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Trust the Kona Charter Desk
Whether you’re from the Big Island or planning your next vacation, Kona Charter Desk has you covered. We know there are lots of tours to choose from, and that’s where we come in! Let us find the right tour for you so you can maximize your time and have an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re looking for whale watching, snorkeling, fishing, or something else entirely, Kona Charter Desk has the best tours on the Big Island.
Let us help you find your next adventure in Kona!
Big Island Activity Guide
Night Manta Tours
Whale Watch Tours
Kona Snorkel Tours
Kona Sailing Charters
Kona Fishing Charters
Kona Private Charters
Featured Kona Charter Desk Companies
Kona Charter Desk has rigorously vetted the best tour companies on the Big Island to take the guesswork out of who to book with. Check out these Kona Charter Desk Certified companies!
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Hawaiian Adventures Kona understands that first-hand experiences are key to cultivating connections between communities and wildlife. We hope that our tours can inspire this respect for marine life in those visiting Hawaii, a respect that the Kona community embodies. We are excited to be a part of a community that understands the health of our oceans is tantamount to our own well-being, and play our part to promote this mindset. Come join us on the water, and experience the connection with the whales and wildlife that has inspired our family for the past 25 years.
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PARADISE SAILING HAWAII is a local small business, family owned and operated by captains Eric and Yumi Wakely. After 20 years of running boats for other charter businesses in Hawaii, we have launched our own company. Our mission is to provide a SAILING oriented charter opportunity on a comfortable size, fast, modern catamaran with plenty of space for our guests to stretch out and relax. Our Kurt Hughes 36, Kōlea, has plenty of shade, nice clean toilet facilities, ample seating and tables with drink holders. We don’t care for being herded onto a big “cattle-maran” any more than our guests do. We specifically chose our 36′ x 24′ Kurt Hughes designed cat because she is the perfect size boat for a small to medium size group of up to 24 passengers max.
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Skillet Sportfishing and Captain John Burke wish you a warm welcome to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Captain John is a seasoned angler with over 5 decades of fishing, the majority of which he has spent fishing in Hawaii. He invites you to join him aboard on a trip to the area’s beautiful offshore waters and discover the richness this fishery has to offer. The captain will do everything he can to provide an enjoyable and productive trip for each of his guests, regardless of their skills and fishing experience. Bring your family or friends and have a memorable time fishing in Hawaii.
Charter guests and the crew can target many different Marlin and Tuna species, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Mako Shark, Spearfish, and Wahoo. To reel them in, you can use heavy tackle, deep sea fishing, and trolling. You can choose whether you want to take your catch home or simply return it to the water.
The crew will have all the fishing tackle and bait ready for you. Fish cleaning is also included in the trip price.
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Kona Dream is a beautiful 40 ft Buddy Davis Yacht, meticulously maintained and newly upgraded. The exterior is designed for big fishing adventures and the Cockpit is well equipped with a Live-Well, In-Deck Fish Box, and new Custom Release Marine Fighting Chair. The Fly-Bridge is open and very comfortable with Twin Pedestal Release Marine Helm Seats and Forward Bench Seating. The Interior is bright with a step-down galley and a dual AirConditioned Salon which includes an L-shaped Settee, Armchair, Dinette, Queen Stateroom, Smart TV, DVD, Blue Tooth capable Audio System, and new Marine “Head.” The Galley includes a Sink, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave, and Keurig coffee machine.
Captain David Borges, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Kailua-Kona with a Hawaiian family fishing history going back multiple generations. David has been recreational, commercial, and sport fishing the Hawaiian waters since he was 10. David’s sport fishing experience not only includes big-game fishing in Kona, but he has captained and crewed boats on the Great Barrier Reef as well as in Madeira, Portugal. David is a licensed USCG OUPV/Six-Pack Captain and is CPR and First Aid certified.
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The Maverick is as close to a first class Kona charter fishing boat as possible. Immaculately maintained and meticulously clean and well-apportioned, the Maverick is the perfect boat for finding the fish, and having a comfortable, relaxing day on the water. With full, 3/4 and half day charters available, we offer an unparalleled luxury fishing experience on the Maverick.
The 38’ Bertram custom boat features a full air-conditioned galley, a salon with HD television, WI-FI and all the comforts one could imagine in a charter boat. Add to that, top-level gear and electronics and you have a world-class boat ready to fish. Our goal is to get you to the fish and provide you with Kona fishing memories to last a lifetime–all in the comfort of a top-notch boat guided by an experience captain and crew.