Plan your fishing charter, explore trip options and know what to expect on the water.
Choose your boat and request a preferred departure date and time. Our fishing charter availability is not in real time; placing a request does not automatically confirm a reservation.
We confirm your booking only when you receive a separate eTicket PDF by email. If we cannot secure the requested boat, we will contact you with available alternatives.
Request a charter on our website or text our Hawaii reservations team at 808-500-5156 to speak with a fishing specialist.
Not every boat is available every day. Charters may sell out or be unavailable on your preferred date. Because we work with multiple captains, our team can help find a suitable alternative when possible.
Explore our current charter listings on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Kona / the Big Island. Request your preferred trip to confirm its availability.
Some captains can accommodate individual anglers. Contact our team to ask about shared charter options and available places.
Charters generally include rods, reels, bait and lures. Food and beverages are not usually included. The inclusions vary by boat, so please check its individual listing.
Most charters accommodate up to six guests. For larger parties, our individual-boat options are Iwa Kai on Oahu, Strike Zone Combo on Maui, and Maggie Joe in Kona. Passenger limits depend on the specific charter. See our Group Bookings guide and the boat listing for capacities and any additional charges.
A private charter is reserved exclusively for you and your group.
Shared charters combine individual anglers, generally in groups of four to six. A shared charter normally needs at least four anglers before it can operate, so space and departure are not guaranteed until the booking is confirmed. If there are not enough anglers, we will contact you before the trip, typically the day before.
Trips are generally available for four, six or eight hours, depending on the boat. Check your selected charter for the durations offered.
Most morning charters depart at around 6 AM. Some boats also have later departures. The exact departure time depends on the boat and charter selected.
Fishing results can never be guaranteed. Full-day trips allow more time to reach productive fishing grounds. Your captain and crew will work hard to give you the best possible opportunity to catch fish.
Most captains allow guests to keep some of their catch, subject to that boat's catch and weight policies. Check the charter listing for details. On shared trips, fish allocated to guests are generally divided equally among the participating anglers.
Tips for the captain and crew are customary in Hawaii sportfishing. Crew gratuities are typically 15–20%, depending on the trip and service you receive.
No. There is no additional booking fee for making a request online or with our fishing specialists by phone.
Payment is made to Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing. Our FAQ lists Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Discover, JCB and American Express as accepted payment methods.
Text us at 808-500-5156 or use our Contact Us page to request a cancellation. The timing of your request affects the applicable cancellation policy.
For a confirmed charter with an issued eTicket, cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure generally incur a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations within 48 hours of the confirmed departure are nonrefundable.
Special cancellation windows: Legend, Magic, Playnhooky, Rascal, Blue Water Maui, Iwa Kai, Reel Life, Strike Zone and Whipsaw require at least 72 hours' notice. Marlin Magic requires at least seven days' notice. Cancellations within each boat's required notice period are nonrefundable. Please review the charter's specific terms.
Gift cards are nonrefundable, cannot be redeemed for cash and have no expiration date.
If you are still outside your charter's nonrefundable cancellation window, ask about putting your order on hold rather than cancelling and incurring a 15% processing fee. Your funds stay attached to your order as credit toward a later fishing trip. Under our stated policy, this credit does not expire.
There is no change fee when you request a change before the applicable cancellation period begins.
Hawaii nonresidents age 15 or older who fish recreationally in the ocean generally need a Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License. Hawaii residents are not subject to this nonresident requirement, and certain exemptions may apply.
Nonresident licenses cost $20 for one day, $40 for seven days or $70 for one year, plus online processing fees. Hawaii DLNR also advises nonresident charter passengers to obtain a license even if they do not intend to fish.
Guests are responsible for checking the rules and obtaining any required license. See the official Hawaii DLNR licensing guidance or purchase your license.
If the captain is operating the trip, guests are expected to arrive as scheduled. A short shower or brief weather delay does not automatically qualify for a rain check. Dangerous conditions and any rescheduling are handled according to each boat's policy.
Our office is open Monday–Friday, 7 AM–5 PM HST, and Saturday–Sunday, 8 AM–4 PM HST.
Text: 808-500-5156
Email: info@hawaiideepseafishing.com
You can also use our contact form.
Hawaii-based booking assistance: Monday–Friday, 7 AM–5 PM; Saturday–Sunday, 8 AM–4 PM (HST).