Private fishing charter
Emperor — Private Fishing Charter Across the Maldives
32 ft · Twin 200 HP engines · Up to 5 anglers. Home-based in Gaafu Atoll — same rate wherever we arrange your charter across the Maldives.
Meet Emperor: Our Private Fishing Boat in the Maldives
Emperor is a 32-foot private fishing boat with twin 200 HP outboard engines, carrying up to 5 anglers. The boat and crew are home-based at Maamendhoo, Gaafu Alifu Atoll — real, remote fishing ground with less pressure than the resort-cluster atolls most visitors think of first.
You choose the location. We help arrange the fishing. Tell us where you’re staying, your travel dates, number of anglers and what you’d like to catch, and our team will confirm the most suitable departure arrangement — whether that’s Emperor’s own Gaafu Atoll grounds or another region. The rate is the same wherever we arrange your charter — the only thing that varies by location is availability, which depends on the boat’s positioning, weather, sea conditions and crew schedule, so we confirm your date with you before booking.
- Private boat for your group — not shared with other anglers
- Up to 5 anglers
- 32-foot fishing boat, twin 200 HP outboard engines
- Professional captain and crew
- Basic fishing gear included
- Half-day and full-day charters
- Same rate wherever we arrange your charter across the Maldives
What to Expect on a Private Fishing Charter
A half-day charter is about 4 hours on the water and a full-day charter about 8 hours. At Emperor’s home base the boat leaves from Maamendhoo, Gaafu Alifu Atoll; if we arrange your charter elsewhere, we confirm the departure point with you when we confirm the date.
Tell the captain what your group wants to catch and how much fishing experience everyone has, and the crew plans the day around the tide, the weather and the season: popping and jigging over the outer reef edges and channels for giant trevally and dogtooth tuna, trolling on the runs between spots for tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi, or calmer reef fishing closer to the island. A full day leaves time to mix several of these; a half day usually focuses on one or two.
Soft drinks, snacks and basic fishing gear are on board.
What’s Included in a Private Fishing Charter
Included in every charter
- Professional captain and crew
- Fuel
- Soft drinks and snacks
- Basic fishing gear
Not included
- Domestic flight to Gaafu Atoll (USD 365 per person) if you're coming to Emperor's home base
- Accommodation and meals (our lodge on Maamendhoo: USD 150 per room, full board)
- Professional rod and reel setup for heavier popping and jigging tackle (USD 80 per setup)
Staying several nights? A fishing package bundles the charters with the lodge, meals, the domestic flight and the boat transfer.
Where Can You Hire a Fishing Boat in the Maldives?
Emperor’s home waters are Gaafu Atoll, in the far south of the Maldives. Charters can also be arranged from other regions at the same rate — your exact departure location and date depend on where you’re staying and the boat’s positioning at the time.
- Maamendhoo — our home base
- Alif Alif Atoll
- Alif Dhaalu Atoll
- Baa Atoll
- Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Kaafu Atoll
- Laamu Atoll
- Seenu Atoll
- Vaavu Atoll
- Vabbinfaru
- Ithaafushi
- Guraidhoo
- Meerufenfushi
- Nakatchafushi
- Landaa Giraavaru
- Fari Islands
- Furanafushi
- Makunufushi
- Kodhipparu
- Velassaru
- Vadoo
- Maafushi
- Olhahali
- Olhuveli
- Dhiffushi
- Eriyadu
- Kuda Villingili
- Mahaanaelhihuraa
- Akasdhoo
- Sangeli
- Helengeli
- Rannalhi
- Baros
- Reethi Rah
- Hembadhu
- Gulhi
- Emboodhu Finolhu
- Makunudu
- Dhigufinolhu
- Vihamanaafushi
- Bodu Hithi
- Madivaru
- Huraa
- Ziyaaraifushi
- Embudu Finolhu
- Lankanfushi
- Kuda Bandos
- Embudu
- Kanuhuraa
- Thulusdhoo
- Maadhoo
Staying somewhere else? Ask us on WhatsApp — we’ll tell you honestly whether Emperor can reach you.
Fishing Techniques on a Private Charter
What’s productive depends on where you fish and the season — see Maldives fishing seasons for general guidance.
Private Fishing Charter Prices in the Maldives
One rate, per boat, wherever we arrange your charter across the Maldives — no extra transfer or positioning surcharge.
Private Full-Day Fishing Charter
Private Full-Day Fishing Charter is a private full-day fishing charter aboard "Emperor", a 32-foot fishing boat (Twin 200 HP outboard engines), departing from Maamendhoo, Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Operated by Maldives Fishing and Holiday Pvt Ltd. From USD 1380 per boat per full day (source rate USD 1400).
From $1,380per boat
Private Half-Day Fishing Charter
Private Half-Day Fishing Charter is a private half-day fishing charter aboard "Emperor", a 32-foot fishing boat (Twin 200 HP outboard engines), departing from Maamendhoo, Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Operated by Maldives Fishing and Holiday Pvt Ltd. From USD 980 per boat per half day (source rate USD 1000).
From $980per boat
Prefer WhatsApp? Message a fishing expert directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Emperor only fish out of Maamendhoo?
- Maamendhoo, Gaafu Alifu Atoll is Emperor's home base, where the boat and crew are normally based. Charters can also be arranged from other locations across the Maldives at the same rate, depending on your dates, the boat's positioning and sea conditions — tell us where you're staying and we'll confirm what's possible.
- What does an Emperor charter cost?
- USD 1,380 for a full day or USD 980 for a half day, per boat (up to 5 anglers) — the same rate wherever we arrange your charter across the Maldives, see the rates below.
- What's included?
- Professional captain and crew, fuel, soft drinks and snacks, and basic fishing gear are included on every Emperor charter.
- What can I target with Emperor?
- Popping and jigging over outer reef and channel edges for giant trevally and dogtooth tuna, trolling further out for yellowfin tuna, wahoo and other pelagics, and calmer reef fishing closer to shore — the right mix depends on where you fish and the season.
- Do I need my own fishing gear?
- No — basic fishing gear is included. If you have your own preferred rod, reel or flies, you're welcome to bring them.