To start, this was my son’s first fishing trip and my first (of many) in Hawaii. Captain Mike and Kahi made it an adventure we will never forget. They were very detailed in their instructions and very accommodating in everything that we did.

My son is hooked for life! He caught a wahoo, mahi, and barracuda and hasn’t stopped smiling since. We will definitely be back! I cannot recommend this trip and crew enough. If you are even considering it, just do it. It will be well worth it.

We had an absolute blast with Captain Mike and first mate Kahi aboard Reel Life! From the moment we stepped on the boat, they made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to make sure we had an incredible experience.

We had some thrilling action on the water—hooked a barracuda (it got away!), came close to landing two good-sized marlins and a mahi, and still got to see them up close. Even though we didn’t bring them in this time, it was all part of the excitement and adventure. As my son wisely said, “It’s called fishing, not catching.”

Captain Mike and Kahi’s knowledge, effort, and fun energy made the day one we’ll never forget. We’re already planning our return trip—this crew is the real deal. Mahalo for the memories!

Our family went out with Captain Andy, Lucas, Nicole, and Michael and had an amazing time! They were very professional and kind to our young kids. They taught us a lot about deep sea fishing and let the kids soak in the hot tub on the back of their boat. It was great trip, despite not catching any classic deep sea fish this time out. We knew that is always a possibility, but they did connect us with another boat in their company to do near shore fishing for the kids to try again and catch more. Thank you to the entire crew for accommodating our family! We had a great time. The yacht is beautiful and spacious, and we would go out with these guys again in the future!

We had the most perfect trip deep sea fishing for the first time.  We booked the 6am slot, 4 hour private charter for 7 of us. The weather was absolutely beautiful and the yacht was luxurious and clean.  There is a small, clean bathroom, large indoor sofa/sitting area, upper sitting area with comfortable padded bench type seating around the edges, and complimentary drinks.  Parts of the trip out were a little choppy but we took Dramamine an hour beforehand and did fine for the most part.  My daughter got sick but was well taken care of and she felt better soon enough.  We didn’t expect anything, although we of course hoped for a catch.  Captain Jamie and co-captain pup Solice, Lucas, and Savannah are all very kind, friendly and knowledgeable.  We enjoyed our time on the boat talking with them and taking in all the beauty of the ocean.  We ended up catching a ~20 lb Mahi Mahi (that we split with the crew and made into fabulous fish tacos back at our condo) and a -180 lb Marlin (that we released).  Back at the dock, we saw a sea turtle swimming right next to the yacht!  We were SO very lucky to have had this experience and can’t thank the crew enough for keeping us safe and creating a
wonderfully memorable trip!  Although not every trip out results in a catch or more, you won’t know until you go!  We’d recommend this yacht to anyone willing to try a new adventure.  They are very communicative and answered every question promptly.  Please make sure to read all instructions and make sure to book the Iwa Kai with Ohana Yachts (NOT to be confused with Ohana sports fishing or fun fishing).  I believe the Iwa Kai is the only charter that allows up to 12 people in your group.  All the other boats are 6 people max based on my research.  If you have 6 people or less in your group and looking to book a private charter, spend the little extra to get the Iwa Kai booked!  It was so much more comfortable and smooth (relatively) to be out on this well built 74’ (?) yacht.  Thank you again to Jamie, Solice, Lucas, and Savannah - you guys are top notch!!  Mahalo!

We had an unforgettable experience deep sea fishing aboard the Reel Life. Opting for an afternoon half-day charter, we were fortunate to have Captain Mike and his deckhand Kahi leading the way. Their friendliness, expertise, and professionalism made all the difference. Despite encountering some choppy waters, they remained relentless in their quest to find fish, never giving up.
The boat itself was immaculate and in top-notch condition, adding to the overall enjoyment. Highlights of the day included my husband reeling in a stunning Mahi Mahi, but the real showstopper was our 20-year-old son’s incredible catch—a 148-pound yellowfin tuna! Witnessing the sheer joy and excitement on his face was truly priceless.
I wholeheartedly recommend Ohana Deep Sea Fishing to anyone looking for a fantastic adventure. Without a doubt, we’ll be planning our next fishing excursion with them!