Trip types
Madeira Fishing Trip Types
Five formats. Big-game offshore is the headline (~70% of bookings), but bottom-fishing, family half-day, and freshwater trout serve very different travellers. Below: which fits whom.
Big Game Offshore Charter
Full day · €600-1800 per boat
Target: Marlin / Tuna / Wahoo / Swordfish
Method: Trolling with heavy tackle
Share of bookings: 70% of bookings
Bottom / Inshore Trip
3-4 hours
Target: Grouper, Dentex, Bream, Snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack
Method: Drop bait to rocky structures, jigging
Share of bookings: 20% of bookings
Shared Charter (4-6 anglers)
Half-day or full-day · €80-180 per person
Best for: Solo travelers + budget anglers
Family-Friendly Trip
Half-day · €200-350 per family
Best for: Mixed-age groups; lower swell sensitivity
Freshwater Trout
Target: Rainbow Trout (stocked annually)
Share of bookings: 5%
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