This place is the best ever! Juan, the nice lady (I think might be the manager) and the young…read moregentleman all helped me out the few times I went in to shop there over spring break. All extremely knowledgeable and gracious with their time and fishing wisdom. I rented a nice Penn spinning combo 2 different days there and caught 15 fish each day for a total of 30. Thanks to the folks at WMSFS, I got all the right terms tackle I needed, with a diagram of how to setup the bobber rig. Took their advice to go with raw shrimp for bait. Doesn't stay on the hook as well as squid, but it's just fine and gets twice the bites! I'm be back here for sure MAHALO and ALOHA!!!!

Very hospitable! They offer visual Set up guides for your rig, very friendly staff and informative…read more Parking is validated if you buy and are just visiting!

Took my son on a an early morning fishing tour and we had an amazing time! weather was perfect and…read moreLes was a great teacher! he taught my son how to bait his hook, cast his line and the proper ways to reel in the fish. he taught him so well, that he ended up catching five fish and the smile on his face was priceless! We would definitely recommend booking a tour and will use their services again on our next trip to Maui!

V is a great and friendly fishing guide. My son had a very good time. We caught 6 fish and had a…read moregood time.

This was our second time parasailing with UFO Parasail, and the experience was just as amazing as…read morethe first. It's always reassuring when you return to a company and the quality, professionalism, and customer service are just as good as you remembered. The weather was windy on the day of our trip, but the crew did an excellent job accommodating the conditions by taking us to a better location so we could still have a safe and enjoyable experience. You could tell they genuinely cared about making sure everyone had the best experience possible rather than simply rushing through the tour. The crew was friendly, organized, and made us feel comfortable from start to finish. Parasailing offers some incredible views, and this ended up being another highlight of our Hawaii trip. We highly recommend UFO Parasail to anyone visiting Oahu, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're in Hawaii!

We had an amazing and thrilling adventure with UFO Parasail! We booked the 1:00 PM timeslot but…read morewere notified that it would be delayed due to the weather. That was perfectly fine with us since it gave us more time to explore the shops at Whalers Village. When we arrived at the updated time, several people were waiting because of the strong winds, and we were informed that multiple flights had been canceled. We completely understood the decision to wait for safer conditions, so we didn't mind at all. The boat before ours even had to return to shore, so we honestly thought our flight might get canceled too. Thankfully, we got the green light! The ride on the tender boat was an adventure in itself. You have to time boarding between the shore break, with the help of the staff on-shore ofc which was surprisingly exciting and so much fun. We then transferred to the main vessel, which headed toward south to Lahaina where the wind conditions were better. Even that boat ride was fast, scenic, and such a blast! The highlight, of course, was the parasailing. We were lucky enough to fly under the awesome "UFO" chute, which looked incredible in the video I was filming. Soaring high above the beautiful West Maui coast was an unforgettable experience. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe while ensuring everyone had a great time. For everything we experienced, this was an incredible value and absolutely worth it. After our flight, we cruised back to Kaʻanapali and wrapped up an unforgettable adventure. Mahalo, UFO Parasail, for making our staycation so memorable. We can't wait to do it again!

Brian was great. He was very patient with us as don't fish very often. We did the five hour trip…read morefishing off of the lava rocks and caught a couple bluefin Trevally, a bunch of goat fish and another kind of fish. I would highly recommend Maui Shore Fishing Guides, and if I ever make it back to Maui, I will book it again.

Had a great morning trip with Brian. He was very knowledgeable and professional. We caught quite…read morea few fish using a variety of techniques. Good quality gear and lots of shared knowledge.

This was the worst fishing charter I've ever been on. I feel for the people whom this was their…read morefirst experience with deep sea fishing. I've been on several fishing charters from Florida to Mexico and it was obvious to me that there wasn't any real plans to catch fish aboard the Hinatea. This was a scam. Trolling five lines with artificial bait randomly for 6 hours is not fishing. There was no attempt to catch live bait off shore, and the route taken by the boat to move toward shore at noon, was an obvious giveaway to me that they aren't experienced in catching fish and this was a boat ride. The other boats from harbor took different routes and we were the only boat in our area. The captain, deckhand and boat did not appear to be equipped to do anything with fish if they ever got one on the boat. The deck was dry , no signs of previous catch nor did they have tools to clean. They were on top deck for 4 straight hours doing nothing. They did not speak to us on bottom deck during this entire time. It was also very apparent that the deck hand, Andy, has had a significant drug problem. I work in healthcare and the signs were obvious. I should've known when the captain is saying he is the one saying he wants to catch fish more than the passengers paying for the day. I do not appreciate someone calling it fishing and not catching. And I don't need somebody to tell me how we need to generate 'positive vibes' to catch a fish. All of these things present an obvious lack of knowledge and skill level capable of finding and catching fish.

They wrote the review, I'm merely typing it in…read more.. After receiving a confirmation for our private charter deep sea fishing trip over two months ago, and receiving a confirmation text yesterday from the captain... we were surprised that we were denied boarding when we arrived at the slip this morning at 4:15 a.m. Capt Chris of the Hinatea informed us that we booked through FishMaui and that the booking error was on their end. Lili from FishMaui returned my call and told me another party had a booking placed in February which never made it on the calendar, thus allowing for a double book. Nothing either company could do for our disappointment after dashing our bucket list outing against the rocks. First world problems...

We had a fantastic time fishing with Lopaka. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the…read morewhole experience fun and easy--especially for our young son, who asked a million questions and got thoughtful answers to every one. We caught almost two dozen fish in just a few hours and saw sea turtles, a dolphin and her baby, and some stunning, off-the-beaten-path coastline. Lopaka's a great guide and just a genuinely kind and patient person. We'd absolutely go out with him again--looking forward to trying the hog hunting trip next time!

Yelp says this biz is currently closed but I think its referring only to his brick and mortar…read moreretail shop that was lost in the fire. I just hunted with him last week. Lopaka is the man. Such a wonderful, kind and supportive person for hunters novice to this type of harvesting. I booked a pig hunt using dogs and had never done it before. Lopaka busted his rear to ensure we were thorough in the huge swath of private land he accesses for his hunts. It was super tough and physically demanding but we got a great 250lbs pig. It was delicious BTW. Very reasonable price for this experience. Lopaka walked me through the steps of gutting since I'd never done a big game animal that large and was also going to teach me how to skin, debone and break the whole thing down. Very patient and a great teacher. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Maui.

This experience on my brothers list of things to do on vacation. I went with no expectations and it…read morebecame MY FAVORITE thing we did in Maui. We even came back for a second round before the airport! Highly recommend adding this experience to your trip. We didn't catch anything but it was fun to diving, practice breathing techniques, and learning to shoot under water. Keoki is the best guide and human I think I've ever met on this planet. Mahalo!!!

This was such an incredible experience!!! I would absolutely recommend and would gladly go again…read more Jonah was an excellent guide. Luckily it was just myself and one other participant, so it really felt like a private tour. I felt like I had plenty of time to ask questions about which fish we could shoot at and to get a better understanding of how the whole process works. Jonah also did a great job teaching us about breathing techniques and helping us to maximize breath retention in a way that was safe. Once we got in the water it was a total blast. In our case, both I and the other participant were experienced swimmers and comfortable in the water. I have to say I really appreciated that our guide gave us latitude to explore, dive deep, swim through archways underwater, etc. It was the real experience rather than having your hand held the entire time, though if one were to need more assistance I'm sure they'd be glad to give it. This really sparked a passion in me for underwater exploration and spearfishing.

Captain Josh is operating out of Ma' Alaea harbor! I went out yesterday and we had a great time!…read moreJosh knew exactly where to go and we were right on the fish. We got a big barracuda but the highlight of the day, and my fishing experience, was a massive Giant Trevally! I highly recommend this company and you should book them!

Captain Josh outsourced my family to another fishing crew. Make sure to confirm which Captain you…read moreare getting when you book it because instead of Josh taking a day off he will just find other guides for you. This is bad business. The boat was not in good condition either. My sons were very disappointed. I would not recommend. When I booked the trip, I spoke to Josh. If he wasn't able to go, he should not have confirmed the trip. FYI, this is not a fishing charter. The crew had one single fishing pole for 5 people. They had lines in that would troll around. They would put bait on the one pole, drop it in the water and when there was a bite, they would allow someone to reel it in. The crew was fishing and everyone was watching. Also, he is using a much smaller and older boat.

I can't say enough about how wonderful my whale-watching & snorkeling adventures were on the…read morePrivacy Charter - with owners Thomas and Ashleigh Gay, along with their captain, Drew Sulock! Ashley and Drew are marine biologists, who are so knowledgable. Add that with Thomas' amazing gift of of hospitality and get the ultimate experience. They customize the charter to your preferences and go beyond expectations. I can't wait to return to Maui and adventure with them, once again!

We booked a 6 hour tour on the Privacy. What a great experience. The captain and crew was amazing…read more Matt and Kristy were very accommodating and knowledgeable about the local waters and spots. We snorkeled 3 amazing sites and swam with sea turtles! Had a great lunch, got to see whales, and enjoyed a wonderful time on the water. The process to get on and off the boat was a beach landing with a tender. It was a bit tricky - we were fine but if you have any mobility issues or don't feel comfortable in the water it could have been challenging. I believe you can also meet at a ramp for an easier time. The boat was great. Several wonderful spots to hang out. Full bathroom and 2 hot freshwater showers. Nothing fancy but perfect for our family (3 adults and 2 kids, 7 and 9). Would definitely book them again.