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Rebecca Kimler
Rebecca Kimler
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
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Member since 2023
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2 trips
5.0
Verified

Great Crew and Big Catches!

6 Hour Trip (AM) – Shared2 adults

We had an amazing experience on our fishing charter with Captain Rob and his fantastic crew, Chase and Mano (or Mono—sorry if I got that wrong!). From start to finish, the team was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel welcome. It was a shared charter, but they made sure every guest got to be hands-on and truly part of the action. We spent 6 hours trolling and ended up catching 2 big yellowfin tunas (ahi), 2 skipjack (aku), and even caught and released a beautiful blue marlin (kajiki). The captain let us take home the aku, while the ahi went to market. Such an unforgettable day on the water, can’t recommend this crew enough!

Reported Catch
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna

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Makai Sportfishing
Makai Sportfishing
4.8
(233)
42 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+6
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $990

Rating

4.8
233 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 90%
    Great experience
  • 82%
    Family friendly
  • 98%
    Friendly captain
  • 98%
    Good boat
  • 94%
    Recommended
  • 73%
    Caught fish

All reviews (233)

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  • Robert Duncan
    Robert Duncan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2022
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Boat and Great Crew

    6 Hour Trip (AM) – Private • 6 adults

    Captain Rob and Sean were awesome. The boat is large, comfortably fit all 6 of our family. Had a nice cabin, couches and plenty of room in the back for fishing and talking. We loved talking with Sean while we fished. We talked about Kauai, fishing, politics, conspiracy theories, family, you name it. Made the day go faster and fun while we’re waiting for fish to hit the line. And what a day fishing, we caught 2 Tuna over 100 lbs., about a 10 pound skipjak tuna, and a small Marlin that we lost on the way in the boat. The cost was amazingly reasonable for a 6 hour trip. I would highly recommend Rob and Sean and Makai sport fishing.

    Reported Catch
    Blue Marlin
    Skipjack Tuna
    Yellowfin Tuna
  • Jeremy Day
    Jeremy Day
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nevada, US
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    Member since 2026
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew, great boat and a great time

    6 Hour Trip (AM) – Private • 2 adults

    Made 2 trips with Rob and Shawn this week. Took my Father in law, my brother, my son, my brother in law and 3 of my nephews fishing. Only caught a few fish but that's fishing. We had a great time and caught fish including a yellow fin that weighed in at over 100 pounds. When we make it back to Kauai we will be booking with you again. You guys have an open invitation if they ever come to Las Vegas. We can hit up Lake Powell or Lake Mead for some bass or Utah for some trout.

    Reported Catch
    Yellowfin Tuna
  • Tim Donnelly
    Tim Donnelly
    us
    Oregon, US
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    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with the Makai is da ono!

    6 Hour Deluxe Shared (AM) • 5 adults

    Capt Rob and First Mate Mana were the best - super knowledgeable, friendly and hospitable. It always helps to get on fish - and we hit a big marlin early and finished with a world class ahi - but Rob and Mana made everything else super easy and fun. We had three teenage boys with little or no experience and the crew were great with them. The boat itself is a working fishing boat. It’s solid, stable and well equipped to fish. it is not apointed with high end luxuries. Come ready to fish and have a great time with an amazing crew.

    Reported Catch
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Blue Marlin
    Striped Marlin
  • Cherise Herrera
    Cherise Herrera
    us
    Utah, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip (AM) – Shared • 4 adults • 1 child

    Although we had no luck in catching anything the experience was good. Three out of 6 of us were pretty sick the entire time despite being prepared with all the meds. The crew was amazing, they explained everything which made me feel safe for myself and my family. We had my two boys with my 9 year old being the youngest and he did amazing. When the waves felt a little intense the crew came down and reassured me this was a good day. I had no concerns after that. He was also very fun to chat with. The overall experience was good. We will try deep sea fishing again one day. Thank you to the crew !!

  • Scott Knight
    Scott Knight
    us
    Gooding, ID, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time despite seasickness

    6 Hour Trip (AM) – Private • 2 adults

    Sean and Rob were awesome. They got us on fish right off the bat, caught a nice mahi mahi, then hooked up on three skipjacks all at the same time. Since there were just the two of us, that was a little bit problematic but skipjack #2 helped us out by letting go of the hook pretty quickly, so I was able to shift over to #3. Got those fish in quickly and then got hit pretty hard with seasickness, so I was out of action for a large portion of the rest of the day. Despite that, Sean kept us entertained while Rob kept us on the hunt for more fish. No marlin blessed us by grabbing our bait, but we came back with a good haul of fish and at Sean’s recommendation, we took them to the Port Allen Sunset grill and had our catch prepared right off the boat. It was amazingly good. We will definitely book again with Sean and Rob if/when we get back to Kauai. Thanks again for a great day

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Skipjack Tuna