The 14 Best Fishing and Snorkeling Trips Worldwide

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 in quiet coves, hear island stories, and enjoy a boat-cooked barbecue with snacks and drinks. Equipment is supplied, and the route can match your interests.

“We really enjoyed this Boat Tour! Elias & Mike were funny and made the 5-hour event go by quickly. The plan was good, and we liked fishing and seeing the pretty views. An exceptional way to experience Santorini's beauty while having fun. Highly recommended for an enjoyable and memorable adventure!”

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2.Fishing Trip, Snorkelling, BBQ, & Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 315 reviews · 5 hours · from $88

Join fisherman Captain Mike and chef-fisherman Skevos for five hours from Rhodes Town. Troll for tuna and other species, try seabed fishing, swim and snorkel in a quiet bay, then eat grilled fish, Greek salad, and bread aboard a traditional 10-meter boat.

“We had a great time today! The guides were lovely, and our fellow fishing folks were fun to chat with. Turns out August isn’t the ideal month for fishing in Rhodes, but we still really enjoyed the whole experience. Quality family time — with lunch thrown in, to boot!”

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3.Koh Samui: Mr.Ung’s Private Fishing/Boat Trip/Snorkeling/BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · 6h 30m

Spend 390 minutes with Mr. Ung’s crew fishing, snorkeling, and eating a fish BBQ aboard a shaded wooden boat. Hotel pickup covers selected Koh Samui areas. Your skipper chooses between Koh Taen and Koh Mudsoom according to sea conditions, with room for up to 15 people and a toilet onboard.

“Great experience, the tour guides were very friendly. They cooked us the most delicious food & we had lunch on the boat. Very much recommended!”

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4.Fishing, Snorkelling & Dolphin Boat Tour

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

Set out from Vibo Marina for about three hours of coastal fishing, snorkeling, dolphin and whale watching with Calabria Sport Fishing. The English-language boat trip accepts up to 12 people, offers pickup, and returns to the marina. Wildlife sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

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

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5.Fishing Snorkeling and Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $92

Set out from Sal Rei with Tuck and his crew for private fishing along Boa Vista’s Estoril coast. After catching fish, sail to Djeu for beach time and possible snorkeling while the captain grills lunch. Rods and safety gear are provided. Sea conditions may change the plan.

“Amazing time sea fishing with my husband. We caught lots of different types of fish and I had never been fishing before !!! Due to rough seas, was advisable not to snorkel which was wise. We landed on a deserted beach and then had a delicious bbq, eating the fresh fish we had just caught. Absolutely loved the whole day and would definitely recommend to anyone 😊”

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6.Private Yacht Ultimate Fishing and Snorkeling Adventure – 6 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $699

Set out from Cabo at 7:00 a.m. on a private yacht with Omar and Jorge or the Liberty captain and crew. Fish with quality gear, stop at El Arco, swim at Santa Maria and Chileno Bay, and use the included snorkel gear, towels, drinks, and snacks.

“Omar & Jorge went above & beyond to make sure our yachting & fishing experience was amazing. Exceptional service onboard too - open bar, great snacks, and they even cooked up one of the mahi mahi we caught so we had fresh fish tRead more”

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7.Big Game Fishing charter and Snorkeling trips Bonaire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Captain Arjen of The Fishing Dutchman leads a private four-hour Bonaire charter for up to six people. Fish for wahoo, tuna, and barracuda, watch for dolphins and sea turtles, or spend time snorkeling and touring the coast. Gear, fees, and taxes are included.

“Incredible time. Company was good. He put us on the fish. And he took us on a great boat ride and snorkeling adventure.”

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

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

Join Giovanni aboard a 10-meter fishing boat for a small-group trip along Cefalù’s coast. Watch nets come in, learn local fishing traditions, swim and snorkel at Santa Lucia, then enjoy fish, bruschetta, pasta, and one drink cooked on board.

“We hebben een fantastische dag gehad op de boot. Giovanni heeft er voor gezorgd dat we niks te kort kwamen. We hebben hebben heerlijk gegeten en een hele leuke relaxte dag gehad.”

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9.Bali : Fishing Trip & Blue lagoon Snorkeling : All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · from $70

Spend about seven to eight hours in east Bali, snorkeling at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun before heading offshore from Padang Bai or Candidasa to fish with local boat crews. Your package includes transport, lunch, gear, guide, entrance fees, and insurance. Tapaz and Eka are named driver options.

“Tapaz our guide did a great job getting us to Padang Bai from our hotel in Seminyak. He was very knowledgeable of the fishing trip and fish we might catch as well as all the different parts of Bali. Great driver and also looked after us and introduced us to the local fisherman who took us on our fishing trip and snorkeling. Wonderful experience and my son caught multiple fish and has said it was the best part of our holiday!”

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10.Pizzo: Fishing, Snorkeling, Dolphin Watching

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

From Vibo Marina, Daniele Greco’s small-group boat heads into the Tyrrhenian Sea for dolphin watching and trolling. You’ll get fishing and snorkeling gear, swim near Piedigrotta, and cruise past Pizzo. English, Italian, and German guidance is available, with space for up to 12 people.

“Great boat trip with fishing, highly recommend for fun experience, stops for swim & snorkelling. We fully enjoyed this trip, the hosts were very friendly & informative, with a small amount of passengers on board. Book it, you won’t regret it!”

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11.Boa Vista: Motoryacht Trip with Fishing, Snorkel, Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 6h 30m · from $111

Join Boa Vista Tours for a full ocean day from Sal Rei. You can fish for the BBQ, snorkel by a reef, visit a small island and restored fort, then eat fresh fish or meat on the beach. Josie and her team handle transfers, equipment, food, and drinks in English or German.

“arrogant and nasty tour guide. prefers German tourists. snorkeling near the island was fabulous”

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12.Bali/Lovina: Private Fishing Tour with Snorkeling Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 150 minutes - 10 hours · from $19Best value

Set out from Lovina with a local captain, learn hand-line fishing on a small traditional outrigger boat, and add a shallow reef snorkel with gear supplied. Dedi and his brother have guided some outings, while English and Indonesian support, calm water, and optional pickup make planning simple.

“caught some fish, saw dolphins and whale sharks. Dedi and his little brother are top lads and k ow where the fish are!”

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13.Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Kailua-Kona with a private captain and crew for a fishing-focused ocean charter with snorkel potential. Gear and an ice-filled cooler are included. Bring food, drinks, sunscreen, and a fishing license. Capt. Taylor and deckhand Nakai are among the crew named for past trips.

“Momi and Brad were are crew and they were awesome. They felt aweful that we didn’t catch any fish. Even though we didn’t catch a fish enjoyed the outing.”

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14.Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Kailua-Kona aboard OE II for four to eight hours of private fishing along the Big Island’s Kona Coast. Your captain and crew provide tackle, ice, and coaching while you bring food and drinks. Ask at least 24 hours ahead about snorkel gear and discuss fishing, wildlife, or swimming plans with the crew.

“A Christmas Eve to remember! I took my family out for a day of Sportfishing while in Kona with Bite Me Sportfishing and Wow did we have a blast!”

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