Play N Hooky Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (262 reviews)
 1125 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814, United States
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Play N Hooky looks forward to taking you on a Hawaiian Deep Sea Fishing Adventure. The charter is operated by Captain Joe O’Neill, who’s been fishing the waters of Hawaii since the early 1970s, as well as Captain Teoni Black who also has decades of deep sea fishing experience in Hawaii. Both men are excellent captains with the number one priority that you have fun!

You will fish aboard our 41-foot Hatteras Play N Hooky that is powered by two 380 HP Cummins engines. The boat is safe and powerful and contains all electronics and equipment needed for a successful trip. Onboard Play N Hooky has a large cockpit for fighting fish, a comfortable air-conditioned salon with seating, a kitchen, and a private restroom with toilet.

Your charter includes all the necessary fishing gear: Rods, reels, line, lures, tackle, equipment, bait, etc. Fishing will take place in the offshore waters of Oahu where we target Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, and Big Eye Tuna.

You are welcome to bring any food and drinks you would like to have for your trip. There is a cooler, ice, and a refrigerator on board for your convenience. If you would like fish to eat, you are welcome to keep up to 50 pounds of your catch. The crew will fillet and bag this fish for you after returning to the dock. Fish over 100 pounds will not be cut into as these fish will be sold.

Please note gratuity is not included in your charter price, 20% is customary if you enjoy your fishing experience.

Step aboard and enjoy the beautiful water offshore Oahu while our captain and crew work to make your sportfishing dream a reality!

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,360 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,360 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,549 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,771 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 262 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (332)

Rough seas, need iron stomach
Rough seas, need iron stomach
Rough seas, need iron stomach
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

82%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

62%

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Luke J.
Luke J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A fishing trip I'll never forget

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on March 15, 2025

The day started out slow, but to fill the time while trolling Captain Joe and his deckhand Jeff shared great stories and knowledge. Great guys to conversate with and I could tell they really wanted to get us on fish. All of a sudden mid conversation one of the rods went off and carnage ensued! We got into a striped marlin and it put on a great show. We got it up to the boat, tagged it and let it go so another group can catch it. We even got to name the fish (Rex). I wish I could do this fishing trip 1000 times. Great job guys!

The day started out slow, but to fill the time while trolling Captain Joe and his deckhand Jeff shared great stories and knowledge. Great guys to conversate with and I could tell they really wanted to get us on fish. All of a sudden mid conversation one of the rods went off and carnage ensued! We got into a striped marlin and it put on a great show. We got it up to the boat, tagged it and let it go so another group can catch it. We even got to name the fish (Rex). I wish I could do this fishing...  

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Frank T.
Frank T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain and great crew.

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 2025

We had a fantastic time. I chartered the Playin Hooky for a 4 hr trip. It was me and my 4 grandkids. The youngest grandson (15 yr old) caught a 20 lb Mahi Mahi. What a hoot! The capt and his 2 man crew couldn't have been more cordial and helpful. I certainly would recommend chartering this boat without reservation. Thanks so much guys!

We had a fantastic time. I chartered the Playin Hooky for a 4 hr trip. It was me and my 4 grandkids. The youngest grandson (15 yr old) caught a 20 lb Mahi Mahi. What a hoot! The capt and his 2 man crew couldn't have been more cordial and helpful. I certainly would recommend chartering this boat without reservation. Thanks so much guys!  

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Tim D.
Tim D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Way to spend a Friday while on VaCa!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on August 23, 2024

This was our 1st fishing expedition! Wow what a start, we caught our 1st fish just after leaving the barn! Tami landed a very nice Ono- 58 inches. A great team with Captain Mike & 1st mate Brendan who were the best! They put us onto fish right away. Their excitement added to the fun! We would highly recommend this charter company & crew! Amazing. We hired the entire board for the full day and it was worth every penny!

This was our 1st fishing expedition! Wow what a start, we caught our 1st fish just after leaving the barn! Tami landed a very nice Ono- 58 inches. A great team with Captain Mike & 1st mate Brendan who were the best! They put us onto fish right away. Their excitement added to the fun! We would highly recommend this charter company & crew! Amazing. We hired the entire board for the full day and it was worth every penny!  

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Michael S.
Michael S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Jake and Colby did a great job.

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3/4 Day Trip on June 9, 2025

Covered alot of water looking for fish and did succeed. Great time.

Covered alot of water looking for fish and did succeed. Great time.  

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Brady A.
Brady A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A little choppy but fun!

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3/4 Day Trip on May 10, 2025

We had a really fun day. It was windy which made the water pretty choppy but we ended up catching a flip Jack and a Mahi Mahi. Captain and crew were nice and worked hard. Enjoyable time

We had a really fun day. It was windy which made the water pretty choppy but we ended up catching a flip Jack and a Mahi Mahi. Captain and crew were nice and worked hard. Enjoyable time  

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
41 ft
Year built
1968
Restored in
2007
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 380HP
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