The 7 Fishing Trips in Crete That Earn Their Price

1.Fishing & Swimming Boat Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 6 hours · from $147Our pick

Set out from Elounda for four hours on the Sea of Crete. A local fisherman teaches simple rod fishing, then you swim and snorkel while your catch is cleaned and cooked aboard. Expect a small group, Greek salad, fruit, wine or beer, and hotel transfers.

“We had a really friendly and knowledgeable local guide pick us up from the hotel right on time who pointed out lots of interesting points on the way and was able to answer all of our questions about fishing and about the island in general. He then was on the boat with us for the whole time along with the driver who was really nice as well. They showed us how to use the fishing equipment and we managed to catch quite a few fish. My 10y/o was super excited at reeling in some himself, really made his day. Then we stopped at a quiet spot near an island for…”

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2.Fishing Trips Agios Nikolaos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Meet Captain Kostas and, on some departures, his daughter Katerina at Agios Nikolaos Marina. Fish from the boat in Mirabello Bay, stop at a scenic cove for a swim, and enjoy snacks, drinks, and all equipment during this four-hour trip for up to 10 people.

“we booked the fishing..which we did with all the equipment but we never went to Mirabbella bay or any swimming. we had a banana,grapes,apple,spinach pastry & cheese pastry. was quite disappointed for the price”

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3.Agapi Fishing Trips Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $117Top rated

Join Captain Nick and Manos from Hersonissos at 6:15 pm for a four-hour fishing trip on a working boat. You will set traditional nets, fish with rods, swim or snorkel, watch the sunset, and help bring in the catch. Drinks, fruit salad, bait, rods, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Really great evening. Captain Nick and Manos were great hosts and we were able to experience real fishermen doing their jobs. We sailed out of harbour and laid down some fishing nets and then did about one and a half hours of rod fishing before pulling the nets back in. We caught an amazing variety of fish and it was really interesting to see what is at the bottom of the sea. Much more authentic and fun than most normal rod fishing trips. Nick and Manos knew everything about the waters and the fish we were catching. Fun and educational. Boat is very basic - it's a working vessel so…”

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4.Private fishing trip Chania, Crete (price is per group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join Seaze The Day in Chania for a private three-hour fishing trip for up to four people. Local fishermen provide the boat, equipment, and instruction in jigging, spinning, and bottom fishing, with time for sightseeing or a swim if conditions allow.

“Great captain and crew! They make every effort to see that you have a fabulous experience. Boat was clean and refreshments were good.”

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5.Mirabello Bay Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Join a private group of up to six for a four-hour Mirabello Bay trip from Agios Nikolaos. Your English-speaking skipper supplies rods, bait, snorkel gear, water, and soft drinks. Try jigging, live bait fishing, or trolling, then swim near Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and possibly Spinalonga.

“The bay fishing trip was really fun. Although we kept catching puffer fish, our guide kept moving to different areas so we could catch something bigger.”

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6.Private Boat Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews

Join SEAze the Day for a private three-hour fishing trip off Chania. Your Greek or English-speaking crew teaches jigging, spinning, and bottom fishing, with targets including grouper, snapper, dentex, squid, and smaller fish. Alexandros may be part of the crew, but catches are never guaranteed.

“Great morning with alexandros The fishing was exceptional! Around thirty fish, not big but it was great”

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7.FISHING Trip 3h afternoon from Hersonissos CRETE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $17Best value

Set out from Hersonissos with a captain and supplied rods, bait, boat, fuel, and insurance. After about 20 minutes at sea, fish in water around 25 meters deep before returning to port. Hotel pickup is available between Malia and Gouves for an extra €5 per person.

“Brilliant! Loved it, swimming great everything good. Well worth money. Thank you would highly recommend.”

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