Captain
Joe O'Neill

Member since February 2017 Honolulu, United States
Background
Captain Joe arrived in Hawaii back in 1968 after graduating from high school, spending the next couple of years surfing before eventually going back to fishing. In 1999 he started the business Pacific Sportfishing LLC and has not looked back. He has participated in fishing tournaments for years and brings this unique experience to every charter. His goal is for all his guests to enjoy their time aboard Play n Hooky, and he will go above and beyond to make it happen.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe O'Neill

Honolulu, United States
Background
Captain Joe arrived in Hawaii back in 1968 after graduating from high school, spending the next couple of years surfing before eventually going back to fishing. In 1999 he started the business Pacific Sportfishing LLC and has not looked back. He has participated in fishing tournaments for years and brings this unique experience to every charter. His goal is for all his guests to enjoy their time aboard Play n Hooky, and he will go above and beyond to make it happen.
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Play N Hooky Sportfishing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(264 reviews)
Honolulu
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Trips from US $1,360

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 264 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (333)
Excellent
Rough seas, need iron stomach
Rough seas, need iron stomach
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
62%
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Hiaww V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First time fishing Hawaii

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 18, 2025
Complements on a professional outfit , everything was done extremely well we all had a great time , would recommend this trip...
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Joe M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top Notch

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 17, 2024
Captain and first mate were fantastic. They did everything to get me on the fish and got me my Trophy Fish a beautiful Blue...
Joe M. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Michael H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Jake and Colby did a great job.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 9, 2025
Covered alot of water looking for fish and did succeed. Great time.
Michael S. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Andrew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 x Marlin

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 23, 2025
Crew were awesome !
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