Azores Fishing Charter – Rodman 30' 

If you have a child, booking with Captain Jorge is an absolute must. My nine-year-old son Ben and I chartered a day and a half with him, and it became one of the most memorable experiences of our trip, even without catching tuna. Jorge is patient, kind, and genuinely gifted with kids. He kept Ben involved in every little task on the boat, always had an eye on him, and made us feel completely safe throughout. You could tell this wasn’t just professionalism. Jorge has a son Ben’s age, and his fatherly instinct and pure excitement at seeing Ben smile and learn was truly priceless. When the tuna weren’t cooperating, Jorge didn’t miss a beat. He spent two hours trolling for barracuda and jigging across three different locations, mixing up the scenery and the species just to keep Ben engaged and ensure he caught something. The action was non-stop. We landed 5 barracudas and 23 other fish, groupers, dogfish, triggerfish, and more. Ben was in absolute heaven. Jorge turned every catch into a little lesson, showing Ben the different species and keeping his curiosity fired up the entire time. Throughout the trip, Jorge kept a watchful eye out for turtles, whales, and dolphins. When he spotted a group of dolphins, he changed course to get us closer. They approached the boat and curiously played around us, putting on a show neither of us expected. Ben and I were completely amazed, and it is a moment we will never forget. The magic lasted well beyond the boat. For the rest of the trip, Ben kept telling everyone how much he loved Jorge, his boat, and their time together. He reminded me multiple times a day to write this review, and he’s nine, so that says everything. This review might sound over the top, but honestly, it still doesn’t fully capture how incredible our time was. Jorge gave us a lifetime of memories, and we cannot wait to fish with him again.

We spent a day fishing with an amazing crew of true professionals, and it exceeded all our expectations. Not only did we catch more then 100 kg of tuna in total, but the biggest fish weighed an impressive 50 kg! Capitan Jorge Tavares shared a wealth of knowledge about tuna fishing, explaining the techniques, local traditions, and everything that goes into this craft. It was fascinating to learn from people who are so passionate and experienced. On top of the fantastic fishing, they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire trip. As a bonus, they even took the time to show us dolphins and whales, making the day even more special. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we'll never forget.

Great cruising along the coastline while we were trawling. This private charter gave us yet another beautiful view of Sao Miguel from the water. Perfect for a family activity. Captain Jorge and first mate were adamant that each member of our family have the chance to reel in a catch. They were patient and taught teenagers and grandparents alike how to read the fish finder and reel in our catch - triggerfish, white sea bream and grouper - large enough to keep. Would definitely recommend! Big shout out to Pedro too for all of his flexibility with arranging our charter around flight delays and weather.

The fish weren’t even biting today but Captain Jorge used his local expertise to try and get us onto at least one fish. Turns out that one fish was a tuna just under 200lbs! They were focused on making sure we enjoyed our trip and they were really invested in doing whatever they could to find fish before the end of our trip. We will be back, and we will only go with them.

What an absolutely unforgettable half-day on the water on the Raiado. Our captain, Jorge, was outstanding — extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and super passionate about fishing. He put us right on the big-eye tuna, and at one point we had a quadruple hookup with four massive tuna on the lines at once! In total, we had six hookups and successfully brought three fish to the boat, each weighing around 60–70 kg. The action was incredible, with tuna activity visible in the waters all around us. Without a doubt, this was one of the best fishing days of my life.