Charter operator

Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda

Funchal, Portugal

50+ reviews

Madeira Marlin - Balancal is run by Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda, specializing in excellent game fishing and incredible customer services. Their captains are experienced, passionate, and will do everything to provide their customers with an incredible fishing experience. Born in the Madeira, Captain Fabio Abreu grew up on the sea, surrounded with boats and fishing. He used to worked many years in Magic Dolphin Catamaran, but his heart was always in fishing. When opportunity came, we did not think twice about putting Fabio in charge of Balancal big game fishing. He is one of the top captains in the area, specializing in pelagics.

Charter

Madeira Fun Fishing

Funchal

Instant Confirmation

Trips from

US $178

Rating

4.8

61 reviews

4.8

Boat & Equipment

4.9

Captain & Crew

4.6

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (46)

What anglers say

93%

Good experience

98%

Friendly captain

90%

Recommend this charter

76%

Appropriate for children

98%

Satisfied with the boat

43%

Caught fish

All reviews (61)

Showing 51 – 55 of 61 reviews

Todd Gordon
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2018
5.0
Verified
Half day with Capt Salomao
Exclusive Morning Big Game Fishing on August 14, 2018 • 6 adults
Capt Salomao, Nelson and Anibal were amazing. Worked very hard for our fish. Made sure we had the best time. We did catch a lot of smaller fish that we kept but they tried to put us on to Mahi Mahi. When I return this is the only crew I will go with.
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Response from Charter operator
August 14, 2018
Thank you, so much Mr. Gordon for choosing our fishing team to fish with you! We are very happy to know that you have very much enjoyed your Half day Charter. In fact, all we need is to make sure that all our clients are happy with our services. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you need any kind of assistance. Kindest regards, Lígia
14 Meadows
Member since 2019
5.0
Verified
Captain and David
Winter Big Game Fishing 7h on June 1, 2019 • 5 adults
Cool guys and made an experience of a lifetime
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Jude Smith
Member since 2017
5.0
Verified
Half day trip on the Balancal
Exclusive Morning Big Game Fishing on October 12, 2017 • 2 adults
It was our first time on Madeira and i paid for my hubby to go Wahoo fishing for his birthday. He wasnt disappointed. The crew knew exactly what they were doing, very dedicated to their jobs and obviously enjoy it. Enjoyed every minute of it... especially eating it after in a local restaurant it was delicious. It was over 3ft long and 55kgs plenty to go around !
Brian Harrold
United Kingdom
Member since 2023
4.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Exclusive Full Day Big Game Fishing on June 22, 2023 • 1 adult
Reported catch:
Vladimir Lvovskiy
Member since 2018
5.0
Verified
Wonderful half day experience
Winter Big Game Fishing 4h (AM) on November 4, 2018 • 5 adults
I spent wonderful half day of fishing with my family, it was great experience for everyone, we liked it!
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Response from Charter operator
November 19, 2018
Hello. We hope to see you again ? Great pleasure to be on-board with your family. Best regards