Sportfishing Exclusive 

3.8/5 (6 reviews)
 Marina do Funchal, Funchal, MA 9000, Portugal
3.8/5 (6 reviews)
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Marina do Funchal
Funchal, MA, Portugal

Looking for a charter company that can take you out for a day of fun fishing on the waters of Madeira Archipelago? Sportfishing Exclusive is at your disposal with its excellent boat and passionate guide at the helm.

Not only you get a chance to explore the beautiful fishing spots of the area, but you will also have a chance to learn tips and tricks from the local captain as well. João, Kevin, and André, the company’s founders, have plenty of interesting stories to share, and they love taking people out to cast their line.

The boat, a 53’ Hatteras Convert. with twin 675 HP Detroit Diesel engines, is roomy and can take up to 18 people on board, though only 8 can fish at the same time. The boat has a flybridge to scout for the fish ahead and is decked out with the top-of-the-line fish finding electronics.

You will find all the necessary rods, reels, and tackle on board, as well as a fighting chair, live bait well, and outriggers. For your comfort, the vessel has an air-conditioned cabin, two toilets, and a multimedia system so that you can listen to your favorite music while reeling in your catch.

Speaking of your catch, you will get a chance to come face to gills with the well-known offshore favorites like Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Dentex, Mahi Mahi, and Barracuda, just to name-drop a few. If you’re on the lookout for some Billfish angling, then you can go after Blue and White Marlin, as well as Swordfish, all of which are a challenge to hook, but will be worth the battle.

You can come with a cohort of friends or your family and have plenty of time to enjoy fishing, soak in the view, and go home with an impressive catch. Food and drinks are provided, as well as all the fishing gear, all that’s missing is you. Let Sportfishing Exclusive show you what Madeira fishing is all about!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

3.8/5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
3.8/5
Crew
4.0/5
Experience
3.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Excellent trip
Excellent trip
Excellent trip

Angler rating

2
1
0
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

67%

Appropriate for children

33%

Friendly captain

67%

Satisfied with the boat

67%

Recommend this charter

50%

Caught fish

25%

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Showing: 5 of 6 reviews
Joe H.
Joe H.
5.0/5

May 22, 2025

Full Day Trip - Big Game Fishing

Excellent trip

VERIFIED

The crew could not have done enough for us, they worked so hard to make our day a success and it was excellent

The crew could not have done enough for us, they worked so hard to make our day a success and it was excellent  

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 Joe H. recommends Sportfishing Exclusive
1 person finds this review helpful
 Joe H. recommends Sportfishing Exclusive
1 person finds this review helpful

Doug C.
Doug C.

Pottstown, PA

5.0/5

Jul 6, 2022

Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing

Half day trip with Joan

VERIFIED

Captain Joan worked hard to put us on fish. Going a deep bait ball and circled it until the big eye drove it to the surface. Another captain cut in front of us and drove the bait and tuna down. Tough break for us bad sport by a fellow captain. Great trip good equipment nice boat for party of four. Everything was as advertised.

Captain Joan worked hard to put us on fish. Going a deep bait ball and circled it until the big eye drove it to the surface. ...  

 Doug C. recommends Sportfishing Exclusive
1 person finds this review helpful
 Doug C. recommends Sportfishing Exclusive
1 person finds this review helpful

Steven B.
Steven B.

Oak Park, IL

4.3/5

Jul 25, 2023

Full Day Trip - Big Game Fishing

Fishing with André,

VERIFIED

 

 Steven B. recommends Sportfishing Exclusive
2 persons find this review helpful
 Steven B. recommends Sportfishing Exclusive
2 persons find this review helpful

Sheena S.
Sheena S.

Jul 8, 2023

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

The charter operator canceled 51 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

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Tyrone F.
Tyrone F.

Jul 2, 2023

The captain canceled

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The charter operator canceled 118 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip - Bottom Fishing
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $926 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,158 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Fishing - Bottom Fishing
Low rate deposit non-refundable
7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,389 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip - Big Game Fishing
Low rate deposit non-refundable
7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,910 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

3.8/5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
3.8/5
Crew
4.0/5
Experience
3.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Excellent trip
Excellent trip
Excellent trip

Angler rating

2
1
0
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

67%

Appropriate for children

33%

Friendly captain

67%

Satisfied with the boat

67%

Recommend this charter

50%

Caught fish

25%

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Showing: 5 of 6 reviews
Joe H.
Joe H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Big Game Fishing on May 22, 2025

The crew could not have done enough for us, they worked so hard to make our day a success and it was excellent

The crew could not have done enough for us, they worked so hard to make our day a success and it was excellent  

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 Joe H. recommends Sportfishing Exclusive
1 person finds this review helpful

Doug C.
Doug C.

Pottstown, PA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with Joan

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing on July 6, 2022

Captain Joan worked hard to put us on fish. Going a deep bait ball and circled it until the big eye drove it to the surface. Another captain cut in front of us and drove the bait and tuna down. Tough break for us bad sport by a fellow captain. Great trip good equipment nice boat for party of four. Everything was as advertised.

Captain Joan worked hard to put us on fish. Going a deep bait ball and circled it until the big eye drove it to the surface. Another captain cut in front of us and drove the bait and tuna down. Tough break for us bad sport by a fellow captain. Great trip good equipment nice boat for party of four. Everything was as advertised.  

 Doug C. recommends Sportfishing Exclusive
1 person finds this review helpful

Steven B.
Steven B.

Oak Park, IL

4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Fishing with André,

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Big Game Fishing on July 25, 2023

 

 Steven B. recommends Sportfishing Exclusive
2 persons find this review helpful

Sheena S.
Sheena S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on July 8, 2023

The charter operator canceled 51 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

1 person finds this review helpful
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Tyrone F.
Tyrone F.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on July 2, 2023

The charter operator canceled 118 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

1 person finds this review helpful
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FAQs about Sportfishing Exclusive

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
53 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras Convert.
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit Diesel 12V71
Powered by
2 x 675HP
Max cruising speed
27 knots
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