Fishing Charters
Pricing
Book Your Charter
Private
- Up to 6 Guests
- 1/2 DAY – 4 HOURS
Private
- Up to 6 Guests
- 3/4 Day – 6 HOURS
Private
- Up to 6 Guests
- FULL DAY – 8 HOURS
Shared
- Per Person
- 1/2 DAY – 4 HOURS
Shared
- Per Person
- FULL DAY – 8 HOURS
Or Call us at 808.788.6553 to Reserve Your Fishing Boat Charter
FAQs
Gratuity is not included in the price of your charter. 20% gratuity for your crew is customary. Gratuity for your crew may be placed on your Credit Card for your convenience.
Tournament cancellations received more than seven days prior to the start time of the tournament will receive a full refund minus any expenses paid by Whipsaw. Expenses could include but may not be limited to, tournament entry fees, mooring fees, etc. Cancellations received within seven days of the tournament start time will not receive a refund. If Whipsaw cancels your charter for mechanical reasons or weather conditions, we will re-schedule your charter or give you a full refund. If the Captain returns early for passenger safety concerns (e.g. too much to drink or seasickness) there will be no refund.
Cancellations more than 72 hours before the scheduled Check-in time will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled Check-in time will not receive a refund. If Whipsaw cancels your charter for mechanical reasons or weather conditions, we will re-schedule your charter or give you a full refund. If the Captain returns early for passenger safety concerns (e.g. too much to drink or seasickness) there will be no refund.
Play’n Hooky is an air-conditioned 41’ Hatteras luxury sportfishing vessel powered by twin 380 hp Cummins engines.
Besides food and drink, sunglasses, hat (wide brimmed), SPF 30 sunscreen or greater, light windbreaker or wearable rain gear, long sleeve shirt (layering is best!), deck shoes with good grip soles (flip flops don’t hold up well on wet decks and high seas, Crocs, surf shoes or Aqua Socks are fine), camera or video equipment, and motion sickness medication.
Motion sickness medications should be taken the night before and once again the morning of your trip. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for recommendations. If your party wishes to return to the dock early, there will be no refunds.
You’re welcome to bring food, snacks and beverages for the day, coolers are not necessary, we have plenty of cooler space & ice for your food & beverages. Alcoholic beverages are also permitted but please also bring an adequate supply of bottled water or sodas (for safety, no glass bottles please). Catering can be arranged ahead of time for an additional cost.
Yes! For Private Charters, we filet up to 50 lbs. of the fish you catch. For individuals on Shared Charters, we filet servings at 1-2 lbs per person from fish caught. Private & Shared Charters: Any fish caught over 100 lbs. will not be cut and will remain with the boat!
Check-in time for morning departures is 5:30 am and we leave at approximately 6:00 am. Afternoon charters please check with us for your check-in & departure times.
We run 1/2 Day (4 hours), 3/4 Day (6 hours) and Full-Day (8 hours) trips.
US Coast Guard Regulations allow us to carry a Maximum of 6 passengers. Shared Charters require a minimum of 4 passengers.
Most common catches are A’u (Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Spearfish), Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), Aku (skipjack tuna), Ono (Wahoo), Mahimahi (Dorado)

Oahu Fishing Seasons
| Yellowfin Tuna | Ono | Shipjack Tuna | Mahi Mahi | Striped Marlin | Blue Marlin | Black Marlin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Peak | Fair | Good |
| February | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Peak | Fair | Good |
| March | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
| April | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Fair | Good | Fair |
| May | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Fair | Good | Fair |
| June | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Fair | Peak | Fair |
| July | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Fair | Peak | Fair |
| August | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Fair | Peak | Fair |
| September | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Fair |
| October | Good | Fair | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| November | Good | Fair | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| December | Fair | Fair | Good | Fair | Good | Fair | Fair |
