Captain
José Serrão

Member since October 2014 Funchal, Portugal
Background
Captain José Serrão was born on Madeira Island in April, 1973. At the age of 15 he emigrated to South Africa with his family, living in Cape Town for 12 years and working for commercial fishing in the area. In the year 2000, he returned to Madeira Island and has since been working as a captain for Madeira Big Game Fishing Company aboard the vessel 'Our Mary.'
Techniques
The boat 'Our Mary' comes fully equipped with fighting chair by GameFisher, Riggers, Rod's and Reels (by Shimano) and Lures. Tackle is provided with Shimano Tiagra fishing reels: '130', '80' and '50'. We do Big Game Fishing trawling for the big Blue Marlins, White Marlins, Spearfish or Billfish, Big Eye Tuna, Blue Fin Tuna, Albacore Tuna, Dourados (Mahi-Mahi), Wahoos and Barracuda! We also do some Skate Fishing for Stingrays and Tope with Shimano reels weighing 30 pounds. Light tackle also provided for Bottom Fishing like Red snappers, Groupers, trigger fish, Amberjacks, Blue fish, breamfish, mackerel fish, etc.

Hey, I'm Captain José Serrão

Funchal, Portugal
Background
Captain José Serrão was born on Madeira Island in April, 1973. At the age of 15 he emigrated to South Africa with his family, living in Cape Town for 12 years and working for commercial fishing in the area. In the year 2000, he returned to Madeira Island and has since been working as a captain for Madeira Big Game Fishing Company aboard the vessel 'Our Mary.'
Techniques
The boat 'Our Mary' comes fully equipped with fighting chair by GameFisher, Riggers, Rod's and Reels (by Shimano) and Lures. Tackle is provided with Shimano Tiagra fishing reels: '130', '80' and '50'. We do Big Game Fishing trawling for the big Blue Marlins, White Marlins, Spearfish or Billfish, Big Eye Tuna, Blue Fin Tuna, Albacore Tuna, Dourados (Mahi-Mahi), Wahoos and Barracuda! We also do some Skate Fishing for Stingrays and Tope with Shimano reels weighing 30 pounds. Light tackle also provided for Bottom Fishing like Red snappers, Groupers, trigger fish, Amberjacks, Blue fish, breamfish, mackerel fish, etc.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(142 reviews)
Funchal
Trips from US $228

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 142 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (93)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
55%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
56%
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Jari K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day at the sea

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on February 19, 2026
We had a fantastic day at sea with the captain and crew. Although we didn’t land any deep-sea tuna this time (which is part...
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Simon G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on October 12, 2025
It was a wonderful experience, we had many opportunities to bottom fish and attempt some big game fishing too. The captain...
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Yami M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Shared on March 25, 2026
we couldnt get the big ones but we got small ones. But thats fishing. You never know what you will get. Captain was great....
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Yana V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on September 25, 2025
went fishing in Madeira and had a wonderful experience! Everything was very well organized — they gave us delicious tuna...
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Marton A. K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on March 9, 2026
We were on a shared trip with another guy, a total of 3 people. Had plenty of fish to catch, was awesome. The vibe was immaculate!
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