Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime 

4.9/5 (75 reviews)
 Calheta Marina, Calheta, MA 9370-135, Portugal

Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime 

4.9/5 (75)
 Angler's Choice
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Calheta Marina
Calheta, MA, Portugal

Madeira Fishing Charters features Prime, that offers exceptional big game fishing experience with a dedicated and experienced crew.

We have a deep knowledge of the best fishing spots and techniques.

The variety of fishing options, including big game trolling for marlin, chasing down Atlantic bigeye tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, white marlin, Wahoo and offering excellent bottom fishing, caters to a wide range of fishing preferences.

Prime offers the best gear and top-notch service, as well as accommodating both experienced anglers and novices, reflects a commitment to ensuring a memorable and successful fishing trip for all clients.

The use of Prime, a Cabo 35 Express and the continuous upgrading and maintenance of the fleet, along with the latest electronics for fish locating and structure viewing, further demonstrates a dedication to providing a high-quality fishing experience.

The fact that Captain Simon, as well as the entire crew, are fully licensed by the Portuguese tourist office and adhere to all safety specifications, adds an extra layer of professionalism and reassurance for clients.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 75 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (83)

Great Charter
Great Charter
Great Charter
+80

Angler rating

71
3
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

84%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

78%

Showing 1 - 5 of 75 reviews
Showing: 5 of 75 reviews
Chad R.
Chad R.
5.0/5

Sep 25, 2025

Full Day Big Game Fishing

Fishing with Simon

VERIFIED
NEW

Had a great day out trolling onboard Prime. It's a fantastic boat with the best of kit. I was well looked after by Simon and Alfonso, with good chat and a cracking lunch provided by Simon's wife. We hooked up to one fish but unfortunately didn't land it but that is always a possibility when trolling for big fish; it's never a guarantee. I wouldn't hesitate to book up with them again next time I'm in Madeira and would recommend them to anyone considering a trip out from Calheta.

Had a great day out trolling onboard Prime. It's a fantastic boat with the best of kit. I was well looked after by Simon and Alfonso,...  

Captain replied
 Chad R. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
 Chad R. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 1, 2025
hi Chad, thank you for taking the time to leave the review, very much appreciated. hope we get the big one for you next ttime. 👍😎🎣

Les J.
Les J.
5.0/5

Jul 22, 2025

Full Day Big Game Fishing

Awesome team, boat and gear!

VERIFIED

Had a really nice day woth my grandson on Prime on 22 July 2025. Great crew, superb boat and quality gear. Threw everything at the fish but the kitchen sink. Trolling seven lines and teasers all day. Darn fish just weren't having any of it. Wasn't for lack of trying, for sure. We started trolling the minute we were out of the harbor and didn't stop for 7 hours, until we were back at the harbor mouth. The bite has been slow lately. I was out two days prior on another boat out of Funchal and had the same lack of luck. Only one other boat managed a hook-up today. We got a lone Spearfish to the boat. In spite of the lack of fish, which is just the way of the world, I'd love to go out with these guys the next time we're in town.

Had a really nice day woth my grandson on Prime on 22 July 2025. Great crew, superb boat and quality gear. Threw everything at...  

Captain replied
 Les J. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
 Les J. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2025
Hi Les , thank you for the kind words and the review. It was a pleasure having you on board and it's so much appreciated that you can see we give it 100%every time we go out. Just wasn't our day. Take care and hope to see you again Tight lines Capt Simon and Alfonso.

Brian S.
Brian S.
5.0/5

Jul 31, 2025

Full Day Big Game Fishing

Great Charter

VERIFIED

We are a family of five visiting from the US with deep sea fishing experience. This was one of the cleanest and well maintained boats we have ever boarded. Captain was great, and mate Alfonso did a great job to ensure our needs were satisfied. Despite not catching any fish, we truly enjoyed our final day on Madeira together. Lunch was also delicious, hats off to the chef!

We are a family of five visiting from the US with deep sea fishing experience. This was one of the cleanest and well maintained...  

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 Brian S. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
1 person finds this review helpful
 Brian S. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 1, 2025
Hi Brian thanks for the lovely message. It was a pleasure having you and your family on board. Hope to see you again and next time we will get you hooked up with a Big Blue Marlin. 😊🤙

Alfredo Manuel Ferreiro García
Alfredo Manuel Ferreiro García
5.0/5

Aug 6, 2025

Half Day Bottom Fishing (PM)

Amazing experience

VERIFIED

Amazing work from the whole crew! They did the impossible for us to enjoy fishing. Thank you!!

Amazing work from the whole crew! They did the impossible for us to enjoy fishing. Thank you!!  

Captain replied
 Alfredo Manuel Ferreiro García recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
1 person finds this review helpful
 Alfredo Manuel Ferreiro García recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 9, 2025
Thank you very much for the feedback

Matt S.
Matt S.
5.0/5

Aug 19, 2025

Full Day Big Game Fishing

Skipper couldn't have tried harder

VERIFIED

Just difficult conditions. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

Just difficult conditions. Would definitely recommend and will be back!  

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 Matt S. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
1 person finds this review helpful
 Matt S. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 21, 2025
thank you for the review, very much appreciated

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Bottom Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $756 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Bottom Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
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US $756 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Big Game Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $930 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Big Game Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
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US $930 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Mixed Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $1,279 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Mixed Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
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US $1,453 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Big Game Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
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US $1,744 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 75 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (83)

Great Charter
Great Charter
Great Charter
+80

Angler rating

71
3
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

84%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

78%

Showing 1 - 5 of 75 reviews
Showing: 5 of 75 reviews
Chad R.
Chad R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Simon

VERIFIED
NEW

Full Day Big Game Fishing on September 25, 2025

Had a great day out trolling onboard Prime. It's a fantastic boat with the best of kit. I was well looked after by Simon and Alfonso, with good chat and a cracking lunch provided by Simon's wife. We hooked up to one fish but unfortunately didn't land it but that is always a possibility when trolling for big fish; it's never a guarantee. I wouldn't hesitate to book up with them again next time I'm in Madeira and would recommend them to anyone considering a trip out from Calheta.

Had a great day out trolling onboard Prime. It's a fantastic boat with the best of kit. I was well looked after by Simon and Alfonso, with good chat and a cracking lunch provided by Simon's wife. We hooked up to one fish but unfortunately didn't land it but that is always a possibility when trolling for big fish; it's never a guarantee. I wouldn't hesitate to book up with them again next time I'm in Madeira and would recommend them to anyone considering a trip out from Calheta.  

 Chad R. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 1, 2025
hi Chad, thank you for taking the time to leave the review, very much appreciated. hope we get the big one for you next ttime. 👍😎🎣

Les J.
Les J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome team, boat and gear!

VERIFIED

Full Day Big Game Fishing on July 22, 2025

Had a really nice day woth my grandson on Prime on 22 July 2025. Great crew, superb boat and quality gear. Threw everything at the fish but the kitchen sink. Trolling seven lines and teasers all day. Darn fish just weren't having any of it. Wasn't for lack of trying, for sure. We started trolling the minute we were out of the harbor and didn't stop for 7 hours, until we were back at the harbor mouth. The bite has been slow lately. I was out two days prior on another boat out of Funchal and had the same lack of luck. Only one other boat managed a hook-up today. We got a lone Spearfish to the boat. In spite of the lack of fish, which is just the way of the world, I'd love to go out with these guys the next time we're in town.

Had a really nice day woth my grandson on Prime on 22 July 2025. Great crew, superb boat and quality gear. Threw everything at the fish but the kitchen sink. Trolling seven lines and teasers all day. Darn fish just weren't having any of it. Wasn't for lack of trying, for sure. We started trolling the minute we were out of the harbor and didn't stop for 7 hours, until we were back at the harbor mouth. The bite has been slow lately. I was out two days prior on another boat out of Funchal...  

 Les J. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2025
Hi Les , thank you for the kind words and the review. It was a pleasure having you on board and it's so much appreciated that you can see we give it 100%every time we go out. Just wasn't our day. Take care and hope to see you again Tight lines Capt Simon and Alfonso.

Brian S.
Brian S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Charter

VERIFIED

Full Day Big Game Fishing on July 31, 2025

We are a family of five visiting from the US with deep sea fishing experience. This was one of the cleanest and well maintained boats we have ever boarded. Captain was great, and mate Alfonso did a great job to ensure our needs were satisfied. Despite not catching any fish, we truly enjoyed our final day on Madeira together. Lunch was also delicious, hats off to the chef!

We are a family of five visiting from the US with deep sea fishing experience. This was one of the cleanest and well maintained boats we have ever boarded. Captain was great, and mate Alfonso did a great job to ensure our needs were satisfied. Despite not catching any fish, we truly enjoyed our final day on Madeira together. Lunch was also delicious, hats off to the chef!  

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 Brian S. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 1, 2025
Hi Brian thanks for the lovely message. It was a pleasure having you and your family on board. Hope to see you again and next time we will get you hooked up with a Big Blue Marlin. 😊🤙

Alfredo Manuel Ferreiro García
Alfredo Manuel Ferreiro García
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Bottom Fishing (PM) on August 6, 2025

Amazing work from the whole crew! They did the impossible for us to enjoy fishing. Thank you!!

Amazing work from the whole crew! They did the impossible for us to enjoy fishing. Thank you!!  

 Alfredo Manuel Ferreiro García recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 9, 2025
Thank you very much for the feedback

Matt S.
Matt S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Skipper couldn't have tried harder

VERIFIED

Full Day Big Game Fishing on August 19, 2025

Just difficult conditions. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

Just difficult conditions. Would definitely recommend and will be back!  

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 Matt S. recommends Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 21, 2025
thank you for the review, very much appreciated

FAQs about Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Cabo
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 435HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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