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

Magnum Express Fiji

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(18 reviews)
Nadi
Trips from US $486

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
Great family friendly fishing experience!
Great family friendly fishing experience!
Fantastic family day out!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
72%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with captain Ilai

6 Hour Fishing Trip on November 12, 2024
Amazing experience, went 2 times with the crew, super friendly vibe and i caught my first spanish mackerel, would absolutely...
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Wylie T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ilai

VERIFIED   4 Hour Fishing Trip on April 24, 2025
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John K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 2, 2025
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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John R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent day on the water

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Unwind Day on April 3, 2024
Ilia was everything you could want in a charter captain: friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. He knew the waters and...
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Gareth K.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Fishing Trip on July 5, 2025
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