15 Fishing Trips and Days on the Water Worth Booking

1.Santorini Fishing Private Cruise boat tour – BBQ, Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $514Our pick

Spend about five hours on a private Santorini fishing cruise with Captain Makis and first mate Elias. Fish near the volcano, swim and snorkel with supplied gear, hear local stories, and enjoy a barbecue using your catch when conditions allow. The route is private and can be shaped around your group.

“Captain Makis and Ilias were absolutely phenomenal, and provided my family and I the most fun and memorable experience. We got to see the volcanic islands of Santorini up close, viewing sites most tourists don’t get to see. We even caught a blue fin tuna that Makis and Ilias fully prepared (along with some unbelievable tomato fritters) that we consider the best meal of our trip. Ending with views of the Santorini sunset was icing on the cake. An absolute must during your stay in Santorini!”

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2.Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day’s Catch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $141

Fish from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor in Faxaflói Bay for cod, haddock, pollock, rockfish, and halibut. Your English-speaking crew supplies rods, bait, protective clothing, and hands-on help, then grills the catch with potatoes. You may also spot puffins, whales, or dolphins.

“the crew was amazing and made sure everyone had a good experience, fast to react when a pollock was caught and even tracked a whale for us while we waited to eat our catch! would fish with them again happily:)”

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3.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Travel about 20 kilometers north of Rovaniemi, snowshoe through Arctic forest, and walk onto a frozen lake for ice fishing. Your English-speaking guide supplies winter gear, teaches you to drill the ice, and shows you how to start a fire without matches. Expect a small group of up to eight, hot drinks, and a campfire snack.

“Ana was a wonderful guide! She made our day extremely pleasant anf full of new learnings!”

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4.Hoi An Basket Boat Tour ( basket boat, visit water coconut forest, fishing crab)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · from $13Best value

You’ll visit Cam Thanh’s seven-hectare water coconut forest with a local boat rower, try catching small crabs, and see traditional net throwing and spinning basket boats. Tin Basket Boat Tour offers hotel pickup, usually by motorbike, and small groups capped at 10. The advertised visit lasts about one hour.

“Most passionate tour guide ever. Our tour was given by the owner himself. He was very enthusiastic about what he does and about his country as a whole. Hearing him talk about how the history of the attraction made me appreciate it even Read more”

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5.Cartagena: Mangrove Eco Tour & Fishing with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Travel from Cartagena to La Boquilla for a two-hour boat tour led by bilingual local guides such as Yeimy, Jamie, or Andres. Sip fresh coconut water, visit Fisherman Island, learn about mangrove ecology, try casting a fishing net and catching crabs, then enjoy local drums and dancing. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“We did it today and OMG everything was amazing Andres and Yamil were so friendly and explained everything perfect 100% recommend Thank you guys ☺️🙌”

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6.Semi – Private Fishing Tour (transportation included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Join Giorgaros Fishing Trips for a five-hour, small-group outing from Vlychada. Crew members such as Larry, Elias, Mohammed, Nick, and Anthi teach simple Greek fishing methods, help you handle nets and lines, and cook the catch aboard a 48-foot wooden boat. Swimming, snorkeling, local drinks, and volcanic coast views round out the day.

“Had a great time! Fishing, swimming, eating what we caught and a beautiful sunset all in one trip. Larry, Mohammad and Nick were the very best crew ever.”

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7.3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Join a small-group sea angling cruise from Reykjavik aboard Jóhanna, with fishing gear, rain jackets, and guidance included. Captain Jakob and deckhand Vigfoss have helped many first-timers find cod, haddock, mackerel, and pollack in Faxaflói. The crew cleans and barbecues your catch with potatoes and sauce before returning to harbor.

“The tour was the ULTIMATE experience for us in Iceland!!! It is a must for everyone that loves being at sea and for all that are interested in new thrilling experience. Regardless if you are a fisher or never fished before, this trip is a great adventure for everyone!!! We were lucky to have a calm sea and almost no wind. We succeeded to catch several very big cod fishes and numerous small ones. It really was a great and thrilling experience for both of us. Our hosts/guides prepared all the caught cod and we ended the trip with a wonderful and very, very delicious lunch. The best and freshest…”

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8.Cooking Class, Crab Fishing-Basket Boat, Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 4 hours · from $20

Start with hotel pickup and a guided market visit, then ride a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh coconut forest and try traditional crab fishing. Finish with a five-course Vietnamese cooking class led in English or Vietnamese. Oanh, Hanh, and other local instructors are praised for making the class clear, friendly, and family-friendly.

“Cooking class was fantastic. Our chef Oana was excellent. The food was amazing and plentiful. The markets were interesting. I would thoroughly recommend this cooking class.”

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9.Urban Adventures Amsterdam Bike Tour, Graffiti and Magnet Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Ride a Dutch bike through Westerpark, Jordaan, Prinseneiland and Amsterdam North. Your guide, including Lloyd on some departures, leads you across tiny bridges and by ferry to Pllek and NDSM, where graffiti, old ships and magnet fishing add an unusual twist. The three-hour English tour costs $59.26 and suits confident cyclists aged 12 and up.

“Fantastic and so interesting ! A secret island, trendy clubs, takes from the hotel, two ferries, lots of graffiti art, led by the lovely Lloyd, all finished off with a drink from a local brewery.... loved it !”

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10.Bergen: Guided Fishing Tour with Outdoor Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · from $253

Travel from Bergen to Syltøy in Øygarden, then spend about 90 minutes fishing for fish, crabs, shrimp and seaweed from an open boat. Guides such as Øyvind and Michel teach you the basics before helping prepare the catch in a historic seaside house. Expect an English-speaking group of up to eight, rain or shine.

“A true view into traditional Norway and fishing for your meals. Very knowledgeable guide and a well equipped tour. Overall a great experience and very highly recommended”

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11.Nessebar: 4-Hour Boat Tour incl. Fishing, Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Cruise the bays near Nessebar, Ravda, or Pomorie for four hours with swimming, deck time, fishing, lunch, and an open bar. An electronic guide covers Nessebar Old Town and the region’s wildlife. English, Bulgarian, and Russian-speaking hosts lead the trip, with morning changes possible when sea conditions turn rough.

“The trip was very good. We enjoyed views, sunbath, swiming and jumping to sea. The food was delicious. I am not a big fan of fish, but I came for other piece of the one, which was grilled on board, despite there was also chicken. The crew was nice and always ready to fulfill any wish.”

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12.Ice Fishing and Snowmobile Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 5 hours · from $169

Spend five hours in the quiet wilderness outside Rovaniemi with StayLapland. Ride a snowmobile to a frozen lake, learn ice fishing, and share local snacks and warm drinks by a campfire. Guides including Sofia, Sergio, and Marina have helped make this a warm, personal outing. Pickup, winter clothing, equipment, and English guidance are included.

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13.Aruba Private Luxury Boat Tours – Sail, Snorkel, Fishing and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $256

Set your own pace on a private Aruba boat tour for up to 10 people. Choose two to eight hours of cruising, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, beaches, and sandbars. Captains such as Chris, Jonathan, Sergio, and Gino are often requested, and pickup, gear, life jackets, and chilled drinks are included.

“Showed up at the pier at 1:20 was called over by the person who was supposed to take us out on the boat and he said the weather wasn’t good enough and he rescheduled for the next day at 8:30 in the morning and nobody showed up at Read more”

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14.Typical lunch on beach, mangrove tour & fishing with natives

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

Meet guides such as Yeimy, Jamie, or Yamil in an Afro-descendant coastal community north of Cartagena. You’ll tour mangroves, visit Fisherman Island, try net and crab fishing, hear local drums, and eat fried fish, coconut rice, patacones, salad, and soup beside the sea.

“absolutely loved the mangrove experience! it was extremely relaxing and fun. my guide for the day, Alyer, was the best. He explained everything well and made the experience fun. the lunch was amazing. 10/10 would recommend!”

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15.Reykjavik’s Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

Join brothers Jakob and Julian for a three-hour sea angling trip from Hlésgata 1 in Reykjavik. The small-group boat visits several productive fishing spots, supplies gear and instruction for all levels, and grills your catch with potatoes, coleslaw, and skyr sauce on the return.

“A superb trip, plenty caught, extremely amiable crew, happy to let me use my own equipment too. Everyone had a least a couple of Cod. I caught cod, whiting and a first for me .. Haddock, and you'd have needed a very large plate for this one! The catch was cooked onboard and all in the most fabulous scenery.”

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