V.I.P.-5 STAR-Family Friendly- # 1 

4.9/5 (181 reviews)
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 66-105 Haleiwa Road, Haleiwa, HI 96712, United States

V.I.P.-5 STAR-Family Friendly- # 1 

4.9/5 (181)
 Angler's Choice
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66-105 Haleiwa Road
Haleiwa, HI, United States

Experience the best deep sea fishing on Oahu’s North Shore with Hawaii Whale Tale Tours. Join Captain Matt, a seasoned Haleiwa fisherman, for an unforgettable Pacific adventure targeting Mahi Mahi, Ono, Ahi, and Pacific Blue Marlin. Enjoy stunning coastline views and possible sightings of dolphins, turtles, and seasonal humpback whales.
We provide quality gear, bait, and safety equipment. Please bring sun protection, snacks (no glass), and a camera.

Important Passenger Information:
• No glass items or bananas allowed on board.
• Fish distribution is at the captain’s discretion.
• Snacks/meals must be in safe, non-glass packaging.

Custom charters for beginners to advanced anglers. Five-hour pelagic trips include catching live bait and a 12-mile buoy run; bottom fishing targets snapper and jacks closer to shore. Sunset tours focus on relaxed fishing and views. Longer charters = bigger fish.

Age Policy: Ages 7+ for 5-hr trips; ages 5+ allowed on ≤3-hr tours—please contact the Captain.

Aloha!

The boat is a 25 foot coast guard boat - holds 6 people if you want to go on a long deep sea charter 4 people is comfortable 6 is doable but just know its a little tight.

The boat mainly keeps the catch however if time permits and we catch a nice mahi or two I will cut it up for you to have a nice dinner.  If you would like to purchase more of the fish caught it is available at market price. 

If you do one charter and have fun or want to try again I will discount your second charter.

Please understand the 2 hour charters are short and sweet if you want to have a better chance to catch a mahi or tuna please book a 4 hour plus tour.

Sunset tour is great for catching sunset views not the greatest for hooking up big fish but it has happened.

Theres only two rules have fun and dont throw up on the boat.

My charter is ran by me the owner so you get pride of ownership in the Captain I show up early leave late and try my best to hook up fish for you.  Aloha book now,.

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Rating

4.9
181 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (289)

Two young anglers on a boat, with one proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper, showcasing a fun fishing experience.
Great Experience
A group of four anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
A young girl wearing sunglasses proudly holds a vibrant red fish while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat.
A young girl and an adult proudly displaying a large fish at the dock, showcasing a memorable fishing experience.
A proud young angler holding a large fish with an adult companion at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
+283

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (181)

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Todd Hanson
Todd Hanson
5.0
Verified
New
Unforgettable Day with Captain Matt — Whales and a Keeper Uku
Kids trip- for the little guys. on March 8, 20264 adults2 children
Captain Matt delivered a fantastic day on the water. We were lucky enough to watch whales breaching right off the boat, which alone would have made the trip memorable. On top of that, he put us right on the fish and that is saying nothing of the gorgeous scenery. We caught several and landed one big keeper uku that ended up making some incredible tacos later that night. Matt clearly knows these waters and works hard to get you on fish, but he also keeps the whole experience relaxed and fun. Great captain, great local knowledge, and a memorable day for our family. Highly recommend booking with him if you want the full Hawaii fishing experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A young girl wearing sunglasses proudly holds a vibrant red fish while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat.
A young girl and an adult proudly displaying a large fish at the dock, showcasing a memorable fishing experience.
Response from Captain
March 13, 2026
Thanks for the review! It was great having you on the boat. Glad the fish made good tacos for you.
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Johnson Bui
Johnson Bui
5.0
Verified
unforgettable trip
Troll and bottom fish . Custom . on November 24, 20252 adults2 children
Captain Matt is an amazing captain, he definitely knows what he is doing. He is full of knowledge and doesnt mind sharing. We were a party of four(two adults and two kids). We knew it’s fishing and not catching, not a guarantee that we will catch fish. He did not waste time to get us on the fish. He was very thoughtful/mindful of our 11yo and 9yo. Both of our kids were abled to reel in a mahi mahi each. We saw some dolphins, lots of flying fish and some sharks feeding. We had hooked up with something big, but it got away. At the end of our trip he cleaned and filet our fish, we’re having fish tacos tonight. Now we have stories to share with friends and family thanks to Captain Matt. This is by far the best fishing charter we’ve been on so far on the islands. We will book him again the next time we return. Thank you so much!
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Response from Captain
November 27, 2025
Great trip and family come back again and lets do it again .
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Nick Buche
Nick Buche
5.0
Verified
New
Great Captain for a family trip!
Deluxe V.I.P. Pelagic Troll- #1 - on March 6, 20262 adults2 children
Captain Matt was great. Took my family (myself, wife, daughter (11), son (8)) for w 5 hour trip. My son and I were in for the fishing. Wife and daughter just wanted to see whales. We saw whales and when the fish weren’t biting on the troll, Matt pivoted to get us on some fish bottom fishing. We were successful there. captain Matt was great with the family and made it fun. Will do it again.
A proud young angler holding a large fish with an adult companion at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
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A serene evening view from the boat, showcasing fishing rods against a backdrop of a colorful sunset over the water.
Response from Captain
March 13, 2026
Thanks for the review and going out on the boat. You all did great!
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Cody Jeandron
Cody Jeandron
5.0
Verified
New
hawaian Vacation
Fishing + Sunset Cruise on March 1, 20263 adults2 children
captain matt was amazing! we came from canada with our kids and wanted something exciting to do and this was perfect. our trip was small and intimate - just our family and captain matt. he was great at answering the kids million questions. everyone caught a couple fish and we saw some whales! we will back at christmas and cant wait to go again!
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Angler proudly displaying a vibrant red fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a scenic ocean setting.
A young girl proudly displaying her catch, a small fish, while sitting on a fishing boat with her brother, both wearing life jackets.
A young angler proudly displaying a colorful fish while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat.
Response from Captain
March 3, 2026
Thanks for the good times your kids are great.See you next time out .
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Ian Abplanalp
Ian Abplanalp
5.0
Verified
Best VIP Charter In Hawaii
Night Bottom Fishing Adventures! on December 6, 20252 adults
Captain Matt and his first mate were absolutely fantastic. They tailored the tour perfectly to our schedule and made the whole experience seamless. We caught plenty of fish but chose to keep only two. Since the action was nonstop, Captain Mike even extended the trip a bit longer so we could keep enjoying ourselves. The outing was short and sweet. He also cleaned and filleted the fish for us, which was a great touch. I’d give them a solid 10/10—highly recommended! You won’t be disappointed with their service.
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
December 7, 2025
Thanks guys you were great on the boat and lucky good work today . Come back soon - Tight lines.
0

Trip availability and prices

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Custom Fish tour w Dolphins-Sharks
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
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US $550
Shared tour: 2 people
Fishing + Sunset Cruise
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Harbor tour / fish the shallows.
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Troll for Trevally+Bottom Fish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Dolphin Viewing with Fish Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Viewing & Fish Trolling Tour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Night Bottom Fishing Adventures!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 PM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Kids trip- for the little guys.
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Troll and bottom fish . Custom .
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Wahoo and Mahi trolling the ledge!!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Deluxe V.I.P. Pelagic Troll- #1 -
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Target Marlin and Wahoo!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Captains choice! 100lb+ Tuna. #1
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
181 reviews
5
171
4
6
3
3
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (289)

Two young anglers on a boat, with one proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper, showcasing a fun fishing experience.
Great Experience
A group of four anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
A young girl wearing sunglasses proudly holds a vibrant red fish while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat.
A young girl and an adult proudly displaying a large fish at the dock, showcasing a memorable fishing experience.
A proud young angler holding a large fish with an adult companion at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
+283

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (181)

Filter
Showing 15 of 181 reviews
Todd Hanson
Todd Hanson
5.0
Verified
New
Unforgettable Day with Captain Matt — Whales and a Keeper Uku
Kids trip- for the little guys. on March 8, 20264 adults2 children
Captain Matt delivered a fantastic day on the water. We were lucky enough to watch whales breaching right off the boat, which alone would have made the trip memorable. On top of that, he put us right on the fish and that is saying nothing of the gorgeous scenery. We caught several and landed one big keeper uku that ended up making some incredible tacos later that night. Matt clearly knows these waters and works hard to get you on fish, but he also keeps the whole experience relaxed and fun. Great captain, great local knowledge, and a memorable day for our family. Highly recommend booking with him if you want the full Hawaii fishing experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A young girl wearing sunglasses proudly holds a vibrant red fish while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat.
A young girl and an adult proudly displaying a large fish at the dock, showcasing a memorable fishing experience.
Response from Captain
March 13, 2026
Thanks for the review! It was great having you on the boat. Glad the fish made good tacos for you.
0
Johnson Bui
Johnson Bui
5.0
Verified
unforgettable trip
Troll and bottom fish . Custom . on November 24, 20252 adults2 children
Captain Matt is an amazing captain, he definitely knows what he is doing. He is full of knowledge and doesnt mind sharing. We were a party of four(two adults and two kids). We knew it’s fishing and not catching, not a guarantee that we will catch fish. He did not waste time to get us on the fish. He was very thoughtful/mindful of our 11yo and 9yo. Both of our kids were abled to reel in a mahi mahi each. We saw some dolphins, lots of flying fish and some sharks feeding. We had hooked up with something big, but it got away. At the end of our trip he cleaned and filet our fish, we’re having fish tacos tonight. Now we have stories to share with friends and family thanks to Captain Matt. This is by far the best fishing charter we’ve been on so far on the islands. We will book him again the next time we return. Thank you so much!
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Response from Captain
November 27, 2025
Great trip and family come back again and lets do it again .
0
Nick Buche
Nick Buche
5.0
Verified
New
Great Captain for a family trip!
Deluxe V.I.P. Pelagic Troll- #1 - on March 6, 20262 adults2 children
Captain Matt was great. Took my family (myself, wife, daughter (11), son (8)) for w 5 hour trip. My son and I were in for the fishing. Wife and daughter just wanted to see whales. We saw whales and when the fish weren’t biting on the troll, Matt pivoted to get us on some fish bottom fishing. We were successful there. captain Matt was great with the family and made it fun. Will do it again.
A proud young angler holding a large fish with an adult companion at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Review media 1
Review media 2
A serene evening view from the boat, showcasing fishing rods against a backdrop of a colorful sunset over the water.
Response from Captain
March 13, 2026
Thanks for the review and going out on the boat. You all did great!
0
Cody Jeandron
Cody Jeandron
5.0
Verified
New
hawaian Vacation
Fishing + Sunset Cruise on March 1, 20263 adults2 children
captain matt was amazing! we came from canada with our kids and wanted something exciting to do and this was perfect. our trip was small and intimate - just our family and captain matt. he was great at answering the kids million questions. everyone caught a couple fish and we saw some whales! we will back at christmas and cant wait to go again!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Angler proudly displaying a vibrant red fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a scenic ocean setting.
A young girl proudly displaying her catch, a small fish, while sitting on a fishing boat with her brother, both wearing life jackets.
A young angler proudly displaying a colorful fish while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat.
Response from Captain
March 3, 2026
Thanks for the good times your kids are great.See you next time out .
0
Ian Abplanalp
Ian Abplanalp
5.0
Verified
Best VIP Charter In Hawaii
Night Bottom Fishing Adventures! on December 6, 20252 adults
Captain Matt and his first mate were absolutely fantastic. They tailored the tour perfectly to our schedule and made the whole experience seamless. We caught plenty of fish but chose to keep only two. Since the action was nonstop, Captain Mike even extended the trip a bit longer so we could keep enjoying ourselves. The outing was short and sweet. He also cleaned and filleted the fish for us, which was a great touch. I’d give them a solid 10/10—highly recommended! You won’t be disappointed with their service.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
December 7, 2025
Thanks guys you were great on the boat and lucky good work today . Come back soon - Tight lines.
0

FAQs about V.I.P.-5 STAR-Family Friendly- # 1

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
SAFE Boat
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
1 x 240HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots
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