Play N Hooky Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (264 reviews)
 1125 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814, United States

Play N Hooky Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (264)
 Angler's Choice
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1125 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI, 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 Teoni Black who also has decades of deep sea fishing experience in Hawaii.

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 264 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (333)

Excellent
Rough seas, need iron stomach
Rough seas, need iron stomach
+330

Angler rating

214
34
10
4
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

82%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

62%

Showing 1 - 5 of 264 reviews
Showing: 5 of 264 reviews
Luke J.
Luke J.
5.0/5

Mar 15, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

A fishing trip I'll never forget

VERIFIED

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....  

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 Luke J. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
 Luke J. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing

Frank T.
Frank T.
5.0/5

Apr 15, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great captain and great crew.

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Frank T. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
 Frank T. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing

Brady A.
Brady A.
5.0/5

May 10, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

A little choppy but fun!

VERIFIED

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....  

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 Brady A. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
 Brady A. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing

Michael H.
Michael H.
4.7/5

Dec 21, 2024

Full Day Trip

Perfect day, Perfect crew

VERIFIED

Captain Joe and master angler Jack were perfect companions for our fishing trip. Knowledgeable and tenured on deep sea fishing made this trip very enjoyable. With these two it is true what they say…the harder you work the better your luck. They both were very diligent in search of our catch. Would fish again with these two in an instant!

Captain Joe and master angler Jack were perfect companions for our fishing trip. Knowledgeable and tenured on deep sea fishing...  

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 Michael H. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
 Michael H. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing

Debra S.
Debra S.
5.0/5

Jul 11, 2025

Full Day Trip

Excellent

VERIFIED

Capitan and crew were awesome!!! Great fishing trip

Capitan and crew were awesome!!! Great fishing trip  

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 Debra S. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
 Debra S. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,360 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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US $1,360 
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3/4 Day Trip
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,549 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,771 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 264 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (333)

Excellent
Rough seas, need iron stomach
Rough seas, need iron stomach
+330

Angler rating

214
34
10
4
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

82%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

62%

Showing 1 - 5 of 264 reviews
Showing: 5 of 264 reviews
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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 Luke J. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing

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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 Frank T. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing

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!

VERIFIED

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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 Brady A. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing

Michael H.
Michael H.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect day, Perfect crew

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on December 21, 2024

Captain Joe and master angler Jack were perfect companions for our fishing trip. Knowledgeable and tenured on deep sea fishing made this trip very enjoyable. With these two it is true what they say…the harder you work the better your luck. They both were very diligent in search of our catch. Would fish again with these two in an instant!

Captain Joe and master angler Jack were perfect companions for our fishing trip. Knowledgeable and tenured on deep sea fishing made this trip very enjoyable. With these two it is true what they say…the harder you work the better your luck. They both were very diligent in search of our catch. Would fish again with these two in an instant!  

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 Michael H. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing

Debra S.
Debra S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on July 11, 2025

Capitan and crew were awesome!!! Great fishing trip

Capitan and crew were awesome!!! Great fishing trip  

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 Debra S. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing

FAQs about Play N Hooky Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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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