A deep-sea tuna fishing charter from Santorini costs €1,400 for up to 4 anglers, €100 per extra angler, and lasts 7 hours from Ammoudi Bay at 07:00. Your licensed local captain runs far offshore, trolling and jigging heavy rods for bluefin tuna, May–September. For experienced anglers; bluefin are released unless the captain's permit allows a catch. Request to book online.
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price
- €1,400per boat, 2027 season
- Anglers
- Up to 8price covers 4
- Departs
- 07:00Ammoudi Bay
The day
Seven hours, most of them offshore
Leaving at 07:00 uses the calm early hours for the run offshore. The captain decides the grounds on the morning, from the forecast and what the fish finder shows.
- Depart Ammoudi Bay at 07:00
We meet at the quay in Ammoudi Bay for the 07:00 departure; coffee and tea are on board.
- Run offshore, far from the coast, to the tuna grounds
- Trolling and jigging with heavy-duty rods and artificial lures
- Return to Ammoudi Bay
What the price covers
- Fishing gear and bait, rods chosen by the captain for the conditions
- Snorkelling equipment
- Towels
- Bottled water and soft drinks
- Coffee and tea
- Beer and local Santorini wine
- Fresh snacks: tomato fritters, meatballs, tzatziki, bread
- Your catch grilled on board
Beer and wine are included on board; the captain may limit alcohol for safety, and alcohol is for guests aged 18 and over.
Not included: transfers to and from the port. Our transfer partner SantoriniTaxi.com can arrange a fixed-price ride.
€1,400 for 7 hours
| 7 hours offshorePer boat, up to 4 anglers | €1,400 |
| Each extra anglerAnglers 5 to 8 | €100 |
| Maximum on board | 8 anglers |
A partial deposit confirms your booking; we email the deposit details once the captain has confirmed your date. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. If our captain cancels because of weather or sea state, you receive a full refund of your deposit or a free rebooking. All prices and policies.
Built for the run offshore
A 10 m Bertram-type sport-fishing motor boat built in 2023: 4 m of beam, a top speed of 30 knots, sonar, fish finder, radar and GPS, a cabin, an air-conditioned saloon and a toilet. Three anglers fish at a time; heavy-duty fighting belts are on board. All our captains hold Greek professional captain licences, and every boat is licensed and insured for passenger charter.
About our captains and boatsBluefin first, then what the sea gives
Tuna, including bluefin, run May–September. Trolling and jigging on the way out and back also bring up sea bass, grouper, barracuda. Bluefin tuna are released unless the captain's permit allows a catch that day; other species are yours to keep. Bluefin are seasonal and never guaranteed; we promise the day offshore, not the fish.
Season and species guideBefore you book
Who it suits
Anglers who have fished before and want a full day on open water. Up to 8 on board, three fishing at a time.
Who should pick another trip
First-timers, families with small children and anyone who wants swim stops and the caldera will enjoy the private morning trip or the sunset trip more; groups larger than eight can share the traditional trip, and mixed groups can read fishing trip or catamaran in Santorini and our questions and answers. We advise pregnant guests not to join sport-fishing trips because of sea conditions.
Weather and meeting point
Offshore days depend on the sea state more than any other trip we run. If our captain cancels because of weather or sea state, you receive a full refund of your deposit or a free rebooking. We meet at the quay in Ammoudi Bay. The exact spot and the boat's name are sent by email the day before, and on WhatsApp if you gave us a number.
Questions about the tuna charter
Which months are best for tuna off Santorini?
Tuna, including bluefin, are the offshore target from May to September, when the tuna charter runs. Outside those months we will tell you plainly that the odds are poor and suggest the morning trip instead.
What time does the charter leave and how long is it?
The boat leaves Ammoudi Bay at 07:00 and the charter lasts seven hours, which gives time to run offshore, work the grounds and come back.
How far offshore do we go?
Far from the coast, to the open-water grounds the captain chooses on the day. The caldera and the coast fall behind; this is a sea day, not a sightseeing cruise.
What gear is used?
Heavy-duty rods and reels (AVET and TALOS tackle), fighting belts and artificial lures, trolled and jigged. The captain chooses the setup for the conditions; everything you need is on board.
Is food included on a seven-hour day?
Yes: fresh snacks such as tomato fritters, meatballs, tzatziki and bread, bottled water, soft drinks, coffee and tea, beer and local wine, and your catch grilled on board when time allows.
Do we keep a bluefin tuna?
Bluefin tuna are released unless the captain's permit allows a catch that day; other species are yours to keep.
Request to book the tuna charter
€1,400 for up to 4 anglers (€100 per extra angler), 7 hours from Ammoudi Bay at 07:00, May–September.
- Send the form
Tell us the date and the number of guests. We reply by email, 08:00–22:00 Greek time, every day.
- We check with the captain
A partial deposit confirms your booking; we email the deposit details once the captain has confirmed your date. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
- The day before
The exact spot and the boat's name are sent by email the day before, and on WhatsApp if you gave us a number.