Target species
Sailfish Fishing in the Maldives
Sailfish are one of the fastest fish in the ocean and a prized big-game target, caught trolling further offshore alongside tuna, wahoo and marlin.
Why the Maldives for Sailfish
Sailfish are caught trolling further offshore on the same big game runs that target tuna, wahoo and marlin — a longer-range trip, best suited to a full-day charter.
No dedicated sailfish-only charter is on record yet, but our own Emperor full-day charter and the other real big game operators on this site run the same trolling technique that can produce one.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a dedicated sailfish charter?
- Not yet on record — sailfish are caught on the same big game trolling trips that target tuna, wahoo and marlin. See Big Game Fishing for the real charters currently available.
- What technique is used for sailfish?
- Trolling lures at speed further offshore is the usual technique — see Big Game Fishing on the main fishing hub.