Ocean Fun & Fishing - Big Game Portugal

Free cancellation
Ocean Fun & Fishing – Big Game Fishing Portugal is a charter company and registered brand created in 2016 by Capt. João A. Melo, dedicated to Big Game Fishing on the Algarve shore, departing from the Olhão Marina. The "Sal X” is a 36' Riviera refitted in 2023. It is stable, reliable, and designed for the deep blue ocean. The 370 HP Cummins engines give the boat a cruise speed of 18 knots and a top speed of 26 knots. Amenities on board include a toilet for your convenience, a kitchen to prepare your meals, and a comfortable area for leisure dining. But most important, it comes with a fighting chair, outriggers, downriggers, and all essentials of a fishing machine. Rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait are included. The crew is ready to receive you aboard for the offshore fishing experience and will accommodate you and your party in this unique adventure. If Billfish is your passion, come to Portugal, the best big game fishing location in Europe. The warm waters from the Mediterranean Sea entering the Atlantic Ocean run up to the Gulf of Cadiz, making this area the only place in Europe where it is possible to catch, tag, and release the Billfish and some of the biggest Bluefin Tuna in the world. Capt. João Melo and his crew welcome anglers of all skill levels, teaching you if needed and helping you reach the climax of having a giant Bluefin Tuna or a Blue Marlin at the end of the line, and it’s a fight of a lifetime. The ultimate big game fishing trips in Algarve. The big pelagic specimens are tagged and released, and ensuring the best conditions for their survival is a priority, following the guidelines of international associations such as the IGFA and the Billfish Foundation. We also collaborate with scientific researchers from IPMA (Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere) for the study of various species.

Availability

Check dates with the Operator
We recommend checking dates with the Captain before booking your trip.

Terms

Trip Includes
Beverages
Fishing license
Meals

Trip does NOT Include
Float plane service
Guiding
Housekeeping
Laundry
Pick-up service
Transportation
Tips

Policies
Catch & release
Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Bluefin Tuna, Albacore,
You keep catch
You keep the catch - Bonito, Skipjack, Mahi Mahi

Cancellation

Free cancellation (14 days in advance).

Fishing

Species
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
Bluefin Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Skipjack Tuna
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish

Types of Fishing
Inshore fishing
Offshore fishing

Fishing Techniques
Heavy tackle
Light tackle
Trolling

Gear
Bait
Boat
Fish finder
Downriggers
Fishing chair
Lure
Rod holders
Rods & Reels

Boat Specs

Convertible

Convertible (Riviera) originally built in 1999 restored in 2023 . Powered by 2 engines (370HP, Cummis), with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.
Length:
36 ft
Services And Facilities
Air Conditioning
Bed
Downriggers
Fighting chair
Fishfinder
GPS
Icebox
Kitchen
Life Jacket
Reels
Refrigerator
Toilet
Trolling rods
Wifi
Sonar
Outriggers
Certification from the Portuguese Government to operate up to 40 Nautical Miles
Insurances
Fishing license
Security Equipment
Security Briefing
Clean & Safe Certification

Operator

Captain

Joao A. Melo

Operator since 2016
João Melo, the Captain, 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.

Joao A. Melo

Captain
Operator since 2016

How to get there

Olhão, Faro District, Portugal -  Atlantic Ocean
Boarding takes place in front of the Real Marina Hotel & SPA.

Book with 10% deposit

Once the charter confirms your trip, your credit card will be charged with a 10% deposit to guarantee the reservation.

Pay remaining balance to the captain

The remaining balance will be paid directly to the charter on the trip date. The following payment methods are available: