Fishing Family - Ponta Calhau II 

4.6/5 (55 reviews)
 Marina do Funchal, Funchal, MA 9000-055, Portugal

Fishing Family - Ponta Calhau II 

4.6/5 (55 reviews)
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Marina do Funchal
Funchal, MA, Portugal

Book your next trip with Fishing Family and find out what makes the fishing in Funchal so unique. With Captain Antonio and crew at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

There's no guarantee when you're fishing, but just some of the species you can catch around here include Barracuda, Albacore Tuna, Gray Triggerfish, and more, depending on conditions. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fishing.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! We have a child-sized life vest, be sure to ask on board. Don't forget to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your day begins aboard a 22' Quicksilver 640 pilothouse that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Don't leave home without sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board.

Now, come aboard with Fishing Family and get hooked!
We love families with children

Book your next trip with Fishing Family and find out what makes the fishing in Funchal so unique. With Captain Antonio and crew at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

There's no guarantee when you're fishing, but just some of the species you can catch around here include Barracuda, Albacore Tuna, Gray Triggerfish, and more, depending on conditions. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fishing.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! We have a child-sized life vest, be sure to ask on board. Don't forget to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your day begins aboard a 22' Quicksilver 640 pilothouse that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Don't leave home without sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board.

Now, come aboard with Fishing Family and get hooked!
We love families with children

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Rating

4.6
55 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (67)

What anglers say

89%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Emma Cardey
Emma Cardey
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience
Fishing Tour on February 18, 20262 adults2 children
Captain António and crew completely tailored this experience to our family, which included a toddler and 5 year old. They chose great spots which would be comfotable for the kids, explained everything really clearly and patiently and we all managed to catch some pretty good fish on our first try. It was a fantastic experince and I will definitely do this again of we're back in the area and would very highly recommend them - excellent!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Red Grouper
Amberjack
Response from Captain
February 18, 2026
thank you so much emma is a pleasure...😊
Cirilo Ferreira
Cirilo Ferreira
pt
Portugal
Member since 2025
2
5.0
Verified
very good day fishing
Fishing Tour on October 13, 20255 adults
We went on a family fishing trip with Captain Antonio, and it was such a great experience! There were five of us, and Antonio made everyone feel comfortable right from the start. He was super friendly, helpful, and really knew his stuff - he made sure we were always in the right spots and gave us great tips along the way. The boat was clean, spacious, and perfect for a relaxing day out. We caught plenty of fish and had a lot of fun just enjoying the whole experience. We even decided to stay an extra hour, and it was absolutely worth it - more time on the water, more catches, and more laughs. Big thanks to Captain Antonio for making the trip so enjoyable. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great day of fishing
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Gray Triggerfish
Aleksander Stys
Aleksander Stys
pl
Poland
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Excellent family time!
Bottom fishing on February 11, 20262 adults2 children
Despite the windy weather, we enjoyed four fantastic hours catching fish and admiring the beautiful coastline of Madeira. The crew was friendly, professional, and very helpful throughout the trip. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys fishing and is visiting Funchal!
Reported catch:
Hamour Grouper
Red Snapper
Lane Snapper
Martin McConville
Martin McConville
ie
Ireland
Member since 2026
0
4.7
Verified
Very enjoyable trip!
Half Day bottom fishing on April 17, 20262 adults
Captain Antonio was an absolute gentleman and did everything possible to make the trip special. My partner was struck by sea sickness and he immediately took her back to port before turning straight around and heading to local spots where I would get to catch some grouper. I really enjoyed the day and would recommend this crew to anyone interested in a great experience in Madeira.
Guus Balkema
Guus Balkema
nl
Netherlands
Member since 2025
2
4.7
Verified
Great morning fishing with my son
Bottom fishing on August 13, 20252 adults
We had a great morning fishing. My son (15yr) and I started Pike fishing in the Netherlands some months ago, so this was our first trip on the sea. We were the only ones on the boat with captain and experienced local fisher. The very friendly crew helped us speed up to learn bottom fishing and were very active finding good spots. We caught about 7 fish (including a grouper, snapper and trigger fish). So an excellent morning and experience with my son.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Hamour Grouper

Trip availability and prices

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Bottom fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $280
Entire boat: 2 people
Fishing Tour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $525
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bottom fishing- Big snapper (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $583
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day bottom fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $583
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Jigging Fish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $583
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tuna fishing big Game
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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Mar 1 - May 31
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US $583
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tour with banana sport
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
US $583
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bottom fishing 5 Hours
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
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US $583
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Dawn Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
teaching your children to fish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Fish your Dinner
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Big Game and Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $898
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tour and Fishing – Desertas Islands
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,166
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.6
55 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (67)

What anglers say

89%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (55)

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Showing 15 of 55 reviews
Emma Cardey
Emma Cardey
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience
Fishing Tour on February 18, 20262 adults2 children
Captain António and crew completely tailored this experience to our family, which included a toddler and 5 year old. They chose great spots which would be comfotable for the kids, explained everything really clearly and patiently and we all managed to catch some pretty good fish on our first try. It was a fantastic experince and I will definitely do this again of we're back in the area and would very highly recommend them - excellent!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Red Grouper
Amberjack
Response from Captain
February 18, 2026
thank you so much emma is a pleasure...😊
Cirilo Ferreira
Cirilo Ferreira
pt
Portugal
Member since 2025
2
5.0
Verified
very good day fishing
Fishing Tour on October 13, 20255 adults
We went on a family fishing trip with Captain Antonio, and it was such a great experience! There were five of us, and Antonio made everyone feel comfortable right from the start. He was super friendly, helpful, and really knew his stuff - he made sure we were always in the right spots and gave us great tips along the way. The boat was clean, spacious, and perfect for a relaxing day out. We caught plenty of fish and had a lot of fun just enjoying the whole experience. We even decided to stay an extra hour, and it was absolutely worth it - more time on the water, more catches, and more laughs. Big thanks to Captain Antonio for making the trip so enjoyable. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great day of fishing
Translated by AI:
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Gray Triggerfish
Aleksander Stys
Aleksander Stys
pl
Poland
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Excellent family time!
Bottom fishing on February 11, 20262 adults2 children
Despite the windy weather, we enjoyed four fantastic hours catching fish and admiring the beautiful coastline of Madeira. The crew was friendly, professional, and very helpful throughout the trip. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys fishing and is visiting Funchal!
Reported catch:
Hamour Grouper
Red Snapper
Lane Snapper
Martin McConville
Martin McConville
ie
Ireland
Member since 2026
0
4.7
Verified
Very enjoyable trip!
Half Day bottom fishing on April 17, 20262 adults
Captain Antonio was an absolute gentleman and did everything possible to make the trip special. My partner was struck by sea sickness and he immediately took her back to port before turning straight around and heading to local spots where I would get to catch some grouper. I really enjoyed the day and would recommend this crew to anyone interested in a great experience in Madeira.
Guus Balkema
Guus Balkema
nl
Netherlands
Member since 2025
2
4.7
Verified
Great morning fishing with my son
Bottom fishing on August 13, 20252 adults
We had a great morning fishing. My son (15yr) and I started Pike fishing in the Netherlands some months ago, so this was our first trip on the sea. We were the only ones on the boat with captain and experienced local fisher. The very friendly crew helped us speed up to learn bottom fishing and were very active finding good spots. We caught about 7 fish (including a grouper, snapper and trigger fish). So an excellent morning and experience with my son.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Hamour Grouper

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Quicksilver
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 100HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots
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