Macaronesia Charter Fishing in Lanzarote (Canary Islands)

Big fish begin before breakfast. Macaronesia Charter Fishing gives you a full eight hours on the water from Playa Blanca, with a private boat, professional crew, and access to Lanzarote’s volcanic fishing grounds. I like the spacious deck and quality equipment, which matter on a long day at sea, and I like that the crew adjusts the plan when conditions change.

The main catch is the price: $1,441.83 per group of up to six. That is steep for two or three people, but it works out to about $240 per person when six people share the boat. You should also know that a blue-marlin attempt may become a nearer-shore trip if the open water turns rough.

Key points before you book

• Playa Blanca departure: Meet at Puerto de Playa Blanca between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., then return to the same point.
• Private boat for up to six: Your group does not share the activity with strangers.
• Eight hours at sea: This is a serious fishing day, not a quick harbor outing.
• Flexible fishing plan: The captain may target wahoo, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, skipjack tuna, or marlin according to sea conditions.
• Good family option: A child-friendly trip produced an 18-kilogram mahi mahi, and the crew supplied food and drinks.
• Weather matters: A canceled trip can be moved to another date or fully refunded, but ordinary cancellations are non-refundable.

Setting out from Playa Blanca

Macaronesia leaves from Puerto de Playa Blanca, at C. Salida a Fuerteventura in the resort town’s port area. The meeting window is early, from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m., which gives the boat a useful head start before the strongest part of the day.

Playa Blanca is a practical departure point if you are staying in the south of Lanzarote. It is also near public transportation, according to the activity details. You will need to arrange your own way to the port, since no hotel transfer is included in the information provided.

The listing also refers to San Sebastian de La Gomera as a privileged location. That does not match the stated meeting point in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, so I would confirm the exact departure harbor before paying. The clear operational details point to Puerto de Playa Blanca, but this small inconsistency is worth checking.

The boat returns to the same meeting point at the end of the day. That makes planning easier, especially if you have dinner, a rental car, or another activity booked afterward. Still, fishing at sea can run on fish and weather rather than a precise clock, so I would avoid scheduling anything immediately after the charter.

Eight hours in volcanic water

This is built as a full-day outing, not a quick attempt to catch a few small fish close to shore. The crew takes you toward productive fishing areas and changes tactics when conditions call for it.

The setting is part of the appeal. Lanzarote’s volcanic seabed provides the fishing environment, and one catch included a large haul of bottom fish from the volcanic ocean. You may spend time fishing closer to shore or head farther out for larger pelagic species. The exact route is not fixed in advance.

That flexibility is important. On one trip, the aim was billfish, but rough offshore conditions led owner and captain Enrique to recommend fishing nearer the coast instead. The group then caught wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and mahi mahi. That is a sensible trade: a good captain protects the quality of the day rather than chasing one species at any cost.

You should not treat a charter as a guaranteed fish market. Even a successful outing can include quiet spells. One family trip had slow fishing in the area but still produced an 18-kilogram mahi mahi. The crew’s ability to keep working when the bite is slow is part of the value.

What you might catch near shore

Near-shore fishing can be the right choice, not a lesser substitute. The recorded catches include wahoo, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, skipjack tuna, and various bottom fish.

Wahoo are fast, powerful fish, and one outing produced a particularly memorable catch after the crew advised staying near shore. Another group caught two yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, and skipjack tuna during a near-shore trip.

Mahi mahi can also reach an impressive size. An 18-kilogram fish is a serious catch, especially on a family outing. If you are bringing children, that example shows that the day can work for mixed ages, though the eight-hour length still requires patience.

The catch record also includes blue marlin. One returning angler released a blue marlin on an earlier trip and then released another the following year. Another group released a large blue marlin and kept a yellowfin tuna for dinner.

The emphasis on releasing marlin is a positive sign for anyone interested in sport fishing rather than simply filling the cooler. At the same time, you should understand that marlin encounters are never promised. Even one outing that lost another marlin still counted the released fish as a successful day.

A crew that changes the plan wisely

Captain and owner Enrique appears to take an active role in deciding where to fish. His advice during rough offshore weather led one group to target species closer to land, where they caught a wahoo and other fish.

That kind of judgment matters more than a fixed promise of a particular species. Sea conditions can make an offshore plan uncomfortable or unsafe, and the best day may come from changing direction.

The crew also receives strong praise for personal service. One parent and daughter were treated warmly, with food, drinks, and help throughout the morning. Another family outing received careful attention from the captain and angler.

I would especially value that support if you are new to fishing. The description welcomes beginners, and the crew is expected to guide you through the process. Experienced anglers may appreciate the same help in a different way, since good equipment and crew assistance reduce the work between a bite and a landed fish.

The boat is described as comfortable and spacious, with a large deck and modern equipment. Those features matter during an eight-hour trip. A crowded deck would make it hard to move around when a fish strikes, while a comfortable boat gives your group more room to fish and wait.

Food, drinks, and the practical comforts

Food and drinks were provided on several outings, including a trip with a parent and child and another private charter that supplied refreshments for the group. The activity information does not spell out a menu, so I would not plan on a particular meal or ask for special dietary arrangements without checking first.

The spacious deck is another useful feature. Fishing is active at times, but there can also be long periods of waiting. Room to move, sit, and watch the water makes a real difference when you are aboard for most of the day.

The mobile ticket is convenient at check-in. You will still want the departure address and start time handy, since the meeting point is specific and the morning window is short.

Is $1,441.83 good value?

The price is $1,441.83 for a private group of up to six. With six people, the cost is about $240.31 each for roughly eight hours, which is a much stronger deal than booking the boat for only two people.

That price includes the main advantage of a private charter: your group controls the day’s mood and does not share the boat with an unrelated party. It also gives you more room to ask questions, receive fishing help, and decide how ambitious you want the outing to be.

For a serious angler, the value comes from the boat, crew, equipment, time at sea, and chance at species such as wahoo, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, and blue marlin. A marlin is not guaranteed, but the possibility gives the trip a different purpose from a standard sightseeing cruise.

For a casual visitor, the price is harder to justify unless your group is close to six people. If your main goal is simply to spend a few hours on the ocean, a shorter and cheaper activity may suit you better. Macaronesia makes the most sense when fishing is the main event.

Who should book this charter?

I would recommend it most strongly to a group of friends who can share the cost, experienced anglers seeking wahoo or tuna, and families who want a private day with room for children.

Beginners are welcome, and the crew’s hands-on support makes the trip less intimidating. You do not need to arrive as an expert. Still, an eight-hour charter is a long commitment, so someone who has never fished before should be comfortable spending much of a day on a boat.

The private format also works well for a family celebration or a small group that wants a more personal outing. Food, drinks, a large deck, and crew support make the day easier for mixed-age groups.

I would be more cautious if you are set on catching a blue marlin on a specific date. The charter has produced blue marlin releases, but the crew may change the fishing area when the sea is rough, and no catch can be promised.

What to know about weather and cancellation

This activity needs good weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund.

The standard cancellation rule is strict: the experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason once booked. That means you should confirm your holiday plans before reserving, especially if your group has several people coordinating schedules.

The weather exception is important, but it applies when the operator cancels because conditions are unsuitable. It does not mean you can cancel freely because the forecast looks inconvenient to you. If weather is a concern, ask for the operator’s current policy before booking.

A realistic day on the water

Your day begins with the early meeting at Playa Blanca, followed by departure from the port. The first part of the trip takes you toward fishing grounds selected by the crew.

From there, the day may develop in several ways. You could work near shore for wahoo, tuna, mahi mahi, or skipjack tuna, or conditions may allow a farther offshore attempt for larger species. The crew may spend time changing tactics and locations rather than following a rigid route.

There can be quiet periods. That is normal for a fishing charter, and it is why the crew’s support and the boat’s comfort matter. When a fish does strike, the crew helps you handle the equipment and work through the catch.

At the end of roughly eight hours, the boat returns to Puerto de Playa Blanca. The activity is private, so your group shares the day together from start to finish.

Should you book Macaronesia?

Book it if you can fill most of the six available places and want fishing to be the heart of your Lanzarote day. The combination of a private boat, eight hours at sea, helpful crew, quality equipment, food and drinks, and a real chance at tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi, or marlin makes the cost easier to defend for a full group.

I would skip it if you are looking for a cheap ocean excursion or if your schedule cannot handle a full day. I would also confirm the Playa Blanca departure details because of the reference to San Sebastian de La Gomera.

For the right group, this is a serious fishing charter with a practical captain, flexible tactics, and a strong record of memorable catches. Bring patience, share the cost with friends, and let the crew decide when the sea calls for a safer near-shore plan.

FAQ

Where does Macaronesia Charter Fishing depart from?

The meeting point is Puerto de Playa Blanca, C. Salida a Fuerteventura, 35580 Playa Blanca, Las Palmas, Spain.

What time should I arrive?

The stated meeting window is from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m., Monday through Sunday, during the listed operating period.

How long is the fishing trip?

The charter lasts approximately eight hours.

How many people can join the private charter?

The price covers one private group of up to six people.

Does the activity return to the starting point?

Yes. The trip ends back at the Puerto de Playa Blanca meeting point.

Can beginners and children participate?

Most people can participate, and the experience is suitable for beginners. A family outing with children is also specifically described.

What fish might I catch?

Possible catches include wahoo, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, skipjack tuna, bottom fish, and blue marlin.

What happens if bad weather cancels the trip?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund if the operator cancels because of poor weather. Ordinary cancellations and amendments are non-refundable.