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

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Trips from

US $179

Rating

4.8

62 reviews

4.8

Boat & Equipment

4.9

Captain & Crew

4.6

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

93%

Good experience

98%

Friendly captain

90%

Recommend this charter

76%

Appropriate for children

98%

Satisfied with the boat

42%

Caught fish

All reviews (62)

Showing 56 – 60 of 62 reviews

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!
Reported catch:
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
Brooke Bode
Repeat angler
South Carolina, US
Member since 2017
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half day morning with Solomon and Anabal
Exclusive Morning Big Game Fishing on July 10, 2017 • 5 adults
Solomon, the first mate was great and experienced. He and Anabal had us hooked up with a blue marlin by 11:20. Trip started at 10:00. Approx 400lbs. Only a mile from shore. Wonderful flat seas and perfect weather. Would hire these guys again. Thanks guys.
Reported catch:
Richard Salmon
Repeat angler
United Kingdom
Member since 2017
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jonathan
Exclusive Full Day Big Game Fishing on June 25, 2018 • 4 adults
Brilliant day out with Soloman on Balancal.
Reported catch:
Geza Bacsa
Hungary
Member since 2019
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on August 21, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
Carol Ramillon
California, US
Member since 2016
5.0
Verified
Balancal
Exclusive Morning Big Game Fishing on March 2, 2016 • 2 adults
This is the way to go they prepare everything for you and go out of their way to make sure you have a great time