Born to Sea Charter

Born to Sea Charter runs angling trips out of Malé and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Ahmed is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like trolling, big game fishing, jigging, popping, spearfishing, and spinning, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 4 to 8-hour trips, you can target species like Trevally, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Sailfish, and Bohar Snapper, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 27’ Custom boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features a toilet and an ice box.

Since rods, reels, and terminal tackle aren’t included in the price of the trip, please bring your own or get in touch with the captain about renting options.

Don’t forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

Bait isn’t included in the trip price, so make sure to check with the captain what your options are before the trip.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

The boat will be supplied with snacks and drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Born to Sea Charter.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $650
    If you are an early bird and want to catch while on holiday mode this is a great trip. Troll for Wahoo, the flash in the sea. You never know how many you might catch. Even it might be lucky to catch Sailfish.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $650
    Hop on board early morning for half day trip to catch some amazing fish. To get your target fish. Our crews will put all effort and find best chance to get what you want in this little time. Will spend 4-5 hours. Some targets will look for Marlin, GT, Mahi Mahi.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $650
    Just to have fun and get ocean breeze in an afternoon to catching some which will fight back to you.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Deep Jigging
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    Spending a day exploring Maldives reefs and what's deep in there. The target for Big 8 are Groupers, Ruby Snapper, and Pomfret. Will stop at a local island for lunch and have a break and start back.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Spearfishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Jump into the water, freedive with a spear, and shoot the specific fish you want. Target fishes Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevally, Grouper, and Snapper.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,100
    Will go out on the main sea for big Yellowfin Tuna. You will have a good fight. Check who is stronger. Tuna is seasonal so will let you know if it's good. Before we go out will let you know if morning or afternoon is better to go.

FAQs about Born to Sea Charter

Born to Sea Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Deep Jigging (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Spearfishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Born to Sea Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Born to Sea Charter include:
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Born to Sea Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Born to Sea Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Born to Sea Charter include:
  • Bohar Snapper
  • Coral Trout
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Hamour)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Jobfish (Green)
  • Sailfish
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Dogtooth)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Ahmed Arshad
Malé, Maldives
Born To Sea Charters is based in Malé, Maldives. The trips are run by Captain Ahmed, who tailors every trip to your specific needs.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bohar Snapper Bohar Snapper
Coral Trout Coral Trout
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Hamour) Hamour Grouper

Boat specs

Custom (Center console) originally built in 2021. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box

Trip includes

Snacks
Drinks

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
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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