Malé, the capital of the breathtaking Maldives, offers incredible fishing opportunities and there’s no better way to experience them than with an experienced and passionate crew. That’s exactly what Shuruno is all about!

They invite you to spend an incredible day fishing aboard their 27’ custom-built boat, specifically designed for big game fishing. Powered by twin 200 HP Mercury SeaPro engines, this fishing machine is unstoppable on the water, safe, and fast.

It comes with top-notch marine electronics and safety equipment, Tuna tubes, a live bait tank, an ice-box, and even a multimedia system. The vessel also features a toilet and a shower for maximum comfort on longer trips. It’s wheelchair accessible too.

A native captain with over ten years of experience will show you the all the secret hot spots known only to locals. You’ll get to explore the best inshore, offshore, flats, and reef fisheries. Depending on the bite, you’ll be targeting Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and more.

You’ll be provided with top-notch professional tackle and lures. Snorkeling and spearfishing gear are also available upon request. Various snacks, water, soft drinks, licenses, and even catch cleaning are included in the price.

You just have to book a trip and create lifelong memories!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,500
    If you're not an early bird, this trip is exactly what you need. You'll get to target some of the coolest species the area has to offer, including Giant Trevally, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and more. Departure times can be arranged according to your needs.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,500
    This afternoon trip will take you fishing the bountiful waters of the Maldives for 5 hours. The captain will show you the best fisheries teeming with Giant Trevally, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin, and much more.
  • Private trip
    Multi Day adventure
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $1,500
    3 Days of fishing.each day new adventure of fishing. Casting for tuna on offshore Inshore reef explore Trolling & Jigging Lunch @ local island Barbecue .. etc..
  • Private trip
    Trolling Mode
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $1,600
    The fast and furious Wahoo and Marlin show.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,800
    This 6-hour trip will take you to some of the best local fisheries in pursuit of the likes of Giant Trevally, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Tuna, and much more. Departure times are flexible and can be arranged according to your needs.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $2,500
    Nothing beats the full day of fishing with an experienced captain at the helm. Depending on what's biting, you'll get to reel in a variety of species, including Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and this is just the beginning.

FAQs about Shuruno

Shuruno offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per day per group - Multi Day adventure (3 days)
  • US $1,600 per group - Trolling Mode (4 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Shuruno, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment Available upon request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment Available upon request
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Shuruno include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Various)
  • Drinks (Water, soft drinks)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch

Shuruno offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Shuruno offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Shuruno include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bohar Snapper
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wrasse (Humphead)

Meet the Charter Operator

Shuruno
Malé, Maldives
11 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2018
Shuruno is a premier sports fishing charter operating out of the Maldives. Fishing is in the blood of every Maldivian native – generations before them lived off these beautiful waters. That's why they have incredible respect for nature and the ocean. Fishing with Shuruno will be educational, sustainable, and most of all – incredibly fun!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bohar Snapper Bohar Snapper
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Custom-built (Center console) originally built in 2021. Powered by 2 300HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Handline
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Available upon request
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Various
Drinks
Water, soft drinks
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Minimum age is 6
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Brent B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing charter in Maldives.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 2, 2024
My wife and I went out with Captain Sharif and his crew on our honeymoon trip to the Maldives. The boat and equipment was pristine...
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Goodman J.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great set up and put us on the fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 19, 2023
Great set up and put us on the fish
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Zach D.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 31, 2022
Shurno charter was excellent. My wife and I are not experienced fisherman and captain Sharif and his crew took amazing care...
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Yvette L.
Singapore, Singapore
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The most memorable fishing trip

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Yvette Lim on June 17, 2022
Sharif and his partner are so professional -using the best equipment and tapping on their experience to ensure we not only...
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Arun B.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4-hr Trip with Cpt. Sharif

VERIFIED   4 hour target on June 29, 2022
This was our first fishing experience in the Maldives and Capt. Sharif did not disappoint. The boat was a very nice center...
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