Snorkeling in Hydra: Traditional Fishing Boat with Lunch

Swim in waters only a fishing boat can reach, then eat what the captain caught that morning.

A full-day snorkeling and fishing activity in Hydra aboard a 10-meter wooden fishing boat for up to 10 people, with a live English-speaking captain. You watch traditional net fishing or cast your own line, swim and snorkel in private coves, and share a lunch of grilled fish and Greek dishes cooked on board, with wine and refreshments included.

The experience

The boat leaves Hydra carrying Greek coffee and a handmade snack, then heads to a fishing location where Captain Yiannis pulls up nets or lines he set earlier. You can help haul them in, ask questions, cast your own fishing pole or handline, or simply sunbathe on deck and read while the island passes. The choice is yours: the day moves at your pace, not a schedule.

Once the fishing is done, the boat heads to a secluded cove accessible only by water. While you swim and snorkel in clear shallows, the captain prepares lunch on the galley using the morning's catch: grilled fish, fried fish, or a traditional fisherman's soup, alongside homemade Greek fava, seasonal fruit, and a homemade chocolate cake. A glass of wine or beer comes with the meal, and water and refreshments flow throughout the seven hours. Everything is cooked from organic ingredients and the captain's own recipes.

The boat has a small cabin for two and a WC. Snorkeling gear is provided. Families with children from age 6 are welcome, and the captain speaks English, Spanish, and French. You arrive as a guest and leave with a full belly and a story about the day you ate fish caught an hour before lunch.

What’s included

• Fishing pole or handline.
• snorkeling equipment.
• Greek coffee and handmade snack at the start.
• fresh fish cooked on board.
• homemade Greek fava, seasonal fruit, and chocolate cake.
• glass of wine or beer.
• water, soda, and refreshments throughout the day.
• use of the boat's cabin and WC.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sunset boating-fishing tripGuide in English, Spanish or French · No fixed timeLasts 4 hours. Salad, fruit and drinks are provided. Note: alcoholic beverages are served only to guests aged 18 and over. Pickup is included.

Full-day Fishing ExperienceGuide in English, Spanish or French · No fixed timeIncludes pickup

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

Before you book

Lasts 7h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 170 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fishing with Yiannis Hydra

Is this one for you?You choose between a full-day experience (seven hours, fishing and snorkeling with lunch) or a sunset boating-fishing trip. Pick the full day if you want to swim in private coves and eat a cooked meal, or the sunset option if you have only an afternoon free. The boat holds up to 10, so a family or small group books one boat together rather than splitting across multiple departures.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I fish on my own, or do I just watch Captain Yiannis?

You can do both. The captain demonstrates traditional net and line fishing, and you're welcome to cast your own fishing pole or handline if you want to try. If you'd rather sunbathe or read on deck, that's fine too: the boat doesn't move on a fixed itinerary.

What happens if the catch is small or the weather changes the plan?

The captain chooses fishing and swimming locations based on wind and weather each day, so the exact spots shift. The lunch is built around whatever the nets and lines bring up that morning (grilled, fried, or made into a fisherman's soup), so the menu adapts to the catch.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling gear is provided on the boat. You only need to bring your swimming clothes and a towel. The captain handles the rest.

What's included in the lunch, and are there options for dietary preferences?

Lunch is a full homemade meal of fresh fish (grilled, fried, or in soup), Greek fava, seasonal fruit, and chocolate cake, plus a glass of wine or beer and all water and refreshments. Call the captain before booking if you have dietary restrictions or preferences.