Nessebar: 4-Hour Boat Trip, Fishing & Unlimited Drinks

Four hours on the Black Sea: fishing, lunch & drinks included

You board a fishing boat in Nessebar harbor for a four-hour cruise along the Black Sea coast with a swimming stop, grilled lunch prepared on deck, and unlimited drinks included. Fishing rods are provided, though sea conditions sometimes affect whether you cast or just relax. Departures run at 9:30am or 2:30pm, and if afternoon weather looks rough, you'll be switched to the morning slot automatically.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat trip with sightseeing and activities

• Depart at 09:30 or 14:30
• Cruise bays of Nessebar and Ravda
• Enjoy views of Pomorie and Sunny Beach
• Stop for swimming and sunbathing
• Fish from the boat
• Have barbeque lunch on board
• Drink unlimited beverages
• See Nessebar Old Town from harbor
• View emblematic church in Old Nessebar

The experience

"So we're actually going to catch something?" That's what most people ask when they board, and the answer is yes. You get a fishing rod, the crew knows where the fish are, and lunch is whatever you pull up plus what they've already got grilling on deck. The boat leaves Nessebar harbor at either 9:30 in the morning or 2:30 in the afternoon, depending on sea conditions. If the afternoon swell looks rough, they'll switch you to the morning slot instead, which means you're not gambling on the weather.

The route takes you past the bays around Nessebar, Ravda, and Pomorie, with Sunny Beach visible in the distance. You stop for swimming somewhere in the middle, bring your gear, and that's when the crew fires up the barbecue. The fishing happens throughout, but it's not the whole point. Plenty of people just sunbathe, swim again, or sit with a drink and watch the coast. All drinks are unlimited, which matters more than it sounds when you're four hours on the water with no way off.

Nessebar itself is a UNESCO Old Town built on a narrow peninsula, and you see it from the harbor before you leave: the old churches and stone buildings look different from the water than they do walking through the streets. The crew knows the fishing spots, knows when the wind's going to make it rough, and they'll tell you straight if conditions mean the rods stay stowed that day. It happens sometimes, depending on the sea.

The boat trip includes the cruise, fishing rods, a lunch buffet cooked on board, snacks, and all your drinks for four hours. You bring swimwear and sunscreen. The crew brings everything else. If you're traveling with small children, specialized infant seats are available. Public transport runs near the harbor if you need it to get there.

What’s included

• Your four hours on the water include the boat cruise itself, fishing rods and tackle, a lunch buffet cooked on the boat, snacks, and unlimited drinks throughout.
• You'll have a swimming stop en route and time to sunbathe on deck.
• Specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Options for this experience

2 options

Starting 09:30amGuide in English · 09:00The tour begins in the morning at 09:30 am.

Starting 14:30Guide in English · 14:00The tour begins in the afternoon at 14:30.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full afternoon or morning on the water without arranging your own boat, food, or drinks: the fixed departure times and all-inclusive pricing mean you show up, board, and everything else is handled.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the boat leave?

Morning departure at 9:30am or afternoon at 2:30pm. If sea conditions are poor in the afternoon, you'll be rebooked for the morning instead.

Is fishing guaranteed?

Fishing rods are provided and included, but depending on sea and wind conditions, fishing may not be possible on the day. Swimming can also be affected by weather.

What's included in the lunch?

A buffet lunch is prepared and grilled on the boat. Drinks are unlimited throughout the four hours.

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring your swimming gear and sunscreen. Everything else (fishing rods, food, drinks) is provided.

How long is the trip?

Four hours total, including cruising, a swimming stop, fishing, and lunch on board.

What if the weather is bad?

If afternoon sea conditions are poor, your departure will be switched to the morning so you can still go. Fishing and swimming may be limited depending on conditions.

Where does the boat depart from?

Nessebar harbor, near the UNESCO Old Town. Public transport options are available nearby.