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MANA Cruises + Charters

Member since November 2023 Kapolei, United States
Background
Whether you're a seasoned angler or trying it out for the first time, immerse yourself in the thrill of Hawaiian-style fishing. Join us for an early morning fishing charter or include it in your personalized adventure.
Techniques
I absolutely love Trolling w Lures or Live Bait while out on the ocean making friends. It only gets better once the reels start screaming!!

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Kapolei, United States
Background
Whether you're a seasoned angler or trying it out for the first time, immerse yourself in the thrill of Hawaiian-style fishing. Join us for an early morning fishing charter or include it in your personalized adventure.
Techniques
I absolutely love Trolling w Lures or Live Bait while out on the ocean making friends. It only gets better once the reels start screaming!!
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My Charter Listing

The VENTURE Boat Ko Olina

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(73 reviews)
Kapolei
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $645

Fishing Reports

Local Favorite ready to Print!
Local Favorite ready to Print!
Apr 29, 2025 Kapolei
Beautiful catch bottom jigging from one of our favorite spots! This guy not only makes the dinner table but will also make a beautiful print (Gyotaku) to be cherished forever! Congrats Kyle!
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Dynamic Duo [ONO + MAHI]
Dynamic Duo [ONO + MAHI]
Apr 24, 2025 Kapolei
Great day of snorkeling and fishing! Both Snorkel charters were able to come away with a piece of fresh fish. All you need is a little luck and some good optimism. Great bites on the 5 inch lure set!
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Spring Yellow FIn Are Biting!
Spring Yellow FIn Are Biting!
Apr 15, 2025 Kapolei
Beautiful morning with James and the giant Yellowfin! Got this one on the last troll back to the harbor. "It ain't over until it's over!" sometimes we just have to be a little lucky.
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Here come the ONO (Wahoo)
Here come the ONO (Wahoo)
Apr 8, 2025 Kapolei
Heading back out for the second charter of the day and we got smashed by this spring time Ono! Snorkeling will be a lot more fun knowing that we got some tacos in the bag :)
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First Blue Hawaiian Catch!
First Blue Hawaiian Catch!
Apr 8, 2025 Kapolei
This blue guy came swimming by a little closer to shore than usual! Lucky enough to have him hook up just as the tide slacked off. Congratulations gents on your first Hawaiian Catch!
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Father Son Fishing Tales!
Father Son Fishing Tales!
Mar 1, 2025 Kapolei
We started spring off with a bang! Beautiful Yellow Fin Tuna on the table for the family. Ending a midday snorkel this guy decided to gobble up a 9 inch skirted hawaiian speed lure.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (78)
Highlight of our trip!
Highlight of our trip!
Catch-a-plenty!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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William M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Good but not great trip

VERIFIED   Ko Olina Nearshore Fishing Venture on June 4, 2024
We really enjoyed the bottom fishing, but felt we spent too much time trolling as to me that was more of a nice boat ride than...
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Jeff K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jacob was amazing!

VERIFIED   Ko Olina Nearshore Fishing Venture on August 18, 2024
Jacob was so great with the tour and with our kids. Our son really wanted to catch a fish and he made sure we hit all the best...
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Catherine C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect outing for families!

VERIFIED   Ko Olina Fish + Snorkel Venture 1p on July 23, 2024
We had two adults and two nine year olds. We all had a great time. It was the perfect length and the combination of fishing...
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Karen P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Austin is the best!

VERIFIED   Ko Olina Nearshore Fishing Venture on June 6, 2024
Thank you Captain Austin for the most memorable fishing experience ever! He is friendly, kind, and made sure we had a great...
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Brian P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family Friendly trip

VERIFIED   Ko Olina Nearshore Fishing Venture on August 16, 2024
Very accommodating and will cater to what you want to do. Tried to troll for a bit then bottom fished for the kids. excellent...
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