Target species
Marlin Fishing in the Maldives
Marlin are among the largest big-game species targeted in Maldivian waters, caught trolling further offshore beyond the atoll rim alongside tuna, wahoo and sailfish.
Why the Maldives for Marlin
Marlin are caught trolling further offshore, beyond the atoll rim, on the same big game runs that target tuna and wahoo — a longer-range trip, which is why it's best suited to a full-day charter rather than a half-day.
A real marlin-tagged charter, Marlin & Big Game Fishing Charter, already operates from Hulhumalé with Knight At Sea — see Available Charters below alongside our own Emperor full-day charter.
Fishing Techniques
Available Charters
Our own private charter, Emperor, home-based in Gaafu Atoll and arranged from other locations on request.
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
Marlin & Big Game Fishing Charter
Marlin & Big Game Fishing Charter is a big game fishing trip on Hulhumalé, Malé City. It is operated by Knight At Sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a dedicated marlin charter?
- Marlin & Big Game Fishing Charter, operated by Knight At Sea out of Hulhumalé, is a real charter already on record tagged for big game/marlin fishing. Our own Emperor full-day charter also runs trolling trips that can target marlin further offshore.
- What technique is used for marlin?
- Trolling lures at speed further offshore is the usual technique — see Big Game Fishing on the main fishing hub.