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.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Matahi A.
Captain
Tauhere A.
First mate
Gael D.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Moorea Fishing Adventures

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(37 reviews)
Moorea-Maiao
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Trips from US $311

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (49)
fishing was slow but
Tuna time
Tuna time
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
65%
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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   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...
Frankie R. recommends Moorea Fishing Adventures
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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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Gary C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing was slow but

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private on January 28, 2026
crew worked hard to find the big ones after boating 3 smaller Bonita. thats fishing, no complaints.
Gary C. recommends Moorea Fishing Adventures
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Mike M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on November 21, 2025
Mike M. recommends Moorea Fishing Adventures
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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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