If you’re looking to explore the stunning waters around the Malé and Vaavu Atolls, or want to spice up your vacation in the beautiful Maldives, then come aboard Silent Hunter and get ready to sample some of the finest fish these waters have to offer!

Captain Abdul Mubeen is a Maldivian native who knows these waters intimately, and he loves introducing guests from all walks of life to some true island-style fishing. Most of his guests are friends or friends-of-friends who really love the local flavour that he adds to his trips. If you’re joining Capt. Abdul from further afield, you’ll leave your trip feeling like you’re part of the local family!

You’ll head out on your adventure in a 21’ Offshore center console, newly built in 2018. Powered by one 150 HP Yamaha engine with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots, this craft will take you to the hotspots in no time. The boat is fitted with GPS and fishfinder to help you on your quest. Up to 4 anglers can come aboard, so expect a quiet, chilled-out fishing trip (island-style!) that’ll let you unwind but also feel the thrill of the chase.

You’ll be cruising the waters around the Malé and Vaavu Atolls, which are known for their abundance of world-class fish. Expect to come face-to-gills with Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, a huge variety of Tuna (including the hard-fighting Yellowfin!), Red Snapper, Barracuda, and plenty more. You’ll be trying a variety of techniques to reel in your catch, including trolling, handlining, and jigging. Want to earn some serious bragging rights? Ask your captain about the possibility of spearfishing!

Capt. Abdul also offers guests the chance to take part in some snorkeling. If you’d like to explore these beautiful waters close up, just let your captain know—he can provide the gear for you.

You’ll also be provided with top-notch rods and reels to help reel in your dream catch. All you need to bring is a camera and sunscreen—come aboard Silent Hunter and get ready to explore these azure waters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Night Fishing Trip - Malé Atoll
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    US $550
    Catch some nocturnal fish under the magical starlit Maldivian sky. Experience night fishing – Maldivian style, using hand lines and raw fish as bait. An art practiced by the locals for generations, today attracting inquisitive travelers who wish to take part in the adventure themselves. An ideal family outing and a memorable evening, possibly bringing some delicious fish to your plate as well. Target fish are Grouper, Jobfish, Red Bass, Jacks, Barracuda, and many other pelagic fish. Images in the gallery.
  • Private trip
    Big Game Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $600
    Our skilled fishing crew will make the best possible effort in catching the main game fish species in the Maldives such as Wahoo, Dorado, Trevally, Tuna or Sailfish. The team will deploy various types of fishing lures for mainly trolling throughout the entire duration of your fishing trip to land these game fish depending on the time, day and sea conditions. Images in the gallery. Location: near Male' City
  • Private trip
    Sport Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $600
    Trip includes popping and jigging. You will be fishing for Tuna, Giant Trevally, Blue Fin Trevally, Red Bass, various types of groupers and many more pelagic fishers. Rod, Reel and lure will be provided including cool beverages. Departure Time depends on the tide. Images in the gallery. Max: 3 Anglers Location: South Male' Atoll
  • Private trip
    Fishing for Giants
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $950
    Spend the day exploring the reefs and deep jigging with jig weights of around 500g. Target for Big 8 bar Groupers, Ruby Snapper, strong fighting Pomfret. The fight these fish give will put you down. Snacks on board and lunch break on a local island. Images in the gallery. Max: 4 Anglers Location: North Male' Atoll
  • Private trip
    Fishing Trip Near Gaafaru
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $999
    Jigging for varieties of pelagic fish such as Grouper, Red Snapper, Barracuda, Jacks, Tuna, and even the occasional fights with Sharks. You'll also be able to do some casting for Big GTs and Doggies.
    Types of fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Popping
  • Private trip
    Chasing Tuna
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Offshore fishing for tuna using big poppers. will be looking for dolpins to find tuna. trip includes lots of boat riding to find them. target tuna size isabove 40kg.Heavy Rod, Reel and lure will be provided including cool beverages. Departure Time depends on the tide. Images in the gallery. Max 3 Anglers. Location East of Male' Atoll.
  • Private trip
    Multi-Day Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    3 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Overnight stay, lodging
    US $1,200
    If you're not a big fan of sleeping on the boat, this package offers you free accommodation at a local Island guest house. The price of the package includes full board meals. The fish found in local waters are Wahoo, Barracuda, Sailfish, Tuna, Red Snapper, and others. Fishing equipment will be provided. And snorkeling equipment will be provided if requested before beginning of the trip.
  • Private trip
    Discover The Amazing Vaavu Atoll
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,300
    Activities: Meet Dolphins, Snorkeling at a shipwreck, Hop on to uninhabited island, Visit to sandbank, swim at a turtle spot, and finally swim with nurse sharks. Lunch Break on a Local island. Images in the gallery. Max: 4 guests.
  • Private trip
    Hardcore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    16 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $1,500
    Full night fishing. Trip includes 3 types of fishing which is fishing with fish chunks, jigging and deep jigging. Will be fishing for, Jacks, red bass, red snapper, 8 bar grouper, ruby, Barracuda, etc… Trip starts at 3pm afternoon and ends next day morning 7am with fully loaded fishbox with your catch. Snacks and Dinner on board. This trip is targeted for hardcore anglers. Max 4 Anglers. pls look at the galary for images of the trip.
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FAQs about Silent Hunter

Silent Hunter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Night Fishing Trip - Malé Atoll (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Big Game Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Sport Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Fishing for Giants (8 hours)
  • US $999 per group - Fishing Trip Near Gaafaru (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Chasing Tuna (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per day per group, additional US $350 per person after 2 guests - Multi-Day Fishing Trip (3 days)
  • US $1,300 per group - Discover The Amazing Vaavu Atoll (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Hardcore Fishing (16 hours)

When you book a trip with Silent Hunter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment Available upon request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment Available upon request
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Silent Hunter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water, soft drinks)
  • First Mate

Silent Hunter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 20 miles)
  • Reef Fishing

Silent Hunter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing (18+ only)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Silent Hunter include:
  • Bohar Snapper
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Lobster
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Rainbow Runner
  • Sailfish
  • Trevally (Bluefin)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Abdul Mubeen
Malé, Maldives
14 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2018
Capt. Abdul has 7 years of experience when it comes to working on the water! He worked with other captains for many years before deciding to set up his own charter 3 years ago in beautiful Malé. His usual clients are locals, friends, or friends of friends. Because of this, he loves offering guests from further afield an authentic Malé fishing experience. Come aboard and fish like a local with a true local!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bohar Snapper Bohar Snapper
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Lobster Lobster

Boat specs

Offshore (Center console) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 175HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 37 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 20 miles
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Handline
Spearfishing
18+ only
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Available upon request
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Spearfishing Equipment
Available upon request

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water, soft drinks
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Hendrik D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent Crew and service

VERIFIED   Fishing for Giants on February 20, 2024
The crew went out their way to go the extra mile for us…..we caught two GT’S on popping and jigging. Lost a very big GT,...
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Rosazlan S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   NEW  Night Fishing Trip - Malé Atoll on March 5, 2024
Good captain and crew
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Hendrik D.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fishing Trip Near Gaafaru on February 21, 2024
The fishing trip was great!
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Jory R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bucket list trip

VERIFIED   Special 8 hour trip for Jory Romano on March 11, 2023
Being an avid angler from Florida and traveling 30hrs to the Maldives for our honeymoon I had high hopes and expectations. ...
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Tim H.
Potomac, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Total professionals!

VERIFIED   Fishing for Giants on November 14, 2022
Captain Abdul and the Silent Hunter crew are absolutely dedicated to giving you the experience you are looking for. Days before...
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