Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42'

If you’re looking for the ultimate Azores fishing experience, you can’t go wrong with Oceantur Azores Sportfishing! Operating out of Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Captain Carlos Linhares has over 10 years of experience, and his professional and skilled team of captains will do everything to put you on a catch of a lifetime!

Your adventure will take place aboard a 42’ Hi-Star offshore sportfishing boat that can carry up to 8 anglers in full style and comfort. Speaking of comfort, the boat comes with a restroom, shower, kitchen, beds, air-conditioning, and even a TV and a multimedia system. She’s also a true fishing machine, featuring a flybridge, a fighting chair, and top-of-the-line marine electronics and safety gear.

The Azores are famous as one of the world’s top sportfishing destinations, and for a good reason. Here’ you’ll encounter a huge variety of game species, including White and Blue Marlin, Bluefin, Yellowfin, Skipjack, Albacore, and Bigeye Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Amberjack, Barracuda, and even Shark.

All this could be yours with the help of an experienced captain who’ll show you the right spots and the most efficient techniques. This is exactly what Oceantur Azores Sportfishing is all about! You can expect to do some epic bottom fishing, jigging, trolling, and drifting when fishing with them.

They’ll also provide all the needed fishing equipment, live bait, lures, and licenses. Food and drinks (non-alcoholic) are also included, along with fish cleaning.

Let Oceantur Azores Sportfishing show you the best these rich waters have to offer!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day – Bottom Fishing/ (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    US $863
    Four hours on the water will give you enough time to try your hand at jigging for some exciting bottom species. You'll be targeting Common and White Seabream, Gray Triggerfish, Bonito, Amberjack, Bluefish, Blacktail Comber, Almaco Jack, Guelly Jack, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Bottom Fishing/Jigging
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $863
    Four hours on the water will give you enough time to try your hand at jigging for some exciting bottom species. You'll be targeting Common and White Seabream, Gray Triggerfish, Bonito, Amberjack, Bluefish, Blacktail Comber, Almaco Jack, Guelly Jack, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Coastal Tr (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    US $863
    Let the captain take you trolling near the coast for 4 exciting hours. Depending on the bite, you could be reeling in Yellowmouth Barracuda, Bonito, Amberjack, Guelly Jack, and Bluefish.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Coastal Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $863
    Let the captain take you trolling near the coast for 4 exciting hours. Depending on the bite, you could be reeling in Yellowmouth Barracuda, Bonito, Amberjack, Guelly Jack, and Bluefish.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Big Game
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $1,079
    Let the captain take you exploring the deep waters of the Azorean sea for 4 hours. White and Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Bluefin, Yellowfin, Skipjack, Albacore, and Bigeye Tuna are all on the menu – catch them if you can!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Big Game (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    US $1,079
    Let the captain take you exploring the deep waters of the Azorean sea for 4 hours. White and Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Bluefin, Yellowfin, Skipjack, Albacore, and Bigeye Tuna are all on the menu – catch them if you can!
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Bottom Fishing/Jigging
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $1,510
    Get ready for 8 exciting hours of jigging in pursuit of bottom species swimming in the deepest of waters! The list of species you can catch on this trip includes Common and White Seabream, Grey Triggerfish, Bonito, Amberjack, Bluefish, and a variety of Jacks.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Big Game
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $1,726
    Thanks to the influence of the Gulf Stream, the Azorean sea is one of the top sportfishing destinations in the world. In these bountiful waters, you'll get to target migratory White and Blue Marlin, Bluefin, Yellowfin, Skipjack, Albacore, and Bigeye Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and so much more!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Big Game (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $1,726
    Thanks to the influence of the Gulf Stream, the Azorean sea is one of the top sportfishing destinations in the world. In these bountiful waters, you'll get to target migratory White and Blue Marlin, Bluefin, Yellowfin, Skipjack, Albacore, and Bigeye Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and so much more!
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FAQs about Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42'

Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42' offers the following trips to customers:
  • €800 per group - Half Day – Bottom Fishing/ (copy) (4 hours)
  • €800 per group - Half Day – Bottom Fishing/Jigging (4 hours)
  • €800 per group - Half Day Trip – Coastal Tr (copy) (4 hours)
  • €800 per group - Half Day Trip – Coastal Trolling (4 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Big Game (4 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Big Game (copy) (4 hours)
  • €1,400 per group - Full Day – Bottom Fishing/Jigging (8 hours)
  • €1,600 per group - Full Day Trip – Big Game (8 hours)
  • €1,600 per group - Full Day Trip – Big Game (copy) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Radar

Trips booked with Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch

Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42' include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Carlos Linhares
Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
11 Fishing Reports
13 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2014
Captain Carlos Linhares operates the Rabão and Scorpion fishing vessels with his team of professional anglers. From jigging and night fishing, bottom fishing and big game fishing to exciting adventures to the Gulf Stream for Marlins and Tuna – they can do it all. Captain Carlos is a bilingual fisherman with over a decade of experience on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Hi-star (Sportfishing) originally built in 1991, and restored in 2023. Powered by 2 500HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
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Angler rating
7
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
40%
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Darrin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience despite no fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Big Game on January 19, 2024
This would have been a much better trip if we had caught fish, but our captain did everything he could do to find us something. ...
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Larry W.
Jackson Township, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day in shore, some trolling and bottom fishing.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Coastal Trolling on May 16, 2023
Started on the troll and caught fish right away Switched to bottom fishing had excellent action We caught varied...
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Luis A. K.
Charlotte, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day – Bottom Fishing/Jigging on May 30, 2023
es una magnífica experiencia. buen capitán y excelente tripulación !!!! grandes profesionales!!!’
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Ron D.
Torralta, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day – Bottom Fishing/Jigging on April 12, 2023
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Keith L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Carlos

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Big Game on August 16, 2022
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