Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 173 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great experience despite no fish
Great experience despite no fish
Great experience despite no fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
79%
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Calvin T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big Fish & Great Vibes!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on May 20, 2026
My wife and I went out with Captain Keaka and his mate Kalani. It was the trip of a lifetime! They were awesome people to hang...
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Todd P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience despite no fish

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 5, 2026
Captain Troy and his first mate pulled out all the stops to see that we had a 1st class experience! The boat was clean and...
Todd P. recommends Private Charter Waikiki Deep Sea Fishing
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Ken K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mahi-mahi for everyone

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (12:00PM) on March 25, 2026
Keaka, Kalani and Jack were fantastic. They made us feel right home and part of the team. They taught us everything we needed...
Ken K. recommends Private Charter Waikiki Deep Sea Fishing
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Max L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Best Fishing Experience Of My Life!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 9, 2026
My friends and I booked a half day trip only a couple of days in advance, and despite this we had the most AMAZING experience....
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Larry S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mahimahi on the line

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 25, 2026
Our trip with Captain Kaeka and his crew was fantastic.ย  Teya and Kalani kept baits in the and boated all the fish for us.ย ...
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