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Beyond Oahu

Private Fishing Charter for Family and Friends in Honolulu

Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Oahu, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Sarah_K ·
Dec 2025
Our captain, Zack, was super friendly and made us feel totally comfortable. The boat ride was relaxing and fishing was fun for our entire family. Our 12 year old caught more fish than anyone (7 total) so that was the highlight of his day!
· George_C ·
Jan 2026
Great casual, no pressure fishing. Very quick drive to the fishing area. Guide Dante was very knowledgeable and fun.

Overview

Head out towards the reef, and see what catches you can reel in, on this private fishing charter from Honolulu. Pick between multiple departure times, and set off with just your captain and your party. You’ll bottom-fish for reef fish, with ice chests provided on board for your catches. As you go, keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles—and soak up views of local landmarks like Diamond Head, Waikiki, and more.
  • A private boat charter offers the most personal way to get out on the water
  • Fishing equipment, guidance, ice boxes, and snacks are all provided
  • Multiple tour times are available to best suit your schedule
  • Keep an eye out for marine life and Honolulu views as you go

What's Included

  • Fishing Equipment
  • Snacks
    Please feel free to brings Drinks and Snacks-Ice chests will be provided
  • Hawai’i Fishing License

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 1065 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA

    Located in Kewalo Basin Harbor on Pier A, boat name Sashimi. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure. Pier is located on the East side of the harbor or the side closest to Waikiki. Hourly parking is available at the harbor payable at the kiosk with license plate number.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Aimee_G
We caught a few small fish but the crew made the trip fun and we learned a lot of information from them they were very nice and easy going, 10|10 w I understand recommend them to anyone wanting to go out for a quick fishing trip and just be able to sit back and fish

Reviews

4.8
based on 84 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great fishing for only 2 hours.

George_C, Jan 2026
Great casual, no pressure fishing. Very quick drive to the fishing area. Guide Dante was very knowledgeable and fun.

Great time

carla_B, Dec 2025
Friendly and kind to our grandson. Caught lots of fish and enjoyed the morning. This was our second time.

Great day

carla_B, Dec 2025
🙂great experience and was very friendly and nice to our grandson. Very exciting fishing day and caught a lot of fish.

Great adventure for whole family!

Sarah_K, Dec 2025
Our captain, Zack, was super friendly and made us feel totally comfortable. The boat ride was relaxing and fishing was fun for our entire family. Our 12 year old caught more fish than anyone (7 total) so that was the highlight of his day!

Family Fishing Fun!

Helen_R, Nov 2025
Awesome experience! We had an awesome time and caught tons of fish! Super fun way to spend the afternoon.

Family fishing trip in Waikiki

Mark_B, Jul 2025
Excellent fishing experience for my family. The captain and first mate were first-class — attentive, informative, and eager to please.

Captain Zach and Sophia...

jenniferlynn54, Apr 2025
Captain Zach and Sophia were great! They were understanding when we were late (the pier set up doesn't make any sense!), and patient while helping us get the hang of the fishing. Captain Zach knew the names of the different fish we caught, and gave cool info about each. He kept an eye out and was able to point out a huge turtle, and found a huge family of dolphins that we watched for a good chunk of time. Hands down, one of our favorite excursions of all time!

Birthday charter

Donna_W, Apr 2025
Had a great time and caught a few small fish off Oahu for my husband’s birthday. We hadn't had much success fishing off of Kakaako down the road so we decided to book a charter. They almost had a monster fish but it unhooked. I recommend but wish we had gone to a few other spots. 2 hours goes by fast.

Perfect for kids!

Jed_W, Feb 2025
Caption and deck hand where awesome! We caught a bunch of super cool fish and it was short enough our 6 year old stayed interested! 110% would go again!

Cool Experience

Christina_R, Feb 2025
We had a great time fishing, we were able to catch 6 different types of fish. The guides were nice and made you feel comfortable.

Memories made for daughter and dad

Chad_C, Dec 2024
Good people, good fishing and a great experience for a daddy daughter day out on the water. Crew was personable, knowledgeable and on top of the fish the entire time.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

It was wonderful meeting you. We are so glad to hear you and your daughter had a great day fishing with us! Thank you for your review

Nice boat with excellent captain & a crew

Asuka_w, Nov 2024
The captain and crew were so great, moved the boat a few times to find a good spot to make sure we had a great time fishing. Excellent tour!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you had a great time fishing. It was very nice meeting you and we hope to fish with you again!

A must with kids!

Leigh_A, Nov 2024
We took our two boys (9yo, 5yo) out with Captain Rick and his crew. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. They were great with the kids. We got to catch a few different species of fish and Rick adjusted our position to make sure we did. This was the highlight of our Oahu trip!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

We are so glad to hear your kids and family enjoyed the fishing experience. It was wonderful meeting you. Thank you for your review

Best fishing guide on Honolulu!!

Nancy_L, Oct 2024
Everyone is so helpful and eager for you to catch fish. They totally take care of everything while you are on board. You can just relax and enjoy the fishing trip!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your review, so happy to hear you had an enjoyable and relaxing experience fishing!

Highly recommend!

Kyle_H, Oct 2024
We had an absolutely incredible experience on our fishing trip! Capt Rick and Sundance were amazing guides, telling us about the different fish we caught. Highly recommend this activity

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for recommending us, we are happy to hear you had an incredible experience on your fishing excursion.

Great time!

Gina_W, Oct 2024
So much fun and so patient and helpful. We truly enjoyed our experience even though my son got awfully sea sick. The Captain and the other gentleman were very helpful with fishing as well! We would definitely go again!

Best day of the vacay

Megan_W, Oct 2024
Sundance and Captain Rick were amazing! We caught about 20 fish total and saw several different species. This was by far my favorite part of our Hawaii trip.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Mahalo for this review, we are so happy to hear you had a great time fishing.

Sundance made our whole trip

Clayton_C, Aug 2024
Sundance was an awesome captain, and made the entire experience memorable. He was patient with our kids, (6 & 7) who were first timers, and with my wife, who got seasick and was also a first timer. He was enthusiastic and very helpful, and made sure everyone had a great time, helped us get awesome photos, and all four of us caught fish! I was able to hook onto a 23” uku and land it right before heading back in, and he processed it for us right then and there, and we had a great dinner that night! Highly recommend this trip, especially with Sundance at the helm.

Best Fishing Trip on the Island!

Richard_C, Jul 2024
Sundance was great to talk to and he took great care of us. My Son and I really enjoyed our time and we will always take this charter with Sundance going forward.

Would have liked to stay...

Viviane_R, Jul 2024
Would have liked to stay longer . Sundance was extremely nice and welcoming . Helped my boys the whole time. We caught a few small fish and going back to a deep sea trip . Totally recommend it!

Enjoyable Experience

Stanley_M, Jun 2024
The Captain was very knowledgeable and detailed about what was allowed when on the boat, to include if there was an emergency. Time was short but we did catch at least three different species of fish. Next time I will shoot for a longer trip on a deep sea fishing excursion.

KC in Hawaii

Jessica_M, Jun 2024
Enjoyed the entire experience, Hannah was knowledgeable and so helpful through the entire trip! Everyone caught something!

Great Fishing Experience

Joshua_B, Jun 2024
Catching trigger fish was awesome! Captain Sundance was extremely knowledgeable about the local reefs.

Family fishing time

Veronica_D, Jun 2024
Great time out fishing with our captain Sundance! We all caught fish and really enjoyed the time out on the water. Sundance was very helpful and knowledgeable on what we caught and gave up guidance when we didn't it.

Great time!!!!!!

Talitha_D, May 2024
Was a great experience Captain Sundance, was funny outgoing educational very helpful the only thing I would change is the amount of time that we got out there definitely want more time... Go!

We caught a few small...

Aimee_G, Apr 2024
We caught a few small fish but the crew made the trip fun and we learned a lot of information from them they were very nice and easy going, 10|10 w I understand recommend them to anyone wanting to go out for a quick fishing trip and just be able to sit back and fish

Honolulu Fishing!

John_P, Apr 2024
My son and I share a passion for fishing and jumped on the opportunity to catch some fish in Honolulu. Sundance kept us on fish and we had a great tine.

Private fishing charter for the win

Don_D, Mar 2024
Talk about a fun day! Views you can’t beat. Fun easy fishing. Hannah and Captain Marcus kept us entertained and spoke about a lot of the steps to become a boat captain. And the fishing was plentiful. I think 10 fish. And most importantly one that got a way having eaten 3 of our live bait. It probably was a 10 foot leviathan!

Fishing charter

Janet_M, Feb 2024
Boat & crew were great! Love the fact it is private and we were the only customers on board. 4 star rating due to the actual fishing. Didn't catch alot. Not sure if this area is simply overfished or if it was just an off day.

Great fun for the whole family

Rhett_Y, Nov 2023
Sundance was a great guide. We has friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and always made sure we had baited lines in the water. All we did was enjoy ourselves. This is a great trip if you just want a taste of fishing, relatively close to shore. Great for family young and old alike. If you’re looking to catch huge fish and take home a ton of food, I’d recommend a deep sea charter as opposed to this one - just to make sure all expectations are understood.
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