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
(37 reviews)
Moorea-Maiao
Trips from US $319

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
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
+46
Angler rating
31
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1
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0
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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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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Frank C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Moorea fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on July 12, 2024
Moorea Fishing Adventures was great! We trolled and caught some skipjack. Caught a nice yellowfin by bouy fishing. Stopped...
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Bency J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic times in amazing waters.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 23, 2024
Capt Matahi and team were knowledgable and knew what they had to do to get us on the meat! A quick 4 hour trip and we caught...
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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
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