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
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,092
    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
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,092
    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
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,092
    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
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,092
    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
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,311
    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
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,311
    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
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,693
    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
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $2,021
    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
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $2,021
    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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
Excellent Tour just missed luck
Enjoyed every bit of our trip
Best trip Ever
+7
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
78%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
43%
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John M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  September 14, 2024
The charter operation canceled 15 days after the trip date.
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Lana W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Enjoyed every bit of our trip

VERIFIED   Half Day – Bottom Fishing/Jigging on June 4, 2024
We had an amazing fishing experience with the captain and boat. The captain was incredibly knowledgeable, guiding us expertly...
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Christian S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Tour just missed luck

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Big Game (copy) on August 28, 2024
Roberto and Team gave us (family with two small kids) a lovely day at sea and tried everything to bring us to the fish. Unfortunately...
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Darrin S.
Excellent
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Excellent
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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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Best trip Ever

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Big Game on May 27, 2024
I have been fishing all around the world and this was the best trip i have ever had. The crew was pro, kind and knew...
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FAQs about Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42'

Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42' offers the following trips to customers:
  • €1,000 per group - Half Day – Bottom Fishing/ (copy) (4 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Half Day – Bottom Fishing/Jigging (4 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Coastal Tr (copy) (4 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Coastal Trolling (4 hours)
  • €1,200 per group - Half Day Trip – Big Game (4 hours)
  • €1,200 per group - Half Day Trip – Big Game (copy) (4 hours)
  • €1,550 per group - Full Day – Bottom Fishing/Jigging (8 hours)
  • €1,850 per group - Full Day Trip – Big Game (8 hours)
  • €1,850 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
29 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

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Hi-star
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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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