Margarita 

4.3
(4 reviews)
 Marina Do Funchal, Funchal, MA 9000-050, Portugal

Margarita 

Funchal, MA, Portugal
35 ft
6
4.3
(4 reviews)

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Margarita Sportfishing operates out of Funchal, on the sportfishing paradise of Madeira. The area has become synonymous with Marlin fishing due to the incredible size and number of fish that can be found here. Captain Carmo Rodrigues specializes in landing the biggest Blue Marlin these deep waters hold.

Madeira is one of those special places where you can be out in the deep almost instantly. Instead of spending half your trip just getting offshore, you can be trolling as soon as you leave the harbor. As well as Blue and White Marlin, you can also target Spearfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Albacore Tuna, and much more.

The 'Margarita' is a 35' Henriques Maine Coaster powered by twin 200 HP Volvo engines. She has ample deck space, a spacious cockpit, and a head. She also boasts a fighting chair and the finest equipment and lures to make your trip a success. Throw in high-tech electronics and a multimedia system for your favorite tunes, and you're ready for battle.

How long you fight for is up to you, with half and full-day charters to choose between. Even on a half-day trip, you'll be able to get in some epic hook-ups and maybe even land a Marlin. Spend the whole day at sea, and the sky's the limit - just check out Margarita's past catches!

This is your chance to take on the ocean's top predators in their favorite hangout. Take one look at the size of the fish here, and you'll never want to fish anywhere else. So step aboard and experience your own fishing adventure!

Margarita Sportfishing operates out of Funchal, on the sportfishing paradise of Madeira. The area has become synonymous with Marlin fishing due to the incredible size and number of fish that can be found here. Captain Carmo Rodrigues specializes in landing the biggest Blue Marlin these deep waters hold.

Madeira is one of those special places where you can be out in the deep almost instantly. Instead of spending half your trip just getting offshore, you can be trolling as soon as you leave the harbor. As well as Blue and White Marlin, you can also target Spearfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Albacore Tuna, and much more.

The 'Margarita' is a 35' Henriques Maine Coaster powered by twin 200 HP Volvo engines. She has ample deck space, a spacious cockpit, and a head. She also boasts a fighting chair and the finest equipment and lures to make your trip a success. Throw in high-tech electronics and a multimedia system for your favorite tunes, and you're ready for battle.

How long you fight for is up to you, with half and full-day charters to choose between. Even on a half-day trip, you'll be able to get in some epic hook-ups and maybe even land a Marlin. Spend the whole day at sea, and the sky's the limit - just check out Margarita's past catches!

This is your chance to take on the ocean's top predators in their favorite hangout. Take one look at the size of the fish here, and you'll never want to fish anywhere else. So step aboard and experience your own fishing adventure!

Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
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Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
27 years of experience
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Half Day Trip
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4 hour trip starts at 9:30 AM
US $797
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
Non-refundable
7 hour trip starts at 9:30 AM
US $1,139
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.3
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.0
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

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Reviews (4)

  • Mark Icard
    Mark Icard
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    caught a 904 lb blue

    Full Day Trip on July 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    head line says it ll

  • Simon Slonjsak
    Simon Slonjsak
    si
    Slovenia
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip

    Special 4 hour trip for Simon Slonjsak on June 30, 2022 • 6 adults

    great trip, we were fortunate to catch a big tuna.

  • Tony Fowler
    Tony Fowler
    gb
    Watford, United Kingdom
    Member since 2017
    3.0
    Verified

    Two full days with Captain Pedro on margarita

    Full Day Trip on July 10, 2017 • 2 adults

    The fishing was disappointing never had a strike, but that's fishing. However the skipper did not try any other lures at all and when I asked him why he did not try different lures I was told that in Madeira they don't change the lures if though I had requested it. Would not fish with this boat again all I was doing was paying for the fuel, really felt the crew were not interested in the slightest. .

Rating

4.3
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.0
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

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Mark Icard
Mark Icard
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
6 trips
5.0
Verified
caught a 904 lb blue
Full Day Trip on July 21, 20262 adults

head line says it ll

Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Simon Slonjsak
Simon Slonjsak
si
Slovenia
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Half day trip
Special 4 hour trip for Simon Slonjsak on June 30, 20226 adults

great trip, we were fortunate to catch a big tuna.

Paul Hoogstraten
Paul Hoogstraten
nl
Netherlands
Member since 2024
The captain canceled
July 25, 2024

The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Tony Fowler
Tony Fowler
gb
Watford, United Kingdom
Member since 2017
3.0
Verified
Two full days with Captain Pedro on margarita
Full Day Trip on July 10, 20172 adults

The fishing was disappointing never had a strike, but that's fishing. However the skipper did not try any other lures at all and when I asked him why he did not try different lures I was told that in Madeira they don't change the lures if though I had requested it. Would not fish with this boat again all I was doing was paying for the fuel, really felt the crew were not interested in the slightest. .

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
Albacore Tuna
Wahoo

FAQs about Margarita

Margarita offers the following trips to customers:
  • €700 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Margarita, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Radio
Trips booked with Margarita include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Margarita offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Margarita offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Margarita include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Spearfish (Longbill)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within 12 hours
Member since November 2014

Captain Santos is a Billfish fanatic who loves nothing more than a day of big game action on the high seas. He's a strong supporter of safe tagging and release of Billfish to let future anglers enjoy the sport and learn more about these beautiful creatures. Let him show you just how good the fishing in Madeira truly is!

Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
Fully verified
27
reviews
2014
member since
~13h
response
Captain Santos is a Billfish fanatic who loves nothing more than a day of big game action on the high seas. He's a strong supporter of safe tagging and release of Billfish to let future anglers enjoy the sport and learn more about these beautiful creatures. Let him show you just how good the fishing in Madeira truly is!

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Longbill Spearfish
Longbill Spearfish
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Longbill Spearfish
Longbill Spearfish
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna

Real catches by this captain

  • caught a 904 lb blue
    Mark I.
    Mark I.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1991
Boat manufacturer
Henriques
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
2 x 200HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

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

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

What’s biting in Funchal right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Tuna (Albacore)Tuna (Albacore)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
WahooWahoo

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