Captain
Ilai Khalek

Member since February 2024 Nadi, Fiji
Background
Capt. Ilai runs trips out of Nadi aboard a 26’ Mako center console. These waters are known for GTs and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or spearfishing. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Ilai Khalek

Nadi, Fiji
Background
Capt. Ilai runs trips out of Nadi aboard a 26’ Mako center console. These waters are known for GTs and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or spearfishing. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(27 reviews)
Nadi
Trips from US $572

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (34)
Great way to spend last day in Nadi Fiji before flying out at night!!!
Great outing!
Fishing with Ilai
+31
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
78%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
70%
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Gavin R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fiji fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Fishing Trip on March 18, 2025
Was an awesome trip! Stayed at the Sheraton and were picked up right off the beach. The captain and crew were 1st class and...
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Hayley H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic family day out!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Unwind Day on July 4, 2025
Captain IIai was so accommodating. Great family day out,ย  such beautiful species of fish caught! Lovely fresh homemade sandwiches...
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Such a time to remember...more than just a day on a boat!

4 Hour Trip โ€“ Unwind Day on April 30, 2025
We had a the best experience with Captain Ellie and his wonderful Dutch Deck Hand! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ My daughter and I had a half day fishing...
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Aidan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip with my son!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Fishing Trip on October 1, 2025
Had a great time with my son and the crew on this awesome charter , even hooked up two good-sized barracuda for my first time...
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David K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

100% Recommended

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Unwind Day on September 22, 2025
Awesome morning out on the water with Captain Ilai. Line fishing, spear fishing, almost got a reef shark on the line! My only...
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