Fishing · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Every trip has one spare morning. These 15 boat trips justify it, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and still make the boat.
Set out from central Tromsø with guides such as Ken, Christina, and Kristina for a five-hour fjord cruise with fishing, wildlife watching, thermal suits, hot drinks, and fish soup made onboard. You’ll visit Rya Island and Ramfjord, with time to fish at several spots.
“big thanks to cook fish soup was great enjoyed the trip”
Spend about five hours fishing off Rhodes with Angelo, Vasili, and the captain, then swim and snorkel near Kallithea Springs. The small group, fresh grilled lunch, free drinks, and friendly crew make this a sociable sea outing, though fishing results and boat comfort can vary.
“Fun couple of hours day at sea fishing followed by swimming/snorkelling at a cove/caves. I personally didn’t catch anything but it didn’t spoil it. We might only have been on a small boat but people on nearby bigger boats were envious of our lunch which was beautiful! I had the grilled fish & gluten free bread with side salad and fresh fruit. Angelo was great fun with an infectious laugh and was very helpful. Well worth the money. Highly recommend this trip. Free soft drinks and beer/wine available on board. The meeting place is on the water front, not where Google maps leads you. (Heads up there is a toilet…”
Set out from Svolvær with Go2Lofoten for four hours of hands-on sea fishing. The crew, including guides such as Bor, Bard, and Jonas, teaches beginners how to use the gear, find fish, and prepare a catch. Rain gear, coffee, and fishing equipment are included.
“On a rainy day on the Lofoten Island it’s the perfect activity And you go back home with a good meal 🥳”
Join Polar Adventures at 10 a.m. for a five-hour cruise from Tromsø’s Northern Lights Front Pier. Guides such as Raul and Ken share local wildlife and history while you fish for cod, watch for eagles and dolphins, and enjoy hot drinks, cookies, and fish soup aboard a classic wooden boat.
“What an incredible day!! First, the staff is top notch. They were all very friendly and helpful. We traveled with our five-year-old daughter and everyone was so gracious. The Captain let her sit in the first mate’s chair in the Captains Quarters! The views of the fjords were stunning and the wildlife - white tailed eagle and red foxes - were majestic in their natural habitat. The fishing was wonderful! Almost everyone who wanted to fish caught a fish! One the way back we enjoyed delicious fish soup! I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a little adventure and some picturesque views of Tromso’s landscape!”
Spend 270 minutes aboard Hermes II, an old wooden boat, fishing Tromsø’s fjords with Norwegian and English-speaking hosts. The crew provides rods, thermal suits, hot drinks, fish cakes, and cooks the catch when luck cooperates. Guides such as Truls Iversen and Christopher have been singled out for their local knowledge and warm manner.
“100% Staff is great, helpful, funny, knowledgeable Views are amazing Fish tastes fresh Anyone can enjoy it (any age or experience level) Thermo suits kept us warm Highly recommend”
Spend about five private hours with Captain Makis and first mate Elias fishing near Santorini’s volcano, swimming, snorkeling, and seeing the caldera from the water. Equipment, snacks, drinks, towels, and a boat-cooked meal are provided, with the day shaped around your group.
“While we didn’t catch many fish, we really enjoyed relaxing and listening to music!! The kids had a blast snorkeling! Bbq was as phenomenal!!”
Set out from Key West’s Historic Charter Boat Row at 10 a.m. for about six hours of reef fishing. Gulfstream Fishing supplies bait, a license, crew help, and an onboard restroom. Captains Joe and Rick, plus mates such as Ethan and Ryan, help beginners handle rods and land fish.
“The Captain and crew are great. I recommend bringing Dramamine if you’re prone to sea or motion sickness. Also sunscreen is a must! You can purchase waters/sodas and snacks for $1 each but bringing your own bag of things isn't a bad idea. We didn’t catch too much on our trip, but the captain was very helpful and handed anything he hooked to participants to reel in. Overall quite a long excursion, we would have been happy with a couple hours shorter as people just looking for the experience but if your goal is to catch fish to take home, this is the trip for you!”
Spend four hours off Agadir with a friendly multilingual crew, trying simple fishing, eating a grilled lunch, and swimming from the boat. Hotel pickup is included, with French, English, and Arabic support. The crew may use rods or handlines, and lunch can include fish, chicken, lamb, salads, rice, bread, fruit, and drinks.
“Great experience, great people. it was my birthday and it was worth to get it as spending a great day”
Join an English-speaking crew from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor for 2.5 hours of sea fishing in Faxaflói Bay. Learn the basics, use provided gear and protective clothing, look for puffins, whales, and dolphins, then grill your catch with potatoes onboard.
“Caught lots of fish and had a great tasting meal immediately after words in the beautiful Reykjavík harbor. My favorite part of my trip to Iceland!”
Fish Algarve reefs from Vilamoura Marina on a four-hour boat trip for up to 12 anglers. Two crew members provide rods, bait, and help, while you keep your catch. The boat has a restroom and small bar. Bring ID and allow €5 for the fishing license.
“A good day out , my children enjoyed the experience , the crew were very helpful and friendly, a bit more shelter from the sun would be great”
Start at Marina do Freixo with a local skipper such as Luca, Paulo, or Daniel. Cruise past Porto’s bridges and Ribeira to Foz do Douro, with green wine, port, and almonds along the way. Small groups, private trips, and sunset departures make this a relaxed alternative to a large sightseeing boat.
“We had a blast! Luca made the experience so memorable and made sure we had fabulous pictures of the 4 of us together at the end of the tour. Would absolutely book again next time in Porto.”
Join Captain Manolis for 4.5 hours on the water from Rhodes. You’ll troll for little tuna, try bottom fishing, swim or snorkel, then enjoy grilled fish, Greek salad, bread, and free drinks. The boat carries no more than 10 people, with Captain Mike and Katerina also named as hosts on some departures.
“Such a lovely trip, the views were beautiful and as a whole the trip was very relaxing and we had a lot of fun fishing. The host was very friendly and helpful. Thank you!”
Set out from Agadir Marina at 9:00 AM for a five-hour Atlantic cruise with fishing gear, a swimming stop, Moroccan tea, and a barbecue of fresh fish and salad. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and an English, French, or Arabic-speaking guide are included.
“best morning vibe with mint tea on ocean after lunch time fantastic i love ❤️❤️❤️”
Start with hotel pickup and a guided market visit, then ride a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh coconut forest and try crab fishing. Finish with a five-course Vietnamese cooking class, extra dishes, and lunch. Small groups of up to 10, with vegetarian menus available.
“We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide was very well informed and learned lots about the different foods in Vietnam and how to cook with them. The cooking experience was fantastic and we ate some of the best food we have had all holiday! The basket boat was also great fun! Our only regret was we forgot to take a copy of all the recipes with us!”
Cruise from Old Nessebar past Pomorie, Ravda, and Sunny Beach while using the boat’s fishing gear, swimming when conditions allow, and eating a barbecue buffet. The shared trip carries up to 50 people, includes unlimited drinks, and may switch between morning and afternoon for safety.
“Absolutely brilliant! They changed our booking date and time but we were informed before the trip. We were family of five include a 8 months old baby, can't fault the crew they are super accommodating, turned off the music just for our baby to go for nap, the whole trip was smooth and relaxing, the lunch was freshly cooked on BBQ. Highly recommended!!! We enjoyed a lot!!”
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