The 13 Italy Fishing Trips That Earn a Whole Day

1.Fishing and Tourism in Capri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $175Our pick

Join Sal, Anna, Lorenzo, or other SalBoat crew members for an eight-hour trip from Sorrento to Capri. Fish for bottom-dwelling species, swim, enjoy a farm-made lunch with prosecco, and choose two hours exploring Capri on foot or staying aboard.

“Sal, his family and crew are just so amazing. From the moment Sal picked us up to the moment we were dropped off we had nothing but an amazing time. Sal and Margherita were incredible hosts on the boat with lots of information about the coast as well as suggestions for things to do. We chose to do the fishing option and ended up with 2 hours on Capri and 2 hours fishing. We had a fantastic time and ended up getting to eat the fish we caught for lunch! You definitely will not go hungry on this tour. Sal and his family make all the food you eat and…”

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2.Boat fishing, boat tours, boat party

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Set out from Taranto with skipper Nicola for a private boat trip combining fishing, a shallow-water swim, and scenic cruising near the Ponte Girevole. Choose fishing, fun, or both for up to 12 people. The boat carries fishing gear and coolers, but fuel and a €15 membership fee are extra.

“Nicola was happy and polite but this was not the fishing trip we had expected. Beach stops were good and he tried to make it up to us with an extra hour and several proseccos which was kind. However, he was an hour late, had no bait, we stayed within the harbour and it wasn't the fishing trip we had been led to believe we had paid €228 ( fuel costs) for. Lovely chap but maybe not the boat for fishing.”

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3.Fishing, Snorkelling & Dolphin Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Set out from Vibo Marina for a small-group boat trip along Calabria’s coast. You’ll fish, snorkel, and watch for dolphins and whales during roughly three hours on the water. Pickup is offered, the boat holds no more than 12 people, and the tour runs in English.

“Schöne Tour. Waren mit unseren 2 Kindern da. Alles wie beschrieben, hatten leider kein Glück und konnten keine Delphine sichten.”

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4.Group Capri tour , visit of caves, fishing legend and swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $142

From Sorrento, skipper Arila or Luigi takes you by boat around Capri and the Sorrento coast. See the Blue and Green Grotto areas, Punta Carena, the Faraglioni, White Grotto, and Punta Campanella, with three hours for swimming, food, drinks, and local life at Marina Piccola.

“Great tour! Well organised and run perfectly to time. Awesome boat with great crew (Arila and Luigi). Absolutely the best way to see Capri!”

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5.Bari:Private Boat Trip over “Gozzovigliando”, fishermen boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $53

Cruise Bari’s coast in a private six-meter gozzo, the old fishing boat of Bari. Skipper Alfonso leads a 1.5-hour trip past San Nicola, Santa Scolastica, Fortino, and the Umbertino waterfront, with a swim stop in summer when conditions allow, plus Peroni or prosecco and local snacks.

“We loved this boat ride with our guide Alfonso on his traditional "gozzo" boat along the waterfront and Adriatic coast around Bari. We had seen all the sites of Bari from the ground, and this was the perfect complement to that by allowing us to see Bari from the waterside. Alfonso was a wonderful and friendly host who gave us an entertaining trip while he pointed out the points of interest and gave us insights into life in Bari and Puglia. It certainly didn't hurt to enjoy a bottle of Rosé Prosecco and a traditional crispy snack that Alfonso offered to us onboard. My daughter and I had a great…”

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6.Private tour with fishing, tour of Capri and lunch on board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

From Massa Lubrense, Angela and Luigi’s private Sparviere boat tour combines fishing near Punta Campanella, Capri’s grottos, snorkeling, swimming, and a lunch made with the day’s catch and homegrown produce. The six-to-seven-hour trip suits families and small groups who want a relaxed day on the water.

“Angela and Luigi were excellent hosts! Our day was filled with many incredible sites and we loved the fact that they are family owned!”

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7.Cefalù: boat trip with fishing, coastal tour, snorkeling, and lunch on board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $94

Join Giovanni from Cefalù Pescaturismo Melissa for a six-hour coastal trip on a working 10-meter fishing boat. Watch the morning nets come in, hear local fishing stories, swim and snorkel at Santa Lucia, then eat freshly prepared fish, bruschetta, and pasta with a drink.

“Nous avons passé un excellent moment avec Giovanni qui nous a cuisiné un délicieux repas avec les poissons et gambas péchés ensemble au filet le matin même. Le bateau permet d’accueillir un petit groupe de 9 personnes et propose toutes les commodités pour profiter du large et d’un repas confortablement assis. C’est un excellent rapport qualité prix avec un natif de l’île tellement sympathique. Merci encore Giovanni ☺️”

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8.Pizzo: Fishing, Snorkeling, Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

From Vibo Marina, you’ll troll for tuna or swordfish, search for wild dolphins, and swim near Pizzo’s Piedigrotta cave-chapel. The boat holds no more than 12 people, guides speak English, Italian, and German, and fishing and snorkeling gear are included. Dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“Älskade den! Guiderna va super trevliga och hela upplevelsen va otrolig. Vi fick se massa delfiner, snorkla i super blått vatten, sitta och fiska i solen längst bak i båten. Rekommenderar starkt”

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9.Tour with medium seabed or rod fishing.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on a private boat from Syracuse, combining rod or medium-seabed fishing with a coastal cruise. You’ll circle Ortigia, pass Maniace Castle and Fonte Aretusa, see northern sea caves, and reach the Pillirina Gulf. Drinks are included, and beginners receive help from the crew.

“Esperienza indimenticabile grazie alla disponibilità e alla professionalità dei ragazzi che ci hanno accompagnato per tutto il giro. Lo consiglio vivamente.”

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10.Capri Fishing Excursion with Snorkeling and Lunch from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $251

Join Captain Sal and his crew from Sorrento for a full day of fishing, swimming, snorkeling, and Capri sightseeing. You can spend time ashore or keep fishing, then enjoy boat-cooked spaghetti, the catch of the day, seasonal food, and limoncello on the return.

“AMAZING experience!! Anna and Sal were wonderful hosts. They shared so much interesting Sorrento history - you felt the passion they have for this beautiful place. From the sight seeing, to the fishing, the visit to Capri, the lovely lunch, visiting the grottos, and the swimming; it will be a day to remember always! Prego!”

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11.A full day fishing in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Set out from Trapani for a private seven-hour fishing charter toward Favignana and the Egadi Islands. Your skipper supplies rods, reels, bait, and tackle, then chooses techniques and fishing spots for the day. Daniele is one named skipper associated with the experience.

“If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable fishing trip in Sicily, Egadi Boating is the way to go! We booked a full-day fishing charter and it exceeded all expectations. The crew was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish.”

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12.Half-seabed or rod fishing tour with bolentino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Dolci Escursioni for a private four-hour Syracuse boat trip built around bolentino fishing. Skirt Ortigia, pass sea caves and Plemmirio, then fish in clear waters with an English or Italian guide. Captain Franco is praised for careful boat handling and clear explanations.

“For the first time I took part in a fishing trip and I must say that apart from a good haul of wonderful fish I had a great time. My friends experienced fishing at the end of the round had the magone and for this we will have to return as soon as possible from Dolci Escursioni to repeat this wonderful experience.A thank you to the staff on board who also spoiled us with fantastic aperitifs We will return........Auto-translated”

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13.Cefalu: Boat Trip with Fishing, Coastal Tour and Lunch on Board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join fisherman Giovanni from Cefalù at 8:30am for a small-group boat trip along the coast. Help recover fishing nets, learn how the catch is handled, swim near Saint Lucia, and eat fresh fish, pasta, bruschetta, and a drink on board.

“A fantastic, relaxing day on the water. We went with our two young sons (2 and 5) and my father, who is 78. Giovanni met us at the dock and took us out to a fishing net in front of Cefalu beach. There were quite a few fish and he talked us through what we caught. We then motored back to a beautiful bay for swimming and lunch. It was super kid/family friendly with a lot of time to spend swimming, sunning and having a delicious lunch and a couple glasses of wine. Can’t recommend highly enough for a low key yet educational and enjoyable day on the water.”

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