A private big-game charter for up to six aboard the 47-foot Ku’ula Kai out of Lihue — Pacific blue marlin, ahi, mahi-mahi, and ono targeted with custom rods and advanced electronics, plus an air-conditioned cabin and full bathroom.
A private big-game charter for up to six aboard the 47-foot Ku’ula Kai out of Lihue — Pacific blue marlin, ahi, mahi-mahi, and ono targeted with custom rods and advanced electronics, plus an air-conditioned cabin and full bathroom.
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Ku’ula Kai Private Fishing Charter: A private big-game charter for up to six aboard the 47-foot Ku’ula Kai out of Lihue — Pacific blue marlin, ahi, mahi-mahi, and ono targeted with custom rods and advanced electronics, plus an air-conditioned cabin and full bathroom.
Price: $1,000 four-hour charter · $1,450 six-hour charter (private, up to 6).
Duration: 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours
Island: Kauai
Best for: Private groups up to 6
Booking: instant confirmation.
WHAT IS THE BEST PRIVATE FISHING CHARTER ON KAUAI?
The 47-foot Ku’ula Kai is among the island’s largest: Apex’s 25-plus years on these waters, deep grounds minutes from Lihue harbor, and an air-conditioned cabin with full bathroom — private for up to six, from $1,000.
Kauai’s east side drops into deep water fast — within minutes of clearing the Lihue slip, the Ku’ula Kai is over some of the most productive big-game grounds in the Pacific. That geography is why Apex Charters can run four-hour trips that genuinely fish, and it is the first thing 25-plus years of local experience buys you: no long steam to the grounds, just lines in the water.
PRICING
$1,000 four-hour charter · $1,450 six-hour charter (private, up to 6). Verified against FareHarbor, August 2026 — confirm current rates at booking.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Professional captain and fishing crew
– Custom rods, premium reels, proven lures
– Water and light refreshments
– Safety gear and instructional briefing
– Full bathroom and climate-controlled cabin
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– 4, 6, 8, or 10-hour charter lengths
– Departs Lihue harbor, east Kauai
– Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
– Weather may alter fishing locations
– Cancellation: Full refund at 48+ hours; within 48 hours the booking fee is forfeited. Operator cancellations for weather or mechanical issues refund in full or reschedule free.
WHO IT’S FOR
Private groups up to 6. Charters run 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours from Lihue harbor.
BROWSE MORE
See the rest of our Kauai boat tours, or everything else on Kauai. Planning ahead? Read our guide to which Hawaiian island suits your trip. Planning ahead? Read our guide to what is worth booking on Kauai. Thinking about fishing? Read what a private sportfishing charter in Hawaii really costs. Also see our guide to private and luxury tours on Kauai and the Big Island.
Full refund at 48+ hours; within 48 hours the booking fee is forfeited. Operator cancellations for weather or mechanical issues refund in full or reschedule free.
Season-depending: Pacific blue marlin, striped marlin, ahi (yellowfin tuna), mahi-mahi, ono, and the occasional sailfish. Kauai’s east side reaches deep water within minutes of the harbor, so even four-hour charters spend their time actually fishing.
Up to six guests, private — no split charters with strangers. The 47-foot boat’s air-conditioned cabin and full bathroom make it comfortable for mixed groups where some fish and some ride.
Four, six, eight, or ten hours out of Lihue harbor. Longer charters range further and work more spreads; the four-hour trip still fishes seriously thanks to the short run to the grounds.
Water and light refreshments are aboard; bring your own snacks, lunch, and preferred beverages, especially for the 8 and 10-hour days.
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