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Private Fishing Charter for Family and Friends in Honolulu
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Honolulu Charter Fishing takes your group bottom fishing off Honolulu aboard the private boat Sashimi. You have the boat for 2 hours. The rate is from $144 per person in a group of 6. Your meeting point is Kewalo Basin Pier A with daily departures that vary by season. No fishing experience is needed and ice chests are available for the food and drinks you bring.
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Private Fishing Charter for Family and Friends in Honolulu at a glance
| Activity | Private bottom reef fishing off Honolulu |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Price basis | from $144 per person in a group of 6 |
| Departs | Daily, morning and afternoon times varying by season |
| Meeting point | Kewalo Basin Harbor, Pier A, boat Sashimi |
| Check-in | 10 minutes before departure |
| Ages and level | Booking ages 3 and up, no fishing experience needed |
| Group | Private boat for up to six guests |
| Main trade-off | Separate fishing license required for nonexempt nonresidents aged 15 and up |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Fishing Equipment
What's not included
- Snacks
- Hawaiʻi Fishing License
Options
Which option to book
The option buys a private 2-hour fishing trip. Trips run daily from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in winter and 6:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. in summer.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Private Fishing Charter for Family and Friends in Honolulu | 9 start times from 6:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily |
The catch: Nonexempt nonresidents aged 15 and up need a fishing license that isn't sold aboard.
The day
How does the day work?
Your group boards Sashimi at Kewalo Basin for a safety briefing and bottom fishing off the Honolulu coast.
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Meet at Pier A
The crew meets your party at the gate to Pier A before you board Sashimi. It's a private charter for your booked group.
- 2
Briefing and departure
The crew explains the safety equipment and how to reel in a fish. The boat then heads out from Kewalo Basin toward the reef fishing area.
- 3
Bottom fishing
You use the supplied fishing equipment to fish near the reef. Ice chests hold the food and drinks you've brought for time aboard.
- 4
Coast and return
The trip offers views toward Waikiki and Diamond Head from the water. After fishing the boat brings your group back to its Kewalo Basin berth.
The charter lasts 2 hours including the trip out and back. Fishing shares that time with the boat ride. You finish at Pier A where you boarded.
Pickup and meeting point
- Gate and boat: Sashimi uses Pier A on the east side of Kewalo Basin, closest to Waikiki. The gate is the meeting point for your group.
- Getting to departure: Arrive 10 minutes before the boat's scheduled departure. You arrange your own journey to the pier, with parking or drop-off before meeting the crew.
- Harbor parking: Hourly parking is available at the harbor and is paid at a kiosk. You'll need your vehicle's license plate number to complete the payment.
- Food and license: Bring food and drinks for the boat's ice chests. Any required fishing license must be bought before arrival, since it isn't available at the boat.
Before you book
- Check your party's price before paying. Six guests must book together, so smaller parties can't assume that rate.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 2-hour charter suits a family or group of friends who want the boat to themselves. You don't need previous fishing experience. The quoted rate assumes six people book together. Your party gets supplied tackle and ice chests, with food and drinks left to you.
No other fishing trip made this list. For another small-boat outing, H2O parasailing takes six guests at most and costs from $94.24 per person. Go Hawaii Watersports sells boat seats beside parasail flights that cost from $80 per person.
Who it's not for
- Parties larger than six
- Travelers with spinal injuries
- Smaller parties expecting the quoted six-person rate
- Anglers arriving without a required fishing license
Good to know
Know before you go
The private charter holds up to six guests, and the booking age band starts at 3. Your party has the boat to itself. A smaller party shouldn't assume the quoted six-person rate applies unchanged.
Nonexempt nonresident anglers aged 15 and up need a marine fishing license. The 1-day license costs $20, with online processing extra. It must be purchased before arrival because the boat doesn't sell licenses.
Active-duty U.S. military serving in Hawaii are exempt from the nonresident license requirement. Their spouses and minor children are also exempt. This exemption concerns the fishing license, not the charter ticket.
Your fishing equipment is provided, but food and drinks aren't. Bring what your party wants for the outing. The boat's ice chests are available for those supplies during the 2-hour trip.
The meeting gate is at Pier A on Kewalo Basin's Waikiki side. Arrival is 10 minutes before departure. Harbor parking is limited and paid, so leaving the car elsewhere can simplify reaching your boat.
A full refund requires cancellation at least 24 hours before the start. Your ticket is mobile only. Weather can affect departure, and travelers with spinal injuries are advised against this boat outing.
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Questions
People also ask
- How much is Honolulu Charter Fishing's private reef trip?
The charter costs from $144 per person in a group of 6. That rate applies when all six places are booked together. Your fishing equipment is included, while food and any required license remain separate.
- Do beginners need fishing experience for the Sashimi charter?
No previous fishing experience is required for this 2-hour reef trip. The crew explains how to reel in fish and use the supplied tackle. Your party has the boat privately, with no promise of a particular catch.
- Can fewer than six people book Honolulu Charter Fishing's private trip?
Yes, the booking accepts parties from one to six. The published price still has a six-person basis. Your smaller group needs its own booking quote, without dividing that advertised rate into a new total.
- Do visitors need a fishing license for the Honolulu reef charter?
Nonresident anglers aged 15 and older need the license unless exempt. It isn't included with the charter. Keep a digital or printed copy available, and buy it before heading to the pier because sales aren't available aboard.
- What time does Honolulu Charter Fishing's reef trip leave?
Departure times vary by season, starting at 6:15 a.m. in summer and 7 a.m. in winter. Later choices also change between those schedules. Your selected date controls the available slot, and the outing itself lasts 2 hours.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.