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
(30 reviews)
Moorea-Maiao
Trips from US $330

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
Two Marlin and a happy wife
Two Marlin and a happy wife
Epic times in amazing waters.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
64%
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John L.
Akron, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A reminder of why I love the ocean.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on April 28, 2023
This trip was just a reminder of why I love the ocean and how much I have missed it this past year. Captain Matt and his first...
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Julianne S.
Las Vegas, NV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolute epic day!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on January 16, 2023
We had the most amazing day with Matahi and his crew mate. We caught two Mahi Mahi, at the same time! Our bull Dorado was massive....
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Colene G.
Papeete, French Polynesia
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day fishing experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private on July 10, 2023
If you love to go fishing for big fish then this is your tour.ย  The boat captain Matahi was so pleasant and informative and...
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Sydney W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun experience!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip/Tour on April 26, 2024
Gael and his first mate were great! Although it was windy and a bit rougher than expected, we landed this awesome tuna! My...
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Justin S.
Petaluma, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain Guile

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on July 26, 2023
Took a family trip fishing- sons 12 and 13 + wife. Captain Guile (so?) and first mate Tau got us on a monster marlin...
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