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Sorted Madeira Marlin Charters 

4.8
(15 reviews)
 Land and Sea Loja 1 Av.D.Manuel, Calheta, MA 9370 133, Portugal–
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Sorted Madeira Marlin Charters 

Calheta, MA, Portugal
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35 ft
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4.8
(15 reviews)
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Are you a hardcore angler looking for another exciting pursuit? Or a complete novice desiring something different than typical tourist activity? Madeira Marlin Charters invites you to experience fishing aboard “Sorted.” This is a chance to catch the fish of a lifetime, while enjoying idyllic conditions aboard a comfortable, spacious boat, with excellent food and drinks.

Sorted is a 35’ Luhrs Express offshore boat, powered by twin 315 HP Yanmar engines. She has a custom cockpit, a Pompanette fighting chair, and a raised comfortable seating area with an open view of all the action. The boat also features the latest technology in GPS and fishfinders and a private bathroom. It can seat up to 6 people and there is accommodation available for up to 4 people.

Striking fish species you’ll target are prized among sport fishermen for their size, speed, and fighting abilities. You’ll mostly go after Blue and White Marlin, Wahoo, Bluefin, Bigeye, and Skipjack Tuna. It’s also possible to catch Triggerfish, Amberjack, and Barracuda.

Your captain Howard Williams has over 14 years of fishing experience in Madeira and he’s a keen game-fishing enthusiast. He will provide you with top-notch fishing equipment – Penn VSX reels, Pinnacle rods, and Black Bart lures. Lunch packages are provided for 4 guests on a full day trip but there’s an extra charge for additional people. Get in touch with the captain to discuss the details for an airport transfer.

Fish with Madeira Marlin Charters and experience the adventure in the breathtaking waters of Madeira!

Are you a hardcore angler looking for another exciting pursuit? Or a complete novice desiring something different than typical tourist activity? Madeira Marlin Charters invites you to experience fishing aboard “Sorted.” This is a chance to catch the fish of a lifetime, while enjoying idyllic conditions aboard a comfortable, spacious boat, with excellent food and drinks.

Sorted is a 35’ Luhrs Express offshore boat, powered by twin 315 HP Yanmar engines. She has a custom cockpit, a Pompanette fighting chair, and a raised comfortable seating area with an open view of all the action. The boat also features the latest technology in GPS and fishfinders and a private bathroom. It can seat up to 6 people and there is accommodation available for up to 4 people.

Striking fish species you’ll target are prized among sport fishermen for their size, speed, and fighting abilities. You’ll mostly go after Blue and White Marlin, Wahoo, Bluefin, Bigeye, and Skipjack Tuna. It’s also possible to catch Triggerfish, Amberjack, and Barracuda.

Your captain Howard Williams has over 14 years of fishing experience in Madeira and he’s a keen game-fishing enthusiast. He will provide you with top-notch fishing equipment – Penn VSX reels, Pinnacle rods, and Black Bart lures. Lunch packages are provided for 4 guests on a full day trip but there’s an extra charge for additional people. Get in touch with the captain to discuss the details for an airport transfer.

Fish with Madeira Marlin Charters and experience the adventure in the breathtaking waters of Madeira!

Alex Fanjul
Captain
Alex Fanjul
26 years of experience
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What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Drinks
Toilet
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Drinks
Toilet

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 30 - May 30
US $772
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day - Bottom Fishing - PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 30 - May 30
US $772
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day – Big Game Trolling (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - May 31
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Bigeye)
US $882
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day – Big Game Trolling (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 30 - May 31
US $882
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Big Game Fishing Half Day (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 31
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+8
US $1,047
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Big Game Fishing Half Day (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+8
US $1,047
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Sportfishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 30 - May 31
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (White)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+4
US $1,323
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 30 - May 31
US $1,488
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day – Big Game Trolling
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 9:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - May 31
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Tuna (Bigeye)
Spearfish (Longbill)
US $1,654
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Big Game Marlin Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 9:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 31
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
+2
US $1,984
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
15 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (10)

Reviews (15)

  • Albin Stålhandske
    Albin Stålhandske
    se
    Sweden
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    Big Game Marlin Fishing on August 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    It was a great experience aboard Sorted. A big thank you to the captain and the mate, they were both incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and equipped with everything needed for a great day on the water. We had a few bites shortly after leaving the harbor, but unfortunately the fish came off the hooks. We did catch some fish, although not the species we were hoping for. That’s just part of fishing! Overall, we had a very enjoyable trip and would definitely recommend Sorted to anyone looking for a professional and enjoyable fishing experience in Madeira.

  • Vukan Simic
    Vukan Simic
    Repeat angler
    rs
    Serbia
    Member since 2014
    44 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket list Blue Marlin off Madeira

    Big Game Marlin Fishing on June 29, 2026 • 2 adults

    I booked this trip specifically to target blue marlin, and Captain Alex and mate Jamie delivered. Both were friendly, communicative, and genuinely professional, true anglers who clearly love what they do. Sorted is set up properly for the job, with brand new Shimano Tiagras and top of the line marlin lures. Alex had been reporting the catches in the days leading up to our date, so expectations on catch probability were set accurately. Late in the day we hooked up and landed a 375 lb blue marlin. It put up a great fight. Unfortunately it got tail wrapped on the way in, and despite the crew's attempts to revive it boatside, we weren't able to release it. This fish was a bucket list catch for me, and the crew is the reason it happened. A nice bonus: a Bryde's whale surfaced near us while we were trolling. Fresh drinks, fruit, and snacks were offered throughout the day. As far as I'm aware, we were the only boat out of the Calheta marina fleet to land a marlin on our date. Huge thanks to Alex and Jamie. If I'm ever back in Madeira, I'll fish with them again without hesitation. Highly recommended.

  • Eddie Harrison
    Eddie Harrison
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day

    Full Day – Big Game Trolling on June 18, 2025 • 2 adults

    Capt Howard was fantastic. Superb knowledge and even better host on our trip. Very clean and comfortable boat. Would book again without question. Note: lunch he prepared was awesome. Look forward to the next trip

  • Matt Mcloughlin
    Matt Mcloughlin
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A good day at sea

    Half Day – Bottom Fishing on August 29, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Enjoyed a nice few hours chasing fish. The fishing was, unfortunately, very poor, however the skipper kept plugging away. In the end we came away with a few fish, nothing massive but a genuinely enjoyable day. Do not hesitate to book a trip with Sorted as you will be well looked after.

  • Andrew Bennion
    Andrew Bennion
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Enjoyable Two Days

    Big Game Marlin Fishing on August 1, 2026 • 3 adults

    Sadly we didn’t hook a Marlin. Our captain Alex did everything possible going above and beyond to try to get us a fish. Even so was a great trip and we will be back to try again.

  • Van Marcke Bruno
    Van Marcke Bruno
    be
    Belgium
    Member since 2023
    4.3
    Verified

    Fishing with Alex

    Full Day – Big Game Trolling on June 30, 2026 • 6 adults
  • Marcos Ortiz
    Marcos Ortiz
    br
    São Paulo, Brazil
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Alex

    Big Game Fishing Half Day (PM) on July 13, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Andrew Stewart-jones
    Andrew Stewart-jones
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great two days on ‘Sorted’

    Sportfishing on July 7, 2025 • 3 adults

    My two young sons and I spent a couple of days fishing for Blue Marlin on ‘Sorted’. Captain Howard and his lovely wife Anne looked after us well with a warm welcome and homemade lunch. Boat was comfortable, powerful and well equipped with all fishing gear. I would highly recommend a day out on ‘Sorted’. We will be back.

  • Mason Bloomster
    Mason Bloomster
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Sportfishing on August 28, 2025 • 2 adults

    We had a super nice time out on sorted. Great boat, crew, and scenery. The fish weren’t around when we went unfortunately and it seems like all of the other boats were struggling as well. Regardless we got to see some great views and a few sharks.

  • Sarah Mullington
    Sarah Mullington
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great friendly and knowledgeable crew

    Half Day – Bottom Fishing on August 26, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 children

    Was a bad swell day and they did everything. They could to help us catch fish! Had a great day

FAQs about Sorted Madeira Marlin Charters

Sorted Madeira Marlin Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • €700 per group - Half Day - Bottom Fishing - PM (4 hours)
  • €700 per group - Half Day – Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
  • €800 per group - Half Day – Big Game Trolling (PM) (4 hours)
  • €800 per group - Half Day – Big Game Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • €950 per group - Big Game Fishing Half Day (AM) (4 hours)
  • €950 per group - Big Game Fishing Half Day (PM) (4 hours)
  • €1,200 per group - Sportfishing (6 hours)
  • €1,350 per group - Full Day – Bottom Fishing (7 hours)
  • €1,500 per group - Full Day – Big Game Trolling (7 hours)
  • €1,800 per group - Big Game Marlin Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Sorted Madeira Marlin Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private bathroom, electric flush, hand wash facili
  • Fighting chair Pompano tournament
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge Dual controls , seating for 4
  • Snorkeling equipment Customers are welcome to bring their own
  • Live bait well 40 gallon aerated
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator Always fully stocked!
  • Outriggers Rupp
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Sorted Madeira Marlin Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live bait
  • Lures (Black Bart )
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licence is included in the trip price)
  • Lunch (Up to 4 guests on a full day trip)
Sorted Madeira Marlin Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Lines in straight out of marina)
  • Reef fishing
Sorted Madeira Marlin Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Sorted Madeira Marlin Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Common Pandora
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Spearfish (Longbill)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Alex Fanjul
Alex Fanjul
Calheta, Madeira, Portugal
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2018
I have always been a keen fisherman. As a boy, I fished on the Gwendraeth for Sewin and Trout,etc. I had my first boat in the early '80s and since then have been building leisure fishing boats in the UK, striving to give the ordinary fisherman a strong, seaworthy, well-designed craft. A BSAC dive leader, my team produced dive ribs and ran a dive trip business in Pembrokshire. I caught my first Blue Marlin in Madeira and although I have fished in many countries, from that moment on I was hooked!
Our Team
Alex F.
Alex F.
Captain
Alex Fanjul
Alex Fanjul
Fully verified
6
reports
15
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
I have always been a keen fisherman. As a boy, I fished on the Gwendraeth for Sewin and Trout,etc. I had my first boat in the early '80s and since then have been building leisure fishing boats in the UK, striving to give the ordinary fisherman a strong, seaworthy, well-designed craft. A BSAC dive leader, my team produced dive ribs and ran a dive trip business in Pembrokshire. I caught my first Blue Marlin in Madeira and although I have fished in many countries, from that moment on I was hooked!
The crew
Alex F.
Alex F.
Captain

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Common Pandora
Common Pandora
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Longbill Spearfish
Longbill Spearfish
Swordfish
Swordfish
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Common Pandora
Common Pandora
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Solo angler holding a large silver wahoo aboard a sportfishing boat on open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    Albin S.
    Albin S.
    It was a great experience aboard Sorted. A big thank you to the captain and the mate, they were both incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and equipped with everything needed for a great day on the water. We had a few bites shortly after leaving the harbor, but unfortunately the fish came off the hooks. We did catch some fish, although not the species we were hoping for. That’s just part of fishing! Overall, we had a very enjoyable trip and would definitely recommend Sorted to anyone looking for a professional and enjoyable fishing experience in Madeira.
  • Two anglers celebrating with a large Marlin caught at Milford Haven, showcasing their successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Marlin
    Vukan S.
    Vukan S.
    I booked this trip specifically to target blue marlin, and Captain Alex and mate Jamie delivered. Both were friendly, communicative, and genuinely professional, true anglers who clearly love what they do. Sorted is set up properly for the job, with brand new Shimano Tiagras and top of the line marlin lures. Alex had been reporting the catches in the days leading up to our date, so expectations on catch probability were set accurately. Late in the day we hooked up and landed a 375 lb blue marlin. It put up a great fight. Unfortunately it got tail wrapped on the way in, and despite the crew's attempts to revive it boatside, we weren't able to release it. This fish was a bucket list catch for me, and the crew is the reason it happened. A nice bonus: a Bryde's whale surfaced near us while we were trolling. Fresh drinks, fruit, and snacks were offered throughout the day. As far as I'm aware, we were the only boat out of the Calheta marina fleet to land a marlin on our date. Huge thanks to Alex and Jamie. If I'm ever back in Madeira, I'll fish with them again without hesitation. Highly recommended.
  • Group of friends enjoying drinks at a seaside bar, celebrating their fishing trip.
    Great day on the water, slow start fishing but stopped for a great lunch with swimming and diving off the boat. In the last hour we hooked a feisty blue marlin, on an 80lb rig and our proven tuna jet, got the fish to the boat and all of a sudden we were surrounded by a shoal of trigger fish, very feisty fish tested our captain aka wireman but released lit up blue.
  • Three anglers enjoying a day on the water aboard a sportfishing boat, showcasing the comfortable seating and fishing gear.
    Eddie H.
    Eddie H.
    Capt Howard was fantastic. Superb knowledge and even better host on our trip. Very clean and comfortable boat. Would book again without question. Note: lunch he prepared was awesome. Look forward to the next trip
  • Two colorful fish displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dusky Grouper
    Matt .
    Matt .
    Enjoyed a nice few hours chasing fish. The fishing was, unfortunately, very poor, however the skipper kept plugging away. In the end we came away with a few fish, nothing massive but a genuinely enjoyable day. Do not hesitate to book a trip with Sorted as you will be well looked after.
  • An angler actively reeling in a fish while fishing in deep blue waters, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluefin Tuna
    July 17th. Out with experienced angler Terry, we raised and he got this fish to the boat. Safely released it swum energetically away..
  • Sport-fishing boat moored stern-first at a busy harbor, with anglers aboard, fishing rods, and a large marlin visible near the transom.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    21 boats fished this out of Madeira, 160 boats world wide. We won this competition for australian clients in 2019. We fished this year with Andy and Alison from Somerset. The competition started at 8.30, at 10. 35 we hooked a lively 500+ Blue marlin, a qualifying fish for the comp. After a spectacular display at the back of the boat the fish went down and took 1 3/4 hours to get to the boat. We had to take the fish to be weighed and it came in at a respectable 557lbs. It was the fourth biggest fish in the world and the only fish qualifying in Madeira. The fish was donated to the Madeiran fisheries for scientific research. It was a male fish previously males were only thought to reach a max of 350lbs, so maybe a record breaker in its own right.
  • A close-up action shot of a fish being reeled in, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing in clear blue waters.
    1st time boat fishing Steve and Lorraine joined us for a full day big game marlin fishing. The action started with a blue marlin that hit the long then took the shotgun strpped a hundred yard off the reel before pulling the hook. Half an hour later we had a white marlin hit the shotgun, bill wrapped and pulled the hook. Later in the day we had an explosion on the rigger lure, the fish went nuts at the back of the boat jumping across the spread all lit up and then coming straight at the boat. Expending all its energy in the first manic 5 minutes Steve had the fish to the boat in 15 minutes, he took to the chair like a pro!.
  • Group of adult anglers proudly holding a large fish aboard the Sorted charter boat at a sunny marina in Milford Haven.
    Absollutely beatuiful day with a lovely dutch family, we trolled to a jigging mark off the south west point off Ponta do Pargo. We caught a variety of fish including, pargo, garoupa, mahi mahi, grouper 12lbs and a 20lb amberjack.
  • View from the boat's interior showcasing a gold fishing reel and rod setup, with a clear blue ocean in the background.
    Out for 2 hours on our second trip of the season. Hooked up to a nice blue about 650lbs

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs Boats
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private bathroom, electric flush, hand wash facili
Fighting chair
Pompano tournament
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Dual controls , seating for 4
Snorkeling equipment
Customers are welcome to bring their own
Live bait well
40 gallon aerated
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Always fully stocked!
Outriggers
Rupp
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live bait
Lures
Black Bart
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Tips are appreciated
Fishing license
Fishing licence is included in the trip price
Lunch
Up to 4 guests on a full day trip

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age policy, life vests supplied
You keep catch
All bill fish are released
Catch and release allowed
All bill fish

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 PayPal
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Calheta right now

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Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
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