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Mandrake Fishing Charters 

4.7
(20 reviews)
 Estrada das 4 Águas 103K, Tavira, FA 8800, Portugal–
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Mandrake Fishing Charters 

Tavira, FA, Portugal
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35 ft
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4.7
(20 reviews)
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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
Charter Operator
Mandrake Fishing Charters
19 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Drinks
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Drinks
Toilet

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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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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 $1,054
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 $1,331
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 $1,442
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 $1,775
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.7
20 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (57)

Reviews (20)

  • Adam Brasier
    Adam Brasier
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified
    New

    First Portugal fishing experience

    Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin) on October 13, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Had a great experience. took my young niece and nephew on a five hour trip. Captain and crew were very accommodating and kept everything entertaining for them. Caught numerous fish and crew cleaned and advised on how to prepare. Will definitely book again.

  • Daniel Carlton
    Daniel Carlton
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Beautiful day on the water, oh and successful.

    Blue Marlin Offshore - Full Day on September 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    Did not disappoint. Caught plenty of fish. Mahi and Marlin.

  • Mike Good
    Mike Good
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day with Mandrake charters!

    Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin) on August 14, 2024 • 2 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

  • Lukas Pauliuscenko
    Lukas Pauliuscenko
    lt
    Lithuania
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible fishing

    Blue & White Marlin - Full day on August 19, 2025 • 3 adults • 2 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!

  • Benedek Sperka
    Benedek Sperka
    Repeat angler
    hu
    Hungary
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Mahi mahi and marlin fishing

    Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin) on September 6, 2024 • 2 adults

    The crew was awesome and very helpful, i caught one of my dream fish (mahi mahi)! We couldnt catch any marlin what we really wanted, but the crew tried everything to catch one, so i am really grateful for all of them! Hope next year i can come back for that marlin and with a bigger dream to catch a real monster tuna! Thanks again guys be strong and healthy!!!

  • Ethan Taylor
    Ethan Taylor
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing team!

    Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin) on August 26, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 children

    The mandrake Captain and crew were amazing people and amazing fisherman. Their skill, their knowledge and their passion combined with friendliness and helpfulness made for an amazing day. My son and myself had a fishing day of a lifetime and hope we can visit again soon.

  • Kernprojekt Inrichting B.v. Eugene Groen
    Kernprojekt Inrichting B.v. Eugene Groen
    nl
    Netherlands
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day at sea!

    Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin) on August 10, 2024 • 2 adults

    Worthwhile joining this trip. Relaxed, learned a lot about fishing at sea. Catch a lot of fish like tuna, makreel, etc. During the trip we saw hammershark, dolphins, flying fishes. Amazing trip!

  • Morten Bersang
    Morten Bersang
    Repeat angler
    dk
    Denmark
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    3.7
    Verified

    Trip was changed.

    Blue & White Marlin - Full day on September 10, 2024 • 2 adults

    Originaly I booked a trip called Big Game Fishing - duration 6 hrs. The local agent convinced me to book a trip called White Marlin Fishing - duration 8 hrs. We were fishing 8 hrs, but never more than 6 Miles from shore. The Crew spoke to me about High fuel prices. Anyways - no White Marlins sighted but We Saw some Mahi Mahi. Next time we’ll catch fish 🤞🎣

  • Mario Furger
    Mario Furger
    Repeat angler
    ch
    Switzerland
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great trip with a great crew

    Blue Marlin Offshore - Full Day on September 7, 2022 • 2 adults

    After being fishing in Panama an Mexico I wanted to try some european spot with my girlfriend for big game fishing. Organization and knowlegde were great. Even the conditions were not optimal they did not give up and the result was one white marlin in our boat. Super friendly crew. Especially the young „assistants“ were super experienced and we had super nice conversations!

  • Jan Steyaert
    Jan Steyaert
    be
    Belgium
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing for white marlin

    Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin) on August 11, 2022 • 4 adults

    We had an excellent experience and were so lucky to catch a white marlin. The captain and fisherman did their ultimate best to give us a beautiful day ! Thanks Jan and Karen Seppe and kamiel From Belgium

FAQs about Mandrake Fishing Charters

Mandrake Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • €950 per group - Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin) (5 hours)
  • €1,200 per group - Bluefin Tuna - Full Day (8 hours)
  • €1,300 per group - Blue & White Marlin - Full day (8 hours)
  • €1,600 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
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • 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
Tavira, Faro District, Portugal
30 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
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....
Mandrake Fishing Charters
Mandrake Fishing Charters
Fully verified
30
reports
20
reviews
2022
member since
~2h
response
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

  • Angler holding a colorful mahi-mahi on a fishing boat, with a second angler reeling in the background offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Adam B.
    Adam B.
    Had a great experience. took my young niece and nephew on a five hour trip. Captain and crew were very accommodating and kept everything entertaining for them. Caught numerous fish and crew cleaned and advised on how to prepare. Will definitely book again.
  • A proud angler displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing on a charter boat in calm ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Daniel C.
    Daniel C.
    Did not disappoint. Caught plenty of fish. Mahi and Marlin.
  • Two anglers actively fishing from a boat in calm waters, showcasing a serene offshore fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    MARLIN MADNESS White Marlin are biting hard now.... Lots of fish feeling arround... Mahi and skipjacks, and some Blues Marlin also much more near shore.. Very fun fishing ...
  • Angler actively reeling in a large Marlin during a deep-sea fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    500+ BLUE MARLIN.... One more uge figth with a very fat Blue Marlin that Gave us a air show... Another fisherman happy and with another fish Taken out of his bucket list.
  • Anglers actively engaged in reeling in a large Marlin during a deep-sea fishing trip, showcasing the thrill of sport fishing.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    Stefan K.
    Stefan K.
    Wir waren zwei Tage draußen haben dabei einen großen Marlin gefangen. Die Crew war wirklich top.
  • Anglers gaff a large billfish beside a sportfishing boat during an active offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    ONE MORE BLUE!!!! Another Blue Marlin released for a bucket list of out friend Ludovico... A show of air jumps on a 2 hour figth.... We Will keep bring them in...
  • Group of anglers engaged in an exciting fight with a large Marlin while deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    BLUES AND MORE BLUES... Another amazing day offshore for the first Blue Marlin ofnou friend Bek... Looks like Blue Marlin came in Big Numbers... Awesome..,
  • Group of anglers actively reeling in fish aboard a center-console boat surrounded by open blue water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    And with a double strike we Open the Seasson 2026 of the Bluefin on Algarve, among all the charter fleet we were the only to Hook up..... And the client did and amazing job in the chair..... 1:30h and the first fish was in the leader.... Congrats to all the team... Amazing job
  • Promotional image for a big game fishing week in Tavira, Portugal, featuring target species like Bluefin Tuna and White Marlin, with details on booking and fishing conditions.
    And we are just 5 days away of the start of the new Seasson for this giants.... Almost booked out... Don't miss this oportunity ... We Will keep you post it......
  • Anglers actively reeling in fish while deep-sea fishing on a charter boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch in the open ocean.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Getting near the mid seasson.... The whites are arround and now the Blues have join the party..... Lots of fish arround.... Come and have a blast

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
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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