Mandrake Fishing Charters 

4.7/5 (18 reviews)
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 Estrada das 4 Águas 103K, Tavira, FA 8800, Portugal

Mandrake Fishing Charters 

Tavira, FA, Portugal
35 ft
6
4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Mandrake is a big game fishing charter boat operated by Aquasares, with Captain Bruno Sares, and first mate Guilherme Mestre.
A 3 time Nacional Big Game fishing Champions and 2028, and 2 Times winning team of the Tavira Offshore Classic.
Their goal is to make sure their clients/friends get the unique experience of fighting a big fish, either Giant Bluefin Tuna, Big Blue Marlin, or the elusive White Marlin.

The boat is a very well restored Lurs 35' Tournament Flybridge, powered by twin 350HP Caterpillar engines, that cruise at 18kn and have a top velocity of 25kn. This sportfishing vessel has everything you need for a day on the water, and more. You'll find a galley, a private bathroom, a bed, and a fighting chair. Enjoy a spacious deck for your fishing battles.

The trip will take you anywhere from 5 to 15 miles off the coast, where you can target Bluefin Tuna, White Marlin, and all game fish. Eventually, you can set your sights on Blue Marlin and go 45 miles out to Picos Herminios, a seamount offshore that is a 'Pit Stop' for pelagic billfish, a total must when it comes to fishing grounds.

You'll be provided with top-quality equipment from Shimano, Sunrise, Avet, Penn, Fronteira lures, Mustad, Eagle Claw, Iland lures, Squid nation teasers, and others. Your fishing licenses are also covered, as well as soft drinks and light lunch. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks and don't forget your sun protection.

Mandrake Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard! Start your big game adventure here!

Mandrake is a big game fishing charter boat operated by Aquasares, with Captain Bruno Sares, and first mate Guilherme Mestre.
A 3 time Nacional Big Game fishing Champions and 2028, and 2 Times winning team of the Tavira Offshore Classic.
Their goal is to make sure their clients/friends get the unique experience of fighting a big fish, either Giant Bluefin Tuna, Big Blue Marlin, or the elusive White Marlin.

The boat is a very well restored Lurs 35' Tournament Flybridge, powered by twin 350HP Caterpillar engines, that cruise at 18kn and have a top velocity of 25kn. This sportfishing vessel has everything you need for a day on the water, and more. You'll find a galley, a private bathroom, a bed, and a fighting chair. Enjoy a spacious deck for your fishing battles.

The trip will take you anywhere from 5 to 15 miles off the coast, where you can target Bluefin Tuna, White Marlin, and all game fish. Eventually, you can set your sights on Blue Marlin and go 45 miles out to Picos Herminios, a seamount offshore that is a 'Pit Stop' for pelagic billfish, a total must when it comes to fishing grounds.

You'll be provided with top-quality equipment from Shimano, Sunrise, Avet, Penn, Fronteira lures, Mustad, Eagle Claw, Iland lures, Squid nation teasers, and others. Your fishing licenses are also covered, as well as soft drinks and light lunch. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks and don't forget your sun protection.

Mandrake Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard! Start your big game adventure here!

Mandrake Fishing Charters
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Mandrake Fishing Charters
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Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 10 - Oct 31
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (White)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
+2
US $1,052
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Blue & White Marlin - Full day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 15 - Oct 31
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Tuna (Skipjack)
US $1,403
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Bluefin Tuna - Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 10 - Aug 15
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $1,403
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Blue Marlin Offshore - Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Oct 31
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Spearfish (Shortbill)
+1
US $1,695
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.7
18 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

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Edijs Kremanis
Edijs Kremanis
pt
Portugal
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Bluefin Didn't Bite, But the Experience Was Worth It
Bluefin Tuna - Full Day on June 22, 20266 adults

We set out to catch bluefin tuna, and the day started very promisingly. The conditions looked great until we encountered a pod of orcas that were clearly hunting tuna as well. Seeing them so close to the boat was an incredible experience in itself. Unfortunately, we didn't catch any fish that day, but the captain and crew were fantastic and took great care of us throughout the trip. Bruno, the captain, is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, and he was happy to share his insights about fishing and marine life along the Algarve coastline. He never gave up and kept working hard until the very end, constantly searching for fish. Overall, it was a fantastic day on the water, and we'll definitely be back. Thanks again!

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Response from Charter operator

yes... those Orcas toke our fish away.... but we Will go back and get you a Giant Bluefin, just keep training the weigths innthe Gym...and wait for my call.... thanks for everything... From out team.. all the best and see you soon

Stefan Kutscher
Stefan Kutscher
de
Germany
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Ein tolles Erlebnis
Blue & White Marlin - Full day on August 14, 20262 adults

Wir waren zwei Tage draußen haben dabei einen großen Marlin gefangen. Die Crew war wirklich top.

Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Mandrake Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

thanks... wr were thrilld to give you this amazing fish.... it was a Nice air show.. Blue Marlin out of your bucket list, now to get a Nice white Marlin with light tackle... and the the Giant Bluefin tuna.... thanks and see you Next time...

Mike Good
Mike Good
ca
Port Elgin, ON, Canada
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Amazing day with Mandrake charters!
Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin) on August 14, 20242 adults

Had an awesome experience with Mandrake Charters yesterday . Started out with non-stop action on Mahi a few miles out and after loading the box headed out 10-12 miles for White Marlin. After a couple hrs of fish just having a look at our teaser spread we found the feeding birds and had Two double hook ups in a row! We landed 3 of the 4 on the double ups and had multiple more strikes landing one more awesome fish estimated at 130lbs. Truly a dream trip out of Tariva , the crew comprised of family and friends on the Mandrake was a joy to spend the day with and i will never forget the experience of a lifetime . Regards, Mike Good

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
Mandrake Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks... It has been some awesome Fishing Days here with us..... Always welcome to come fish with us....

Jonathan Powers
Jonathan Powers
Member since 2026
3.0
Full day with Captin Bruno
Bluefin Tuna - Full Day on June 18, 2026

First we booked with Bruno but he sent another captin and crew. The fish we're not bitting and that happens. I've been on a lot of fishing trips. But the crew didn't bother changing on thing on an 8 hour trip. The same lures, same speed, the same spot. We were marking fish and lots of bait fish in the area. I was unimpressed with there ability to adapt or try for a different species. We asked multiple times and they were uninterested. I would not recommend them.

Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Mandrake Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

hi.... i tried to manage all expectations for the beggining of each Seasson..... because this is fishing!! but just the Next days and all work out very good, same lures, same speed and seme marks, and also when the fisherman were loosing there hope.... BAAAAMMMMM....... DOUBLE STRIKE... Bluefin tuna.... And that is why we are the Champions, we stick to the plan, belive in the knoalage and the skills.... and there you have it.... fisrt fish of the Seasson, earlyer fish ever in the Seasson.... but we Will do better Next time .. thanks and see you Next time ...

Lukas Pauliuscenko
Lukas Pauliuscenko
lt
Lithuania
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Incredible fishing
Blue & White Marlin - Full day on August 19, 20251 adult2 children

What an incredible experience with the Mandrake Fishing team! The crew was professional, friendly, and made the whole trip unforgettable. We were lucky enough to catch 4 marlins – truly the adventure of a lifetime. Highly recommend to anyone looking for the ultimate fishing experience!

Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
Skipjack Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Mandrake Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Always very awesome to make the best memories.... Fishing days like this last a life time.... And the kids were the best...Will be great fisherman... Toke the higs seas as Big Man.... Congrats.... And see you Next time .

FAQs about Mandrake Fishing Charters

Mandrake Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • €900 per group - Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin) (5 hours)
  • €1,200 per group - Blue & White Marlin - Full day (8 hours)
  • €1,200 per group - Bluefin Tuna - Full Day (8 hours)
  • €1,450 per group - Blue Marlin Offshore - Full Day (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Mandrake Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet WC with showers, toilets and think
  • Fighting chair Gibi Tournament
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers Gibi 8m
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Mandrake Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, Sunrise, Avet...)
  • Live bait (Live bait os always better.. but dead bait is always fresh)
  • Lures
  • Snacks (Soft drink's and snacks are included...)
  • Drinks (Water, soft drinks or beer)
  • First mate (Tip is customary 10%)
  • Fishing license (Portuguese Fishing licence)
  • Lunch (Ligth lunch)
Mandrake Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (From 5 to 45 miles out (we go were the fish is))
Mandrake Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (For White Marlin and Game Fish)
  • Heavy tackle (For Blue Marlin and Giant Bluefin)
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling (With Bait and teasers or Lures)
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Mandrake Fishing Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Spearfish (Longbill)
  • Spearfish (Shortbill)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)

Your operator

Mandrake Fishing Charters
Mandrake Fishing Charters
Mandrake Fishing Charters

Tavira, Faro District, Portugal

29 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
18 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since May 2022

Take a trip with us, a 3 time Nacional big game champion team, with a captain who specializes in big game fishing, trolling and Bait & Switch. we have been targeting these predators since 2007, the begining of the Big Game fishing in Algarve and can show you how to catch them. But for sure we Will find them, fight them and release them....

29 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
18 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since May 2022

Take a trip with us, a 3 time Nacional big game champion team, with a captain who specializes in big game fishing, trolling and Bait & Switch. we have been targeting these predators since 2007, the begining of the Big Game fishing in Algarve and can show you how to catch them. But for sure we Will find them, fight them and release them....

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Longbill Spearfish
Longbill Spearfish
Shortbill Spearfish
Shortbill Spearfish
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Mako Shark
Mako Shark

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpilar
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
From 5 to 45 miles out (we go were the fish is)

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
For White Marlin and Game Fish
Heavy Tackle
For Blue Marlin and Giant Bluefin
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
With Bait and teasers or Lures
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
WC with showers, toilets and think
Fighting chair
Gibi Tournament
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Gibi 8m
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano, Sunrise, Avet...
Live bait
Live bait os always better.. but dead bait is always fresh
Lures
Snacks
Soft drink's and snacks are included...
Drinks
Water, soft drinks or beer
First mate
Tip is customary 10%
Fishing license
Portuguese Fishing licence
Lunch
Ligth lunch

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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
All ages from 6 to 90 are welcome a bord...
You keep catch
Little Tunny or Dourados
Crew keeps catch
Bluefin Tuna (accident death)
Catch and release allowed
for all species
Catch and release mandatory
For Billfish

How you can pay

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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Tavira right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Spearfish (Longbill)Spearfish (Longbill)
Tuna (Bigeye)Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)

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