Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience!!

Amazing, incredible, record-setting day that we'll NEVER forget with Greg and Jason aboard the Hinatea!! Can't say enough about how easy-going these guys were in welcoming my 11 year-old son and me onto their boat for 6 hours and working their asses off to ensure a great catch and a great time.

I should also say that Lili at FishMaui, and Doug - the owner of the Hinatea - were incredibly easy to work with and extremely accommodating in shifting their schedules around to ensure they could have the right boat and the right people available to take us out.

When we got to the dock at 5:30 AM they were ready to go with a clean boat and big smiles, and began immediately to teach us all about their wonderful craft. By 6:00 we were already trolling and by 7:00 my son had already landed his first fish -- a beautiful, 49" MahiMahi, which is already headed for my son's wall. Then we headed for the deeper water, and NOTHING could have prepared us for what came next!

Around 10:00, we got another hit while I was up top. Jason and Greg had my son strapped into the chair in a flash, and over the next 50 minutes they scrambled around offering encouragement, instructions and assistance where possible as my son fought a big fish. Watching them get it into and onto the boat was something I'll never forget. The end result may very well have been a RECORD for an 11 year-old angler: AN 11'8", 503 LB BLUE MARLIN!!! Do I need to say more?? The best thing was that Greg and Jason were every bit as happy and excited as we were!

Not sure what else to say, except that these guys are experts at their craft, work hard to make sure you have a great time, and I absolutely give them my highest possible recommendation. Thank you, and good luck!

Fish, Whales and Crew all Awesome

It was awesome! it was like a private whale watching cruise also. My sister in law didnt even want to go because she wanted to go on a whale watching cruise with 100 other people. By the end she was all teared up because the whales were everywhere. one was right next to the boat and even swam under us. My 10 year old daughter caught a Mahi Mahi and my son caught a nice Amberjack. It was perfect! Greg and Jason were very nice. In past experiences on charters, the captains always seem to be a**holes. This was not the case at all. This made the experience even better.

Thank you,
Travis

Amazing day

Amazing day on the water with this group! Clean, comfortable ride all day. We’ve been on charters in Alaskan waters, and this was definitely one of the best charter experiences we\'ve had. Greg and Jason were excellent company throughout the trip, and so helpful. Caught baitfish, mahi mahi, and an excellent ono!! Most amazing catch of our life! To top it off the whales were everywhere amd even got a couple close-ups. Thanks guys!

Dnmblenk@gmail.com

Absolutely great day. My sister and I caught so many mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna that our arms ached! Got my personal best mahi-mahi in a large cow halfway thru the day. Gregg worked hard to put us on fish and Chris was a great cheerleader as to what to do. Can't say enough good things about the boat & crew. Mahalo!

fished with this company

The crew was great nice day on the water. We caught maui mahi, thank you

Ahi Ahoy, Mahi Magic: Hinatea Hanapa'a

As locals who have spent literally thousands of combined hours angling for Maui's nearshore big'uns, we know exactly how difficult it is to coax up the trophies: really, Really difficult. Experts, one supposes, are those who make the difficult look easy. Experts helm the Hinatea. Greg and Chris are—for those to whom this sorta thing matters—some kinda fish finders. They've got Poseidon on their Rolodex, or somethin', because they hooked us up with almost a superfluity (it's possible there's no such thing) of striking, leaping, diving, sprinting greens, blues, yellow[fin]s, and chromes. Fathoms of mahalos to the Hinatea and its matchless crew.

Excellence Personified

Where do I begin? Chris (Captain) and Greg (Mate) were fantastic! Tremendous local knowledge and experience, they were able to put us on the hot spot and we landed eight Mahi Mahi and one Yellow Fin tuna. If you are an experienced fisherman you know getting shut out can happen to the best of them, well the fishing Gods were kind to us this day, and the crew of the Hinatea were like a well oiled machine! Come with a good attitude and treat the men as the professionals they are, and you will have a great time! I can think of no higher praise. When I'm back n Maui I will be booking them again.- Aloha

Slow day, but I was the lucky one!

A friend of mine and I booked for June 27th, 2014. It was a slow day, but the captain and mate were super knowledgeable and friendly. The weather was great, the views beautiful and the folks we shared the trip with were very friendly and cool. I lucked out though, as the only the bite of the day was on my line! It wasn't a record breaker, but a 100 lb marlin had lots of fight in my book. I had a great time and thank the captain and mate for their teaching and patience with my "technique"! I will definitely recommend this boat to anyone going that way and book them again when I return.

My strongest recommendation

Aloha Lili,
I wanted you and the boat owner to know what a fine time I had on the Hinatea while entertaining my son and son-in-law. The boat itself was the type of seaworthy craft I personally appreciate. Heavy, rides well in the sea, and sounds like the roar of a big fish attractor.
Fishermen do not need TV’s.
First and foremost were the two Captains. I call them Captains because they were both experienced in all aspects of deep water fishing and worked in perfect unison while remaining friendly, educational, and continuously on the hunt . I have fished with many a crew from the Arctic to the Antarctic. These guys were good. My strongest recommendation.

Many Thanks,
John L. Davis

Great Crew

Had a great day - just wish that the fish had been biting.

No strikes the whole day...

But that was the only negative - creaw was friendly, ship was in good shape, Captain was knowledgeable and they tried everything they could think of to get us some action.

Interesting comment was that I talked to other people on Maui during our trip and they all had great things to say about the Hinatea

I would recommend this crew to anyone!!

Response: Mahalo for your comments, Doug. I agree... one of Hinatea's strongest assets is their crew. When someone like yourself can give them a positive feedback after a day of no fish, THAT'S the sign of a good company! Do contact me again if you\'re ever back on the island!