South Cruise Adventures

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South Cruise Adventures is here to show you the stunning waters of Povoacao, and with Captain Miguel Braga at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

These waters are known for Blackfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Red Grouper, Wahoo, Great Barracuda, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Amberjack, Gray Triggerfish, and more – with any luck, they’ll make your reel scream.

During the trip you likely to be popping, trolling, jigging, and bottom fishing.

Families making of a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.

You’ll be casting lines from a 24’ Pilothouse with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing trip can run without.
Capt. Miguel will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don’t know what to expect, feel free to ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board as well.

Your trip with South Cruise Adventures is just a click away, so why not make it happen?



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:40 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $420
    This is a half day nearshore bottom fishing trip. Drinks, snacks and all of the fishing gear is included.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Big Game (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $683
    4 Hour Big Game trolling trip for the big boys! Drinks, snacks and all of the fishing gear is included.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Popping
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Tuna (Dogtooth)
    Dogtooth Tuna
    Tuna (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Tuna
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:40 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $788
    This is a 7 Hour nearshore bottom fishing trip. Drinks, snacks and all of the fishing gear is included.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Big Game (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,050
    This is an 8 Hour Big Game fishing trip for the big boys! Drinks, snacks and all of the fishing gear is included.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Popping
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Tuna (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Tuna
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on September 7, 2024
Aggressive to find fish for us to catch. Always baited the hooks and took care of everything. Provided water and spoke English...
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FAQs about South Cruise Adventures

South Cruise Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • €400 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • €650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Big Game (AM) (4 hours)
  • €750 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) (7 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Big Game (AM) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with South Cruise Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with South Cruise Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

South Cruise Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

South Cruise Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Handline

Top targeted fish species with South Cruise Adventures include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Dogtooth)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Miguel Braga
Povoacao, Azores, Portugal
6 Fishing Reports
1 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2023
I started fishing when I was 8 years old, I’m a grandson of the best captain I ever met, my grandfather, he was a Captain of a crew of 14 men.
Our Team
Roberto C.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Astinor
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
1 x 170HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Handline

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling Equipment
Kitchen

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

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
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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