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 Skate Fishing for Stingrays and Tope with Shimano reels weighing 30 pounds. Light tackle also provided for Bottom Fishing

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 Skate Fishing for Stingrays and Tope with Shimano reels weighing 30 pounds. Light tackle also provided for Bottom Fishing

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(122 reviews)
Funchal
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $223

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 122 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (78)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
74%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
52%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
53%
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Richard S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on April 6, 2025
This was a last minute shared charter after I was let down elsewhere. It was early season for the big game species and the...
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Piotr B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with José

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on March 15, 2025
Zdecydowałem się na 7 godzinny rejs z Kapitanem Jose na jachcie „Our Mary”. 2 godziny trollingowania (niestety bez brań)...
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Tomasz P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience 👌

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on October 21, 2024
Friendly, communicative & helpful captain. Well equipmented ship. Dozen of fish caught. Definitely recommended 👍
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Marcin H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with José

VERIFIED   Night Trip - Shared on August 25, 2024
Friendly atmosphere, clean boat, 2 tuna’s , beautiful sunset …I recommend!!!
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Diana T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on October 18, 2024
We enjoyed every minute 😊🐠
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