Captain
Matahi Ateni

Member since October 2020 Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia
Background
Captain Matahi is born and raised in Moorea. He's a true ocean lover and enjoys every day spent on the water. He loves to share his knowledge and experience with other people. He runs the trips with his friend Benji, a world traveler since he was a kid. He arrived at Moorea when he was 16 years old and spent most of his time at the ocean.

Hey, I'm Captain Matahi Ateni

Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia
Background
Captain Matahi is born and raised in Moorea. He's a true ocean lover and enjoys every day spent on the water. He loves to share his knowledge and experience with other people. He runs the trips with his friend Benji, a world traveler since he was a kid. He arrived at Moorea when he was 16 years old and spent most of his time at the ocean.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(35 reviews)
Moorea-Maiao
Trips from US $312

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
Tuna time
Tuna time
Excellent fishing, excellent crew, awesome with kid
+45
Angler rating
29
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
66%
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Daniel R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Two Marlin and a happy wife

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 3, 2024
Matahi and Tau covered all of our needs from answering questions after booking to arranging transportation, (most importantly)...
Daniel R. recommends Moorea Fishing Adventures
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Frankie R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tuna time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on November 5, 2025
On the water at 7:40, first fish, a nice Bonito was in the boat by 8:15. Trolling slowed down so went to traditional handline...
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Daniel O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent fishing, excellent crew, awesome with kid

VERIFIED   Family Trip on July 1, 2025
Had a great day only family trip captain and crewmate showed a great time to our family ages 12-70. All caught fish, tried...
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Robyn I.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Matahi

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 24, 2025
Robyn I. recommends Moorea Fishing Adventures
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Craig H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on February 10, 2025
Good captain and boat just no fish thatโ€™s why itโ€™s called fishing and not catching
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