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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Kuni Y.
San Diego, CA
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Zero Fish and Zero Bite

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 18, 2021
We had a half day with Joe, and we spent 4+ hours sitting in the boat without any bites.ย  Of course, no fish.ย  Wasted our...
Kuni Y. does not recommend Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Sisto M.
Santa Ana, CA
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Zero fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 25, 2019
It was a very sad experience absolutely no bites not sure if it was inexperienced of the Captain or just not fish. This was...
Sisto M. does not recommend Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 9, 2021
The charter operator canceled 13 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Jon D.
Kansas City, Missouri
Excellent
0.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
0.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
0.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
0.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day with Captain Joe and First Mate Jerry

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 27, 2019
7 hours on the water and no fish! Captain Joe and First Mate Jerry were wonderful! They treated me and my boys very...
Jon D. does not recommend Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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