Full-Day Fishing and Boating Experience in Hydra
Overview
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7 hours
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Fishing With Yiannis is a unique day at the sea for fishing enthusiasts who want to experience the action, learn about traditional methods, and have a great story to tell.
Foodies and those who want to taste truly fresh fish at least once in their lives can learn more about cooking fish and Greek recipes.
Anyone wishing to relax and have fun Swim, snorkel, sunbathe, meditate, and enjoy the connection with the sea and nature. Experience a newly found sense of freedom that the simplicity of life on the "caique," a traditional wooden fishing boat, offers.
Families with children can enjoy a day on board, combining a safe activity with pure sea fun.
Sea lovers who wish to explore the unseen side of the island, secluded beaches, and swim or snorkel.
Just bring your swimming gear and leave everything else on us.
You come as a guest, and you leave as a friend.
You create a lifelong memory.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Call us to discuss your accessibilty needs
What To Expect
Our fishing experience takes approximately 7 hours on our 10-meter wooden fishing boat that can take up to 10 people. We welcome you onboard with Greek coffee & handmade snack. We first head to a fishing location depending on the winds and weather conditions. There you watch Captain Yiannis pull up the nets or fishing line, which he dropped earlier in the morning. You can help if you want and ask questions. You can also fish on your own using a fishing pole or handline if you wish. Or you can just sunbathe on the deck, read your book, and enjoy the magnificent views of the island. We will then head to a secluded location where you can swim or snorkel. All locations we visit can only be reached privately so you can experience crystal-clear waters. While you swim Captain Yiannis prepares the meal on the boat using the catch of the day. We will then offer a lunch of homemade greek delicacies and of course truly fresh fish grilled, fried, or a fisherman's soup depending on the catch. A glass of wine or beer is on us and all refreshments, water, and fruit are included. So, you will enjoy a full homemade lunch with the freshest organic ingredients The boat has a cabin for two & a WC.
Sample Menu
main
Fish: catch of the day
We cook on the boat the catch of the day on a grill or make a tradidional fisherman's soup
starter
Homemade greek fava
Captain's secret family recipy of yellow split pea dip
dessert
Fresh seasonal fruits
dessert
Homemade chocolate cake
A homemade cake, with organic ingredients, perfect to keep energy levels up for a day at the sea
Options
Sunset boating-fishing trip
Duration: 4 hours Salad, fruit and drinks: Disclaimer: Alcoholic Beverages are only served to those above 18 years of age Pickup included
Full-day Fishing Experience
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Fishing pole or handline
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Snacks
greek coffee, snack, fresh fish, greek delicacies, glass of wine or beer, refreshment and water, fruit. All homemade with organic ingredients
Allowed for 18+ years old
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Coffee and/or Tea
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT - A MAGICAL DAY. DON'T MISS IT!!
49karen,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT - A MAGICAL DAY: We cannot recommend this highly enough! It was the absolute best day of our holiday. The food was superb, delicious and fresh, plenty fish plusplenty salad, home made dip and bread. Yiannis and Katerina were just the best hosts ever. They explained about the island, we watched Yiannis fishing, they explained about the different sorts of fish, and the changes to the sea bed in recent years. We had time to swim and relax in a secluded bay. It was simply the best. Also, as well as speaking English, Katerina speaks Spanish too.
Fishing with Yiannis
yvonnemL1019BL,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a pleasure to spend the day with Captain Yiannis and Katrina on board the lovely Ioannis, a traditional wooden vessel. To witness Yiannis skilfully fishing was amazing. Yiannis obviously knows the quiet swimming spots and we enjoyed crystal clear waters whilst Yiannis and Katerina prepared a superb lunch which we enjoyed with the company of the other guests. Yiannis and Katrina are wonderful hosts. Highly recommend this trip, it was the highlight of our trip to Hydra.
A great experience and one of the highlights of our trip
redclayprodigal,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day on the water with Yiannis. Captain Yiannis is a great fisherman, an awesome cook and a fun and engaging host. Eating grilled fish that we had seen pulled from the water only minutes before was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece.
Best day ever on Hydra!
Carol L,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience with Yiannis will be remembered as a highlight of our trip to Greece. Watching his skills, listening to his stories, and laughing together over a fresh fish lunch aboard his boat were delightful. The intense blue of the crystal clear waters was amazing, and we thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling and swimming in a calm cove.
Majestic
anargyrosm2025,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience watching the beautiful island of Hydra along with Yiannis. Ate fresh fish and learned alot about how local fishermen work. Would absolutely recommend to everyone traveling in this island to check Yiannis and Katerina out!
A wonderful day
543edwigel,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in contact with Yannis' wife who explained everything and spoke very well fertiliser. Then Yannis got us back: a real ray of sun! We spent a sublime day, Yannis looked for sparsely populated coves for a top experience. We had a delicious meal, did not care (big up to Yaya's fresh bread!). A memorable day, all punctuated by his super DJ skills! thank you again Yannis
Recommend!
Lauren D,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an amazing way to spend a day while on Hydra - our group had a great time swimming, chatting, eating, and cruising, it’s all so enjoyable and relaxing with perfect hospitality!
Arrive as customers, leave as friends.
J3181WSoliviam,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When we got to Hydra on Sunday we only had one activity booked - during that activity we asked Harriet if she could recommend one other things for us to do while we were there, what would it be? She said go fishing with Yiannis. We immediately got in contact with him and they were able to get us on a trip out the following day. The other couple who booked on that trip were sick that day so it ended up being just myself and my partner. It was our last day in Hydra, and when we say we can not recommend this experience enough we mean it. Katerina and Yiannis were so welcoming and kind. Katerina told us all about the island as we navigated down the coast, pointing out interesting facts, old sailing myths, and telling us the history of the island. We learned about how she ended up on Hydra and about Yiannis's family going back generations in the island. We got to watch Yiannis use traditional Greek fishing techniques and we even caught an octopus! They brought us to a secluded beach and we were able to explore, snorkel, and hunt for sea glass. My wife must have found nearly a pound of it! After jumping off the boat in to the bluest water you could ever imagine and enjoying the playlist curated by DJ Yiannis, we worked up quite the appetite. Now we had many incredible meals during our two weeks but this was hands down the best food we ate. Simple, clean, impeccable prepared fish, octopus, salad, bread. The Fava, we are going to come back to see them just for his fava and yiayia's bread. We shared many laughs and had the best day we could have hoped for. When we hoped off the boat it truly felt like we were leaving two new friends. Please do yourself a favor and experience this for yourself.
Best day out on Hydra.
Joh R,Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional hospitality, totally bespoke experience. Really generous people to share their their story and experiences. Katrina and Yoannis made the whole day. Thankyou
An amazing and refreshing experience
Whitney H,May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience. We watched him pull in all kinds of fish as his son explained.my daughter was thrilled to captain the boat for a while and while we swam and enjoyed the water he made us the most amazing fresh meal.
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