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Jimmy Balamon
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Jimmy Balamon

Hurghada, Egypt
50+ reviews
Capt. Jimmy runs trips out of Hurgada aboard a 54' local vessel. These waters are known for Mahi-Mahi and Barracuda and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Jimmy B.
Jimmy B.
Captain

Charter

Marosca Boat

Marosca Boat

Hurghada
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $331

Rating

4.7
61 reviews
4.5
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (61)

Showing 1 – 5 of 61 reviews
  • Emma Kasten
    Emma Kasten
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified
    NEW

    Super Ausflug für Super Geld

    Quick trip • 4 adults

    Wir waren als Familie aus Deutschland unterwegs und haben uns für die 5-Stunden-Tour entschieden. Zu Beginn wurden wir mit leckeren Kleinigkeiten verwöhnt, bevor es zum Angeln ging. Wir haben drei verschiedene Fischarten gefangen, allerdings waren alle Fische recht klein. Bei einer 5-Stunden-Tour bleibt natürlich nicht genug Zeit, um weit aufs offene Meer hinauszufahren und gezielt größere Fische zu angeln. Trotzdem hatten wir jede Menge Spaß! Die Crew war super und hat uns anschließend ein leckeres Mittagessen direkt an Bord zubereitet, natürlich mit unserem selbst gefangenen Fisch. Das war richtig lecker! Zum Abschluss hat Jimmy uns noch zu einem wunderschönen Riff gebracht, wo wir baden und schnorcheln konnten. Ein toller Abschluss für einen gelungenen Ausflug! Insgesamt eine tolle Tour mit einer super Crew, leckerem Essen und einem wunderschönen Riff. Wir können den Ausflug auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen!

    Reported catch:
    Goldsilk Seabream
    Response from Captain

    Thank you, Emma. You are a wonderful family. It was also a fun trip for us, the crew. I hope to see you on your next vacation.

  • Denis Smirnov
    Denis Smirnov
    Repeat angler
    ru
    Russia
    Member since 2021
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Comfortable trip to relax in the sea

    Quick trip • 7 adults

    Frendly team and comfortable boat. Good to have nice time! Team provided basic fishing experience, we catched fish, not big ones but enough to have fun! After fishing and lunch we were snorkeling, boat is equiped for it! Thanx for the team for a good trip!!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much, Denis, for your kind words and for choosing Marosca Boat! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time with us. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we're happy you enjoyed the fishing, snorkeling, and relaxing atmosphere. We always do our best to make every trip special and memorable. We hope to welcome you back on board Marosca for another amazing adventure in the Red Sea! 🌊🐬 Warm regards, Captain Jimmy & Marosca Team ❤️

  • Anders Pedersen
    Anders Pedersen
    no
    Norway
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Fantastic full day trip! 7 hour V.I.P fishing and snorkling

    Have fun & Fishing • 10 adults • 1 child

    As a family of 10 people with age spanning from 4 years old to 80 years thought poor Jimmy, how can he handle all of this for 7 hours? 😅 BUT Jimmy and his crew gave us a fantastic day out om the sea fishing and snorkling. Jimmy and crew made all of us feel welcome and offered great service throughout the whole trip, always smiling! We highly recomend this trip for anyone wanting a perfect day with family or friends, touring the Hurghada coast, fishing on a private boat! Fishing was a bit off-season so not the biggest Cathrine but we got one big one with was very fun! And also 5 othet species of reef fish! The boat is really nice with plenty of room for 10 people, even if everyone wants to sunbade in the front while changing location. Food and drinks is also very good! Next time we will do the 7 hour pure fishing trip to fish the bigger game further out to sea! 😎🍻 Thank you for a fantastic day Jimmy!

    Response from Captain

    it's was a great day with kindly grandma and family

  • William Miller
    William Miller
    dk
    Denmark
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    Quick trip • 2 adults
    Response from Captain

    Excellent, quiet customer and successful hunting

  • Katja Treuthardt
    Katja Treuthardt
    ch
    Switzerland
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    nice experience

    Fishing hope • 4 adults

    amazing day. actually not much luck with catching big fishes, but we had so much fun. the crew was amazing, the lunch tasty and colorfull. especially the docking back in the marine was full of adventure.

    Response from Captain

    You are a wonderful mother and have lovely children. We were honored to have you at Marosca

Real catches shared by our community

  • Marosca Boat
    Marosca BoatHurghada
    Adult woman angler holding a small fish catch aboard a boat offshore, with a spinning rod and open ocean behind her.
    Fish 1
    Common Pandora
    Denis S.
    Denis S.
    Frendly team and comfortable boat. Good to have nice time! Team provided basic fishing experience, we catched fish, not big ones but enough to have fun! After fishing and lunch we were snorkeling, boat is equiped for it! Thanx for the team for a good trip!!
  • Marosca Boat
    Marosca BoatHurghada
    Super Ausflug für Super Geld
    Emma K.
    Emma K.
    Wir waren als Familie aus Deutschland unterwegs und haben uns für die 5-Stunden-Tour entschieden. Zu Beginn wurden wir mit leckeren Kleinigkeiten verwöhnt, bevor es zum Angeln ging. Wir haben drei verschiedene Fischarten gefangen, allerdings waren alle Fische recht klein. Bei einer 5-Stunden-Tour bleibt natürlich nicht genug Zeit, um weit aufs offene Meer hinauszufahren und gezielt größere Fische zu angeln. Trotzdem hatten wir jede Menge Spaß! Die Crew war super und hat uns anschließend ein leckeres Mittagessen direkt an Bord zubereitet, natürlich mit unserem selbst gefangenen Fisch. Das war richtig lecker! Zum Abschluss hat Jimmy uns noch zu einem wunderschönen Riff gebracht, wo wir baden und schnorcheln konnten. Ein toller Abschluss für einen gelungenen Ausflug! Insgesamt eine tolle Tour mit einer super Crew, leckerem Essen und einem wunderschönen Riff. Wir können den Ausflug auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen!
  • Marosca Boat
    Marosca BoatHurghada
    A young angler saluting while standing at the helm of a fishing boat, showcasing the interior setup and ocean backdrop.
    Great family
  • Marosca Boat
    Marosca BoatHurghada
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Coral Trout
    Vbs S.
    Vbs S.
    Super Team, leider etwas zu wenig Fisch,aber sehr freundlich und immer Bedacht das beste aus der Situation zu machen
  • Marosca Boat
    Marosca BoatHurghada
    A proud angler holding a vibrant Red Snapper aboard a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Anders P.
    Anders P.
    As a family of 10 people with age spanning from 4 years old to 80 years thought poor Jimmy, how can he handle all of this for 7 hours? 😅 BUT Jimmy and his crew gave us a fantastic day out om the sea fishing and snorkling. Jimmy and crew made all of us feel welcome and offered great service throughout the whole trip, always smiling! We highly recomend this trip for anyone wanting a perfect day with family or friends, touring the Hurghada coast, fishing on a private boat! Fishing was a bit off-season so not the biggest Cathrine but we got one big one with was very fun! And also 5 othet species of reef fish! The boat is really nice with plenty of room for 10 people, even if everyone wants to sunbade in the front while changing location. Food and drinks is also very good! Next time we will do the 7 hour pure fishing trip to fish the bigger game further out to sea! 😎🍻 Thank you for a fantastic day Jimmy!
  • Marosca Boat
    Marosca BoatHurghada
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
    Great family with kindly grandma
  • Marosca Boat
    Marosca BoatHurghada
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat, with a scenic ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dusky Grouper
    Katja T.
    Katja T.
    amazing day. actually not much luck with catching big fishes, but we had so much fun. the crew was amazing, the lunch tasty and colorfull. especially the docking back in the marine was full of adventure.
  • Marosca Boat
    Marosca BoatHurghada
    A vibrant Queen Triggerfish displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing its colorful fins against the wooden surface.
    Evren Ü.
    Evren Ü.
    Jimmy is, above all, an honest and reliable person. He patiently and courteously answered my detailed questions before the tour. My wife and I joined this tour, and every aspect of our comfort was considered. Jimmy and his assistant Ali, was very eager to help us catch fish. We visited many spots where fish nests were located. We caught colorful and rare fish a lot and we released most of back. Perfect for families. 💐😊
  • Marosca Boat
    Marosca BoatHurghada
    Close-up of a damaged seat cushion in a boat, highlighting wear and tear on the upholstery.
    Eric B.
    Eric B.
  • Marosca Boat
    Marosca BoatHurghada
    An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying two freshly caught fish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Common Bream
    Sun like father ??

What's biting with Marosca Boat in Hurghada

Giant Trevally is in high season come November, and Sailfish is not uncommon, as well as Amberjack. All of these will fight with every ounce of the strength they have, so you better be ready.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A young angler saluting while standing at the helm of a fishing boat, showcasing the interior setup and ocean backdrop.

Nice group

Mar 21, 2026 • Hurghada
Great family
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Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.

Great family

Feb 25, 2026 • Hurghada
Great family with kindly grandma
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An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying two freshly caught fish while fishing on a sunny day.

Great family

Sep 21, 2025 • Hurghada
Sun like father ??
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A side view of a fishing boat anchored in clear waters, showcasing its spacious deck and design.

Happy children

Sep 12, 2025 • Hurghada
Good trip children was so happy ☺️?
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Side view of the Marosca fishing boat at the marina, showing its enclosed cabin, upper canopy, and exterior boat name.

Bad day

Apr 7, 2025 • Hurghada
Bad day, strong tide, lots of jellyfish, and we caught nothing.
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An angler proudly displaying her catch of colorful fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Good father

Mar 26, 2025 • Hurghada
Nice family
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