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Spend a day on the Ocean Encounters II off the Kona coast: a private large-group charter that combines sportfishing for marlin and tuna with optional reef snorkeling. Learn tricks from a pro crew, enjoy deep-blue views, and plan for a 4–8 hour ocean outing.
Spend a day on the Ocean Encounters II off the Kona coast: a private large-group charter that combines sportfishing for marlin and tuna with optional reef snorkeling. Learn tricks from a pro crew, enjoy deep-blue views, and plan for a 4–8 hour ocean outing.
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Operated by Bite Me Sportfishing · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
The bow cuts into deep-blue water and the wind off the Kona coast pushes the sound of the island behind you — only the steady thrum of the diesel and the slap of ocean remain. On the 34' Radon Ocean Encounters II, groups gather at the Bite Me Sportfishing office, load coolers and rods, and head for the drop-offs where currents meet underwater cliffs and life concentrates.
moderate.
4–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels but requires balance for standing/fighting fish and climbing ladders; expect periods of standing and hauling.
The flat rate covers up to 10 guests and includes all fishing equipment, a cooler with ice, and a knowledgeable captain and crew; additional guest capacity is licensed to 19 with prior arrangement.
Yes—on 6- or 8-hour bookings the crew can add reef snorkeling; bring your own mask/snorkel or confirm rental availability when booking.
No fishing license is required for passengers on a charter vessel when the captain is licensed to fish commercially; check with the operator for any species-specific regulations or size limits.
Children may participate but must be accompanied by an adult; the vessel accommodates strollers and some accessibility needs, though boarding assistance may be required.
The Kona coast’s offshore fisheries long supported Hawaiian communities and later sportfishing grew on the area’s deep drop-offs and abundant pelagic populations.
Operators commonly follow catch-and-release for trophy species and encourage reef-safe sunscreen and no-touch snorkeling to protect fragile coral ecosystems.
Bite Me Sportfishing operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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