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.

Reviews

Fishing Reports

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Simon A.

Captain

My Charter Listing

Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime

4.9 / 5

(76 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(76 reviews)

Angler's choice

Calheta • 35 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $754

Fishing Reports

Still plenty of Wahoo in Madeira

Okt 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

Beoordelingsoverzicht

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 76 reviews

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Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (83)

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Beoordeling van Vissers

5 sterren		72
4 sterren		3
3 sterren		1
2 sterren		0
1 ster		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	84%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	69%

Appropriate for children
	84%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	69%

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Les J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Algemeen

Awesome team, boat and gear!

GECONTROLEERD Full Day Big Game Fishing on Juli 22, 2025

Les J.

5.0 / 5

Jul 22, 2025

Full Day Big Game Fishing

Had a really nice day woth my grandson on Prime on 22 July 2025. Great crew, superb boat and quality gear. Threw everything at the fish but the kitchen sink. Trolling seven lines and teasers all day. Darn fish just weren’t having any of it. Wasn’t for lack of trying, for sure. We started trolling the minute we were out of the harbor and didn’t stop for 7 hours, until we were back at the harbor mouth. The bite has been slow lately. I was out two days prior on another... More

Had a really nice day woth my grandson on Prime on 22 July 2025. Great crew, superb boat and quality gear. Threw everything...

Les J. raadt Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime aan

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on Juli 24, 2025

Hi Les , thank you for the kind words and the review. It was a pleasure having you on board and it’s so much appreciated that you can see we give it 100%every time we go out. Just wasn’t our day. Take care and hope to see you again Tight lines Capt Simon and Alfonso.

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on Juli 24, 2025

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Chad R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Algemeen

Fishing with Simon

GECONTROLEERD Full Day Big Game Fishing on September 25, 2025

Chad R.

5.0 / 5

Sep 25, 2025

Full Day Big Game Fishing

Fishing with Simon

GECONTROLEERD

Had a great day out trolling onboard Prime. It’s a fantastic boat with the best of kit. I was well looked after by Simon and Alfonso, with good chat and a cracking lunch provided by Simon’s wife. We hooked up to one fish but unfortunately didn’t land it but that is always a possibility when trolling for big fish; it’s never a guarantee. I wouldn’t hesitate to book up with them again next time I’m in Madeira and would recommend them to anyone considering a trip out from Calheta.

Had a great day out trolling onboard Prime. It’s a fantastic boat with the best of kit. I was well looked after by Simon...

Chad R. raadt Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime aan

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on Oktober 1, 2025

hi Chad, thank you for taking the time to leave the review, very much appreciated. hope we get the big one for you next ttime. 👍😎🎣

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on Oktober 1, 2025

hi Chad, thank you for taking the time to leave the review, very much appreciated. hope we get the big one for you next ttime. 👍😎🎣

Charter Operator replied

Brian S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Algemeen

Great Charter

GECONTROLEERD Full Day Big Game Fishing on Juli 31, 2025

Brian S.

5.0 / 5

Jul 31, 2025

Full Day Big Game Fishing

Great Charter

GECONTROLEERD

We are a family of five visiting from the US with deep sea fishing experience. This was one of the cleanest and well maintained boats we have ever boarded. Captain was great, and mate Alfonso did a great job to ensure our needs were satisfied. Despite not catching any fish, we truly enjoyed our final day on Madeira together. Lunch was also delicious, hats off to the chef!

We are a family of five visiting from the US with deep sea fishing experience. This was one of the cleanest and well maintained...

Brian S. raadt Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime aan

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on Augustus 1, 2025

Hi Brian thanks for the lovely message. It was a pleasure having you and your family on board. Hope to see you again and next time we will get you hooked up with a Big Blue Marlin. 😊🤙

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on Augustus 1, 2025

Hi Brian thanks for the lovely message. It was a pleasure having you and your family on board. Hope to see you again and next time we will get you hooked up with a Big Blue Marlin. 😊🤙

Charter Operator replied

Britt K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Algemeen

November fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD NIEUW Half Day Bottom Fishing (AM) on November 8, 2025

Britt K.

5.0 / 5

Nov 8, 2025

Half Day Bottom Fishing (AM)

November fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD NIEUW

Britt K. raadt Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime aan

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 8, 2025

Hi Britt, thank you so much for the great review. it was a pleasure having you guys on board. Enjoy your honeymoon and Madeira and tge fish you caught 😎

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 8, 2025

Hi Britt, thank you so much for the great review. it was a pleasure having you guys on board. Enjoy your honeymoon and Madeira and tge fish you caught 😎

Charter Operator replied

Alfredo Manuel Ferreiro García

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boot

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Algemeen

Amazing experience

GECONTROLEERD Half Day Bottom Fishing (PM) on Augustus 6, 2025

Alfredo Manuel Ferreiro García

5.0 / 5

Aug 6, 2025

Half Day Bottom Fishing (PM)

Amazing experience

GECONTROLEERD

Amazing work from the whole crew! They did the impossible for us to enjoy fishing. Thank you!!

Alfredo Manuel Ferreiro García raadt Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime aan

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1 person finds this review helpful

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on Augustus 9, 2025

Thank you very much for the feedback

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on Augustus 9, 2025

Thank you very much for the feedback

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Charter Operator
Madeira Fishing Charters

Hey, we're Madeira Fishing Charters

My Charter Listing

Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime

Fishing Reports

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Awesome team, boat and gear!

Awesome team, boat and gear!

Fishing with Simon

Fishing with Simon

Great Charter

Great Charter

November fishing trip

November fishing trip

Amazing experience

Amazing experience

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