Deep Sea Fishing Charter Honolulu: Catch Marlin & Tuna
Four, six or eight hours hunting pelagic fish off Oahu's coast
A private deep sea fishing charter from Honolulu's Kewalo Basin puts you aboard a 38' Hatteras with professional-grade Penn and Shimano rods, fishing for mahi mahi, ono, tuna and Pacific blue marlin. You choose the duration — half day, three-quarter day or full day — and the boat departs around 6am. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and one additional language.
The Experience
The boat leaves Kewalo Basin in the early morning and heads into the Pacific, minutes from Waikiki. You fish for pelagic species ranging from 5 pounds to over 500 pounds, with a real chance at mahi mahi, ono, tuna and the powerful Pacific blue marlin. The 38' Hatteras is rigged with Penn International and Shimano Tiagra 130 and 80 class rods and reels, powered by twin Cummins motors — the vessel is known for its bite. You handle the rods yourself; the guide and crew manage the boat, the tackle and the details that keep you fishing instead of troubleshooting.
The duration is your call: half day runs four hours, three-quarter day is six, and full day is eight. A longer charter means more time on the water and a wider search for fish, but the half day still gives you a real morning of fishing without eating the whole day. The guide speaks your language and knows where the bite is running on the day you go.
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat; the sun off the water is relentless. Public transportation options are available near the basin if you're not driving. Children as young as eight can fish, and the boat suits all fitness levels — though the motion of the ocean and the physical work of fighting a fish are real, and anyone with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns or pregnancy should sit this one out.
What’s included
- Use of professional-grade Penn International and Shimano Tiagra fishing rods and reels.
- a live guide in multiple languages.
- early morning departure from Kewalo Basin minutes from Waikiki.
Operated by Waikiki Sport Fishing
Is this one for you?Book the half day if you want a solid morning of fishing without committing the whole day; choose the full day if you're serious about your chances and have the time to spend on the water.
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Top questions
What fish can I actually catch off Honolulu?
Mahi mahi, ono, tuna and Pacific blue marlin are the main targets, with fish ranging from 5 pounds to over 500 pounds depending on the season and the day's conditions.
How early do I need to be at Kewalo Basin?
The boat departs around 6am, so you'll want to arrive a bit before that to board and get settled.
Do I need to know how to fish to book this charter?
No — the guide and crew handle the boat and the tackle, and you work the rods. They'll show you what to do.
What's the difference between the 4-hour, 6-hour and 8-hour options?
The half day is four hours, the three-quarter day is six, and the full day is eight; a longer trip gives you more time to search for fish and increases your chances of a good bite.
Is lunch included on the longer charters?
Lunch is not included, so bring food and water for the full day or plan accordingly for the six-hour option.
What languages does the guide speak?
The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and one additional language.
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