Charter Operator
Ocean Fun & Fishing – Big Game Portugal

Member since January 2018 Olhão, Portugal
Background
João Melo, the Skipper, born in 1969 in Portugal has the passion for the sea and fishing, since he was a child. With a wide professional experience in tourism and events, in 2013 he opened a tourist maritime business activity, focusing on Big Game fishing at the Olhao-Algarve, thus fulfilling the desire to work on what he likes the most. Along with this achievement, he is committed to practice sustainability and protection of the species, by catching, tagging, and releasing them, as well as collaborating with scientific researchers. His motto is: “Protection is Fun” In 2016, Ocean Fun &Fishing Big Game Portugal was created, with the vessel EOLLA III, a Starfisher 840. The continued will to improve services of excellence lead to the current moment: the recent acquisition of the vessel “SAL X”, a Riviera 36 (renovated in 2023), prepared to provide the best experience of Big Game in Portugal.
Techniques
My favorite fishing is Blue Marlin with Heavy Tackle, rods and reels from 80Lbs to 130Lbs in the "Picos Hermínios" 35 nautical miles from the city of Olhão, a favorite spot for this species. The Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) in its annual migrations passes every year along the coast of the Algarve when the warm currents of the Mediterranean reach the "Picos Hermínios" and are present between June and October.

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Olhão, Portugal
Background
João Melo, the Skipper, born in 1969 in Portugal has the passion for the sea and fishing, since he was a child. With a wide professional experience in tourism and events, in 2013 he opened a tourist maritime business activity, focusing on Big Game fishing at the Olhao-Algarve, thus fulfilling the desire to work on what he likes the most. Along with this achievement, he is committed to practice sustainability and protection of the species, by catching, tagging, and releasing them, as well as collaborating with scientific researchers. His motto is: “Protection is Fun” In 2016, Ocean Fun &Fishing Big Game Portugal was created, with the vessel EOLLA III, a Starfisher 840. The continued will to improve services of excellence lead to the current moment: the recent acquisition of the vessel “SAL X”, a Riviera 36 (renovated in 2023), prepared to provide the best experience of Big Game in Portugal.
Techniques
My favorite fishing is Blue Marlin with Heavy Tackle, rods and reels from 80Lbs to 130Lbs in the "Picos Hermínios" 35 nautical miles from the city of Olhão, a favorite spot for this species. The Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) in its annual migrations passes every year along the coast of the Algarve when the warm currents of the Mediterranean reach the "Picos Hermínios" and are present between June and October.

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Olhão
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Amazing fishing trip!
Amazing fishing trip!
Fun trip and great crew!
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Appropriate for children
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Aaron K.
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Full day bluefin tuna trip

Full Day Giant Bluefin Tuna on July 7, 2024
It started with helping us last minute when our other boat had to cancel. We were greeted with an amazing spread for breakfast...
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Athena H.
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Amazing time!! Exceptional service! I would do it again in a heartbeat!

VERIFIED   Full Day Giant Bluefin Tuna on June 27, 2024
We had so much fun!! We had a group of 4 including an 8 year old and we all had an absolute blast! Capt. Joao and his crew...
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Jamie E.
Excellent
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Great Charter

VERIFIED   Half day - Family Friends day OFF on June 17, 2024
The fishing was slow, but the experience was fantastic. The crew and Captain were great and friendly and the food was terrific....
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Kara F.
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Fun trip and great crew!

VERIFIED   Half day - Family Friends day OFF on July 27, 2024
It would have been nice to have caught a tuna, but unfortunately they weren’t biting.  The trip was still a good experience....
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Michael G.
Freeport, NY
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Giant bluefin tuna

Full Day Giant Bluefin Tuna on July 5, 2024
Amazing captain and crew.  They promised me a giant bluefin and did not stop until they delivered.  Crew couldn’t be nicer. ...
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