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

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 264 reviews
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
214
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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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Federico R. V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome 8 hour trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 17, 2024
We did the full day option, we caught a blue marlin, a wahoo and a mahi mahi. Maybe it wasnโ€™t as many fish as someone would...
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Sami B. R.
Los Altos, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip with Captain Teoni and Sam

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 9, 2022
A trip of lifetime. My first and personal best for YellowFin Tuna. 3 of them 40# 80# and #95# (approximate and not accurate...
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Walter J.
South Bend, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day With Captain Joe

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 24, 2021
Had a blast with captain joe on the fishing trip. We didnโ€™t catch anything but had three encounters but the fish were just...
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Jay E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 26, 2024
Great crew that knows how to catch fish.ย  Very friendly and they made us feel comfortable.ย  Would highlyrecommend them.
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Peter A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Fishing in Honolulu

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 17, 2024
We had a great fishing trip and loved the beautiful landscape and views of the mountains while trolling for fish.ย  Captain...
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