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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(238 reviews)
Honolulu
 Last booking: 4 days ago
trips from US $1,439

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 238 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (300)
Fishing with Joe
Fishing with Joe
Great trip
+297
Angler rating
191
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
81%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
59%
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Thom P.
The Colony, TX
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 out. Epic

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 15, 2023
Had an amazing day out.ย  Very professional and wow did they get us on the fish.ย  A 670 pound blue marlin capped it off. Canโ€™t...
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VIANH T.
Hawthorne, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour trip with Mike and Jeff

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 25, 2022
Overall, the trip was awesome! Mike and Jeff were really fun to talk to and were trying super hard to get us some fish. It...
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Devin H.
Arlington, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 21, 2022
Great day of fishing with Captain Teoni and deck hand Sam! Awesome experience and recommend to anyone visiting Oahu! We landed...
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Steven G.
Spanish Springs, NV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day play n hooky

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 15, 2022
Had an awesome time with captain Teoni and deckmate Sam, for my wifeโ€™s 40th bday with our 2 boys (11and13)!ย  We eneded...
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Anthony G.
Mesa, AZ
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

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 13, 2022
The trip was a great overall experience the ocean was rough but the captain did a great job getting us out to the fish and...
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