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
(139 reviews)
Funchal
 4 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $230

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 139 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (90)
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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
55%
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Ondřej Z.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 5, 2025
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Steve L.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Thats Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on September 3, 2025
When boarding the boat the capt stated “this is a game fishing trip NOT a bottom fishing trip” . It said in the advert...
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Konrad W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Big game and bottom fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on July 18, 2025
I recommend this kind of a trip. Half bottom fishing and half big game fishing. Unfortunatly we did not catch Marlin or Tuna...
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David W.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Funchal half day lure fishing.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on September 29, 2025
A very well organised 4 hrs fishing trip. Skipper gives you a good chance of catching a big fish using a trolled lure. Fantastic...
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Lutz G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mega...

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on August 5, 2025
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