Madeira Big Game Fishing - Our Mary 

4.5/5 (138 reviews)
 Marina Do Funchal, Funchal, MA 9000, Portugal

Madeira Big Game Fishing - Our Mary 

4.5/5 (138 reviews)
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Marina Do Funchal
Funchal, MA, Portugal
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Madeira Big Game Fishing welcomes you aboard “Our Mary” for your choice of deep sea fishing or bottom fishing. You can book the boat for your entire family or join a shared charter and make new friends. A wide variety of fish are biting in these waters—come see what you’ll reel in next!

“Our Mary” is a custom built English style boat powered by a 212 HP Ford Cyber engine. She comes equipped with everything you need for sport fishing in Madeira, including a fighting chair and top-of-the-line equipment. Fishing gear is provided for you, featuring Shimano and Penn rods, Shimano Tiagras, Beastmasters and TLD reels, and a wide variety of lures made by the likes of Moldcraft, Sadu, Bart Miller, Williamson, Melton, Tinker, Marlin Magic and Black Bart.

This vessel is just as prepared to cater to your comfort. As many as seven passengers can enjoy a large cockpit, where a complimentary buffet lunch is served on full day trips. Air conditioning and an onboard toilet ensure that you will not sacrifice you basic comfort while away from shore.

Guiding your experience is Captain José Serrão. He was born in Madeira and returned to the sport fishing business here in 2000 after spending time abroad in Cape Town, South Africa. His knowledge of these waters combined with his worldly experience give him the professional insight to help you land some of the most prestigious fish.

While fishing the beautiful waters of Madeira with Capt. José you can choose between deep sea fishing and bottom fishing. Chase after legendary trophies such as Blue and White Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, and Mahi Mahi, or fish the depths for Red Snapper, Amberjack, and huge Sting Rays. During summer you can also come aboard to target some of these species at night.

Madeira Big Game Fishing provides refreshments and all the gear you need. You may speak with the captain regarding any fish you would like to keep.

Come aboard “Our Mary” today and enjoy fishing in Madeira!

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Rating

4.5
138 reviews
5
86
4
30
3
13
2
3
1
0
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (84)

Thats Fishing
Top boat, Captain and crew
Big game and bottom fishing
Big game and bottom fishing
Big game and bottom fishing
Big game and bottom fishing
+78

What anglers say

75%
Great experience
54%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
85%
Recommended
54%
Caught fish

All reviews (138)

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Simon Gak
Simon Gak
5.0
Verified
Great trip!!
Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on October 12, 20252 adults
It was a wonderful experience, we had many opportunities to bottom fish and attempt some big game fishing too. The captain and crew even prepared a whole meal for us on the way back to the Island (chicken, salad, and sandwiches!) They have plenty of iced beverages as well. Overall, it was a great time. Would absolutely recommend this trip and Capitão José!
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Common Pandora
Dentex
Response from Captain
October 13, 2025
Hi Mr Simon! Thank you guys for such a great day out there!! Glad that you guys really enjoyed it! We always try our best to make the most of it on our fishing trips. Fantastic group! Tight lines fishermen!! Thanks for all! Best regards, Captain José
2
Yana Volovikov
Yana Volovikov
5.0
Verified
September fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on September 25, 20251 adult
went fishing in Madeira and had a wonderful experience! Everything was very well organized — they gave us delicious tuna sandwiches, water, and beer. We caught two fish, and they even gave me one as a gift. It was a great trip, full of fun and good vibes. Highly recommended! 🎣✨
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Response from Captain
October 7, 2025
Hello Mrs Yana, thanks for your review! You’re welcomed. We always try our best to give our customers a great day out. Glad that you enjoyed it and had fun! Best regards! Tight lines! Captain José
0
Andy Thyer-jones
Andy Thyer-jones
5.0
Verified
Top boat, Captain and crew
Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on August 18, 20251 adult
Captain José was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable with snack, drinks and food a plenty.The fish god wasn't quite on our side but its always the way when targeting game. Would definitley recommend if you are thinking of game fishing in Madeira. Tight lines!
Review media 0
Response from Captain
August 18, 2025
Hi Mr Andy, thank you so much for your recomendation! Tight lines! Best regards, Captain José
0
Írisz Galuska
Írisz Galuska
5.0
Verified
New
Good fishing
Half Day Trip (PM) - Shared on December 28, 20252 adults
Our first of fishing was nice, memorable and the crew was great, thanks you for that.
Reported catch:
Dentex
Response from Captain
January 9, 2026
Hi Mrs Írisz and Mr Gustavo thanks for your company. We also had a great day out with you guys! Best regards from team Our Mary and Captain José
0
Richard Stapley
Richard Stapley
4.3
Verified
April fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on April 6, 20251 adult
This was a last minute shared charter after I was let down elsewhere. It was early season for the big game species and the few trolling trips attempted had fared poorly, so everyone was happy with an inshore bottom fishing trip for smaller fish. Rods were up to the task and the reels quality fixed spools loaded with braid. We used 2 hook rigs with about 8 ounce leads, and bait was salted squid. Even close to the island, Madeira has very deep water, and it took a long time to drop to the seabed. We were told to reel up 2 or 3 turns to avoid getting snagged and to concentrate on detecting gentle bites. I found that failure spot these and respond quickly meant bare hooks. I think everyone caught fish, with trigger fish being the biggest and hardest fighting, but we also had seabream and a variety of colourful rock species which were all PBs for me although I have no idea what they were. It was noteworthy that the lighter tipped rods gave the best indication and produced most fish. Skipper Jose and his crew worked hard, drifting many different spots and not hesitating to abort a drift and move on if bites were not coming quickly. With some mixed abilities aboard a few tangles were inevitable but they were sorted with patience and good humour. The boat is a 27 foot Mitchell sea anglers, so not the most modern, but proved well up to the task. I'd happily fish with them again given the opportunity. Warmly recommended.
Response from Captain
April 15, 2025
Richard. Wow thank You for taking your time to wrote this extensive and detailed review we really appreciate it.
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Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 9:30 AM
US $461
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM) - Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $461
Shared tour: 2 people
Night Trip - Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
US $461
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip - Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 9:30 AM
US $615
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 9:30 AM
US $828
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $828
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Night Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
US $828
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 9:30 AM
US $1,183
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.5
138 reviews
5
86
4
30
3
13
2
3
1
0
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (84)

Thats Fishing
Top boat, Captain and crew
Big game and bottom fishing
Big game and bottom fishing
Big game and bottom fishing
Big game and bottom fishing
+78

What anglers say

75%
Great experience
54%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
85%
Recommended
54%
Caught fish

All reviews (138)

Filter
Showing 15 of 138 reviews
Simon Gak
Simon Gak
5.0
Verified
Great trip!!
Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on October 12, 20252 adults
It was a wonderful experience, we had many opportunities to bottom fish and attempt some big game fishing too. The captain and crew even prepared a whole meal for us on the way back to the Island (chicken, salad, and sandwiches!) They have plenty of iced beverages as well. Overall, it was a great time. Would absolutely recommend this trip and Capitão José!
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Common Pandora
Dentex
Response from Captain
October 13, 2025
Hi Mr Simon! Thank you guys for such a great day out there!! Glad that you guys really enjoyed it! We always try our best to make the most of it on our fishing trips. Fantastic group! Tight lines fishermen!! Thanks for all! Best regards, Captain José
2
Yana Volovikov
Yana Volovikov
5.0
Verified
September fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on September 25, 20251 adult
went fishing in Madeira and had a wonderful experience! Everything was very well organized — they gave us delicious tuna sandwiches, water, and beer. We caught two fish, and they even gave me one as a gift. It was a great trip, full of fun and good vibes. Highly recommended! 🎣✨
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Response from Captain
October 7, 2025
Hello Mrs Yana, thanks for your review! You’re welcomed. We always try our best to give our customers a great day out. Glad that you enjoyed it and had fun! Best regards! Tight lines! Captain José
0
Andy Thyer-jones
Andy Thyer-jones
5.0
Verified
Top boat, Captain and crew
Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on August 18, 20251 adult
Captain José was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable with snack, drinks and food a plenty.The fish god wasn't quite on our side but its always the way when targeting game. Would definitley recommend if you are thinking of game fishing in Madeira. Tight lines!
Review media 0
Response from Captain
August 18, 2025
Hi Mr Andy, thank you so much for your recomendation! Tight lines! Best regards, Captain José
0
Írisz Galuska
Írisz Galuska
5.0
Verified
New
Good fishing
Half Day Trip (PM) - Shared on December 28, 20252 adults
Our first of fishing was nice, memorable and the crew was great, thanks you for that.
Reported catch:
Dentex
Response from Captain
January 9, 2026
Hi Mrs Írisz and Mr Gustavo thanks for your company. We also had a great day out with you guys! Best regards from team Our Mary and Captain José
0
Richard Stapley
Richard Stapley
4.3
Verified
April fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on April 6, 20251 adult
This was a last minute shared charter after I was let down elsewhere. It was early season for the big game species and the few trolling trips attempted had fared poorly, so everyone was happy with an inshore bottom fishing trip for smaller fish. Rods were up to the task and the reels quality fixed spools loaded with braid. We used 2 hook rigs with about 8 ounce leads, and bait was salted squid. Even close to the island, Madeira has very deep water, and it took a long time to drop to the seabed. We were told to reel up 2 or 3 turns to avoid getting snagged and to concentrate on detecting gentle bites. I found that failure spot these and respond quickly meant bare hooks. I think everyone caught fish, with trigger fish being the biggest and hardest fighting, but we also had seabream and a variety of colourful rock species which were all PBs for me although I have no idea what they were. It was noteworthy that the lighter tipped rods gave the best indication and produced most fish. Skipper Jose and his crew worked hard, drifting many different spots and not hesitating to abort a drift and move on if bites were not coming quickly. With some mixed abilities aboard a few tangles were inevitable but they were sorted with patience and good humour. The boat is a 27 foot Mitchell sea anglers, so not the most modern, but proved well up to the task. I'd happily fish with them again given the opportunity. Warmly recommended.
Response from Captain
April 15, 2025
Richard. Wow thank You for taking your time to wrote this extensive and detailed review we really appreciate it.
1

FAQs about Madeira Big Game Fishing - Our Mary

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2012
Boat manufacturer
Mitchel
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Ford Saber
Powered by
1 x 212HP
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