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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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew, worked hard to get us a fish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 28, 2025
David S. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Elizabeth M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 29, 2025
Elizabeth M. 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
Overall

2 x Marlin

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 23, 2025
Crew were awesome !
Andrew B. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Tyler P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Teoni and Brendan rocked it!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 17, 2025
Crew was very friendly and awesome to hang out with. Felt like we were fishing with old friends.
Tyler P. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Zach E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 2, 2024
Zach E. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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