Native Crew – Fishing & Tours 

4.9
(172 reviews)
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 Marina do Funchal, Funchal, MA 9000-052, Portugal–

Native Crew – Fishing & Tours 

Funchal, MA, Portugal
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22 ft
4
4.9
(172 reviews)

Native Crew has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Madeira Island.

These waters are known for Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Dentex, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Gray Triggerfish, Skipjack Tuna, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! For these species, you're likely to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.

Trips with Native Crew are open to the whole family, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.

Your day begins aboard a 22' Starfisher saltwater fishing boat with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a small toilet inside of the cabin for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer depending on the season.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. It's customary to tip the Mate to show your appreciation. There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Don't forget to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks provided on board.

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Native Crew has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Madeira Island.

These waters are known for Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Dentex, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Gray Triggerfish, Skipjack Tuna, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! For these species, you're likely to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.

Trips with Native Crew are open to the whole family, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.

Your day begins aboard a 22' Starfisher saltwater fishing boat with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a small toilet inside of the cabin for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer depending on the season.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. It's customary to tip the Mate to show your appreciation. There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Don't forget to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks provided on board.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be Fishing Like a Native?

Book and discover the Hawai of Europe.
JOIN THE CREW - HEI MATAU

Pedro Sales
Captain
Pedro Sales
6 years of experience
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4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $414
Shared tour: 2 people
4H Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+2
US $414
Shared tour: 2 people
2.5 Hour Trip –Coastal Tour&Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dentex
Leerfish (Garrick)
US $431
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing/Jigging
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $616
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $616
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $840
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6H WAHOO HUNT
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 2:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Dec 30
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+2
US $896
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $952
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7H ULTIMATE WAHOO HUNT
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Dec 30
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+2
US $1,008
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $1,064
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8H ULTIMATE WAHOO HUNT
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Dec 30
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+2
US $1,120
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip – Desertas Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+4
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.9
172 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (283)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
82%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Luca Marino
Luca Marino
ch
Switzerland
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Journée incroyable
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing/Jigging on September 17, 2026 • 2 adults

J’ai passé une excellente matinée avec Pedro et Dino ! J’ai auparavant fais plein de sortie de pêche dans différents pays mais cette sortie était vraiment spécial. Ils nous ont beaucoup informé sur la pêche local et les poissons de saisons afin de pêcher le plus possible. Ils étaient très à l’écoute et nous avons pu bien discuter ce qui rend la journée encore plus sympathique. Ils ont vraiment fait de leur mieux pour nous et nous les remercions 👍🏼👍🏼 Je recommande 1000x les yeux fermés

Reported catch:
Wahoo
Robert Williamson
Robert Williamson
us
California, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Mostly bottom fishing - smaller boat - knowledgable crew
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared on August 24, 2026 • 1 adult

Boat fits four, and there were four of us on my trip. We each caught 1-2 fish, but they can’t filet the fish for you (in Funchal harbor). So bring your own bag and carry a fish home or leave it at the dock. The day started which a little bit of light trolling (where I caught a Skip Jack), and then bottom fishing at about 100-120 meters, so be prepared to reel a lot. The crew knows the spots and the baits that work - and this matters. Water and beer available. It is also a nice way to hang with a few other like minded tourists who want to fish a bit when in Madeira.

Reported catch:
Skipjack Tuna
Alec Fediuk
Alec Fediuk
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great time, great people
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared on November 1, 2026 • 2 adults

Pedro and Dima were some of our favorite people we met on this trip, me and my new wife were down for our honeymoon and I’ve never been on a charter that worked harder to get you a catch. Pedro also provided a great recommendation for where to cook our fish, great time, great people would highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Heath Mullinax
Heath Mullinax
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2015
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
never stopped fishing
7H ULTIMATE WAHOO HUNT on October 24, 2026 • 3 adults

the Captain and first mate did a great job to do everything in their power to get us on fish. After 6 hours, of fun fishing but no luck, we thought it might not be our day. we continue to troll all the way back to the dock and hooked three in tge last hour and landed two 👍🏼 #wahoo

Reported catch:
Wahoo
Sebastiaan Spruit
Sebastiaan Spruit
nl
Netherlands
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
A real anglers charter
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared on February 22, 2026 • 2 adults

Firstly i want to give a big shout out to Pedro and Dino who are two really friendly and genuinely cool dudes that make the whole fishing experience super fun and informative by answering any questions you may have on the trip. The trip itself was really focused on tracking down the fish through watching currents and monitoring the fish finder instead of endless trolling just to catch one or two fish like most big game charters. The smaller boat and lighter setups allowed for a very dynamic fishing approach throughout the day and resulted in us catching a barracuda, amberjack, tuna, hogfish and other smaller reef fish like grouper. Additionally the crew provided drinks, snacks and a great environment to joke around and have a good time. Felt like a morning on the water with some friends. Will definitely book again and highly recommend to anyone looking for a good charter on Madeira.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Amberjack

FAQs about Native Crew – Fishing & Tours

Native Crew – Fishing & Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • €185 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared (4 hours)
  • €185 per person - 4H Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared PM (4 hours)
  • €385 per group, additional €60 per person after 3 guests - 2.5 Hour Trip –Coastal Tour&Fishing (2 hours)
  • €550 per group - 4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing PM (4 hours)
  • €550 per group - 4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing/Jigging (4 hours)
  • €750 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • €800 per group - 6H WAHOO HUNT (6 hours)
  • €800 per group - 6H WAHOO HUNT - 2:30 PM (6 hours)
  • €850 per group - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
  • €900 per group - 7H ULTIMATE WAHOO HUNT (7 hours)
  • €900 per group - 7H ULTIMATE WAHOO HUNT - 1:30 PM (7 hours)
  • €950 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - 8H ULTIMATE WAHOO HUNT (7 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - 8H ULTIMATE WAHOO HUNT - 1:30 PM (7 hours)
  • €1,250 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Desertas Special (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Native Crew – Fishing & Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet small toilet inside the cabin
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder LOWRANCE HDS - AIRMAR B265LH 1KW TRANSDUCER
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Native Crew – Fishing & Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Fishing with live bait depends on the season. We usually catch the bait the night before. If the customer wants to catch the bait the night before, this service will have an extra cost, subject to availability. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean some fish whenever possible)
  • Snacks (Snacks and drinks included)
  • Drinks (BEER, SODAS , WATER)
  • First mate (Tip normally between 10% to 20%)
  • Fishing license (All the licences inclued)
Native Crew – Fishing & Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Native Crew – Fishing & Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Native Crew – Fishing & Tours include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dentex
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Pedro Sales
Pedro Sales
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
31 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
172 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2023
My Grandfather was a fisherman all his life, so his passion for fishing and the sea was born in me for as long as I can remember. I left my business on the mainland to dedicate my life to the sea and share this passion with the World.
Our Team
Pedro S.
Pedro S.
Captain
Pedro Sales
Pedro Sales
Fully verified
31
reports
172
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
My Grandfather was a fisherman all his life, so his passion for fishing and the sea was born in me for as long as I can remember. I left my business on the mainland to dedicate my life to the sea and share this passion with the World.
The crew
Pedro S.
Pedro S.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dentex
Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dentex
Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers proudly display a large barracuda aboard a boat during an evening fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Alec F.
    Alec F.
    Pedro and Dima were some of our favorite people we met on this trip, me and my new wife were down for our honeymoon and I’ve never been on a charter that worked harder to get you a catch. Pedro also provided a great recommendation for where to cook our fish, great time, great people would highly recommend.
  • Adult and young angler proudly holding a large wahoo aboard a fishing boat in open coastal waters with a mountainous shoreline in the background.
    Wahoo action
  • Angler aboard a small fishing boat proudly holding a large wahoo over open ocean waters with mountainous coastline in the background.
    Wahoo active this week a lot of bites
  • Bent fishing rod over open ocean waters at sunset, capturing an offshore fishing action scene with a rocky coastline in the distance.
    Charles G.
    Charles G.
    Great crew. Thanks for the good experience!
  • Adult angler holding a long barracuda aboard a small fishing boat near a rocky coastal resort shoreline.
    Fish 1
    European Barracuda
    Christophe T.
    Christophe T.
    15 baraccudas à 3, ça occupe bien ! Équipage sympa. Bateau très bien. A refaire
  • Solo angler proudly holding a large wahoo aboard a boat, with dramatic volcanic cliffs and open ocean in the background.
    Andrew T.
    Andrew T.
    Pedro and Deno do a wonderful job, they’re not only great fishermen but also super friendly and easy to talk to. I would highly reccomend them to anyone looking to have a great day out on the water!
  • Angler proudly displaying two large Wahoo caught during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Luca M.
    Luca M.
    J’ai passé une excellente matinée avec Pedro et Dino ! J’ai auparavant fais plein de sortie de pêche dans différents pays mais cette sortie était vraiment spécial. Ils nous ont beaucoup informé sur la pêche local et les poissons de saisons afin de pêcher le plus possible. Ils étaient très à l’écoute et nous avons pu bien discuter ce qui rend la journée encore plus sympathique. Ils ont vraiment fait de leur mieux pour nous et nous les remercions 👍🏼👍🏼 Je recommande 1000x les yeux fermés
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    5-2 Wahoo We land 2 wahoo and lost more 3 . Crazy day the wahoo season is hot this week. Beautiful sunset
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo while fishing off the coast, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Wahoo madness 2-5 We get 5 bites and we land 2 wahoo season is starting
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snapper against a backdrop of clear blue ocean during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Pink Snapper
    Jack W.
    Jack W.
    We had great trip with these guys. While fishing was slower, we still landed several big snapper and caught some other fish along the way. The weather was beautiful and Pedro even gave us some recommendations on how to cook it up whole the Madieran way.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Starfisher
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
1 x 125HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
small toilet inside the cabin
GPS
Fishfinder
LOWRANCE HDS - AIRMAR B265LH 1KW TRANSDUCER
Bed
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fishing with live bait depends on the season. We usually catch the bait the night before. If the customer wants to catch the bait the night before, this service will have an extra cost, subject to availability.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean some fish whenever possible
Snacks
Snacks and drinks included
Drinks
BEER, SODAS , WATER
First mate
Tip normally between 10% to 20%
Fishing license
All the licences inclued

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
The kids are welcome on board
You keep catch
The clients can keep some fish
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
We can keep or release the fish

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Funchal right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
WahooWahoo

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