Had a great day on the ocean. Our captain Braden was very helpful and spent the whole time finding…read morelocations by calling friends that were also out to catch some yellow fin tuna. He was helpful and even gave us some fresh fish to take home after.

Great experience with Austin! Excellent communication from time of booking. Kids had an amazing…read moretime and thrilled with their catch of mahi mahi and skipjack. Sent home with plenty of fish for dinner. Highly recommend!

I wanted to do some shore fishing with my son. My son is new to fishing and I thought it would be a…read moregreat experience for him to fish while we were on vacation in Kauai. I found Justin online and decided to book the early morning session. We had a blast! Justin is very knowledgable and informative. He definitely knows what he's talking about and taught us alot about fishing in Hawaii. Justin was cool and friendly dude! We started the morning fishing larger live bait for Trevally. We had no luck with the Trevally so we moved to live crab bait. Both my son and I caught fish! Later in the morning we moved to seaweed. This was definitely a fun and memorable experience. I plan on hooking up with Justin everytime we visit Kauai. Mahalo!

I'm a fly fisher and intentionally left my gear home when I headed to Hawaii in October on my…read morehoneymoon, but towards the end of the 10 day trip, I had the itch, and my wife was on board for an afternoon of hanging out on the shore while I fished. I called up Justin and explained I was really just looking to rent a rod to throw some frozen squid strips into the ocean. We met up at his kiosk in Koloatown and he gave me a quick primer on Hawaiian shore fishing before turning me loose with a rod, bucket, and a bunch of tackle. The best part? The price. Justin was totally cool with letting me head out on my own and hooking me up wth a solid price to just use some gear for an afternoon. I went out and caught a few small fish, and met up with Justin the next morning to return the gear. All was good. We will definitely be returning to Kauai, and when we do, we'll be hitting up Justin again for a longer trip!

Joe and Jeff were AMAZING genuinely the coolest laid back guys and determined to get you a catch…read morefirst time ever being sea sick and they took great care of me while my husband fished his heart out ! Will DEFINITELY come back !

Deep Sea fishing with Breakaway in Kauai was so fun! My family each caught a Skip Jack Tuna and…read morethen one of us caught a Mahi-Mahi!! It was delicious!! I just paid the observer fee and was the official photographer. (I recommend a sealed camera case around your neck). We launched out of Nawilliwilli Harbor. It was just our family and another couple on the small boat. I think there were about 8 rods in the water. John and Joe were the very chill captain and crew. We also saw a whale jump out of the water! Beautiful day! Highly recommended for those who want a relaxing, chill, fishing experience - not a touristy event. These guys were mellow and experienced fishermen. Not talkative but helpful- which I appreciated. Be aware that the sea was very rough. If you get sea sick, this isn't for you! The other couple on board spent the whole time upchucking overboard. We love the sea, so it was perfect for us. Our teens loved it because they love outdoor adventures. But young kids and feint of heart might want to pass. We were on rough water for 4 hours!

We had the absolute best experience. Justin and Noah were an incredible crew. The guys took such…read moregood care of us and worked so hard to find us fish. We listened to them and were patient and boy did it pay off! We had such an incredible time mostly because of how great Justin and Noah were! If you're thinking about deep sea fishing these are the guys to do it with! We had a mix of all levels of fishermen and they were great with us all!

When your family lives for fishing, booking a trip to Kauai comes with one major follow-up…read morequestion: "Where are we deep sea fishing?" Enter HuntFishKauai, Captain Matt, and his mate Noah - the dynamic duo who made our fishing dreams come true. Our party of six showed up bright-eyed (but maybe not bushy-tailed, given the early hour), and Matt and Noah welcomed us aboard with big smiles, safety tips, and stories that had us cracking up before the sun was even up. Off to the buoy we went, braving the choppy waves. Noah suggested switching my brother's Spotify playlist to Hawaiian reggae for good fishing juju. We were mid-Bluetooth connection when BAM - first catch of the day! The fish must've loved the vibe, because soon we were reeling in ahi left and right. Things got real when a sneaky shark decided it wanted in on the action, snatching a nearly 25-pound tuna right off the line. Cue the gasp-worthy moment of the day as we all gawked at the shark trailing along the boat like a scene straight out of Nat Geo. Don't worry - the shark got its prize (sans hook) and swam off, leaving us with an unforgettable story. Speaking of unforgettable, my giant ahi took everything I had, but Noah coached me like a pro. The reward? A photo-op with my beast of a catch that I'm probably never going to stop bragging about. The grand finale? A monster mahi-mahi leaping 8 feet into the air behind the boat. My brother took the reins on this one, and Matt and Noah expertly wrangled the rare catch into the boat. Mahi-mahi have been a rarity in Kauai's waters, so we felt like fishing royalty bringing that beauty in. By the end of the day, we were rolling in fresh ahi, a prized mahi, and memories that are already legendary in our family lore. Back at the port, Matt's filleting skills were as sharp as his fishing expertise. His cooking tips? Even sharper. Let's just say our dinner that night was chef's kiss perfection. If you're looking for a fishing charter that's equal parts fun, expert, and downright thrilling, HuntFishKauai is it. Thanks, Matt and Noah, for giving us a day we'll be reminiscing about for years (and maybe decades) to come!

Had a great time with Jordan, great guide and good dude to spend half a day with. Conditions were…read moreanything but optimal (wind, rain, clouds) but he still managed to stalk a few bonefish so I could take a few shots. Highlight of the day was shooting line at a GT (Giant Trevally) that cruised through our lanes. Kauai bonefish fishing is tough, and the reefs can be hard to maneuver around, but Fly Fish Kauai is a good outfit with honest guides that are easy to fish with. Thanks Jordan and Nigel!

I spent the day with Nigel and had a great time sight fishing for Bonefish. Conditions were not…read morefavorable for sightings but it was fun trying! Nigel has a deep passion for fly fishing giving 100% + We had a great day on the water and I learned a lot about the local fly fishing scene. I highly recommend Nigel A great guy and a great guide.

Fun fishing experience. Great times with my family for sure. Captain Grant and Mana are cool guys…read moreand have a lot of knowledge. The weather was bad and affected our trip for sure but thats no ones fault. Would love to hit it hard again another time

We took a trip with Captain Grant and Mana during our trip to Kauai in May of 2026. The trip was…read moreawesome. Captain Grant and Mana were excellent guides on our trip and were informative on not just fishing but any of the questions we had about Kauai. Including my wife and I, our 13 and 11 year old boys went with us. They had a great time and learned a bunch. I had never been deep sea fishing in Hawaii before and the trip was worth it. While the biting was slow early, Captain Grant and Mana didn't give up and by the end our trip we were able to snag a 20 lbs. Ono. Biggest fish my boys or I have caught to date and wish we could have taken some to eat but our hotel had no where to cook it. However, the fish was a great experience and if we get the chance to go back to Kauai and Captain Grant is still guiding tours, we would definitely return to his boat. Also a side note, Fisher was awesome to meet.

Had SUCH an amazing experience here diving offshore of Ni'ihau, around Lehua. Did three dives in…read moreone day and got to see sharks, sea slugs, nudibranchs, plenty of monk seals, sea tunnels and arches, and more throughout each dive. The catering for breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks was plentiful and great quality, with flexibility for those with dietary restrictions if you let them know ahead of time. The couple who run the business are so friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Also of all the places we've rented gear from, Bubbles Below had the nicest quality and best fitting wetsuits and fins for us! That really makes for a better dive experience. Could not recommend them enough :)

(Living with Covid series) A dive buddy invited me along to Kauai to dive, and the dive shop we…read morewere going to use was Bubbles Below. BB is a small business run by Clay (also boat driver) and Blondie (in the shop & bookings). The shop is located in Eleele, and the boat is based not 200 yards down the road at Port Allen Small Boat Harbor, both nearby Hanapepe. 3 days of diving would be too much in narrative format, so here are my impressions: Day 1. We started with 2 boat dives on Kauai's South shore to dive sites named Turtle Bluffs and Hale o Honu (House of turtles). Not too deep dives (60-70 feet max). We didn't see any pelagic sea life, but I'm content with the honu and things I haven't seen before. This time, it was the Hawaiian lionfish or turkeyfish (probably for the turkey-like plume of spikes it displays). They're an indigenous lionfish in Hawaiian waters, not the Indonesian lionfish that is such a pest in Florida, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. As Hale o Honu suggests, this dive site was full of honu, all waiting their turn at the cleaning station (where small fish come out and eat the algae off their shells) Although I've been to a lot of honu cleaning stations before, this one had over 8 honu, a record for me! Day 2. A trip to dive Niihau was the highlight of the trip. 3 dives with enriched air ("Nitrox") off of Niihau. It was two very long boat rides, about 2 hours each. The afternoon return boat ride was very choppy, with several people getting sick. And Cap'n Clay said it was pretty calm, relatively speaking. But it was worth it! Excellent visibility, interesting underwater structures, and fascinating critters! The cherry on everything was the Hawaiian monk seals. It is said that Niihau has the largest Hawaiian monk seal population in the inhabited Hawaiian islands. We only saw two, but one came by the dive group. The seal came up close to one of the divers, and played with her bubbles from the back. The diver never even noticed! Day 3. These were two scheduled dives along the Na Pali coast. The first was called the Mana Crack. It's a section of the reef that developed a fissure on the floor. Stretching several miles, Mana Crack had a lot of interesting underwater structures. The dive guide found a couple of my favorite nudibranchs, the gold lace. We then headed up to the northwestern section of Na Pali for dive two, but inclement weather came in. We ended up back at Mana Crack. Second dive wasn't as interesting as the first, but it was alright. In summary, Bubbles Below is an excellent dive shop. Great people, fair prices, and some of the best underwater scenery in Hawaii! The snacks and sandwiches provided for the all day dives were tasty and a cut above the slightly stale warehouse club chips and cookies usually available on other dive boats. Definitely will repeat and recommend!

Eric and Carrie were awesome! We had two great dives. I had trouble equalizing in the beginning…read moreand Eric was very helpful. We saw a monk seal and her pup, two octopuses, turtles, beautiful coral and tons of marine life. Eric was an encyclopedia of information. On the second dive we saw spinner dolphins as well. We would highly recommend Garden Isle Divers to anyone interested in diving.

We had two dives scheduled with Eric but the wind and rain spoiled our plans. Though we did not get…read morean opportunity to dive Eric did a superb job reaching out with proactive communication. He kept us abreast of the "why" and how our visibility in the water would have been significantly reduced. He again reached out after the first cancellation and offered to give it a try again the next day. We met at the "Koloa Landing" site where we met him. He gave us a report and his honest opinion of the conditions. Ultimately he gave us the choice but mentioned the visibility would be 5-10 ft at most. We really appreciated his honesty and passion for diving. This experience makes us want to come back. He gave us a list of things and beaches to do. I had originally picked him because of the favorable yelp reviews and he did not disappoint. Mahalo!