Tails Up Tours 

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
 WFVQ+7VC, Roashanee Hingun Road, Maafushi, 08090, Maldives
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Step aboard our Naarehi Marine Sportfish 280 28' center console boat for an unforgettable fishing adventure.

Fully equipped with top-notch gear and guided by an experienced captain and crew, we’ll take you to the best fishing spots for trophy catches and reef treasures.

Enjoy a seamless experience with all the amenities you would want on the water. To ensure you’re protected from the harsh sun and enjoy maximum comfort, we provide Salty Crew performance apparel for all our guests—our way of adding a little extra to your adventure.

Whether it’s a thrilling chase or a relaxing day on the water, we promise an experience you’ll never forget.

Book now and discover the Maldives’ incredible fishing opportunities!

Tails Up Tours

Charter Operator

Tails Up Tours

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Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks & Lunch)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip – Big Game Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
6 Hour Trip –Spearfishing Adventure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,500 
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,500 
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,800 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (2)

Half Day Trip with Tails Up
Half Day Trip with Captain Mabey & Zac

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Mabey & Zac

4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 28, 2024

Had an incredible time with team Tails Up managing to catch a trophy Triple Tail Grouper offshore. Had an incredible experience and would love to visit again!

Had an incredible time with team Tails Up managing to catch a trophy Triple Tail Grouper offshore. Had an incredible experience and would love to visit again!  

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Tails Up Tours
Tails Up Tours (The Charter Operator)
Replied on January 6, 2025
Glad to hear you had an amazing time! Looking forward to seeing you again soon for more trophy catches!

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day Trip with Tails Up

4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 2, 2025

Had an incredible time from Maafushi aboard Tails Up. Caught ourselves some lunch and learned how to do jigging!

Had an incredible time from Maafushi aboard Tails Up. Caught ourselves some lunch and learned how to do jigging!  

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 FishingBooker Member recommends Tails Up Tours
Tails Up Tours
Tails Up Tours (The Charter Operator)
Replied on January 6, 2025
Hope you had a wonderful time, best catch for a lunch for sure!

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Morning Fishing Trip

4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 29, 2024

A rainy and rough day at sea but managed to catch ourselves Lunch. Great experience!

A rainy and rough day at sea but managed to catch ourselves Lunch. Great experience!  

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1 person finds this review helpful
Tails Up Tours
Tails Up Tours (The Charter Operator)
Replied on January 6, 2025
Cheers to the tasty catch. Hope to see you again onboard!

FAQs about Tails Up Tours

What are the trip rates for Tails Up Tours?

Tails Up Tours offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Big Game Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip –Spearfishing Adventure (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Tails Up Tours?

When you book a trip with Tails Up Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Enclosed toilet
  • GPS Twin Garmin GPSMAP 1223XSV
  • Fishfinder GSD 25 Advanced Sonar Module x Airmar M265LH
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen Can be arranged upon request
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Garmin Fantom 18x
What's included in the trip price with Tails Up Tours?

Trips booked with Tails Up Tours include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait is part of the trip and included in the overall price)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included in the price of the trip)
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch
What types of fishing does Tails Up Tours offer?

Tails Up Tours offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (20 NM)
What fishing techniques does Tails Up Tours offer?

Tails Up Tours offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Tails Up Tours?

Top targeted fish species with Tails Up Tours include:

  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Coral Trout
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jobfish (Green)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Sailfish
  • Trevally (Bluefin)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Dogtooth)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Tails Up Tours

Maafushi, Maldives

ID & license verified
3 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2025

"With over 10 years of experience, we have been passionately exploring the pristine waters of the Maldives, honing our skills in sport fishing. Our expertise and deep connection to these vibrant seas ensure an unforgettable fishing adventure for enthusiasts of all levels. Join us and experience the thrill of fishing in one of the world's most breathtaking destinations.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Coral Trout
Coral Trout
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Green Jobfish
Green Jobfish
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Naarehi Marine
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
46 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

20 NM

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Spearfishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Enclosed toilet

GPS

Twin Garmin GPSMAP 1223XSV

Fishfinder

GSD 25 Advanced Sonar Module x Airmar M265LH

Snorkeling Equipment

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Can be arranged upon request

Tuna Tubes

Spearfishing Equipment

Ice Box

Radar

Garmin Fantom 18x

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Live bait is part of the trip and included in the overall price

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Included in the price of the trip

Snacks

Drinks

First Mate

Fishing License

Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Maafushi to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Life jacket will be provided upon request for children

No Smoking

No Alcohol

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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