Snorkeling on Elba Island with fishing and dinner

Fish the catch, cook the meal, swim at sunset

Snorkel and fish the waters around Elba Island on a 6-hour afternoon sail departing from Marina di Campo, led by a 40-year fisherman who teaches sustainable net fishing and then cooks your catch for dinner on board. The boat carries up to 12 people, includes aperitif, full fish dinner, drinks and snorkeling gear, and suits families with children from age 3 onward.

The experience

You board in the afternoon at Marina di Campo and head out to recover nets that were set earlier. Working alongside Commander Gaetano, a fisherman for over 40 years, you haul in the day's catch together, learning how sustainable fishing with nets and pots actually works. Once the nets go back in the water, the boat moves to a quiet cove where the real shift happens: Gaetano trades his fishing clothes for a chef's apron and you cook the fish you just pulled from the sea.

While dinner comes together on board, you can swim at sunset, snorkel in the cove, or help with the cooking. The afternoon is yours to shape. Aperitif, wine, beer and soft drinks flow throughout. The meal itself is the full catch: first and second courses of fish, coffee after, all eaten together with music and conversation as you motor back to port. Life jackets and all snorkeling equipment are provided. You bring sunscreen, a towel and a swimsuit.

The boat stays under 12 people, which means it fits families and small groups without feeling crowded. Children from age 3 can participate in the snorkeling and fishing, though infants ride on an adult's lap. The afternoon pace is unhurried. There's no expertise required, only willingness to get your hands wet and try something different on the water.

What’s included

• Afternoon departure from Marina di Campo.
• net recovery and sustainable fishing instruction with Commander Gaetano.
• snorkeling in a quiet cove with full equipment provided.
• aperitif and full dinner of fish (first and second courses) cooked on board.
• wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee.
• life jackets.
• use of SUP equipment.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 4 Mar 2027

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

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 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 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by PESCATURISMO LA BARCA DEI MATTI

Is this one for you?The afternoon departure and 6-hour duration mean you need a free block from mid-day onward, and the fishing and cooking elements require you to be comfortable getting involved rather than watching from the sidelines. If you want to snorkel without the fishing and cooking, look for a straight snorkeling boat. This one is built around the full cycle of catching and eating what you pull from the water.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they 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.

What do I actually do during the snorkeling part?

After fishing and hauling nets, the boat anchors in a quiet cove where you put on snorkeling gear and swim. There's no set itinerary for the coves: Gaetano chooses them based on the fishing areas and conditions that day, so you explore whatever stretch of water is best when you arrive.

Can I bring my own snorkeling equipment or do I have to use theirs?

Snorkeling equipment is provided and included in the price. You're welcome to bring your own if you prefer, but you don't need to.

How much of the 6 hours is actually spent fishing versus swimming?

The afternoon starts with net recovery and fishing, then shifts to the cove where you can snorkel, swim or help cook. There's no strict split. The balance depends on what's happening with the catch and what you want to do while dinner cooks.

What if I get seasick easily?

The boat operates in the waters around Elba Island and can be affected by sea conditions. If you suffer from seasickness, this activity may not be the best fit. Consider discussing it with the operator before booking.