Native Crew – Fishing & Tours
4.9/5 (131 reviews)
Marina do Funchal, Funchal, MA 9000-052, Portugal–
Native Crew – Fishing & Tours
4.9/5 (131)
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Marina do Funchal
Funchal, MA, Portugal
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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Rating
4.9
131 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (240)
+234
What anglers say
97%
Great experience
78%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
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Sebastiaan Spruit
Netherlands
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Member since 2025
5.0
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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:
0
Petteri Voutilainen
Finland
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome day out with Captain Pedro!
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared on January 8, 2026 • 1 adult
If you're looking for a great time on the water, look no further than Captain Pedro. We went out for a 4-hour trolling session and honestly had a blast from start to finish.
Pedro is a legend—super chill, professional, and clearly knows these waters like the back of his hand. Even though the fish weren't feeling particularly hungry that day (we only managed to land one small barracuda), it wasn't for lack of effort. Pedro was determined to get us a big one! He even let us stay out for an extra hour free of charge just to give us the best possible chance.
The boat had a great vibe, the equipment was top-notch, and the conversation was even better. Sometimes fishing is about more than just the catch; it's about the experience and the company, and Pedro made sure we had a 10/10 day.
Reported catch:
0
Charlie Hieb
Ireland
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic Charter with great guys!
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing PM on April 17, 2026 • 4 adults
Had a fantastic time on the water both guys are super friendly and helpful! Boat was perfect for 4 people and we all had an amazing time! Even with not ideal conditions they tried extremely hard to bring us to places with good fishing spots. Pedro was also very good about communicating everything before hand and made it very easy to find then in the marina.
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John Carr
United Kingdom
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
A brilliant trip
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing/Jigging on April 17, 2026 • 4 adults
Four pensioners had a brilliant trip. 7 types of fish caught. Pedro was very knowledgeable about the fish and explained why he was doing things in a straight forward ways. On a quiet day, he searched for fish and provided us with an exciting day of fishing. A great day was had by all in a safe and eco-friendly environment. Thank you Pedro.
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Les Jones
Repeat angler
Illinois, US
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Member since 2023
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3 trips
5.0
Verified
Very nice day on Lake Madeira
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing PM on July 20, 2025 • 2 adults
Water was so flat, you wouldn't know you were on the ocean.
Went on an afternoon half-day bottom fishing trip on 20 June 2025. Weather was good. A bit overcast to start the day, which was perfect.
Began with trolling west along the coast in hopes of getting a barracuda strike, or some other species. Had a few on the Lowrance, but couldn't entice them to bite.
Made it to where we turned out to sea to hit our bottom-fishing target spots. Got a bite as we dropped the first bait in the water. Lost it on the way up.
Hit a couple spots and got a few smaller Red Snapper in the cooler. Best fish of the day was a 3.7-kilo Red Snapper. Used some fresh squid for bait.
Captain Pedro and First Mate John (sorry I can't spell it correctly, João?) were great. We learned a lot about fishing in this area, and also a lot of cultural/historical info about Madeira as we traveled along the coast.
The fish weren't quite as interested in us as we were with them. Still, the crew did their best and we did manage to put a few in the cooler, including the afore mentioned Red Snapper. Had it been another day of the week, we'd have taken it to a local restaurant for dinner.
Great day overall. Sure beat working. Would definitely fish with them again.
Thanks, fellas!
Reported catch:
1
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4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
Starting time
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $435
Shared tour: 2 people
US $435
Shared tour: 2 people
4H Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
Starting time
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $435
Shared tour: 2 people
US $435
Shared tour: 2 people
2.5 Hour Trip –Coastal Tour&Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
Starting time
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $441
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $441
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing/Jigging
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
Starting time
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $587
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $587
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
Starting time
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $587
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $587
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
Starting time
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $822
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $822
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
Starting time
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $940
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $940
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
Starting time
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,057
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,057
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip – Desertas Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
Starting time
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,292
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,292
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating
4.9
131 reviews
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124
4
6
3
1
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (240)
+234
What anglers say
97%
Great experience
78%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
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Sebastiaan Spruit
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:
0
Petteri Voutilainen
Finland
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome day out with Captain Pedro!
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared on January 8, 2026 • 1 adult
If you're looking for a great time on the water, look no further than Captain Pedro. We went out for a 4-hour trolling session and honestly had a blast from start to finish.
Pedro is a legend—super chill, professional, and clearly knows these waters like the back of his hand. Even though the fish weren't feeling particularly hungry that day (we only managed to land one small barracuda), it wasn't for lack of effort. Pedro was determined to get us a big one! He even let us stay out for an extra hour free of charge just to give us the best possible chance.
The boat had a great vibe, the equipment was top-notch, and the conversation was even better. Sometimes fishing is about more than just the catch; it's about the experience and the company, and Pedro made sure we had a 10/10 day.
Reported catch:
0
Charlie Hieb
Ireland
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic Charter with great guys!
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing PM on April 17, 2026 • 4 adults
Had a fantastic time on the water both guys are super friendly and helpful! Boat was perfect for 4 people and we all had an amazing time! Even with not ideal conditions they tried extremely hard to bring us to places with good fishing spots. Pedro was also very good about communicating everything before hand and made it very easy to find then in the marina.
0
John Carr
United Kingdom
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
A brilliant trip
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing/Jigging on April 17, 2026 • 4 adults
Four pensioners had a brilliant trip. 7 types of fish caught. Pedro was very knowledgeable about the fish and explained why he was doing things in a straight forward ways. On a quiet day, he searched for fish and provided us with an exciting day of fishing. A great day was had by all in a safe and eco-friendly environment. Thank you Pedro.
0
Les Jones
Repeat angler
Illinois, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Very nice day on Lake Madeira
4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing PM on July 20, 2025 • 2 adults
Water was so flat, you wouldn't know you were on the ocean.
Went on an afternoon half-day bottom fishing trip on 20 June 2025. Weather was good. A bit overcast to start the day, which was perfect.
Began with trolling west along the coast in hopes of getting a barracuda strike, or some other species. Had a few on the Lowrance, but couldn't entice them to bite.
Made it to where we turned out to sea to hit our bottom-fishing target spots. Got a bite as we dropped the first bait in the water. Lost it on the way up.
Hit a couple spots and got a few smaller Red Snapper in the cooler. Best fish of the day was a 3.7-kilo Red Snapper. Used some fresh squid for bait.
Captain Pedro and First Mate John (sorry I can't spell it correctly, João?) were great. We learned a lot about fishing in this area, and also a lot of cultural/historical info about Madeira as we traveled along the coast.
The fish weren't quite as interested in us as we were with them. Still, the crew did their best and we did manage to put a few in the cooler, including the afore mentioned Red Snapper. Had it been another day of the week, we'd have taken it to a local restaurant for dinner.
Great day overall. Sure beat working. Would definitely fish with them again.
Thanks, fellas!
Reported catch:
1
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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
17 knots