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Discover the pristine waters of southern Portugal with Alvor Boat Trip. Let Captain Luis Lourenço take you to some of the most productive fishing grounds on the eastern Atlantic! As the owner of the first official charter service in Alvor, Capt. Luis has seen it and caught it all. From monster pelagics to delicious bottom-feeders, he’s become known as the “fish whisperer,” always knowing where to be at the right time.

Your boat for the day is a 28’ Starfisher. She’s an offshore sport fishing vessel designed for deep sea expeditions, accommodating up to 10 guests per trip. She is fully outfitted with top-of-the-line equipment and safety gear. She’s decked out with a private toilet and a bed, making her perfect for long offshore trips. The boat is also wheelchair accessible with a ramp, child-friendly, and spacious with ample seating. Sit back and enjoy the view!

You won’t have to travel too far to reach some of the diverse fisheries off the coast of Alvor. It’ll take you 45 minutes until you can start hooking offshore pelagics such as Mahi Mahi and Tuna. In just 20 minutes, you’ll be bottom fishing over reefs to target Conger Eel, Triggerfish, Dentex, Common Pandora, and John Dory.

On longer trips, you’ll be able to battle against apex predators, such as Mako and Blue Shark, while shorter trips will see you targeting local favorites such as Gilt-head and European Seabass. No matter which trip you choose, Capt. Luis will provide top-notch tackle, made by Penn, Daiwa, and Tica, so you can fish like a pro.

Your fishing license is also covered, so just be sure to bring a valid photo ID, and you’re all set. Capt. Luis also keeps water, juice, and beer on board, but feel free to bring snacks and store them in his cooler.

Arrive at Alvor Harbor 15 minutes prior to departure and get ready to create lasting memories. Alvor Boat Trips will put you on incredible fish and show you a great time. Book your trip today and experience southern Portugal like a true local!



FAQs about Alvor Boat Trips

Alvor Boat Trips offers the following trips to customers:
  • €30 per person - 2 Hour Trip – Family Fishing (AM) (2 hours)
  • €30 per person - 2 Hour Trip – Family Fishing (PM) (2 hours)
  • €45 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • €45 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • €500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Private (AM) (4 hours)
  • €500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Private (PM) (4 hours)
  • €800 per group - 6 Hour Private (6 hours)
  • €800 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Private (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Alvor Boat Trips, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Alvor Boat Trips include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Daiwa, & Tica )
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water, juice, & beer)
  • First Mate (Tips are always appreciated! )
  • Fishing License (Please bring valid photo ID )

Alvor Boat Trips offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Alvor Boat Trips offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Alvor Boat Trips include:
  • Common Pandora
  • Conger Eel
  • Garfish
  • Gilt-head (Seabream)
  • John Dory
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Seabass (European)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Albacore)

Meet the Captain

Luis Lourenço
Alvor, Faro District, Portugal
45 Customer reviews
Member since June 2019
Captain Luis Lourenço has been fishing off the coast of Alvor his whole life, as his forefathers did before him. He worked on fishing charters and cruises for many years until he decided to begin his own charter service in 1997. Alvor Boat Trips was the first official fishing guide service in the town of Alvor and has become a successful business for him and his family. Capt. Luis loves being out on his boat and connecting with people from all over the world. He provides safe and entertaining family-friendly experiences for customers with all levels of fishing experience. Kids ages 3 and up are welcome aboard, and he’s got top-quality safety gear and fishing tackle available for everyone. Book your next adventure with Alvor Boat Trips and get ready for an exciting excursion off the southern coast of Portugal!

About this listing

Targeted species

Common Pandora Common Pandora
Conger Eel Conger Eel
Garfish Garfish
Gilt-head (Seabream) Gilt-head (Seabream)

Boat specs

Starfisher (Sportfishing) originally built in 2005. Powered by a 230HP Volvo engine.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private head
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Daiwa, & Tica
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Water, juice, & beer
First Mate
Tips are always appreciated!
Fishing License
Please bring valid photo ID

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 3 & up
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
Ramp

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
Perfect fishing day
Perfect fishing day
Such a Fun Day Full of Fish!
+20
Angler rating
34
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
74%
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Jordan S.
London, United Kingdom
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

4h private fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Private (PM) on June 23, 2022
Arrived to really friendly staff, they aloud us to bring lots of extra beers on as we was a group of 9 on a stag do, once out...
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Ally M.
Paris, France
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Such a Fun Day Full of Fish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 30, 2022
A highly recommended experience if you’re in Alvor or any of the towns near Lagos. The captain and crew were so friendly...
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Briklyn W.
Lagos, Portugal
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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Amazing day fishing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Family Fishing (AM) on April 9, 2022
Had a wonderful day fishing with alvor boat tours. Can’t recommend them enough. Crew was incredibly nice to my family and...
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Rachael P.
Sao Domingos De Rana, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Brilliant half day out fishing with Captain Luiz and Carlos

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 24, 2021
I booked this trip for my dad’s birthday and it was even better than we had hoped. Luiz and Carlos were fun and super helpful,...
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Carolin S.
Lisbon, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very nice Crew

VERIFIED   Special 2 hour trip for Carolin Schikor on February 29, 2020
We went for 2 hour bottom fishiung Trip with my family. The crew was very friendly with the kids and helped them a lot. Unfortunatly...
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