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 $384

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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Dina H.
San Rafael, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful time with Mathi and Ernest

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on April 8, 2022
We had the best time! Captain Mathi and first mate Ernesto were just lovely humans to begin with nevermind being wonderful...
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Adrian K.
San Diego, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 6, 2021
Beautiful calm morning with a stunning boat ride. Waves were really awe inspiring. The weather and views were better than our...
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Ali O.
Denton, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day turned 2 Day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip/Tour on May 27, 2021
We had such an amazing time with Matahi and Benji that we booked a trip to go again the next day. Not only was the fishing...
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Jeffrey C.
New York, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

All around great day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip/Tour on November 19, 2020
Captains Matahi and Benji were incredible. They made my wife and I immediately feel like good friends when arriving on the...
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Thomas L.
Pennington, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

ONE OF THE BEST DAYS EVER EVEN W/ NO FISH

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip/Tour on November 11, 2020
Let me start off by saying that these 2 guys are HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE THE REST The boat and all the equipment are...
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