These are the questions guests ask before booking a fishing trip in Santorini with us: who can come, what happens if the sea is rough, what to bring, what is on board and what happens to the fish. Prices and cancellation terms live on the prices page, and each trip page answers its own practical questions.
What guests ask before they book
Can children and babies come?
Children of all ages are welcome on both boats, and life jackets are on board for all guests, including children. Families with young children usually prefer the morning trip: cooler, calmer and back for lunch; older children enjoy the sunset trip just as much. Tell us the ages when you book so the captain can plan shade and seating.
I get seasick. Which trip should I choose?
The private morning and sunset trips and the traditional trip stay along the coast and inside the caldera, where the water is usually calmest; the deep-sea tuna charter runs offshore and is the one to avoid. Choose a calm forecast, sit in the shade with the horizon in view and tell the captain early. If the sea is too rough to sail, our weather policy applies: a full deposit refund or a free rebooking.
Is there a toilet on board, and what do we drink?
Yes on both boats. The sport-fishing boat has a toilet and an air-conditioned saloon; the traditional boat has a WC and a shower. Private trips include bottled water, soft drinks, coffee and tea, beer and local Santorini wine; the traditional trip includes soft drinks, wine and beer throughout the trip.
What should we bring?
Swimwear, sun protection, a hat and a light layer for the early morning or after sunset. Towels and snorkelling gear are on board, the fishing gear is provided, and you need no personal fishing permit.
We are a big group. Can you take all of us?
A private charter takes up to eight guests per boat (the price covers four; each extra guest costs €80, or €100 on the tuna charter) and the traditional trip up to twelve. For a larger party, write to us with your dates and we will tell you what is possible.
Are the hot springs actually hot?
Warm rather than hot. At the Kameni volcanic islands, volcanic water mixes with the sea and tints it rust-brown; it is a swim stop on the private trips and on the traditional trip when the weather allows.
Are towels and snorkelling equipment included?
Yes. The private trips include towels and snorkelling equipment; the traditional trip includes towels and swimming masks, plus a shower on board.
Do we keep the fish we catch?
Yes. You keep what you catch; the crew cook it on board when time allows, otherwise a taverna at the port will cook it for a small charge. There is no daily quota for guests on a licensed boat; the captain applies the legal size and species rules, including releasing bluefin.
Answered elsewhere
Looking for something more specific?
Prices and policies
The full price ladder, deposit, cancellation and weather terms. Prices and what's included · Booking terms
Season and species
What the months bring, how we fish and how to reach the three harbours. Fishing in Santorini guide
Each trip's own questions
Start times, routes, gear and who each trip suits: the private morning trip, the sunset trip, the tuna charter and the traditional trip.
Still have a question?
Write it in the booking form; we reply by email, 08:00–22:00 Greek time, every day.