Azores Fishing – Sensei 42' 

4.4/5 (8 reviews)
 Marina de Vila Franca do Campo - Azores Islands, Vila Franca Do Campo, AC 9680-187, Portugal
4.4/5 (8 reviews)
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Marina de Vila Franca do Campo - Azores Islands
Vila Franca Do Campo, AC, Portugal

If you happen to spend your next vacation in Portugal, give Azores Fishing a try. This is a friendly crew with a wealth of local knowledge who always works hard to provide a fun-filled adventure.

The Azores is worldwide renowned for its amazing fishing opportunities. Test your angling skills and try your hand at trolling for Mako Shark, Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna, White and Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and other species that are in season and biting. There are various packages that can suit any schedule!

All of that magic happens aboard the Sensei, a 42’ Rodman 1250 Fisher Pro sport fishing boat. This is a seaworthy vessel that comes powered by twin 500 HP Volvo Penta engines and enough room for up to 12 passengers or 10 anglers.

The Sensei is outrigged with top-notch electronics and professional accessories to make a great catch possible. She features a restroom, a kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, and a stereo to make sure you have a relaxing trip from start to finish.

All trips include the use of quality rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait that you will be able to catch as part of the adventure. Full day trips include lunch on board, cheese, coffee, local tea, water, and sodas, as well as a variety of local snacks.

Book your trip and hit the waters with Azores Fishing.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.4/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.4/5
Experience
4.1/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (14)

Big game fishing in the easter
Big game fishing in the easter
Big game fishing in the easter
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Angler rating

5
1
1
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

57%

Appropriate for children

63%

Friendly captain

88%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

75%

Caught fish

50%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Simon A.
Simon A.
5.0/5

Jun 21, 2024

Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM)

Highly recommended

VERIFIED

Every where we travel we go fishing. We have a 23 foot boat at home and fish all the time for salmon, halibut, rock fish and stripers in the San Francisco Bay and in the ocean. I booked the Sensei with Captain Piava. I have teenage children and they need a lot of action when it comes to fishing. I asked for rock fishing and boy did Captain Piavo deliver. The boat is huge, luxurious and well maintained. Seven of us sat on the fly bridge and were served drinks and snacks while we watched dolphins and toured around a nature reserve island. Then we bottom fishing and the action was fast and furious. We keep a few for the barbecue. Captain Piavo is an educated gentleman and fun and interesting to converse with. His first mate was great. I highly recommend them. They are family friendly and flexible. We will be back when the kids are older for big game the next time! Thank you Captain Piava !

Every where we travel we go fishing. We have a 23 foot boat at home and fish all the time for salmon, halibut, rock fish and stripers...  

Captain replied
 Simon A. recommends Azores Fishing – Sensei 42'
 Simon A. recommends Azores Fishing – Sensei 42'
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 17, 2024
Hello Simon, thank you very much for your kind words 😊 we will be very happy to have you back in the future for Big Game with us 🤩 kind regards Capt Diogo Paiva

Lindy F.
Lindy F.

Central, Hong Kong

5.0/5

Aug 30, 2022

Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM)

Must do!

VERIFIED

Our family of 7 adults had a wonderful morning on the Sensei. We were able to get up close with pods of dolphins that were swimming alongside the boat and everyone in the family caught a fish. The crew were great and even gave us a bit of time to swim off the boat. Lots of smiles all around :)

Our family of 7 adults had a wonderful morning on the Sensei. We were able to get up close with pods of dolphins that were swimming...  

 Lindy F. recommends Azores Fishing – Sensei 42'
 Lindy F. recommends Azores Fishing – Sensei 42'

Tylor C.
Tylor C.

Hartford, ME

5.0/5

Jun 19, 2022

Half Day – Coastal Trolling (AM)

Half day trawling with Diogo and Bernardo

VERIFIED

We had a great time on sensei with the lads. The weather was a bit windy but Diogo communicated that with us well beforehand. We were lucky enough to catch some barracuda for dinner, the boat was beautiful and Diogo showed us some dolphins and local islands. Would highly recommend. Obrigado!

We had a great time on sensei with the lads. The weather was a bit windy but Diogo communicated that with us well beforehand....  

Captain replied
 Tylor C. recommends Azores Fishing – Sensei 42'
1 person finds this review helpful
 Tylor C. recommends Azores Fishing – Sensei 42'
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 20, 2022
Thank you so much for the feedback! It always boostes our energy and the need to continue to work hard to keep on making our clients happy! Great to know you enjoyed and recommend Azores Fishing! Hope to have you on board with us again... Best regards, Capt. Diogo Paiva

Morten V. S.
Morten V. S.

Clifton, NJ

5.0/5

Apr 5, 2023

Special 4 hours trip for Morten Vier Simensen

Big game fishing in the easter

VERIFIED

Great experience! Would absolutely recommend it. The equipment, boat and the crew were 10/10. Would love to come back!

Great experience! Would absolutely recommend it. The equipment, boat and the crew were 10/10. Would love to come back!  

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Ramón S.
Ramón S.

East Granby, CT

4.3/5

Sep 15, 2022

Full Day Trip – Big Game Fishing

Bin Game Fishing with Diogo,Vasco +Tito on 16.9.2022

VERIFIED

A nice day on sea with great people… unfortunately without catch luck. It almost turned into a spectacular day, when a marlin snatched the bait…but he managed to get off the hook before the fight cud start #!?$#!!! what a missed experience 😖😖. So is fishing life…🤷🏾, we‘ll take them the next time🤙🏾. Anyway thanks Diogo, for the great trip on sea!

A nice day on sea with great people… unfortunately without catch luck. It almost turned into a spectacular day, when a marlin...  

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Trip availability and prices

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Full Day Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $1,637 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip – Coastal Trolling
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $1,637 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip – Jigging
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $1,637 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip – Spearfishing Reef
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Jun 30
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US $1,637 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip – Big Game Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Jun 30
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US $1,871 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30
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US $1,871 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip – Coastal Trolling
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30
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US $1,871 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip – Jigging
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30
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US $1,871 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip – Big Game Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 30
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US $2,339 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip – Spearfishing Blue
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Jun 30
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US $2,339 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip – Spearfishing Blue
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $2,924 
Entire boat: up to 10 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.4/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.4/5
Experience
4.1/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (14)

Big game fishing in the easter
Big game fishing in the easter
Big game fishing in the easter
+11

Angler rating

5
1
1
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

57%

Appropriate for children

63%

Friendly captain

88%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

75%

Caught fish

50%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Simon A.
Simon A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Highly recommended

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 21, 2024

Every where we travel we go fishing. We have a 23 foot boat at home and fish all the time for salmon, halibut, rock fish and stripers in the San Francisco Bay and in the ocean. I booked the Sensei with Captain Piava. I have teenage children and they need a lot of action when it comes to fishing. I asked for rock fishing and boy did Captain Piavo deliver. The boat is huge, luxurious and well maintained. Seven of us sat on the fly bridge and were served drinks and snacks while we watched dolphins and toured around a nature reserve island. Then we bottom fishing and the action was fast and furious. We keep a few for the barbecue. Captain Piavo is an educated gentleman and fun and interesting to converse with. His first mate was great. I highly recommend them. They are family friendly and flexible. We will be back when the kids are older for big game the next time! Thank you Captain Piava !

Every where we travel we go fishing. We have a 23 foot boat at home and fish all the time for salmon, halibut, rock fish and stripers in the San Francisco Bay and in the ocean. I booked the Sensei with Captain Piava. I have teenage children and they need a lot of action when it comes to fishing. I asked for rock fishing and boy did Captain Piavo deliver. The boat is huge, luxurious and well maintained. Seven of us sat on the fly bridge and were served drinks and snacks while we watched dolphins...  

 Simon A. recommends Azores Fishing – Sensei 42'
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 17, 2024
Hello Simon, thank you very much for your kind words 😊 we will be very happy to have you back in the future for Big Game with us 🤩 kind regards Capt Diogo Paiva

Lindy F.
Lindy F.

Central, Hong Kong

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Must do!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) on August 30, 2022

Our family of 7 adults had a wonderful morning on the Sensei. We were able to get up close with pods of dolphins that were swimming alongside the boat and everyone in the family caught a fish. The crew were great and even gave us a bit of time to swim off the boat. Lots of smiles all around :)

Our family of 7 adults had a wonderful morning on the Sensei. We were able to get up close with pods of dolphins that were swimming alongside the boat and everyone in the family caught a fish. The crew were great and even gave us a bit of time to swim off the boat. Lots of smiles all around :)  

 Lindy F. recommends Azores Fishing – Sensei 42'

Tylor C.
Tylor C.

Hartford, ME

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trawling with Diogo and Bernardo

VERIFIED

Half Day – Coastal Trolling (AM) on June 19, 2022

We had a great time on sensei with the lads. The weather was a bit windy but Diogo communicated that with us well beforehand. We were lucky enough to catch some barracuda for dinner, the boat was beautiful and Diogo showed us some dolphins and local islands. Would highly recommend. Obrigado!

We had a great time on sensei with the lads. The weather was a bit windy but Diogo communicated that with us well beforehand. We were lucky enough to catch some barracuda for dinner, the boat was beautiful and Diogo showed us some dolphins and local islands. Would highly recommend. Obrigado!  

 Tylor C. recommends Azores Fishing – Sensei 42'
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 20, 2022
Thank you so much for the feedback! It always boostes our energy and the need to continue to work hard to keep on making our clients happy! Great to know you enjoyed and recommend Azores Fishing! Hope to have you on board with us again... Best regards, Capt. Diogo Paiva

Morten V. S.
Morten V. S.

Clifton, NJ

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Big game fishing in the easter

VERIFIED

Special 4 hours trip for Morten Vier Simensen on April 5, 2023

Great experience! Would absolutely recommend it. The equipment, boat and the crew were 10/10. Would love to come back!

Great experience! Would absolutely recommend it. The equipment, boat and the crew were 10/10. Would love to come back!  

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Ramón S.
Ramón S.

East Granby, CT

4.3/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Bin Game Fishing with Diogo,Vasco +Tito on 16.9.2022

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Big Game Fishing on September 15, 2022

A nice day on sea with great people… unfortunately without catch luck. It almost turned into a spectacular day, when a marlin snatched the bait…but he managed to get off the hook before the fight cud start #!?$#!!! what a missed experience 😖😖. So is fishing life…🤷🏾, we‘ll take them the next time🤙🏾. Anyway thanks Diogo, for the great trip on sea!

A nice day on sea with great people… unfortunately without catch luck. It almost turned into a spectacular day, when a marlin snatched the bait…but he managed to get off the hook before the fight cud start #!?$#!!! what a missed experience 😖😖. So is fishing life…🤷🏾, we‘ll take them the next time🤙🏾. Anyway thanks Diogo, for the great trip on sea!  

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FAQs about Azores Fishing – Sensei 42'

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Rodman
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Volvo Penta
Powered by
2 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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