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Kona Fishing and Snorkeling Charter

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 34% in Big Island of Hawaii

9 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Fish Kona’s deep-blue waters aboard a private charter, with expert crew, gear provided, and snorkeling available on six- or eight-hour trips.

About this tour

Head out along the Kona Coast aboard the Ocean Encounters II, a 34-foot Radon, for a private fishing charter with room to relax and enjoy the deep-blue Pacific. The flat rate covers your first 10 guests, and the boat is licensed for up to 19.

The captain and crew share fishing tips and techniques as you try for blue marlin, striped marlin, bigeye tuna, ono, and spearfish. All fishing equipment is provided, and a cooler with ice is ready for the food and beverages you bring. A restroom is also on board. On six- or eight-hour trips, you can add snorkeling; request snorkel equipment from the office at least 24 hours ahead.

Whether you want to focus on the catch or simply take in the Kona waters, this Kona fishing and snorkeling charter offers a private day on the coast. Bring your crew, pack your provisions, and set out for an ocean adventure aboard the Ocean Encounters II.

Highlights

  • Cast for blue marlin, striped marlin, bigeye tuna, ono, and spearfish
  • Learn fishing tips and techniques from the captain and crew
  • Relax aboard the Ocean Encounters II and take in Kona’s deep-blue waters
  • Add snorkeling to a six- or eight-hour trip

What's included

Included

  • All fishing equipment
  • Cooler with ice for your food and beverages
  • Private charter
  • Captain and crew
  • Restroom on board

Not included

  • Food and beverages; guests may bring their own, including adult beverages, but no glass bottles
  • Gratuities
  • Sunscreen
  • Snorkel equipment; request it from the office at least 24 hours in advance
  • Fishing license

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • The flat rate covers up to 10 guests; the boat is licensed for up to 19
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated if the passenger has assistance boarding and disembarking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How many guests does the charter accommodate?

The flat rate covers up to 10 guests, and the boat is licensed for up to 19.

Can we go snorkeling?

Snorkeling can be added to six- or eight-hour trips. Request snorkel equipment from the office at least 24 hours in advance.

Can we bring food and drinks?

Yes. Bring your own food and beverages, including adult beverages. Glass bottles are not allowed.

Is fishing equipment provided?

Yes. All fishing equipment is provided.

Is the charter suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 9 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 34% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 34% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii

How many tours in Big Island of Hawaii have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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