Macaronesia Charter Fishing in Lanzarote (Canary Islands)

The big draw here is the chance to fish for blue marlin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi in the waters around Lanzarote. The captain, Enrique, does not force one plan when the sea changes. On rougher days, he has shifted the trip nearer shore, where groups have caught wahoo and tuna instead of spending eight uncomfortable hours chasing billfish.

I like the private format, since your group of up to six gets the boat to itself. I also like the practical crew service: fishing equipment, food, drinks, and hands-on help are provided. The main caution is simple: this is a fishing charter, not a guaranteed catch. Poor weather can cancel the trip, and even a calm day can produce slow action.

Key points before you book

• Playa Blanca departure: Meet at Puerto de Playa Blanca between 8:00 and 8:30 in the morning.
• Eight hours on a private boat: Only your group participates, with space for up to six people.
• Flexible fishing plan: Offshore blue marlin may be the goal, but the crew can move closer to shore for wahoo, tuna, or mahi-mahi.
• Strong catch potential: Past trips have produced blue marlin releases, an 18-kilogram mahi-mahi, large yellowfin tuna, and several wahoo.
• Food and drinks included: You do not need to plan a separate meal during the charter.
• Weather matters: A cancellation caused by poor weather brings either a new date or a full refund, but personal cancellations are non-refundable.

Setting out from Playa Blanca

Your day begins at Puerto de Playa Blanca, at C. Salida a Fuerteventura in the southern part of Lanzarote. The stated meeting window is 8:00 to 8:30 in the morning, and the charter returns to the same place after roughly eight hours.

That early start makes sense for a full fishing day. You get the main part of the daylight on the water, with enough time for the crew to adjust the plan as conditions change. The meeting point is near public transportation, which helps if you are staying around Playa Blanca and do not have a rental car.

One detail deserves attention before you book. The promotional information refers to a privileged location in San Sebastian de La Gomera, while the actual meeting point is in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. Since those are different islands, I would confirm the departure port with Iberopesca before paying. The supplied booking details clearly identify Playa Blanca as the start and end point, but this mismatch is worth clearing up.

The boat is called Macaronesia. It is described as spacious and comfortable, with modern fishing equipment and enough deck room to make a long day easier. That matters more than it may sound. Eight hours on a cramped boat can feel much longer than eight hours on a well-arranged one, especially when you are carrying fishing gear and waiting for a strike.

How the fishing plan changes with the sea

The most useful feature of this charter is its flexible approach. Offshore conditions can decide what kind of day you have. If the sea is manageable, the crew may target blue marlin and other larger pelagic fish. If the water becomes rough, Enrique may suggest fishing closer to land for species such as wahoo, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and skipjack tuna.

That is a sensible tradeoff. A blue marlin is a memorable target, but an uncomfortable trip with poor fishing is not automatically better than a calmer day with several good catches. One group set out hoping for billfish, then followed Enrique’s advice and caught a wahoo after conditions offshore became angry. Another caught two yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and skipjack tuna after changing plans.

You should think of the target species as a goal, not a promise. Some outings have produced a blue marlin release, including one repeat group that released another blue marlin a year after releasing its first. Another trip lost a second marlin but still finished with a memorable catch. On other days, the best result has been an 18-kilogram mahi-mahi or several smaller fish.

The crew’s role is important here. Fishing success is never fully under the captain’s control, but good decisions can improve your odds. Enrique’s choice to change location rather than stubbornly chase one species is one of the strongest reasons to consider this charter.

What an eight-hour charter feels like

The exact fishing route is not fixed, and no list of scheduled stops is provided. This is not a sightseeing cruise with set landmarks. Your day is built around finding fish, adjusting the boat, and waiting for the right moment.

After leaving Playa Blanca, the crew will guide your group toward the fishing grounds suited to the day’s conditions. You may spend time offshore seeking larger fish, or stay nearer shore if the weather and sea state make that the better option. The boat then returns to Playa Blanca at the end of the approximately eight-hour session.

The pace can be uneven. Fishing includes quiet stretches, and the supplied accounts include at least one day described as slow. That group still landed a very large mahi-mahi, but you should not expect constant action from morning to afternoon.

When a fish does strike, the crew provides support and guidance. This is useful for beginners, families, and anyone who has not handled larger saltwater fish before. Experienced anglers can still benefit from the crew’s local decisions and equipment, while newer anglers are not left to guess what to do.

The private setup also changes the mood. You are not sharing the boat with a large mixed group, so the captain can focus on your party’s preferences and skill levels. A parent and child, a group of friends, or a small family can fish together without worrying about strangers taking over the day.

The fish you might target

Blue marlin

Blue marlin is the most ambitious target mentioned. Past outings have included successful releases, and one repeat group returned the following year and released another blue marlin. Another group caught a yellowfin tuna for dinner after releasing a marlin.

The key word is release. The accounts describe blue marlin being released rather than kept, while some tuna were retained for food. If catching a marlin is your main reason for booking, accept that conditions, timing, and luck all matter.

Wahoo

Wahoo appears often in the catch stories. It is a fast, powerful fish, and one group’s trip changed from a hoped-for billfish outing to a successful wahoo session closer to shore. Two wahoo were also caught on another charter, although a large amberjack, referred to as serviola, was lost.

Wahoo can make a good alternative target when offshore conditions are poor. It gives the crew a realistic way to keep the day productive without treating rough water as a challenge to endure.

Yellowfin tuna

Yellowfin tuna have been caught alongside marlin, wahoo, mahi-mahi, and skipjack tuna. One group caught two beautiful yellowfin tuna after choosing a near-shore plan. Another trip produced a very large yellowfin tuna.

If you are interested in taking fish for dinner, ask the provider how the current catch and handling arrangements work. The available details confirm that one group took yellowfin tuna for dinner, but they do not spell out a general cleaning or storage policy.

Mahi-mahi and skipjack tuna

Mahi-mahi provide another strong possibility, with one particularly notable catch weighing 18 kilograms. That trip included children, showing that the crew can support a family group even when the fishing is not nonstop.

Skipjack tuna have also appeared in the catch. These species give the crew more options when the main offshore target is not cooperating.

Boat comfort, equipment, food, and crew support

Macaronesia is described as a spacious boat with state-of-the-art equipment. That is a useful combination for a full-day charter. You need room to fish, move around, and take a break without feeling boxed in.

The crew’s practical support receives the clearest praise. You can expect help with the fishing itself, not just a boat ride to a location. Equipment is provided, and the crew has been described as experienced and attentive with both adults and children.

Food and drinks are included. That makes the $1,441.83 group price easier to assess, since you are not starting the day with a separate meal cost. Still, I would confirm exactly what is supplied if anyone in your group has dietary needs, since the available details do not list a menu.

Enrique is identified as the owner and captain in the fishing accounts. His willingness to advise a change in plan is worth noting. A captain who pays attention to the sea can protect the quality of the day, even when the original fish target is no longer sensible.

Is the $1,441.83 group price good value?

The listed price is $1,441.83 for up to six people. Split six ways, that works out to about $240 per person for an eight-hour private charter, before considering the included equipment, food, and drinks.

That is not a casual harbor outing. It is a serious full-day booking, and the price makes the most sense when you fill the boat. A group of six gets the strongest value. For four people, the effective cost rises to about $360 each. For two people, it becomes a very expensive private day unless landing a large fish is a major holiday goal.

The private format is the main value point. You are paying for time, space, crew attention, and the chance to shape the day around your group. An experienced fishing party may find that worthwhile. A beginner group should compare the cost with how much personal support it wants, since the crew’s guidance can make the day far easier than arranging a boat independently.

The catch is never guaranteed, so do not judge the price only by the fish you hope to bring home. You are also paying for the boat, the crew’s decisions, the equipment, and a full day at sea. A slow day remains possible, even though several outings have produced impressive catches.

Who will enjoy this charter most?

This trip suits an experienced angler who wants a serious shot at blue marlin, tuna, or wahoo. It also works for beginners, since the crew provides guidance and handles the practical side of the equipment.

Families can consider it too. A parent and child had a successful trip that produced an 18-kilogram mahi-mahi, and the crew took good care of them. Still, eight hours is a long time for a child if the fishing is slow, so you should be realistic about patience and comfort.

The charter also suits a small group of friends who want a private day rather than a shared boat. Six people gives you the best price per person, while a smaller party gets more space but pays more individually.

This is less suitable if you need a guaranteed catch, dislike long periods of waiting, or want a fixed sightseeing schedule. It is also not the right choice if a flexible weather plan would cause stress. Fishing depends on the sea.

Booking details and weather rules

You receive confirmation at the time of booking, and the activity uses a mobile ticket. The listed operating period runs from August 1, 2025, through March 28, 2026, with departures every day and an 8:00 to 8:30 meeting window.

The charter requires good weather. If the provider cancels because conditions are poor, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. That protection applies to a weather cancellation, not to a personal cancellation or amendment. The experience is otherwise non-refundable and cannot be changed for personal reasons.

I would avoid booking this on the final day of a short holiday. Weather can force a change, and you want room in your schedule for a new date if needed. Confirm the Playa Blanca meeting point and ask any food or fish-handling questions before committing.

Should you book Macaronesia?

Book it if you want a private, full-day fishing charter and can accept that the sea, not the brochure, controls the catch. The strongest reasons are the flexible route, capable crew, spacious boat, and real possibility of landing wahoo, tuna, mahi-mahi, or even releasing a blue marlin.

I would especially recommend it for a group of six, since the per-person value improves sharply. It is also a good fit for families and first-time anglers who want hands-on help rather than a bare boat rental.

Skip it if you want certainty, a short outing, or a low-cost activity for one or two people. For everyone else, Macaronesia offers a serious day on the water with enough flexibility to keep fishing worthwhile when the original plan needs to change.

FAQ

Where does the Macaronesia fishing charter start?

The charter starts and ends at Puerto de Playa Blanca, C. Salida a Fuerteventura, 35580 Playa Blanca, Las Palmas, Spain.

What time do I meet the boat?

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

How long does the fishing trip last?

The activity lasts approximately eight hours.

How many people can join?

This is a private activity for your group, with space for up to six people.

What fish might I catch?

Possible catches mentioned for this charter include blue marlin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and skipjack tuna. A catch is not guaranteed.

What happens if bad weather cancels the trip?

If the experience is canceled because of poor weather, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund. Personal cancellations and amendments are non-refundable.