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Private Maui Fishing Charter

One boat. One party. Eight hours shaped around the water, the conditions, and how you want to fish.

A mahi breaking the surface beside the Rainbow Runner hull
Charter
Private 8-hour charter
Departure
Kahului Harbor
Gear
Tackle supplied
Recommended age
12+

One boat. One party.
A full day to fish.

$1,300 before tax

$200 deposit · $1,100 due at departure

The listed price excludes the source site’s stated 3% harbor tax and 4.166% Hawaiʻi GET.

Trip options.

Fishing leads the day. Tell Captain Armelio what interests you, then let the target and conditions shape the plan.

A group aboard Rainbow Runner holding a varied catch at the harbor
Rainbow Runner · Group catch
  1. 01Deep-sea fishing

    Offshore fishing shaped around current conditions, target possibilities, and Captain Armelio’s judgment.

  2. 02Shallow-water fishing

    A fishing-led alternative when interests and conditions point closer to shore.

  3. 03Secondary interests

    Whale watching or sightseeing can be part of the day by request. Fishing remains the lead.

The plan changes with the water.

Target, conditions, and what the ocean gives us shape the day.

  1. 01Trolling
  2. 02Jigging
  3. 03Bottom fishing
  4. 04Baiting & FADs
  5. 05Green stick

Captain Armelio may change the method as conditions and target possibilities change. No catch or species is guaranteed.

Explore fishing Maui’s North Shore
Four anglers with two yellowfin tuna aboard a fishing boat
Charter catch · Yellowfin tuna · Rainbow Runner

Come prepared.

Rainbow Runner supplies

  • Fishing tackle
  • Onboard bathroom
  • Captain-led trip decisions

Guests bring

  • Food and snacks
  • Bottled water and nonalcoholic drinks
  • Rubber-soled shoes
  • Shorts, sunglasses, a light shirt, and a hat

Alcohol is not permitted.

Two people aboard Rainbow Runner with a varied catch laid out on deck at night

Targets and the catch.

Talk with Captain Armelio about target species before the trip. Captain Armelio makes final decisions about the catch, cleaning, and take-home fish.

He will usually clean a reasonable amount of fish for guests to take to their accommodations. Guests may bring personal tackle, though the tackle needed for the charter is supplied.

See the Rainbow Runner

Conditions shape the day.

Weather, wind, swell, and current determine where we go and how we fish.

Captain Armelio makes the trip or rescheduling decision. The source guidance notes trips are unlikely when North Shore winds rise above 20 mph.

Rainbow Runner underway near Kahului with guests aboard under changing clouds
Rainbow Runner underway · Kahului waters

Nonresident fishing license.

Hawaiʻi requires a recreational marine fishing license for nonresidents age 15 and older, subject to current DLNR exemptions. DLNR advises all nonresident charter passengers to have a license, even if they do not intend to fish.

Review current DLNR requirements

License guidance reviewed August 13, 2026.

Practical details.

Plain answers for a full day on the water.

Young guests
Recommended youngest age: 12
Life jackets
Strongly recommended at all times for guests age 17 and younger
Bathroom
Onboard
Meals
Not supplied
Alcohol
Not permitted
Tackle
Supplied; personal tackle is welcome
Read the practical FAQ

How availability works.

  1. 1

    Send preferred dates and fishing interests.

  2. 2

    Rainbow Runner calls within 24 hours.

  3. 3

    Confirm the trip and $200 deposit.

Ready to plan the day?

Private 8-hour charter · $1,300 before tax

Check Availability
808-357-6025

We’ll call within 24 hours to confirm the date and details.