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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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The VENTURE Boat Ko Olina

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(73 reviews)
Kapolei
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Trips from US $645

Fishing Reports

No Smile Style!
No Smile Style!
Jun 9, 2025 Kapolei
Epic ono crushed the short corner chrome head on the way to our first marker. What a great fight, beautiful morning, and epic catch. Congratulations and we like the no smile style! Aloha and mahalo!
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Summer Trevally are on the Prowl!
Summer Trevally are on the Prowl!
Jun 1, 2025 Kapolei
What a beautiful blue fin trevally also known as an 'Omilu. Great catch and great fight. Glad we were able to release this guy - full grown these hard fighters can grow to 25+ lbs. Let's go summer! Hoping for more - congrats!
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Some Deep Drop Beauties
Some Deep Drop Beauties
May 23, 2025 Kapolei
What a beautiful and tasty catch guys! Thank you for only keeping what will be eaten and huge congratulations for hooking this awesome double barred goat fish. These are huge!
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Taape Slayer for the Good
Taape Slayer for the Good
May 17, 2025 Kapolei
Some beautiful yellow reef snapper being pulled from the reef. Thank you Kyson for hooking these left a right. What a fun way to start the morning. These yellow snapper are invasive to Hawaii and taste good - what a combination!
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Ono Daze!
Ono Daze!
May 15, 2025 Kapolei
The unexpected bite is the best bite! This guy took down a lure meant for a much smaller fish, boy was it a fight! Congrats to the young angler able to put up with the fight and get him in the end. Cheeeehu!
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Wahoo on the table!
Wahoo on the table!
May 1, 2025 Kapolei
Congrats on the beautiful Ono Gabstin Family! This guy took some line and did not want to come in on the gunnel sides. Capt Jesse gaffed him trying to swim into the prop wash!
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Customer reviews

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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
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Highlight of our trip!
Highlight of our trip!
Catch-a-plenty!
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Keith M.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Ko Olina Nearshore Fishing Venture on May 14, 2025
Had a great time! Will book again, on next vacation
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Genia S.
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Captain Mark and Brandon are the best!

VERIFIED   Ko Olina Fish + Snorkel Venture 10a on December 23, 2024
Everything was excellent! Caught many fish and had a wonderful time! Boat, gear, instructions, music, and refreshments were...
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Scott L.
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Fish are surprisingly small that you catch.

VERIFIED   Ko Olina Nearshore Fishing Venture on May 29, 2025
The experience was organized and professional.ย  The communication before the trip was great.ย  The boat was beautiful.ย ...
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Grant M.
Excellent
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Great Family Trip!

VERIFIED   Ko Olina Nearshore Fishing Venture on April 12, 2025
Caught tuna and bottom fish!
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Abel M.
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Great for families and first timers

VERIFIED   Ko Olina Fish + Snorkel Venture 10a on November 1, 2024
It was a great time out with Captain Garrett and Kyle, the highlight for the kids was snorkeling.ย  We didnโ€™t do much fishing...
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