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Fun family trip!

VERIFIED Winter Big Game Fishing 4h (AM) on December 29, 2023

RENEE G.

5.0 / 5

Fun family trip!

VERIFIED

RENEE G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Nelson and his crew took my family of 6 on a half day trip in December and it was a lot of fun! The boat was equipped with everything we needed to fish along with sandwiches, cookies, beer and waters! We were trying to catch Tuna and Wahoo but we were unsuccessful. Even with no fish caught, the trip was enjoyable. I would highly recommend Balancal and the crew!!

Nelson and his crew took my family of 6 on a half day trip in December and it was a lot of fun! The boat was equipped with...

RENEE G. recommends Madeira Fun Fishing

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Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 48 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

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Fun, easy going and also exciting day out!

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Angler rating

5 stars		41
4 stars		2
3 stars		2
2 stars		1
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	92%
Friendly captain
	97%
Recommend this charter
	85%
Appropriate for children
	72%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	51%

Appropriate for children
	72%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	51%

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Dennis W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great bottom fishing

VERIFIED Shared Bottom Fishing Half Day on April 6, 2026

Dennis W.

5.0 / 5

Apr 6, 2026

Shared Bottom Fishing Half Day

Great bottom fishing

VERIFIED

We went out twice on different days. David is a great 1st deck hand. Declan captained once and Salvadore once. Looked after us well. Very Knowledgeable. Good Equipment. Caught on both days.

We went out twice on different days. David is a great 1st deck hand. Declan captained once and Salvadore once.

Dennis W. recommends Madeira Fun Fishing

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Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 8, 2026

Thanks so much for joining us not once, but twice. It was a real pleasure having you onboard! We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience with both trips. David will be especially happy to hear your kind words, and we’ll be sure to pass them along to both Declan and Salvador as well. It’s great to know you felt well looked after and enjoyed the overall experience. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to welcome you back again soon. Best... More

Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 8, 2026

Thanks so much for joining us not once, but twice. It was a real pleasure having you onboard!

We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience with both trips. David will be especially happy to hear your kind words, and we’ll be sure to pass them along to both Declan and Salvador as well. It’s great to know you felt well looked after and enjoyed the overall experience.

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best regards,
Balancal Big Game Fishing

Charter Operator replied

Ryan M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED Exclusive Morning Big Game Fishing on March 8, 2026

Ryan M.

5.0 / 5

Mar 8, 2026

Exclusive Morning Big Game Fishing

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED

David and Salvador were absolutely amazing. Told great stories, showed us around, made the fishing trip worth it. absolutely would book again.

David and Salvador were absolutely amazing. Told great stories, showed us around, made the fishing trip worth it. absolutely...

Ryan M. recommends Madeira Fun Fishing

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Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 11, 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great time on the water with Salvador and David. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Salvador and David — they’ll really appreciate it. Thanks again for joining us, and you’re always very welcome back on board anytime. Best regards, Balancal Big Game Fishing

Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 11, 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great time on the water with Salvador and David.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Salvador and David — they’ll really appreciate it.

Thanks again for joining us, and you’re always very welcome back on board anytime.

Best regards,
Balancal Big Game Fishing

Charter Operator replied

Ariana H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED Exclusive Morning Big Game Fishing on June 25, 2025

Ariana H.

5.0 / 5

Jun 25, 2025

Exclusive Morning Big Game Fishing

Great time!

VERIFIED

The crew and boat really made this an awesome introduction to Madeira. Although we didn’t catch any fish we still had a great time. Amazing crew and Declan made the booking process from US very easy.

The crew and boat really made this an awesome introduction to Madeira. Although we didn’t catch any fish we still had a great...

Ariana H. recommends Madeira Fun Fishing

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Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 26, 2025

Thank you for the kind words and we hope you enjoy Madeira Island!

Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 26, 2025

Thank you for the kind words and we hope you enjoy Madeira Island!

Charter Operator replied

Jeff T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Declan Dogac

VERIFIED Exclusive Morning Big Game Fishing on May 3, 2026

Jeff T.

5.0 / 5

May 3, 2026

Exclusive Morning Big Game Fishing

Fishing with Declan Dogac

VERIFIED

Jeff T. recommends Madeira Fun Fishing

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Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda (The Charter Operator)

Replied on May 3, 2026

Hi Jeff, Thank you very much for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon! All the best, Balancal Big Game Fishing

Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda (The Charter Operator)

Replied on May 3, 2026

Hi Jeff,

Thank you very much for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

We hope to welcome you back again soon!

All the best,
Balancal Big Game Fishing

Charter Operator replied

Maxence L. R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Declan Dogac

VERIFIED Shared Bottom Fishing Half Day on April 6, 2026

Maxence L. R.

5.0 / 5

Apr 6, 2026

Shared Bottom Fishing Half Day

Fishing with Declan Dogac

VERIFIED

Maxence L. R. recommends Madeira Fun Fishing

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Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 6, 2026

Thank you for the nice review!

Magic Dolphin Atividades Maritimas Lda (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 6, 2026

Thank you for the nice review!

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