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Big Game on a Sportfisher

Trolling for sailfish and marlin from the cockpit of a real sportfisher. Fighting chair, outriggers, a chef on board.

Where
Phuket · shelf and FADs
Duration
10 hours
Group
up to 6 guests
Format
44–50 ft sportfisher
Price
from ฿96,000

Why this format

The main format for a trophy. An air-conditioned 44–50 ft sportfisher with a fighting chair and a crew that knows where on the shelf the sailfish are holding this month.

Target species

  • Sailfish
  • Black marlin
  • Wahoo
  • Mahi-mahi
  • Tuna

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprOctNovDec

How the day runs

  1. 06:30Transfer by business-class car
  2. 07:00Departure and breakfast from the chef
  3. 08:00Trolling the shelf and FADs
  4. 12:30Lunch: sashimi from the catch and a hot dish
  5. 13:30Afternoon trolling session
  6. 17:00Return, and champagne for the first sailfish

Included

  • Sportfisher with crew
  • Chef and all meals on board
  • Big-game tackle and fighting chair
  • Business-class transfer
  • Licensed guide and insurance
  • Photos and a short video of the day

Not included

  • Premium alcohol, from the menu
  • National park fees when mooring inside a park

Where we fish

Shelf and FADs · 1.5–2.5 hours

The shelf drop-off and fish aggregating devices. This is where you go for sailfish.

We don’t fish in marine national parks or sanctuaries: Similan, Surin, Phi Phi, Koh Rok, Hin Daeng, Shark Point. That’s Thai law, and it protects you.

Add-ons

Overnight on the shelfExtend to Night on the Shelf
Drone filming+9,000 THB
Trophy replicaA full-size replica of your fish, made from photos and measurements

Frequently asked questions

Is this legal? I’ve heard about arrests for fishing.

Yes, and it’s our core principle. Tours are run by a licensed operator, with a licensed Thai guide on board and boats holding Marine Department permits. We don’t fish in marine national parks (Similan, Surin, Phi Phi, Koh Rok, Hin Daeng) or marine sanctuaries: fishing there is prohibited by law.

How do I pay?

A 30% deposit secures your booking. We accept international cards, bank transfer or company invoice, USDT, and cash in THB or USD on site. The balance is paid on the day of the trip. Invoice and confirmation in English.

What if there’s a storm?

The captain decides whether to go out based on the Thai Meteorological Department forecast. If a trip is canceled because of weather, you get free rescheduling or a full refund of your deposit. In monsoon season we suggest sheltered spots or freshwater in advance.

I get seasick. Will this work for me?

Choose November to April, a private half-day trip and a boat with a wide hull. We’ll plan a route with short runs. For the most sensitive, there are freshwater lakes, where there is no swell at all.

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