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
4.8 / 5
(33 reviews)
Moorea-Maiao
Trips from US $313

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
Excellent fishing, excellent crew, awesome with kid
Excellent fishing, excellent crew, awesome with kid
Excellent fishing, excellent crew, awesome with kid
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
67%
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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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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   NEW  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...
Daniel O. recommends Moorea Fishing Adventures
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Bianca L.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   April 14, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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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
Craig H. recommends Moorea Fishing Adventures
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Jason T.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Matahi

VERIFIED   Family Trip on June 24, 2025
Jason T. recommends Moorea Fishing Adventures
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