The 6 Best Crete Fishing Trips

1.Chania Sunset Rod Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Join Fishing Trips Kalives for a relaxed three-hour boat outing from Kalyves near Chania. Your captain teaches the basics of rod fishing, then gives you time to fish, swim, watch the sunset, and enjoy homemade pie, soft drinks, beer, and wine. The group is limited to eight people, with photos and videos included.

“It was a nice experience; the crew was nice, friendly and helpful. We all caught fish and learned from the experience. The snacks tasted good. All in all, a very nice trip.”

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2.Hook Your Adventure Now with Chania Rod Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Start at 8:00 am in Kalyves for a three-hour sea-fishing trip with Manolis and his crew. You’ll use provided rods, learn local fishing methods, enjoy coffee, cake, fruit, drinks, and possibly stop at a quiet beach for swimming. The group is limited to eight people.

“Wonderful trip booked, just me my partner and two kids, booked for my fishing obsessed 11 year old son for his first sea fishing experience, we all enjoyed it even my teenage daughter, wonderful homemade food on board and plenty of drink. Would recommend to book for a trip out.”

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3.Chania: Private Boat Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews

Meet SEAze The Day in Chania for a private three-hour boat trip with Greek and English-speaking fishermen. Learn jigging, spinning, and bottom fishing, using supplied gear to target grouper, snapper, dentex, squid, and smaller fish. Snacks, soft drinks, and water are included, and the boat returns to the same meeting point.

“Nice fisching adventure. We learned how to fish on the bottom and we all enjoy it.”

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4.FISHING Trip 3h afternoon from Hersonissos CRETE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $17Best value

Leave Hersonissos harbor with a captain and full fishing gear, cruise about 20 minutes into the Cretan Sea, and stop in water roughly 25 meters deep. Fish, and possibly swim, before returning to port. Pickup is available from Malia to Gouves for an extra fee. The boat holds up to 45 people.

“It was a very nice experience, Gregory and his family were so so nice, everything was just perfect!! Thank you so much”

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5.Fishing Trips with Sightseeing at Agios Nikolaos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet Captain Kostas at the Agios Nikolaos marina for a four-hour boat trip aboard Monomahos. You will fish in Mirabello Bay, stop at Kolokytha Beach, visit Agioi Pantes, and may snorkel on the way back. Fishing gear, drinks, snacks, coffee, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“We had a fantastic time with our family on this fishing trip. A family run business where the hosts were very welcoming! They showed us some great fishing and swimming spots and even brought us some delicious homemade pies and fresh fruit and drinks! Highly recommend this experience :)”

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6.4 Hour Fishing Trip in Heraklion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Set out from Pantanassa at 8:30 am with GoFishing and an experienced crew led by Konstantinos. You’ll try live bait fishing, trolling, spinning, slow jigging, and bottom fishing, then stop at quiet coastal bays for swimming or snorkeling. Snacks and soft drinks are included, and the private boat returns to the port.

“I went fishing alone with Konstantinos. It was very nice and exciting. The guys are very nice and speak good English. It's an experience worth it!”

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