Great experience despite no fish

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What anglers say

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  Calvin Tillman

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  Florida, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Big Fish & Great Vibes!

  Full Day Trip on May 20, 2026 • 2 adults

  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 out with and even better fishermen. We crushed the big Mahi, putting 8 in the box, and capped the day off with a great Yellowfin Tuna, which was my first and the first one caught in the harbor this season. We were all fired up on the boat and were greeted at the dock by a bunch of the other captains to see the catch. Not only did we have a great day fishing, but Captain Keaka and Kalani's banter and excitement for fishing made the trip something my wife and I will never forget. The ocean was rough, but the boat handles amazing and was very comfortable given the conditions. I cannot recommend going out with this crew enough and you should definitely take the full day charter. Our Yellowfin was caught at the end of our day, trolling back torwards the harbor. Give thes guys enough time on the water and you will have a great time and catch great fish! Truely blessed to have fished with Captain Keaka and Kalani! If we are back on Honolulu we will definitely be booking again.

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  Response from Charter operator

  June 16, 2026

  Aloha Calvin, Mahalo for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such an incredible day on the water with Captain Keaka and Kalani. Putting 8 mahi in the box and landing your first Yellowfin Tuna—especially the first one brought into the harbor this season—is the kind of fishing story that lasts a lifetime! One of the things we love most is sharing the excitement of those special moments with our guests, and it sounds like the entire boat was fired up when that tuna hit the deck. There's nothing quite like pulling into the harbor with an outstanding catch and being greeted by fellow captains eager to see what's in the fish box. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Captain Keaka and Kalani. They are passionate about fishing and love sharing that enthusiasm with everyone who steps aboard. Thank you for choosing Go Hawaii Watersports. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Hawaiian fishing adventure soon! Mahalo, Go Hawaii Watersports

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  Kana Bayke

  Repeat angler

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  Kyrgyzstan

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  Member since 2026

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  2 trips

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  Лушчая рыбалка

  Half Day Trip on July 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

  Отличная рыбалка! Поймали большую рыбу и получили море положительных эмоций. Капитан и его помощник — очень добрые, внимательные и приятные люди, настоящие профессионалы своего дела. Всё прошло замечательно, обязательно вернёмся ещё! Рекомендуем от всей души!

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  Response from Charter operator

  July 27, 2026

  Aloha, Mahalo for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great fishing trip and that you were able to catch a big fish while creating so many great memories. It means a lot to know that our captain and first mate made you feel welcome and provided a professional, enjoyable experience throughout the day. Thank you for your kind recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable fishing adventure! Mahalo, The Go Hawaii Watersports Team

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  Todd Phillips

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  California, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Great experience despite no fish

  Half Day Trip on June 5, 2026 • 2 adults

  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 very accommodating, especially for our party of 2. They tried every trick in the book to get the fish biting but it just wasn't meant to be today. Polite, knowledgeable and boy did they hustle! I can only imagine what catching fish would have looked like. We bid farewell as friends, looking forward to the next time! Definitely recommended!

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  Response from Charter operator

  June 16, 2026

  Aloha Todd, Mahalo for the wonderful review! While we always hope the fish are cooperating, we're thrilled to hear that Captain Troy and his first mate made your trip a first-class experience from start to finish. Fishing can be unpredictable, but our crew's commitment to providing a great day on the water never changes. We're especially glad you appreciated their hard work, knowledge, and determination. Some days the fish just don't want to bite, but it's great to hear that the experience, hospitality, and time spent on the water still made the trip worthwhile. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Captain Troy and the crew. They will be happy to know their efforts made such a positive impression. Thank you for choosing Go Hawaii Watersports and for your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard and hopefully putting some fish in the boat next time! Mahalo, Go Hawaii Watersports

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  Ken Kato

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  Oregon, US

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  Member since 2026

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  mahi-mahi for everyone

  Half Day Trip (12:00PM) on March 25, 2026 • 5 adults

  Keaka, Kalani and Jack were fantastic. They made us feel right home and part of the team. They taught us everything we needed to know about the boat and the gear. We were a six person group and we had 6 mahi-mahi hooked and landed five. Everyone got to be part of reeling em in and experienced joy of holding up a gorgeous fish for a hero shot. we had 4 teens with us and they LOVED the experience. the boat was great - very comfortable, lots of room. we were all first timers. I would recommend this team highly. They worked their tails off the entire trip to make sure we we had the best chance for success and were having fun.

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  Response from Charter operator

  April 13, 2026

  Aloha Ken, Mahalo for the incredible review! We are so happy to hear your group had such an amazing day on the water. Landing mahi mahi and getting everyone involved is what makes these trips so special, especially for first timers. Keaka, Kalani, and Jack will be stoked to hear your kind words. They love sharing their knowledge and making guests feel like part of the team, and it sounds like they delivered exactly that experience. It is great to know your whole group, especially the teens, had such a memorable time. Those hero shots with your catch are moments you never forget! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you all back again for another epic fishing adventure with Go Hawaii Watersports. Mahalo, the Go Hawaii Watersports team

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  Max Lee

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  California, US

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  Member since 2025

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  The Best Fishing Experience Of My Life!

  Half Day Trip on January 9, 2026 • 5 adults

  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. Captain Keaka and mate Kalani were friendly, professional, and did an amazing job tracking down the fish and showing us a great time. They provided complimentary snacks and drinks and taught us everything we needed to know to have a successful fishing experience. Though we couldnt manage any bites for the first couple of hours, we eventually found a bird pile and caught 4 skipjack tuna. Then, on the way back to the dock, we switched to bigger lures and caught a striped marlin! This was the catch of a lifetime and thanks to the crew’s expertise, we managed to haul it in despite such a short time on the water. Back on the dock, the captain filleted our fish for free, and we were off. I can’t recommend booking with these guys enough. Thanks to their hard work, we’re leaving Oahu with a new core memory and a lot of fish in our stomachs.

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  Response from Charter operator

  January 29, 2026

  Aloha, Mahalo for the incredible review and for choosing to fish with us. We are thrilled to hear that you and your friends had such an amazing half day on the water with Captain Keaka and mate Kalani. It is great to know their professionalism, knowledge, and dedication helped turn the trip into such a memorable experience. From tracking down the fish to landing both skipjack tuna and a striped marlin, that truly is a catch of a lifetime. We are also glad you enjoyed the snacks, drinks, and dockside filleting. Thank you for the strong recommendation, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit to Oahu.