Everything about our experience was 5 star. It always begins with the vibe and a captain who wants to provide an amazing experience. Seth did that and even more. His energy, effort and attitude are as good as I’ve ever been around on a boat. He’s passionate and knowledgeable in these waters. I can’t say enough good things about him…just do the right thing and book right now. You’ll be grateful that you did. My son Brodie and I caught the fish of a lifetime with Seth, 500lb blue marlin!  However, if we didn’t land one it would have still been memorable and FUN!!

Seth is a top notch captain and goes above and beyond doing everything possible to get fish in the boat! We had our 6 year old son that only really wanted to catch his first Mahi Mahi and Seth knew exactly what to do to make this happen! What a fun experience and awesome boat to fish off of! We would Book again with Seth and Blue Zone Fishing Team with a doubt! Lots of options when looking at fishing off Kona but this one was a 5 star experience! If you want a captain that works hard and doesn’t disappoint, this is the one!!

My husband and I recently went on a fishing trip with the Blue Zone Fishing Team, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish.

Captain Seth was outstanding—he was responsive, accommodating, and made sure everything went smoothly despite our unique schedule. We arrived in Kona aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America, which didn’t dock until 7:00 AM. Most fishing charters depart around 6:00 AM, but Captain Seth worked with our timing without hesitation. After catching a tender boat to shore, we were fortunate to get a ride to the marina from one of the deckhands, Rick. On the way back, we used Uber to return to the port.

The boat itself was clean, spacious, and well-equipped for deep-sea fishing. Both Captain Seth and Rick made us feel comfortable right away. Their energy, knowledge, and friendliness set a great tone for the day. Seth’s passion for fishing is truly contagious—he goes above and beyond to share that passion with his guests. Even though we’ve been on other fishing trips before, we learned so much from him. He encouraged us to be as hands-on as we wanted, which made the experience even more engaging.
Safety was always a priority, but so was the thrill of the catch. Captain Seth worked hard to put us on the fish—and it paid off! We hooked three and landed two. My husband was thrilled to finally land a “big one,” and we both left with huge smiles and unforgettable memories.

We can’t thank Captain Seth and Rick enough for making our day so much fun and exciting. If you’re visiting Kona and looking for an authentic and rewarding deep-sea fishing adventure, we highly recommend Blue Zone Fishing Team!

Captain Seth is amazing! Clean nice boat!!! We are a bunch of fishing newbies and only booked for 4 hr trip. Captain located fish very quickly in the morning but we lost it. Then we had no luck and went to shore fishing and hooked up a green kawaii strange fish hahaha very fun. Some of us had sea sick, was offered ginger chew to recover. Then captain didn’t give up, sent us back to blue water and we caught a tuna!🍣 Captain took great care of us, cut us pineapple and provided cold drinks on the boat. Also sashimi the fish for us :) super fresh and good taste! Hope we come back next time for a longer trip and catch other species!!!

We had an absolutely incredible time on our first charter fishing trip in Kona! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. The boat was spotless, spacious, and very well-maintained—perfect for our family of 4 (with two young children).

Captain Seth and the crew team, Rick were fantastic. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. They took us to some great fishing spots, and we ended up catching Uku and Triggerfish. Each kid got to reel in the fish. It was such a thrill and definitely a highlight of our trip to the Big Island.

To top it off, they cleaned and packed the fish for us to take —which made for an amazing sashimi lunch! (Captain Seth even provided us a guideline how to prepare the fish for sashimi.)

If you’re looking for a fishing charter in Kona, this is the one to book. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and can’t wait to come back for another trip. Highly recommend!