Yellowfin Tuna is often marketed as ahi, from the Hawaiianʻahi, a name also used there for the closely related bigeye tuna. Although mainly found in deep offshore waters, yellowfin tuna may approach shore when suitable conditions exist. Yellowfin tuna often travel in schools with similarly sized companions. Yellowfin tuna are a highly prized catch pursued by sport fishermen in many parts of the world.
The Aukai I. 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.
Our trips are easy to book online and we offer some of the best flexible fishing time slots on the island. With morning, afternoon, or full day expeditions, we have a options for any vacation. Book fast before the time slots fill up!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The simple answer is all-year! With over 31 years experience in fishing, we specialize in helping you get on the fish that are available during your trip. If you are looking for a certain type of species, make sure to use our nifty Fishing Calendar to plan your trip during peak fishing season
We love having kids aboard! From our experience, 5 years and up tends to be the magic age. Please inform us upon reservation as to how many kids and what ages, as we are required to have the proper safety equipment onboard.
You will have the boat exclusively. You can bring up to six passengers.
We take enjoyment in sharing the fresh catch with our guests. We ask our guests to take all they can eat while it is fresh and to please not freeze or give it away.
(We have lots of uses for the fresh fish to help us keep our services operating).
We depart 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.
There is no marine recreational fishing license in Hawai‘i, so you don’t need to worry about that as long as you don’t sell your catch.
We offer two time slots for our trips: a morning charter lasting 5 hours and an afternoon charter lasting 4 hours. We also offer upgrades or all-day bookings if you are interested. We cater to your trip preferences and interests. Whether you want to snorkel and view wildlife all day or enjoy a mix of activities, we can accommodate your wishes. Just select your preference when you book your trip, and we'll do our best to make your adventure unforgettable!
Honokohau Harbor - Kailua-Kona, HI