Just an outstanding charter, fantastic Captin and mate, who take fishing seriously- they were both Extremely professional, and knowledgeable. I’ve fished many charters, and this was top notch. The boat was restored perfectly, very comfortable express style boat. The mate was patient and explained everything throughly prior to catching fish we even did a dry run through of what the process would be like if we hooked a marlin or big fish. We ended up hooking a blue marlin, a stripped marlin, and two spearfish on the day on a 3/4 day charter.  Fantastic experience and if you’re an avid fisher, there is no reason to search for another boat/charter- use phantom. I will absolutely be coming back to Kona solely to fish this boat.

If you’re looking for the best deep-sea fishing experience in Kona, look no further! My trip with Captain Neal and deckhand Chris was absolutely phenomenal and the highlight of my vacation.
From the moment we boarded the boat, their expertise and professionalism were apparent. The boat was pristine and well-maintained, and the gear was top-notch. It was clear from their hustle and local knowledge that they are passionate about what they do and genuinely wanted us to have a successful and memorable day on the water.
Captain Neal’s knowledge of the local waters is incredible. He knew exactly where to find the action, and his constant adjustments to our spread and location when the bite was slow made all the difference. Chris, the deckhand, worked non-stop, ensuring we were always ready and providing great instruction when it was time to get a fish in the fighting chair. Their teamwork as a crew was seamless, creating an exciting and confident atmosphere.
Whether you are a seasoned angler chasing a dream Marlin (Kona is famous as the “grander” capital) or a first-timer, this team delivers. We had an amazing time, saw some incredible marine life (whales), and ended the day with an unforgettable experience.
I can’t recommend this crew enough. Thanks, Captain Neal and Chris, for a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure! We will definitely be back!

My wife and I researched quite a few charters for a marlin fishing experience in Kona. I felt we were in good hands with Phantom. We had one take on a 200 lb. marlin, lost the fish before I could get the rod, and my wife did catch a mahi mahi that we were very happy with. The day before and after were better fishing days apparently, but hey, we tried. The beginning of Feb is not a great time, but we had hope. I really liked Niel and Geoff, they know their stuff, it just wasn’t a great day for anyone, only a couple boats got anything, so we were fortunate to get something!

great day fishing with my son and a couple friends. we caught 7 fish total, wahoo and maui maui. captain Geoffrey was awesome, he cleaned a few fish for us to take home.
overall great experience.
note that it may seem to be geared toward more experienced anglers. keeping the deck super clean, noticing the leader before it hits the tip of the rod etc. in saying that it is a beautiful boat and top shelf gear so i can see why.