Charter Operator

Madeira Fishing Charters

Nationality: British
Languages: English, Portuguese
Experience: 13 years

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Charter Operator
Madeira Fishing Charters

Member since May 2016 Calheta, Portugal

Background: Our charter company was founded in 2012 and is owned and operated by Captain Simon Alford. Madeira Fishing Charters has developed to be one of the most successful and appreciated charter boats in Madeira. Thousands of happy clients have been fishing with us since 2012. Captain Simon and renowned Claudio have more than 40 years of fishing experience ranging from fly fishing in the UK Big Game fishing in Florida, Mexico, South America and the coasts of Africa. Welcome to Madeira Fishing Charters and to Madeira Island! tightlines Capt Simon
Techniques: Our favourite style of fishing is without doubt Trolling. There is nothing to compare with the sudden ripping of line from your reel as a good fish takes your lure. Watching a Marlin approach the spread and lighting up is something to be experienced and is very, very special. For stubbornness and dogged scrapping, you would have to go a long way to beat a sizeable Tuna as he immediately descents into the depths upon striking.

Hey, we're Madeira Fishing Charters

Calheta, Portugal

Background: Our charter company was founded in 2012 and is owned and operated by Captain Simon Alford. Madeira Fishing Charters has developed to be one of the most successful and appreciated charter boats in Madeira. Thousands of happy clients have been fishing with us since 2012. Captain Simon and renowned Claudio have more than 40 years of fishing experience ranging from fly fishing in the UK Big Game fishing in Florida, Mexico, South America and the coasts of Africa. Welcome to Madeira Fishing Charters and to Madeira Island! tightlines Capt Simon
Techniques: Our favourite style of fishing is without doubt Trolling. There is nothing to compare with the sudden ripping of line from your reel as a good fish takes your lure. Watching a Marlin approach the spread and lighting up is something to be experienced and is very, very special. For stubbornness and dogged scrapping, you would have to go a long way to beat a sizeable Tuna as he immediately descents into the depths upon striking.

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Fishing Reports

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Simon A.

Captain

My Charter Listing

Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime

4.9 / 5

(70 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(70 reviews)

Calheta • 35 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $699

Fishing Reports

Still plenty of Wahoo in Madeira

Oct 22, 2024 Calheta

Some realy happy customers ad plenty of Wahoo around

Blue Marlin - 700lbs

Aug 1, 2024 Calheta

Another beautiful blue marlin releaed from Prime today. Juan did a great job in the chair. 10 for 14 so far this season!

Blue marlin - 800lbs

Jul 30, 2024 Calheta

Experienced clients from Costa Rica was able to release this big madeira mama. 3,5 hour fight!

Blue marlin!

Jul 22, 2024 Calheta

A nice fish releaesd wirh a 17 year old boy in the chair whi did very well in the chair.

Another release. Pulled the hook whike wiring the fish.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 70 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		66
4 stars		3
3 stars		1
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	99%
Appropriate for children
	84%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	71%

Appropriate for children
	84%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	71%

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Jan H.

Stockholm, Sweden

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour – Sport Fishing on October 15, 2022

Jan H.

Stockholm, Sweden

5.0 / 5

Oct 15, 2022

4 Hour – Sport Fishing

October fishing trip

VERIFIED

Jan H. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 8, 2022

Thank you Jan! It was a great pleasure having you on board! Hope to see you again! Capt. Anders

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 8, 2022

Thank you Jan! It was a great pleasure having you on board!
Hope to see you again!
Capt. Anders

Charter Operator replied

Thomas K.

Funchal, Portugal

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour – Sport Fishing on January 12, 2022

Thomas K.

Funchal, Portugal

5.0 / 5

Jan 12, 2022

4 Hour – Sport Fishing

January fishing trip

VERIFIED

Thomas K. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 14, 2022

Thank you very much for your kind review Thomas! It was a pleasure having you and your wife onboard. And we are still amazed about that White trevally that your wife managed to bring into the boat! Hope to see you again on Gavito! Capt. Anders & David

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 14, 2022

Capt. Anders & David

Charter Operator replied

Marco W.

Berlin, Germany

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

It couldn‘t be better

6 Hour – Deep Dropping on October 20, 2021

Marco W.

Berlin, Germany

5.0 / 5

Oct 20, 2021

6 Hour – Deep Dropping

It couldn‘t be better

a day on boat is always a good day…… a day on boat of gavito is perfect… thanks captain Anders and thanks David We will meet again best regards Marco

a day on boat is always a good day…… a day on boat of gavito is perfect… thanks captain Anders and thanks...

Marco W. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 2, 2021

Thanks Marco. We did have a lot of fun! Very much looking forward to do the Blue Marlin World Cup 2022 with you! Capt. Anders

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 2, 2021

Thanks Marco. We did have a lot of fun! Very much looking forward to do the Blue Marlin World Cup 2022 with you!
Capt. Anders

Charter Operator replied

FishingBooker Member

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

7 days on Gavito

Big Game Package: 3-4 People on July 4, 2018

FishingBooker Member

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

5.0 / 5

Jul 4, 2018

Big Game Package: 3-4 People

7 days on Gavito

Had a fantastic week on board the Gavito with Graham and Orlando. They were on time and had the boat ready and waiting for us every morning, had a quick coffee in the harbour and off we went. Done 7 days all in all, a mix of bottom fishing and trawling. We were lucky enough to get around “the point” one day and had a fantastic day pulling over 30 fish out, keeping over 20 as big enough to eat and releasing some to let grow. We lost many leads and rigs on the rocky bottom but Orlando had some... More

Had a fantastic week on board the Gavito with Graham and Orlando. They were on time and had the boat ready and waiting for...

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 12, 2018

Thank you, it was a pleasure to have you all on board and Orlando and I enjoyed your company. We were sorry we couldn’t get you a big fish but unfortunately they just didn’t want to know. It was a good day bottom fishing and well worth the early 6 am start. We are always pleased to go the extra mile of changing start times to give our customers the best chance possible to catch fish. We look forward to having you back next year.

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 12, 2018

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Vidar M.

Stockholm, Sweden

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

3 days of fishing with Gavito

4 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM) on October 20, 2021

Vidar M.

Stockholm, Sweden

5.0 / 5

Oct 20, 2021

4 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM)

3 days of fishing with Gavito

Fantastic experience, good fishing, great boat and equipment, great captain and crew. I will definitely repeat this.

Vidar M. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 1, 2021

It was three great days! Lots of fish and lots of fun! Thanks for your kind review! Looking forward to having you onboard again! Capt. Anders

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 1, 2021

It was three great days! Lots of fish and lots of fun! Thanks for your kind review! Looking forward to having you onboard again!
Capt. Anders

Charter Operator replied

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