing, and we both caught our dream fish. Highly recommend!
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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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