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
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
Where Can You Fish?
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 Dhaalu Atoll
- Vabbinfaru
- Ithaafushi
- Guraidhoo
- Meerufenfushi
- Nakatchafushi
- Landaa Giraavaru
- Fari Islands
- Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Furanafushi
- Makunufushi
- Vaavu Atoll
- Kodhipparu
- Velassaru
- Vadoo
- Maafushi
- Olhahali
- Olhuveli
- Dhiffushi
- Eriyadu
- Kuda Villingili
- Laamu Atoll
- Mahaanaelhihuraa
- Akasdhoo
- Sangeli
- Helengeli
- Rannalhi
- Baros
- Reethi Rah
- Kaafu Atoll
- Hembadhu
- Gulhi
- Alif Alif Atoll
- Emboodhu Finolhu
- Makunudu
- Dhigufinolhu
- Vihamanaafushi
- Bodu Hithi
- Baa Atoll
- Madivaru
- Huraa
- Ziyaaraifushi
- Embudu Finolhu
- Lankanfushi
- Seenu Atoll
- 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
What’s productive depends on where you fish and the season — see Maldives fishing seasons for general guidance.
Emperor Charter Rates
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.