Bite Me 5 - Kila Kila Luxury Vessel
Bite Me Sportfishing

Experience an exciting Bite Me Sportfishing charter aboard the Kila Kila, a legendary 53-foot Merritt known for tournament wins and an impressive big-game fishing history. Departing from Honokohau Harbor, you'll reach prime offshore waters quickly for trophy hunting with five trolling lines, a tuna tower, and advanced electronics. Between bites, relax in true luxury with air-conditioning, beautiful Koa wood interiors, a full galley, TV, and two private staterooms with bathrooms.

scheduleDuration: 4-8 hours

Operates daily.

  • was$1292.54
  • now$1150.00

🎣 Bite Me Sportfishing - Kila Kila Luxury Vessel

Looking for a luxury sportfishing charter on the Big Island’s Kona Coast? Kila Kila is a spectacular 53-foot Merritt with an impressive history, including the record for the largest bluefin tuna ever caught in the Bahamas and multiple Hawaii tournament wins. This high-end Kona charter combines serious big game fishing performance with premium comfort on board.

Kila Kila features two staterooms with bathrooms, a full galley kitchen and a spacious couch area, along with air-conditioning, TV and beautiful Koa wood throughout. On full-day trips, guests enjoy a delicious seafood platter with unique poke creations and peel-and-eat shrimp. Departing from Honokohau Harbor, the closest harbor to “Grander Alley,” you’ll be quickly on your way to one of the Kona Coast’s most productive big game fishing grounds.

🚤 Kila Kila Vessel Facts:

  • 53-foot Merritt
  • Dual Cummins 903 TI diesel engines at 500 horsepower each
  • Furuno 48-mile radar
  • Northstar GPS with plotter
  • Luxury interiors with Koa wood throughout
  • Full galley kitchen with double-door refrigerator and spacious couch area
  • Two staterooms with bathrooms
  • Air-conditioning
  • TV
  • Tuna tower
  • 6-pack with five lines of trolling

Special instructions

  • Where and When:

    Departs from Honokohau Harbor, 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
    Departure times available at 6:30 am, 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, depending on tour chosen.

    Directions for Honokohau Harbor & Check-In:
    For Full Day, 3/4 Day or Half Day Morning that checks in before 10:00 am, check in at the boat. The Harbor is 5 miles south of Kona airport and 3 or 4 miles north of Kailua-Kona. At the traffic light intersection, take Kealakehe Parkway from the highway towards the ocean. You'll see the sailboat masts from the highway and there's a sign for Honokohau Marina. Take that road lined with coconut palms and go Right at your first opportunity. Follow this paved road arterial past the dry dock, past the gas pumps and to the end of the parking lot where you're forced to turn left. This will take you to the far boat ramp. You'll see a big red sign for Bite Me 1 which is in the first slip on the mountain side of this boat ramp (right next to Medusa).
    For 3/4 Day or Half Day Morning that checks in after 10:00 am, check in at the Bite Me Logo Store. The Harbor is 5 miles south of Kona airport and 3 or 4 miles north of Kailua-Kona. At the traffic light intersection, take Kealakehe Parkway from the highway (Hwy 19) towards the ocean. You'll see the sailboat masts from the highway and there's a sign for Honokohau Marina. Take that road lined with coconut palms and go Right at your first opportunity. Immediately on your left is a blue building complex with its own parking lot. The office is right by the flagpole.

  • Restrictions:

    There are no specific restrictions for this activity.

  • Special Notes:

    Any marlins are catch and release. Any fish 50 lbs or less will be cut and the guest may take home. Anything above 50 lbs will be kept by the captain of the boat.

  • Operation Days:

    Daily

  • Duration:

    4-8 hours

  • Capacity:

    6

  • Equipment:

    The Kila Kila is a 53-foot Merritt luxury vessel.

why book with us?

Big Island Fishing is managed by Hawaii Discount, trusted since 2001 as Hawaii's premier tour and activity provider. We partner directly with local vendors to offer you Big Island fishing charters at the lowest prices. Our team is dedicated to excellent customer service, ensuring your deep sea fishing adventure is memorable from start to finish.