Tropical Sun Sportfishingย 

4.8/5ย (37 reviews)
ย PO box1540, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United Statesโ€“

Tropical Sun Sportfishingย 

4.8/5ย (37 reviews)
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PO box1540
Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
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Aloha and welcome to Kona, Hawaii! Tropical Sun Sportfishing offers year-round service, ready to take you on a fishing adventure whenever you want. Join the experienced captain Ryan, who’s been fishing these waters since he was a teenager. With lots of knowledge and patience, he’ll help any guest to become an angler by the end of the trip.

Tropical Sun is a custom 45’ Bertram sport fisher redone in 2019, with all the latest modern technology and creature comforts. In spring 2022 installed a new Seakeeper 6 gyro stabilizer. This new technology reduces 70-90% of the boat’s roll on the ocean and greatly reduces motion sickness. Fully air-conditioned cabin, full-size refrigerator/freezer, satellite TV, WiFi, new Garmin chart plotter/radar, chirp sounder/fishfinder, 2 Garmin VHFs, Eskimo Dometic ice maker, Spot Zero water purified water, we make our own ice, and much more. Large flybridge seating/ viewing area and a large cockpit with release marine 130 fighting chair. There’s enough room for 6 guests to fish in comfort.

Come fish the deep blue calm water for gigantic Blue Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Ono, and other pelagic species. There’s a variety of fishing techniques to use and it all depends on what you’re after and how challenging you want it to be.

Tackle is ranging from light tackle to heavy 130 lbs tackle, professionally maintained and tournament ready. The equipment is included in the price, as well as your licenses and soft drinks. Feel free to bring some snacks and sun protection.

From first-timers to seasoned anglers, Tropical Sun Sportfishing specializes in putting their clients on the fish. Come join them aboard the Tropical Sun and get hooked into the fish of a lifetime!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (44)

Great crew!  Great boat!
Great crew!  Great boat!
Great crew!  Great boat!
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Angler rating

33
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

96%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

77%

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Showing:ย 5ย ofย 37ย reviews
Corey S.
Corey S.
5.0/5

Jul 18, 2025

6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am

Top Notch Experience

VERIFIED

This was an awesome experience for our family, especially my two boys. The boat was very nice and comfortable. Captain Ryan and crew did an amazing job with us; very knowledgeable and personable to make it a great experience. I highly recommend Tropical Sun if youโ€™re in the area.

This was an awesome experience for our family, especially my two boys. The boat was very nice and comfortable. Captain Ryan and... ย 

ย Corey S. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
ย Corey S. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing

Dionisio T.
Dionisio T.
5.0/5

Jul 29, 2025

8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am

Great crew! Great boat!

VERIFIED

The boat is so comfortable. Crew was wonderful and friendly. We were out the day of the tsunami warning. But, we did manage to bring one in before the warnings. Would definitely go out again with these guys!

The boat is so comfortable. Crew was wonderful and friendly. We were out the day of the tsunami warning. But, we did manage to... ย 

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ย Dionisio T. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing

Robert M.
Robert M.
5.0/5

Dec 31, 2024

6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am

Worth it!

VERIFIED

Ryan and Lee were top notch professionals. The boat was a dream. Pretty healthy swells out there and the boat ate them with ease. Captain Ryan got us on two blue marlin! Trip of a lifetime for me and my family.

Ryan and Lee were top notch professionals. The boat was a dream. Pretty healthy swells out there and the boat ate them with ease.... ย 

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ย Robert M. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing

Kenneth S.
Kenneth S.
5.0/5

Mar 18, 2025

8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am

Capt. Ryan and First Mate Kerry were great!

VERIFIED

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ย Kenneth S. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing

Justin S.
Justin S.
5.0/5

Jul 24, 2024

6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am

Amazing Crew and Beautiful Boat

VERIFIED

Booked a 3/4 day trip with my family and friends. A few members in our party never have been ocean fishing let alone be on a boat in the ocean. The crew members Ryan (captain) and Carey were very welcoming and knowledgeable. The boat was AMAZING!!!! It's equipped with a Gyro that made the trip super smooth. Very little rocking if any. The cabin was very clean and luxurious. Bathroom was a good size and very clean. Lots of storage to keep your food and drinks cold (refrigerator, ice boxes , freezer). The gear was top notch ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป. Nothing about this boat and crew was bad. Cleanest and nicest charter I've ever been on. Everyone on the boat had a great time. From my wife getting some sun on the wind deck to my son and his friend (12 year olds) watching T.V in the air conditioned cabin while we troll. Can't say enough about this boat and crew. Definitely will be booking this boat again. ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Booked a 3/4 day trip with my family and friends. A few members in our party never have been ocean fishing let alone be on... ย 

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ย Justin S. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
ย Justin S. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (44)

Great crew!  Great boat!
Great crew!  Great boat!
Great crew!  Great boat!
+41

Angler rating

33
3
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

96%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

77%

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Showing:ย 5ย ofย 37ย reviews
Corey S.
Corey S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Top Notch Experience

VERIFIED

6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on July 18, 2025

This was an awesome experience for our family, especially my two boys. The boat was very nice and comfortable. Captain Ryan and crew did an amazing job with us; very knowledgeable and personable to make it a great experience. I highly recommend Tropical Sun if youโ€™re in the area.

This was an awesome experience for our family, especially my two boys. The boat was very nice and comfortable. Captain Ryan and crew did an amazing job with us; very knowledgeable and personable to make it a great experience. I highly recommend Tropical Sun if youโ€™re in the area. ย 

ย Corey S. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing

Dionisio T.
Dionisio T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great crew! Great boat!

VERIFIED

8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on July 29, 2025

The boat is so comfortable. Crew was wonderful and friendly. We were out the day of the tsunami warning. But, we did manage to bring one in before the warnings. Would definitely go out again with these guys!

The boat is so comfortable. Crew was wonderful and friendly. We were out the day of the tsunami warning. But, we did manage to bring one in before the warnings. Would definitely go out again with these guys! ย 

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Robert M.
Robert M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Worth it!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on December 31, 2024

Ryan and Lee were top notch professionals. The boat was a dream. Pretty healthy swells out there and the boat ate them with ease. Captain Ryan got us on two blue marlin! Trip of a lifetime for me and my family.

Ryan and Lee were top notch professionals. The boat was a dream. Pretty healthy swells out there and the boat ate them with ease. Captain Ryan got us on two blue marlin! Trip of a lifetime for me and my family. ย 

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Kenneth S.
Kenneth S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Capt. Ryan and First Mate Kerry were great!

VERIFIED

8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on March 18, 2025

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Justin S.
Justin S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Crew and Beautiful Boat

VERIFIED

6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on July 24, 2024

Booked a 3/4 day trip with my family and friends. A few members in our party never have been ocean fishing let alone be on a boat in the ocean. The crew members Ryan (captain) and Carey were very welcoming and knowledgeable. The boat was AMAZING!!!! It's equipped with a Gyro that made the trip super smooth. Very little rocking if any. The cabin was very clean and luxurious. Bathroom was a good size and very clean. Lots of storage to keep your food and drinks cold (refrigerator, ice boxes , freezer). The gear was top notch ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป. Nothing about this boat and crew was bad. Cleanest and nicest charter I've ever been on. Everyone on the boat had a great time. From my wife getting some sun on the wind deck to my son and his friend (12 year olds) watching T.V in the air conditioned cabin while we troll. Can't say enough about this boat and crew. Definitely will be booking this boat again. ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Booked a 3/4 day trip with my family and friends. A few members in our party never have been ocean fishing let alone be on a boat in the ocean. The crew members Ryan (captain) and Carey were very welcoming and knowledgeable. The boat was AMAZING!!!! It's equipped with a Gyro that made the trip super smooth. Very little rocking if any. The cabin was very clean and luxurious. Bathroom was a good size and very clean. Lots of storage to keep your food and drinks cold (refrigerator, ... ย 

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ย Justin S. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing

FAQs about Tropical Sun Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
45 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Twin Detroit 6v92s
Powered by
2 x 550HP
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