LIHUE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Half-Day Bertram Charter: Blue Water’s East‑Side Hunt for Marlin and Tuna out of Lihue
A four‑hour, small‑group sport‑fishing charter from Lihue aboard Blue Water Fishing’s Bertram and Glacier Bay boats — this guide explains what the trip includes and what to expect.
Half-Day Bertram Charter: Blue Water’s East‑Side Hunt for Marlin and Tuna out of Lihue.
Blue Water Fishing’s Half‑Day charters run from Lihue on east‑side waters of Kauai aboard purpose‑built sportfishing boats. Operated by a USCG‑licensed captain with decades of local guiding experience, the offerings include a 26‑foot Glacier Bay “Maori Warrior” and a 35‑foot Bertram (the “Kahuna”), and focus on deep‑sea gamefish such as marlin, tuna, wahoo and mahimahi.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Big‑game species on the menu
The charter specializes in deep‑sea sportfishing for marlin, tuna, wahoo and mahimahi — the primary species guests chase during the half‑day trips.
Purpose‑built boats for offshore work
Blue Water runs a 26‑foot Glacier Bay and a 35‑foot Bertram (the Kahuna); the Bertram is laid out for anglers and can be booked for groups up to six, and the boats are equipped with a fighting chair, tall hulls, wide beam and rebuilt 150 HP Suzuki engines to handle offshore conditions.
Local, licensed guidance
Charters are led by a USCG‑licensed captain with 25 years of local guide experience, offering anglers a seasoned hand on east‑side Kauai waters.
What the day feels like
What the half‑day feels like
The outing is a focused, four‑hour push into offshore waters aboard a sportfishing platform designed for action: short transit, targeted fishing for large pelagics and a compact, small‑group atmosphere that suits anglers seeking intense half‑day effort rather than a multi‑day expedition.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this half‑day charter suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The vessels include a shaded cabin to keep you dry, and a real bathroom onboard for convenience during the four‑hour trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
The Half‑Day Charter is a four‑hour trip.
What times do charters depart?
Charters run daily at 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
How many people can join a Bertram charter?
The Bertram charters have a maximum capacity of six people.
What species are targeted on the trip?
The charter specializes in marlin, tuna, wahoo and mahimahi.
Who runs the charters?
Blue Water Fishing operates the charters with a USCG‑licensed captain (Captain Harry) who has 25 years of local guiding experience.
What boats are used for the charters?
The operator runs a 26‑foot Glacier Bay called the ‘Maori Warrior’ and a 35‑foot Bertram called the ‘Kahuna’; the Kahuna offers a larger fighting chair and more capacity for groups of five to six.