13 Fishing Trips that Stop to Snorkel Worth Flying For

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 boat near Santorini’s volcano with Captain Makis and first mate Elias. Fish, snorkel, swim, hear local island stories, and enjoy snacks, drinks, and a barbecue prepared onboard. Equipment is supplied, and the crew can shape the day around your group’s 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 Skevos and Captain Mike in Rhodes for a five-hour fishing trip from Kolona port. Troll for tuna and other sea fish, try bottom fishing, swim and snorkel in a quiet bay, then eat grilled fish, Greek salad, bread, and drinks aboard their handmade 10-meter boat.

“such a great way to spend the day, had such good craic fishing and swimming. The food was unbelievable, so tasty! honestly the best fish and greek salad we've had and we've travelled a lot around the greek islands! would definitely do this trip again if we come back to Rhodes! Skevos and his dad were so friendly, helpful and funny was a really good time!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · 6h 30m · from $418 per boat (seats 2)

Spend 6.5 hours on a traditional wooden boat from Koh Samui, fishing around Koh Taen and Koh Mudsoom, snorkeling, and eating a fish BBQ. Your English-speaking guide chooses sites based on sea conditions. Hotel pickup, gear, water, insurance, and lunch are included.

“The tour guide picked us up at the hotel early. There were 5 participants on the trip so it wasn"t crowded at all. We had a good couple hours of clear skies to get some fishing in before it started to rain and become windy. It was my first time fishing but I caught three! We had fried rice and fish bbq for lunch. Since it started to rain we voted to forego the snorkeling in favor of more fishing, but eventually we had to return earlier than scheduled. Tour guide operator dropped us back off at the hotel. Overall good experience, despite the weather.”

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4.Fishing Snorkeling and Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $92

Spend about five hours on a private boat from Sal Rei, fishing along Boa Vista’s Estoril coast before stopping at Djeu. Your captain grills the fish you catch while you explore the beach or snorkel near the reef. Tuck and his crew have hosted this trip, with rods and safety gear supplied. Pickup is offered, but a €50 taxi fee applies from Hotel Riu Touareg.

“‘Best trip ever!’ Direct quote from the eldest, we had a fabulous time with ‘Boat trips & Fishing Boa Vista’ our first time ever fishing and were clearly in good hands! Collected and dropped off at our hotel, there were just the three of us in our group so we had a small boat wiRead more”

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

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

Spend six hours aboard a private yacht from Cabo San Lucas, combining fishing, snorkeling, swimming, paddle boarding, and stops at El Arco, Santa Maria, and Chileno Bay. Omar and Jorge have been praised for attentive service, fresh snacks, an open bar, and even cooking a mahi mahi catch onboard.

“Five stars are not enough! B O O K this N O W!!!! The liberty captain & crew are amazing!!! They are still passionate about fishing, get excited, and make the experience fun! They were in a hurry to beat the crowd to the fish, but in no rusRead more”

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6.Big Game Fishing charter and Snorkeling trips Bonaire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $590 per boat (seats 6)

Join Captain Arjen of The Fishing Dutchman for a private four-hour Bonaire boat trip for up to six people. Fish for wahoo, tuna, or barracuda, watch for dolphins and sea turtles, and add snorkeling or a coastal cruise. Gear, lures, taxes, and snorkeling equipment are included.

“We scheduled a 1/2 day trip. Arjen was a great communicator and everything was very smooth. My kids had a great time! When we forgot our water bottles on the boat he even went out of his way to deliver them to us.”

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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 fisherman and guide Giovanni from Cefalù’s port for a six-hour outing on a 10-meter fishing boat. Watch nets come in, learn how local fishermen read the sea, swim and snorkel near Santa Lucia, then eat freshly prepared fish, bruschetta, and a fish-based pasta course with one drink. Groups are limited to 10.

“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.Fishing Trip & Blue lagoon Snorkeling : All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · from $70

Travel to Bali’s east coast for two snorkeling stops at Blue Lagoon or Tanjung Jepun, then join local fishermen for coral fishing near Padang Bai or Candidasa. Your package includes transport, guide, boat, gear, lunch, water, entrance fees, and insurance. Tapaz and Eka are named driver-guide 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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9.Pizzo: Fishing, Snorkeling, Dolphin Watching

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

From Vibo Marina, you’ll cruise the Tyrrhenian Sea in a group of no more than 12, try trolling with provided gear, search for wild dolphins, and swim near Pizzo’s Piedigrotta cave-chapel. Guides speak English, Italian, and German. Dolphin sightings and fish catches are never guaranteed, and drinks cost extra.

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

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

You’ll cruise from Sal Rei with an English or German-speaking guide, try bottom fishing, snorkel by a reef, visit a small island fort, and eat a beach BBQ with fish or meat. Josie and her team handle the day, with hotel transfers, gear, drinks, and about two hours ashore included.

“It was very well organised with good communication. Josie and her team are very knowledgeable and quick to address any issues. They all seem to genuinely want guests to have a good time without hustling for tips. Lunch was good in a great location. Small groups so plenty of room on the boat and good toilet facilities on board.”

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11.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 from a traditional outrigger boat, and add snorkeling at a nearby reef. Dedi and his brother have guided some trips, and the small private format suits families, couples, friends, and solo visitors. Longer options give you more time to reach larger-fish areas.

“Such a fun day fishing!!! Thank you. Great tour and great guides. Traditional boat was very fun.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $2,262 per boat (seats 10)

Set out from Kailua-Kona with Bite Me Sportfishing on a private 4 to 8 hour charter for up to 10 people. The captain and crew provide fishing gear and advice, while you bring food and drinks for the iced cooler. Expect a flexible day on the water, with possible reef fish, mahi mahi, dolphins, or pilot whales.

“The captain and crew were amazing. very helpful, accommodating and professional. The crew went out of their way to make sure we had every chance possible to have a successful trip.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,939 per boat (seats 10)

Set out from Kailua-Kona aboard OE II with a private group of up to 10. The Bite Me crew supplies rods, tackle, ice, and fishing guidance while you bring lunch and drinks. Depending on the day and your plan, you may troll for marlin, tuna, spearfish, mahi mahi, or request snorkel gear in advance.

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