Fishing Trips Agios Nikolaos
This is a small family boat trip rather than a charter: four hours out of Agios Nikolaos marina with Captain Kostas aboard the Monomahos, fishing the bays of Mirabello with rods, stopping to swim, and eating a snack his wife cooks. Fishing Trips Crete run it from €90, with a 4.87 rating across 68 reviews, and reviewers keep saying the same thing, that beginners are welcome.
What this trip actually does
The four hours divide between fishing, swimming and eating, and the captain reads the weather to decide the order.
First is the marina at Agios Nikolaos, where Kostas meets you at the boat. Second is the run out into Mirabello Bay, the large sheltered gulf that gives eastern Crete its calmest water, to whichever spot is fishing that day. Third is the fishing itself, with rods and tackle provided and the captain baiting and advising as needed. Fourth is a stop in one of the bays for a swim and the snack, with beer, local wine, soft drinks, coffee and water on board.
Reviewers commonly report three different stops in a single trip, and several describe snorkelling between the fishing spots.
Places this tour visits
The boat works the gulf immediately around the town.
- Agios Nikolaos, departure is from the marina at Agios Nikolaos, a few minutes’ walk from Lake Voulismeni.
- Mirabello Bay, the fishing grounds are the bays along the Agios Nikolaos coast, which stay sheltered in most conditions.
What’s included and what isn’t
The €90 covers the boat, the captain, the tackle and the food.
Included:
- Fishing equipment, rods and tackle
- Beer or a glass of local wine
- Soft drink or coffee
- Bottle of water
- Homemade snack
- Swimming and snorkelling stop
There is nothing listed as excluded, which is unusual and worth noting, the price is the price.
Why we recommend this experience
We recommend this one because of who it works for: people who have never fished. That is not the usual pitch for a fishing trip, and it is the single most repeated point in the reviews.
A German guest put it directly, Kostas is attentive, helpful and patient, and that matters when you have people aboard fishing for the first time in their lives. Another German family called it recommended even for inexperienced anglers. A British couple reported their daughter Freya catching her first fish ever. If you have been put off booking because you would not know what to do with a rod, this is the trip that solves that.
The second thing is that it is genuinely a family operation. Kostas runs it with his daughter Katerina, the snack is cooked by his wife, and there is a dog on board that a French reviewer went out of their way to mention. A German visitor said it felt more like being out with friends than on a tour. Guide and transportation both score 4.9 out of 5.
Third, it is not only fishing. Reviewers describe three stops in four hours, snorkelling between them, and the captain explaining the species being caught. A Dutch family of four fished and snorkelled at three different locations. If half your group wants to swim rather than fish, they are catered for.
Two honest notes.
Value for money is the weakest dimension at 4.7 out of 5, which is still high, but €90 for four hours is a real price, and it reflects a small boat with few passengers rather than a bargain.
Weather decides the itinerary. The operator states that the captain chooses the route and the spot according to conditions on the day, so nothing about the route is fixed in advance.
CreteLocals insider tips
Say you are a beginner, bring a towel, and come hungry.
- Tell the captain when you book that you have not fished before, since reviewers consistently report the trip being adapted around first-timers.
- Pack a towel and swimwear, because the swim and snorkel stop is part of the trip rather than an optional extra.
- Bring a mask if you have one, as reviewers describe snorkelling between the fishing spots.
- Come hungry rather than eating first, given the homemade snack is a substantial part of what you are paying for.
- Ask about the species you catch, which several reviewers single out as the part of the day they learned most from.
- Check the forecast, since the captain picks the route and the fishing spot according to the weather.
What to know before you go
The meeting point is Akti Nearchou 18 at the Agios Nikolaos marina. The trip runs 4 hours and the boat is the Monomahos.
Bring swimwear, a towel and sun protection. The captain has 30 years at sea and all fishing equipment is supplied, so there is nothing else to bring.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the fishing trip from Agios Nikolaos?
The trip runs 4 hours from the marina, covering fishing, a swim stop and a snack.
Do you need fishing experience?
No, reviewers repeatedly describe it as suitable for complete beginners, including children catching their first fish.
Is equipment included?
All fishing equipment is included, along with a snack, water, a soft drink or coffee, and a beer or glass of local wine.
Can you swim on the trip?
Yes, the boat stops in one of the bays for a swim, and reviewers commonly report snorkelling between fishing spots.
Where does the boat go?
Into Mirabello Bay, the sheltered gulf around Agios Nikolaos, with the exact spots chosen by the captain on the day.
Who runs the trip?
Captain Kostas, with 30 years at sea, working alongside his daughter Katerina, with the onboard snack cooked by his wife.
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Location
Fishing Trips Agios Nikolaos is located at Mirabello Bay. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.
