Fishing boat tour Catania coast: Catch & cook lunch

Fish the Catania coast and eat what you catch

A four-hour fishing activity on a 20-meter boat departing from Catania's port, where you learn traditional Sicilian techniques, swim in hidden coves, and return with lunch or dinner cooked from the day's catch. A live Italian guide leads the trip. Minimum age is 14.

The experience

The boat leaves the port of Catania and sails along the coast toward the famous stacks: rock formations that rise from the water and offer the kind of views that stop you mid-sentence. You're not a passenger watching from the rail. You cast lines, learn how the local fishermen work, and if the fish cooperate, you haul in your own dinner. The guide speaks Italian and walks you through the technique. No prior experience is needed.

Between fishing, the boat stops in hidden coves where the water is clear enough to see the bottom. You can dive in and float for as long as you want. An aperitif arrives on deck (fresh drinks and local snacks), while you dry off and the boat drifts. The whole rhythm is built around the sea and the catch: no rushing, no schedule beyond the four hours.

Lunch or dinner depends on which time slot you book. Either way, the kitchen cooks the fish you caught that morning or afternoon, following Sicilian recipes, and serves it with coffee or tea. Water is always available. You leave with the memory of the stacks, the weight of a fishing line in your hands, and the taste of something you pulled from the water yourself.

What’s included

• Excursion by boat.
• welcome drink.
• lunch or dinner of fresh fish cooked to Sicilian recipes.
• water.
• coffee and tea.
• access to swim stops in hidden coves.

Information

Lasts 4h, runs every day, 4 start times, from € 170 per person, with a live guide in Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 15:30, 16:00 and 20:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideItalian

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

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AgesAdult (14 to 90 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Motopesca Giacomo padre

Is this one for you?The trip runs four hours with active fishing and swimming, so it suits anyone comfortable in the sun and on the water. The boat is steady and the pace is relaxed, not rushed.

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Top questions

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 fishing techniques will I learn on the boat?

The guide teaches traditional Sicilian fishing methods used along the Catania coast. You'll cast lines and practice the techniques yourself during the trip. The guide is there to show you how, and the catch (if it comes) is yours to take home or have cooked for the meal.

Can I swim during the four-hour trip?

Yes. The boat stops at hidden coves along the coast where you can dive into the clear water and swim. These breaks are built into the schedule between fishing and the meal.

Is the meal included, and what if I don't catch anything?

Lunch or dinner is included and cooked fresh on board from Sicilian recipes. The kitchen prepares fish from the day's catch. If the fishing is slow, the meal still happens. The boat carries fresh fish for this reason.

What's the minimum age to join?

The minimum age is 14. The trip is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Do I need to bring anything, or is gear provided?

Fishing gear and all equipment are provided on the boat. Bring a towel or swimsuit if you plan to swim in the coves. Water and drinks are available throughout the four hours.