Big Island of Hawaii Fishing Charters & Fishing Trips

It’s time to level up your Hawaii adventures: climb aboard the Kona Cowboy, and you’re in for a private big-game fishing adventure at sea. Cruising away from Kailua-Kona in a 40’ sport-fishing boat, Capt. Shawn will show you the ropes, get you trolling when you’re ready, and help you reel in that lifetime catch. Set your sights on blue marlin, mahi-mahi, tuna, and more—and don’t forget to enjoy the ride.

Go fishing in Hawaii with a ¾-day private tour for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Customize the tour according to your fishing desires and set out on a scenic boat ride aboard the Kona Cowboy, which can accommodate up to four anglers. Try your luck at fishing for Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, and more during this adrenaline-pumping tour.

Go sport fishing in Hawaii with a full-day private tour for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Meet your guide at the dock and climb aboard the Kona Cowboy, which can accommodate up to four anglers. Set out on a scenic journey and then try your luck at fishing for Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, and more. Get the adrenaline pumping during this sport fishing charter.

An historical fishing town, Hilo is quite unique to other commercial fishing areas in Hawai'i. Once a thriving commercial town, HILO Hawaii is home to some of Hawaii’s most fertile fishing grounds and has less fishing pressure than Kona, making it virtually untapped.

Learn to surf in one of the world's most celebrated surfing destinations with this small-group lesson. Your instructor will meet you and your group in Kahaluu Bay, where you’ll learn about everything from safety to etiquette. And before the lesson is over, you’ll get the chance to take to the waves yourself.

You’ll never forget the thrill of standing up and riding your very first wave, and the entire experience is made even better when shared with family or friends. With the small-group surf lesson on the Big Island of Hawaii, allow an expert, local instructor to teach you the basics of surfing, from the proper method of paddling out to how to stand up on the wave. Here in the waters of Kahalu’u Bay, your instructor will be there right by your side with tips and helpful suggestions — and may even assist with a little push to get you up and riding. 

Learn to surf in one of the world’s most famous surfing locations, Hawaii, with a private instructor. Head to Kahaluu Beach Park, known for its gentle waves, and don your provided surf gear to begin your lesson. Get tips from a professional surfer and then take to the waves. Since this is a private lesson, you receive undivided attention from your private instructor while you are in the water.

Hawaii is one of the world’s premier surfing locations and you can learn to surf on the Big Island during this small-group surf lesson. Don your surf gear and head to Kahaluu Beach Park, known for its gentle waves, for a lesson on the basics from a professional surfer. Then, head to the water and try to catch some waves while your instructor observes from the beach.

Explore the waters off the Big Island on this exciting combo tour. Get your adrenaline pumping as you cruise out and along the coastline on a speedboat. Look for caves, cliffs, whales, dolphins and other marine life along the way. Afterwards, jump into the clear waters and explore the underwater world as you snorkel around. Snacks, drinks and snorkel equipment are all included.

It’s widely believed that the sport of surfing was invented here in Hawaii, and the calm waters of Kahalu’u Bay are the perfect spot to learn. During this private Kona surf lesson, you’ll learn from an expert, local instructor how to paddle and balance on the board, and how to stand up, ride the wave, and paddle back out for more. This tour is perfect for novice surfers or those with little experience, and by the end of this 2-hour surf lesson in Kona, you’ll have the skills to ride the waves like Hawaiian surfers of old. 

Delve into Hawaii’s history and prepare to get wet on this full-day waterfall adventure tour of the Big Island’s Kohala coast. Begin with a drive up the Kona coastline past lava flows, and take in sweeping views along the way. Admire the several Kohala waterfalls and cool off with a dip under the final cascade, a picnic lunch is included.

With smaller crowds than the well-known Kona, in Hilo, you can get on an untapped dish-sea fishing expedition. Over the course of a full day, you’ll practice the art of luring in the big one—a skilled crew showing you the ropes, if you need—aiming for mahi mahi, ono, and the beloved ahi. This is about as remote and wild an adventure as they come.

This activity is unique as it allows you to combine 2 activities into one. You can catch a trophy and snorkel a great tropical reef, or you can just get dinner and snorkel a great tropical reef and see all kinds of aquatic wonders. You may see sea turtles, eels, colorful tropical fish that call the reef home or, you may encounter wild Hawaiian spinner dolphins.

HILO Hawaii is home to some of Hawaii’s most fertile fishing grounds and has less fishing pressure than Kona, making it virtually untapped. Our crew of skilled fishermen are here to help you in catching Hawaiian Pelagic fish, targeting Ono (wahoo), Mahi Mahi (Dorado), and the prized Ahi (tuna). As one of a few fishing charter boats in East Hawaii, you can expect to be out on an uncrowded fishing experience in remote Big Island waters.