Our Charters

Hinatea III is a 34′ Blackfin operating private and shared sport fishing charters

Our operating hours are Monday through Friday (closed weekends). Typical check-in time is 5:15am.

Enjoy the scenery from Hinatea III’s spacious back deck, as you make your way further offshore to Maui’s more productive fishing grounds. Her cabin is equipped with an electric head (toilet), a galley with a refrigerator, a fresh-water sink, a large table, and cushioned bench seating. There is additional cushioned seating just outside the cabin, plus bench seating on the flybridge, forward of the captain.

Fish caught aboard Hinatea Sportfishing include striped and blue marlin, mahi mahi (dorado/dolphin fish), ono (wahoo), ahi (yellowfin tuna), big-eye, and aku (skipjack tuna).

In addition to trolling with artificial lures, Hinatea’s crew love to catch and rig live bait. This can bring in uku (gray snapper/jobfish), ulua (GT), trevally, rainbow runner, barracuda and more.

The fishing methods used on any given day depend upon a variety of factors, most notably season (live bait is more difficult to obtain during the summer), trip duration, weather conditions, and the previous day’s bite.

Probably the most consistent comments we receive about Hinatea Sportfishing have to do with her captain and crew. Captain Terry Kellem (a.k.a. “Killer”) has been sport fishing off Maui for decades. He and his deckhand share the Aloha Spirit at every opportunity. They love what they do, and they are genuinely pleased to have you on board!

Private Rates

6 hrs: $1,850 ($1,998.67 w/tax and fees)
8 hrs: $2,100 ($2,267.95 w/tax and fees)

Shared Rates

6 hrs: $375 pp ($404.92 w/tax and fees)
8 hrs: $425 pp ($458.78 w/tax and fees)

Charter Specifics:

  • Capacity: up to 6 guests
  • Share boats: Minimum 4 guests
  • Minimum age: 8 on privates, 12 on shares
  • Check-in location: Ma’alaea Harbor, slip #8
  • Check-in time: 5:15am
  • Fish policy: Crew will fillet a portion of the day’s catch at no charge for you to enjoy while on Maui.
  • Cancellation Policy: No cancellations within 72 hours of departure
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