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!

​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!!!!

Awesome time with Chad snorkeling and fishing with my wife and kids! highly recommendread more

We did two tours with Captain Chad's Charters - one was a day-time snorkeling tour and another was…read morenight-time manta ray experience. Both were fantastic! We especially enjoyed our conversations with Captain Ryan and the bits of Big Island history he shared, and his signature banana bread was to die for!!! Captain Chad's skill in navigating challenging waters at night also gave us great peace of mind. Most importantly, special shout out to Yuta!!! He expertly and calmly guided us in snorkeling during the day and at night. We were able to see many incredible creatures while feeling safe since many of us are not used to swim in Pacific Ocean's powerful waves. PS. Beware of seasickness - take appropriate meds and have extra in hand just in case.

"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.

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!

New Owners! Be Warned! No new Reviews in 2025! Guessing all the positive reviews were posted when…read morethe business was under previous owners. We had our son fly in for the Mantas. We drove down and spent the day in Captain Cook waiting for our 6:30 chartered boat. We arrived early as asked. We waited 2 hours. We watched boat after boat after boat from all the other companies pick up their passengers and leave. Our boat never arrived. We called. We emailed. Phone went straight to a generic voicemail that didnt even name the business. We have heard nothing. We finally left with heads hung low. Entire day wasted...defeated. BTW, our credit card was charged! I truly hope nothing terrible happened to the crew. And would love to know what possible reason could explain the disappointment caused.

We are staying in Kona with a group of friends and the kids wanted an adventure! They sure…read moredelivered, but were patient and very helpful in getting my 6 and 9 year old in the water and front row to countless rays! The next boat had more kids who all had a blast as well! You feel like you are on the private boat, while the big boats are the coach class Kids won't forget it!

Good company to dive with out of "A" Bay, but I am not fond of the dive sites north of Waikoloa…read more My family and I were staying up at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and the 10 mile drive down south to hop on the Lani Kai was really convenient. I booked the trip through Ocean Sports that has a shack on the beach at "A Bay" also known as Anaeho'omalu Bay. My sister has lived on the Big Island for a few decades and I visit quite often, but I still give up on pronouncing most of the Hawaiian names. DIRECTIONS TO A BAY: If you are heading south from Hapuna Beach turn right at the second light which is Waikoloa Beach Drive. Go past Marriott and make a left when you see Kolea Resort. There is a gate, but look to the left and you will see the public parking lot. Park and walk down the path through the lava field and you'll see the Ocean Sports Beach Shack. Check in there and you'll see the Lani Kai sitting in the water. See my photos. WEBSITE: http://www.waikoloacoastdivers.com PHONE: (808) 895-8387 MY TRIP DETAILS: Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. to noon COST: $177.00 for two tank dive, including the gear. Walked out into the water and boarded the Lani Kai. Met James and Brooke and we headed north to our first dive site near Puako. All the wet suits, tanks and BC's are provided. James Bach was our captain for the day and Brooke Landt was the Dive Master. Captain James headed north toward our first dive site. On the way there we saw a huge pod of dolphins and we all headed to the bow to take photos. Our first dive site was near Puako. It wasn't my favorite place, but we went through some lava tubes. I don't recall seeing any memorable sea life while down below. James and Brooke caught two big Ono on our way to the second dive site near the Hilton Waikoloa. We saw a blacktip reef shark and some Horned Helmet Snails which were cool during our second dive. I think the next time I go diving on the Big Island I will concentrate on sites south of Kailua-Kona because I think the sites are much better. The Lani Kai was convenient for our hotel though, so we didn't have to drive an hour or more to board one of the vessels down south.

I loved my time out with Gayle, Bob and Wesley. Gayle was very patient with me for my first dive…read moreand I would definitely choose this team again on my next visit to Kona Mahalo! Leah

Had to stop in for a money order. Grabbed a cup of coffee. I wasn't expecting much, I admit I am a…read morecoffee snob, but theirs was really good. Made strong, flavorful Colombian brew, dark in the pot, they didn't skimp on ground beans in the filter!! I saw fried chicken offered, though I didn't have time to try it. Will have to return so I can, next time I'm in the neighborhood. The store & lot were kept clean so I felt confident in purchasing there. The coffee was well worth the price and like I said, very tasty.

I ordered the tako this time. Unfortunately, it had a strong fishy smell, and I couldn't finish it…read moreafter a few bites.

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.

Second time using this charter service because they're AWESOME!…read moreWe were out last week (original date canceled due to conditions) and it was great. Alex - and I can't recall the other guys name - are great guys who know what they're doing. Caught some fish; wish we would've been able to have it cooked for us, but we didn't plan ahead with the nearby restaurant. We weren't staying at a place with a kitchen so we couldn't cook it and left it to share with others on the boat.

Thank you, Maui Fun Charters. Today was an incredible day on the water. Alex and Marcela were…read moreincredibly knowledgeable. We will always remember this day. Caught this beautiful Mahi Mahi, very grateful.