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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 Day6 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!

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

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4.7
(19)
35 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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+8
5 hour trip • 6 persons
US $1,076

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4.7
19 reviews
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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 • 6 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!

    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

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

    Beautiful day on the water, oh and successful.

    Blue Marlin Offshore - Full Day • 2 adults

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

    Response from Charter operator

    thanks Daniel... was a perfect day... lots of Mahi.. you did managebto Hook your self some Mahi.... and The Marlin did not desapointed .... fun fun fun..... see you Next time....

  • Stefan Kutscher
    Stefan Kutscher
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Ein tolles Erlebnis

    Blue & White Marlin - Full day • 2 adults

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

    Reported Catch
    Blue Marlin
    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
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day with Mandrake charters!

    Game Fishing (Mahi-Skypjack-Marlin) • 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

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    White Marlin
    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

    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
    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 ...