If you’re looking for a next-level fishing experience in Kona, book Phantom Sportfishing — seriously.
We went out with Geoff, and Chris, and I can’t say enough good things about them. Total pros, super knowledgeable, and just awesome to hang with for a full-day trip chasing billfish.

The boat itself? Immaculate. From the polished deck to the (yes!) beautiful bathroom, everything was dialed in. High-end, clean, elegant — just a cut above your average charter.

We set out from Honokohau Harbor on a mission to hook the big ones, and these guys delivered: we landed a blue marlin and a swordfish, saw pilot whales, and even spotted sailfish cruising the surface. It was one of those magical Big Island days — great fishing, great crew, and unforgettable memories.

If you’re thinking about a charter, this is the one. You’ll feel like you’re fishing with friends who know exactly what they’re doing — because you are.

We a great experience aboard the Phantom on our recent Kona charter. We went out with hopes of a good day of fishing, and ended up landing short bill spearfish—it was almost comical because they are rare and our deckhand’s colleague has been trying to catch one since 2008.

What really stood out—aside from the action-packed fishing—was the crew’s focus on safety. We’ve been on other charters where they don’t even tell you where the life jackets are at.  but the Phantom crew was dialed in from the moment we left the dock. The captain gave a clear safety briefing, the gear was well-maintained.

The boat itself was a beauty—a clean, spacious open-cabin setup that gave us plenty of room to move around without feeling cramped.  Plenty of shade and a nice cool breeze. It was perfect for both fishing and just enjoying the ride out.

If you’re looking for a serious fishing trip with professionals who know how to put you on fish and keep you safe while doing it, My recommendation would be to book with Phantom. We’ll definitely be booking again.

My girlfriend and I had an absolutely incredible full-day sport fishing experience in Kona, Hawaii with Captain Neal and his amazing crew! This was our first time catching marlins! Captain Neal’s passion for what he does truly shines through, and his crew was just as enthusiastic and helpful. They were knowledgeable, professional, and made us feel comfortable and confident the entire time.

Whether it was giving us guidance, sharing stories, or helping us gear up, they went above and beyond to make the experience special. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and that energy made the whole trip even better.

If you’re considering a fishing trip in Kona, don’t think twice—book with Captain Neal. It was an adventure of a lifetime, and we’re already dreaming about our next one!

Let me start by saying what an amazing operation Phantom Sportfishing is!  I am a boat captain and have fished all over the world, on many luxury charter boats.  When coming to Kona I did ALOT OF research and talked with countless charters.  I choose Phantom because of their excellent customer service from the first call throughout the entire charter experience.  The captains were highly experienced, excellent at their craft and super friendly and fun to be around.  10/10 to you captains!  As for the boat…. Wow.  The fact that it was open air and offered 360 degree views and a huge deck and covered area made the experience so much better than some enclosed cabin boats.  The boat has a ton of shade, extremely comfortable seating and so much room for our entire group!  You can bask in the sun or stay perfectly cool in the ample shade.  As far as a fishing platform for Kona Hawaii, it was absolutely the best and I couldn’t be happier with our decision.  From the excellent captain and crew, the pristine tackle and the amazing boat, phantom gets a 10/10 from this experienced world fisherman.  We had so much fun we booked 2 extra days.  When looking at a charter experience go with Phantom.  They truly exceeded all our expectations!  Thanks again Captain Geoff and Captain Neil!  Already looking at dates to come back for a week! 10/10.  What a perfect experience.  Thanks Captains and all of Phantom’s team!

This is hands down the best fishing charter I’ve been on.
The boat is so beautiful and clean (including the head), you can tell how much pride and hard work that Geoff and Neal put into her. The speaker system sounds great and they let us connect to the Bluetooth and choose our own music.
The boat also has a large built in cooler that they stock with ice to keep all of our food and drinks icy cold.

I tend to get seasick, especially if I’m sitting down inside the boat, like on all the other fishing boats I’ve been on. This boat has a spacious outdoor area that’s covered to provide a lot of shade, but it’s still open and airy enough to help prevent seasickness. This truly makes this fishing boat stand out.

Geoff and Neal were friendly and held great conversation with us when we wanted it. The rest of the time they were working hard to get us a fish. It seemed like they were frequently changing lures, communicating, adjusting rods, and keeping close eyes on the GPS/sonar. They also knew all the hot spots to get a bite, and after not too long, we caught a blue Marlin! Once we had the bite, they were so fast to act to get us in the angler’s chair and gave me perfect instructions on how to to bring that fish up. It was difficult but they were my cheerleaders and helped me get that Marlin all the way up to the boat.

This was the best day of fishing I’ve had in Kona and I can’t wait to go out with them again!