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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Bottom Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $808
    Come to this private 4-hour trip, where you can invite up to 4 guests, and have the boat to yourself for that time. You can look forward to snatching Snapper, Grouper, and more on this trip, depending on what will favor your hook. Everything is included in the trip's price - rods, reels, snacks, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $862
    Spend your morning going after the giants of the deep like Swordfish, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Wahoo, Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna. Blue and White Marlin could also make an appearance, so keep your eyes peeled and your rods ready. The captain will provide snacks and drinks.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Fishing - Bottom Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,293
    Book this trip and you get the boat for yourself for 8 hours to go and hone your bottom fishing skills. Red Snapper, Amberjack, and Grouper are abundant in these waters, so cast your line and see what surfaces. Everything will be provided for you, including snacks, lunch and drinks.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Big Game Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,347
    Rise and shine to go on this private trip and have an amazing time! Head out to the ocean and follow the trail of the offshore royalty like Marlin, Swordfish, Barracuda, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and many more. Don't worry about drinks and food, the captain will provide it all.

FAQs about Sportfishing Exclusive

Sportfishing Exclusive offers the following trips to customers:
  • €750 per group, additional €75 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip - Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
  • €800 per group, additional €75 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip - Big Game Fishing (4 hours)
  • €1,200 per group, additional €125 per person after 6 guests - Full Day Fishing - Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • €1,250 per group, additional €135 per person after 6 guests - Full Day Trip - Big Game Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Sportfishing Exclusive, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet 2 toilets
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS SIMRAD
  • Fishfinder SIMRAD
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar SIMRAD

Trips booked with Sportfishing Exclusive include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch

Sportfishing Exclusive offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Sportfishing Exclusive offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sportfishing Exclusive include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dentex
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

André, João & Kevin
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
5 Customer reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since March 2018
Sportfishing Exclusive stemmed out of an idea of three friends to come together and show people just how amazing fishing can be in the archipelago of Madeira. André Roque, João Morna, and Kevin Schmidt will take you out and provide you with a premium charter service on their newly refurbished boat and show you a great time. The company also has a Maritimo Turistico (MT) license that confirms that they've been certified to run their trips, so all they need is you to come aboard.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dentex Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Hatteras Convert. (Sportfishing) originally built in 1979, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 675HP Detroit Diesel 12V71 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 27 knots.

Length
53 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
2 toilets
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
SIMRAD
Fishfinder
SIMRAD
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.3 / 5
Crew
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.3 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Friendly captain
67%
Recommend this charter
40%
Appropriate for children
33%
Satisfied with the boat
67%
Caught fish
33%
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Steven B.
Oak Park, IL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with André,

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Big Game Fishing on July 25, 2023
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Doug C.
Pottstown, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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. ...
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Sheena S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 8, 2023
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Tyrone F.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 2, 2023
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Thomas K.
Angermuende, Germany
Poor
1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Big Game Fishing on May 19, 2023
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