Ocean Fun & Fishing - Big Game Portugal in Olhão, Faro District

Captain João, the Skipper, was born in 1969 in Portugal and has had a 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. Always thinking about improving is capabilities and the quality of customer service, Capt. Joao was admitted as a IGFA CAPTAIN. Capt. João and team are prepared to provide the best Big Game experience in Algarve-Portugal.

Capt. João's current charter company was created in 2016 and is dedicated to Big Game Fishing on the Algarve shore, departing from the Olhão Marina.

Capt. João operates a 36' Riviera refitted in 2023. It is stable, reliable, and designed for the deep blue ocean. The twins 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.