What an experience!! Swimming with the manta rays was one of the coolest things I've ever done!!…read morehighly recommend Captain Bill and Levi. Their small group approach compared to the "big groups" is a game changer, go do it! you won't regret it. once in a life time kinda thing

Amazing experience and being in a small group was really awesome. I would recommend NAINOA for all…read moreto experience this event

​My husband and I caught a 626lb Blue Marlin with Stretch (Captain) and Summer (Deck Hands) on The…read moreHula Girl on January of 2026. An experience that we'll never forget. We went out on the boat for a day, caught and release a 125 Blue Marlin and had such a great time, we decided to come back a few days later. Aside from the remarkable experience of reeling in this big girl, we felt completely at home on the boat. The cab is air conditioned, beautifully kept, has a television to watch the OMNI system or television channel of your choice (I prefer watching the fish!) Both the upper and lower deck are partially shaded, providing reprieve from the sun. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Stretch and Summer were fun and down to earth and when it came time to catching fish they gave clear precise direction, making us feel confident and reassured. The fishing was unbelievable, the boat pristine and the guys top-notch. We were sore both from fishing and laughing. We can't wait to come back and do it again. - Jenny & Andre

A most amazing day. Great captain and crew, great boat. We caught 3 marlin and 1 tuna. Best day…read moreof fishing ever!!!!

"Fishing is the activity of trying to catch fish." Today we were fishing... then BAM we were…read moreCATCHING! Finally seen a blue Marlin up close and personal. What a fantastic operation. I'm telling you I have been fishing out of Kona 4 times and have done a little catching but it mostly turns out to be a nice boat ride. Expecting another nice boat ride.... I was super impressed when Captain and his deck hand. Started our adventure with almost towing in a boat on fire. Right there I thought it showed great character in them. Then we went out off the shore a ways and they fished for live bait. We then tried for Ono but one got away. After that we headed out for big fish. The captain kept in contact with other boats to see what was happening. He did not give up and sure enough we caught a Marlin. What a great day! They didn't even blink an eye when I cracked a beer at 9am lol. Great captain & crew I will be back and use the

The current shifted the day of our trip, and the fish were biting in a different location than the…read morecaptains expected. As a result, we spent half the day fishing in the wrong spot. The captains admitted they were unaware of the shift, which significantly impacted our experience. While I understand that fishing is unpredictable, we caught nothing in an 8 hour day, fishing in the wrong location for half the day did not help. For $1400 the captains should have a better understanding of where the fish are, especially since their website advertises their expertise in finding the best spots.

Captain Greg & first mate Zac made our day exceptional, memorable and totally fun!…read moreSpinner dolphins, flying fish, neon needle fish were just the tease......landed two great Mahi!! Was my 3rd trip out, twice diving......Kohala Divers & Siren Sportfishing are the B E S T! Big Mahalo from Hess family

Huge Thanks to Cpt Greg, Robert and Dylan. Couldn't have asked for a better day on the water, or…read morecrew; even the sea-sick prone in our group had a blast (maybe bc of Cpt Greg, or just a great day!). We felt safe the whole time and had a blast! True professionals with extensive knowledge of local history and lore, plus they know the Big Island like the back of their hands. Friendly and personable, and and absolutely gorgeous ride! Their kindness towards novices is remarkable. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience, check out Siren Sport-fishing! Cant wait to get this Ono on the grill!

If there were 6 stars, these guys would get it!!! A great boat, very experienced crew and a great…read moreway for our family of four to spend four hours on the water...less than 2 hours in, we hooked a gorgeous 150lb marlin and followed that up with a beautiful 20lb Ono. This is a must if you want to have the best fishing experience whilst staying in Kona!

Great experience. Booking process was super simple over email and they did their best to…read moreaccommodate us based on when we were going to be in town. Captain Sean took us out with assistance from his deckhand Clayto and they were extremely friendly and very informative as they told us exactly what to do if we hooked a fish. Sure enough, about 2.5 hours in, we hooked a tuna and although we reeled it in, we would have never been close to doing it ourselves without their instructions and help. Their positivity was so refreshing and they even cut some of it up for us to take home. I have done fishing charters before but from here on out, I am only booking Fire Hatt. Strongly recommend.

We booked a 5 hour fishing excursion with Cpt. Craig, with three of us in attendance. The boat was…read moreroomy enough for us without tripping over each other. We enjoyed our trip tremendously and Cpt. Craig was very informative about local history if inclined to ask. All equipment and bait was provided, and included in the overall cost. Although there are no guarantees you would catch fish, when fishing, we were fortunate enough to do so. We each landed a yellow fin tuna. We had never used the gear necessary to hook up and land these delectable fish, but Cpt. Craig was patient and informative on how to do so. At the tail end of our trip he filleted our catch and bagged it up for us. We were provided beverages and snacks, if interested. There was great communication before and up to our charter. I/we highly recommend this charter! Should we ever return to the Big Island we will do this charter again, no doubt. I may, if the others were inclined, charter it for the whole day. Thank you, Cpt. Craig, for an outstanding adventure. For me, personally, it was the funnest part of our week stay on the island. Here are a couple of tips. (1) Keep in mind - there is not a restroom on this boat. So, you should plan to flush the pipes before launching unless you want to waste valuable time returning to the launch ramp. (2) You can get some of your catch through the TSA and Ag checkpoints at the airport if desired. We froze some of our fillets and had them in zip bags, placed within our carry-on luggage.

My husband and I visited Kona for the first time and.went.out.with the C Hawk to fish. Craig was…read morevery knowledgeable and friendly. He works hard for his guests. He made sure we were comfortable on the boat. My husband and I were a little rusty and he explained everything to us. We laughed when my husband and I caught tuna but by the time we reeled them in the dolphins surrounding us got to the fish before we did. We relocated and ended our day each catching Wahoo. I was able to catch some sun lounging in front of his boat. We made a friend and the next time we visit we will definitely be on Craig's boat again. Highly recommend. I wish I could give him a 10 star!!! Craig, thank you for making our visit that much prefer special. Alpha!

What a wonderful fishing experience Judah and David of Kona Shoreline Fishing Adventures provided…read moreus with. All we had to do was show up with our hats and sunscreen, and they provided everything else including snacks and water. Judah was very accommodating, and knew all the questions to ask to ensure a fun and safe day. He and David are very experienced and knowledgeable turning the day into a learning experience, as well. We had all had an amazing time. Thank you Judah and David. Looking forward to the next time.

Awesome adventure with Judah and David! We caught a bunch of beautiful reef fish and had a blast!…read moreLots of fishing knowledge between these guys. Can't believe the putz who reviewed with one star and didn't even go fishing! I highly recommend Kona Shoreline! They're the reel deal!

I went deep sea fishing for the first time with my family. We were taken out on the Bite Me boat…read more It was a recently restored boat with beautiful wood paneling and excellent amenities. We were escorted by Captain Nate and Crew Ryan, who was a standout highlight. Ryan was very patient and kind- he made everyone very comfortable and explained how to reel the fish in to everyone on the boat. He went as far to chat with us for the full 6 hours we were on the boat and gave us excellent recommendations as well as a locals insight on what life is like on the Big Island. We would love to fish with him again! Even though we did not take home a fish we had 1 very exciting catch.

Had the opportunity to fish with Captain Nate on two different occasions, he is a fantastic Captain…read moreand gave us an incredible experience both trips. I have done offshore fishing all over anf I would not hesitate for a second to charter with Bite Me Sportfishing. I'm sure all of their captains are well known and qualified and will do their absolute best to get you on the fish. Captain Nate did such a great job on the first trip it was a no brained to book his boat again. Randall White

What a beautiful day out on the water. We started the morning with an incredible crew who quickly…read morejumped into action when noticing a derelict net at the oceans surface. Crew member Grace was quick to notify the captain to slow the boat, and Josh used a long pole to retrieve the debris. The whole board cheered! At that moment I knew we were in good hands. Kona was experiencing high swells this week, but that was no challenge for Sea Paradise and Captain John. The sail was very comfortable on a double hauled catamaran, the boat even had with a large seating area through the middle that's shaded! Snorkel gear was provided, along with a demonstration on how to use it for beginners. The first snorkel locations had lots of fish (I SAW AN EEL!) As we boated over to the second location, a pod of SPINNER DOLPHINS joined us!! We sprawled out on the splash nets at the front of the boat to get up pretty close the the dolphins who loved playing in the boats wake. At the second location I choose to stay on board and enjoy the drink service. Crew members Kamaile and Myrissa were very friendly and tentative making sure our cup was filled. ** I highly recommend the spicy margaritas ** Lunch was served on the way back to the boat ramp, where a sandwich bar was prepared with a variety of meat and cheese options to choose from, (I combined tuna with turkey and pepper jack cheese with lettuce and cucumbers inside) It was delish. Many people learn from history books about captain cook, on this sail we were enlightened about the significance of Kealakekua Bay from the Native Hawaiian perspective. The Hawaiian culture is just so impressive. I highly recommend joining the sail to gain insight on how special the land and surrounding oceans are to Natives. Thank you for an amazing experience Sea Paradise and Crew!

Three of us did a half day snorkel trip on our recent journey to the big Island of Hawaii. We have…read morebeen on numerous commercial snorkel trips, as well as privately guided snorkel trips. We have also been a numerous scuba dive boat trips. One of the ladies traveling in our group had never done a snorkel trip on Hawaii's big Island. The crew and boat were excellent. The crew communicated well, let us board on time and gave a good detailed safety briefing. They were very friendly and made the trip a lot of fun. Their catamaran, even though there were 45+ passengers, had plenty of room along with adequate storage. The boat gave a clean image and the lavatory to the joy of the ladies was pristine. We were served a nice fruit salad as we left the dock along with some pastries and muffins. Later, after our second snorkeling stop, we were served a deli style lunch that was excellent. All the sodas and sparkling waters you wanted were included along with a variety of chips and bagged cookies. While we brought our own snorkel gear, The boat was well organized in its distribution of gear and had lots of sizes and choices for either the beginner or experienced snorkeler. The crew was very helpful to the inexperienced and allowed those with obvious experience a little more leeway. They gave a good briefing at each of the two snorkel sites that we went to, and spent the exact amount of time snorkeling that they had indicated. While we saw lots of tropical reef fish of many different types, we weren't blown away by the experience. For a traveler who has not done a lot of snorkeling or never snorkel on the big island before this is certainly a good two exceptionally good operation and location to go snorkeling with.