Head to some of the world’s deepest, most productive waters with Maui. Based out of Mauritius, they’ll take you to the outerbanks of the Indian Ocean, getting you on some of the sea’s biggest fish, putting your strength to the test.

Captain Pigeot Jean-Pierre is a two-time South Indian Ocean Billfish Cup winner, so he knows exactly what it takes to reel in monster fish. He promises to take you to the most productive fishing grounds, helping you land the fish of your dreams.

You’ll want to pinch yourself when you step aboard the 44’ D’Unienville Craft offshore sportfishing vessel. A thing of beauty, she combines luxury confines with everything you need for a productive day at sea. There’s space for up to 10 guests on single-day trips, with bunks for 4 people on longer trips. Settle in for a thrilling day out as you make use of the cabin or the spacious deck.

Trips range from a few hours on the water to 10 days, giving you the chance to tailor-make your holiday to your needs and desires. Head to the deep waters around St. Brandon Island, or get your fish on closer to shore, and you’ll be in for a real treat.

Capt. Jean-Pierre and his crew will set up the trolling lines from the downriggers and outriggers for you. You’ll cruise the open waters waiting for the bite of a monster fish, so get ready to leap into action when you hear the reels screech.

Settle into the fighting chair and enter into battle against whatever prized fish is on the end of your line. Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Trevally, Sailfish, Wahoo, and many other beasts inhabit these waters, so you’d better be prepared for an intense fight to land the fish you crave.

Aboard multi-day trips, you’ll have all meals and drinks provided, but bring your own snacks on shorter trips. You’ll also have the option to go snorkeling, so come aboard and see a different side to the world, too!

Maui is calling you aboard for a once in a lifetime opportunity. Grab it with both hands and get your fish on!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Start the day in style with a trip to the rich waters of the Indian Ocean. Head offshore and get your fish on as you spend 5 hours going after some of the Ocean's most prized creatures. The deep waters here are full of monstrous fish such as Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna, and many more, and each of these creatures promises to give you a run for your money to get aboard. Work up a sweat fighting it out, before cooling off with a swim and a snorkel to discover another side to the world.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $500
    Get your fix of fishing as you spice up your holiday and head to the productive waters in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Spend 5 hours battling it out with monster fish just out from the stunning island of Mauritius, as you troll these vast areas for the bite of such beauties as Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Trevallies, and many more. Get ready to work up a sweat before cooling off by going snorkeling and discovering a whole new world underwater.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    What better way to spend a day than all alone in the heart of the ocean, with nothing to think about than the monster fish around you? The crystal clear waters surrounding Mauritius are full of huge and exciting creatures, and you'll spend 9 hours testing your strength to hook 'em aboard. Troll the open waters or bring your own gear to jig or fly fish, as you go after such beauties as Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Trevallies, and many more, before going snorkeling to cool off.
  • Private trip
    10 Day Trip – St Brandon (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    10 Day Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $1,450
    Spend 10 days on the water and discover the hidden gems of the Indian Ocean. 270 miles out from Mauritius, the shoals and islets that make up St. Brandon are a natural wonder. Explore the pristine waters with nobody around and get your fish on against some monster fish day, after day, after day. You decide if you'd like to spend your time on board, with everything provided, or you can bring some more friends along and stay on one of the islands. Whatever you decide, get ready for an attack on the senses.
  • Private trip
    2 Day Trip – Outerbanks (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $1,800
    100 miles offshore from the stunning island of Mauritius lie the Outerbanks. Here, the waters get incredibly deep and some of the ocean's most prized creatures like to hide from the world. Get your fish on over a grand total of 40 hours as 4 of you stay onboard the comfortable vessel, making the most of your holiday. Test your angling skills and push your strength to the limit as you go after Sailfish, Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna, Spearfish, Mahi Mahi, and many more on a real test of endurance.

FAQs about Maui

Maui offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
  • US $1,450 per day per group - 10 Day Trip – St Brandon (MAX 4) (10 days)
  • US $1,800 per day per group - 2 Day Trip – Outerbanks (MAX 4) (2 days)

When you book a trip with Maui, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair Including children's sizes
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Maui include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks (On multi-day trips)
  • Drinks (On multi-day trips)
  • First Mate
  • Lunch (On multi-day trips)

Maui offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing

Maui offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging (Bring your own gear)
  • Popping (Bring your own gear)
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own gear)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Maui include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Sailfish
  • Spearfish (Shortbill)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Dogtooth)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Pigeot Jean-Pierre
Albion, Mauritius
5 Fishing Reports
60 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2014
Capt. Jean-Pierre has been sportfishing for over 20 years by now. A passionate angler, he's proud of his tournament record and in 2007 and 2013, he emerged as the winner of the coveted SIOBC - South Indian Ocean Billfish Cup. Among other notable achievements, he has also been a runner-up for the Marlin World Cup in 2004, and again in 2010, proving to you that he has just what it takes to land the ocean's biggest creatures. He promises to let you in on a few secrets to help you catch that trophy-sized beautye.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (Striped) Striped Marlin

Boat specs

D'Unienville Craft (Sportfishing) originally built in 2005, and restored in 2012. Powered by 2 210HP Caterpillar 3208 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 15 knots.

Length
44 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Bring your own gear
Popping
Bring your own gear
Fly Fishing
Bring your own gear
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
Including children's sizes
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
On multi-day trips
Drinks
On multi-day trips
First Mate
Lunch
On multi-day trips

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 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
Not recommended for multi-day trips
Crew Keeps Catch
Disabled Accessible

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
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
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Angler rating
7
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
63%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
50%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
44%
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Horacio P.
Santa Marta Do Pinhal, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 15, 2023
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Minnie R.
Pretoria, South Africa
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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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 29, 2022
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Anton R.
Newark, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Pigeot

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 5, 2022
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Ian M.
Oban, United Kingdom
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Soudan bank

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 21, 2022
Challenging experience fishing excellent crew and skipper very attentive and knowledgeable. Boat well equipped. Bring plenty...
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Fedor M.
Mauritius
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Pigeot

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 13, 2022
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