We spent half our honeymoon on the Fascination Maldives with Maxine and her amazing crew, and it was an absolute blast. Every morning started with fishing in those gorgeous turquoise waters—you can see from our photos that we caught some real beauties (including the tuna we ate as fresh sashimi!).

By night, we anchored near a different island, so each evening felt like its own little adventure. One of our favorite memories was enjoying a candlelit dinner on a quiet stretch of beach, just the two of us under the stars. We also had a chance to kayak, explore sandbanks, and soak up the sun on the boat’s deck.

The crew took care of everything—from helping us reel in the big ones to preparing the day’s catch for dinner. They made us feel like VIPs the whole time. If you’re looking for a mix of laid-back luxury, awesome fishing, and unforgettable scenery, we can’t recommend the Fascination Maldives enough. We’ll never forget our time aboard!