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!



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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    US $759
    Spend the morning locked in battle with Marlin, Tuna, and other big game pelagics on this exciting 4-hour trip. If you have a few first-timers in your group that are not sure if they're going to enjoy the whole day on the boat – half day trip is a great option for you.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    US $1,085
    With the whole day on the water, you can go after some real monsters in the deep waters around Funchal. There's more than enough time to catch different types of fish and switch between different techniques. See what works best and enjoy!
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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

Meet the Charter Operator

Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
20 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (White) White Marlin
Spearfish (Longbill) Longbill Spearfish

Boat specs

Henriques (Sportfishing) originally built in 1991. Powered by 2 200HP Volvo engines.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Refrigerator

Trip includes

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

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
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
4.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
3.5 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.5 / 5
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Simon S.
Sv. Ana V Slov. Goricah, Slovenia
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Simon Slonjsak on June 30, 2022
great trip, we were fortunate to catch a big tuna.
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Two full days with Captain Pedro on margarita

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 10, 2017
The fishing was disappointing never had a strike, but that’s fishing. However the skipper did not try any other lures at...
Tony F. does not recommend Margarita
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