EPIC FISHING BATTLES, INTIMATE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES, AND EXCLUSIVE SNORKELING ADVENTURES
We provide a unique experience that our valued guests return for year after year. Professional fishing guides, intimate marine life interaction experiences and exclusive snorkeling adventures are all options in each and every private tour. A perfect excursion for your family!
We offer some of Hawaii's best fishing packages. Our custom built boat and all-inclusive fishing gear will keep you on the fish – Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Blue Marlin, and more! We take care of all the details so you can an unforgettable experience! We offer:
We offer some of Hawaii's best fishing packages. Our custom built boat and all-inclusive fishing gear will keep you on the fish – Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Blue Marlin, and more! We take care of all the details so you can an unforgettable experience! We offer:
The Big Island's Kona Coast is well known for big game fishing, tranquil ocean conditions and as a year round ocean playground. Tuna, Ono, Mahi-Mahi and Blue Marlin are found just minutes from the marina. Click on any of the fish below to learn more about each species or contact us today!
Our trips are easy to book online and we offer some of the best flexible time slots on the island.
With morning, afternoon, or full day expeditions, we have options for any vacation.
Book fast before the time slots fill up!
Our most popular excursion. This charter is the perfect start to your day as we troll and fish the calm waters of the beautiful Hawaii coast. After a small snack we dive and snorkel the warm tropical coves and reefs and end the day searching for breaching whales or stumble upon pods of playful dolphins. Perfect for families or kids!
Recommended departure time - 6:30am
Our afternoon charter is a great option to get the most out of your day and still get home before dinner. We will get you on the fish and will make sure to have time to snorkel and view wildlife all along they way!
Recommended departure time - 12:00pm
If you want the ultimate experience, then a custom private charter is for you! We can custom tailor the entire trip around what your group’s interests are and have flexible options for departure and excursion destinations!
Hawaii is famous around the world for its abundant wildlife and our private boat excursions . We'll give you front row access to all the action! Whether it's humpback whales putting on an acrobatic show, or curious dolphins darting by our boat, you will have an unforgettable experience!
Learn MoreThe Maria B. was designed and built in 2012 by R&B boats in Eugene, OR. The concept of our boat is to provide our cut bait ("chunking" or "mooching") fisherman with plenty of deck space. The large deck is complimented with large fish/ice hold, 12 rod holders, bait cutting table, shade area, and all the tackle. The captain's helm is complimented with GPS, radar and fish finder.
Captain Craig Hawkins has been fishing, surfing and diving in the Hawaiian Islands for over 30 years. Raised in Capistrano Beach, California, Craig dedicated his growing years to surfing and fishing the Southern California and Baja California coastlines, frequenting places like San Quintin, Todos Santos, Blacks, Trestles and Beach Road. In 1986 Craig set his sights on the Hawaiian Islands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We love having kids aboard! From our experience, 5 years and up tends to be the magic age. Please inform us upon reservation as to how many kids and what ages, as we are required to have the proper safety equipment onboard.
You will have the boat exclusively. You can bring up to six passengers.
Our boat offers a variety of features but unfortunately does not have restroom facilities on-board. We recommend using the restrooms at the Marina before your trip and we make sure to take frequent "breaks" out in the water during our swimming and snorkeling portion of the adventure. If you have an physical limitations or special needs, please message us and we will do everything we can to accommodate you!
We take enjoyment in sharing the fresh catch with our guests. We ask our guests to take all they can eat while it is fresh and to please not freeze or give it away.
(We have lots of uses for the fresh fish to help us keep our services operating).
C. Hawk departs daily from the world famous Honokohau Harbor on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. We meet at the pier/boat ramp just North of the restrooms. See map below or follow our directions.
There is no marine recreational fishing license in Hawai‘i, so you don’t need to worry about that as long as you don’t sell your catch.
Typically the air temperature will be around 70 degrees in the early morning and will rise to 85 at midday. The sea temperature will be 76 to 80 degrees. Seasonal changes are not real dramatic and fluctuations in these air/sea temperatures will only vary a few degrees. In short, almost every day is a great day for Kona sportfishing, sighseeing and snorkeling! Attire should be light and include a hat, sunscreen, camera and sunglasses.
If, for any reason, attire requirements deviate you will be informed the day before your trip (make sure we have a good contact number for you).
We offer two blocks of times for our trips, a morning and afternoon charter. The morning private charter last 5-hours and the afternoon private charter lasts 4 hours. We also offer upgrades or all day bookings if you are interested. We cater to your trip preference and interests. If you would like to fish all day, we can make sure you are on the fish searching for the big ones. If you want to fish a bit and then snorkel and view some wildlife, we can do that to! Just select your preference when you book your trip and we'll do our best to make your trip unforgettable!
Honokohau Harbor - Kailua-Kona, HI