An encounter with a wild animal can evoke a lot of emotion. It can be both thrilling and terrifying, inspiring and transformative. Whether you would like to deepen your capacity to know joy in the present moment, more fully relax into the experience of entering an unfamiliar element, or expand your awareness of the aquatic environment, the guided experience will enable you to derive what you envision from your wildlife encounter.
Hawaii is home to an abundance of wildlife and the majority can be seen below sea level. Humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, stingrays, sea lions, manta rays, colorful reef fish and giant sea turtles - these are just a few of the amazing creatures that frequent the Pacific coastlines of the Hawaiian Islands. Click on an animal below to learn more!
Learn MoreHawaii is famous around the world for it's 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!
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.
The 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 desk 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You will have the boat exclusively. You can bring up to six passengers.
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.
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