Fishing Tours: Our Top 9

1.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28Our pick

Spend about 4.5 hours with guides such as Hai, Lily, Ly, or Phuong, shopping at Hoi An Market, riding a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s nipa palms, trying net fishing, and cooking four Vietnamese courses. The small-group class includes a drink, water, plenty of food, recipes, and a ride back to central Hoi An.

“It was laid back, fun, and overall a really good time. The chef/guide LyLy was great and funny. The group we were with was also good. The food was delicious and easy to make. Fun and delicious experience.”

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2.Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,323 reviews · from $28

Spend about 4.5 hours with a local chef such as Tram or Sonny, shopping for ingredients at a Hoi An market, rowing through Bay Mau Coconut Forest, trying to catch crabs, and preparing a Vietnamese meal. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An, recipe cards, safety gear, and a group of up to 11 are included.

“Tram is an amazing chef and instructor. The food we prepared was delicious. I certainly enjoyed the whole experience including shopping in the market for fresh ingredients as well as the coconut boat experience”

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3.Market Experience with Optional Fishing and Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 928 reviews · from $4Best value

Choose a market visit, coconut basket-boat ride, Vietnamese cooking class, or a combination of all three. You’ll visit Hoi An Market, paddle through Cam Thanh’s coconut waterways, try crab fishing and net casting, and cook with a local chef at Dragon Restaurant. Guides such as Wang are warm and playful, though the boat ride is clearly aimed at tourists.

“The cook is very friendly and funny. She creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere and chose nice local dishes. The time was also very nice, not too short not too long :€”

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4.Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 803 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Travel by coach to Malta’s Blue Grotto, with an optional 20-minute boat ride when weather allows, then spend 90 minutes in Marsaxlokk’s fishing village and Sunday Market. Guides such as Mario, Maria, and Mariela add Maltese history and humour. Hotel pickup, transport, and multilingual guiding are included; the boat ticket costs extra.

“Not keen on markets but the blue grotto was amazing”

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5.Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $29

Spend about 4.5 hours with a small group of up to 10, starting at Hoi An’s local market and continuing to Bay Mau Coconut Forest. Your English-speaking guide and chef lead fishing, basket-boat activities, and a two-hour cooking class. Hotel pickup, lunch or dinner, drinks, and return transport in Hoi An are included.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to see the local market, enjoy a ride in a traditional boat and spend some time preparing and savouring some local food. Our hosts were lovely and friendly and we had the best time exploroing Hoi An's delights with them. We even got to try our luck in fishing and caught a crab!”

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6.Cooking Class, Crab Fishing-Basket Boat, Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 4 hours · from $20

Start with hotel pickup in central Hoi An and shop for fresh ingredients at a local market with an English-speaking guide. Then ride a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh coconut forest, try crab fishing, and prepare a five-course Vietnamese meal. Guides such as Oanh, Hanh, Lee, and Chi have led recent sessions.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this activity. Our guide/chef is very personable and showed us how to cook 5 delicious dishes. The cooking session is presented in a fun and accessible manner. The boat trip is great fun. Overall this is tremendous value for money and if you are in Hoi An, you should definitely have a go.”

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7.São Vicente: Markets, Mountains, Fishing Villages & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 49 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Meet your English, Portuguese, or French-speaking guide at Mindelo’s cruise terminal or hotel. In four hours, you’ll see the city market, Monte Verde, Salamansa’s white sand, and Baía das Gatas, with transport and a short swim stop included. The pace is brisk, but it gives you a useful first look at São Vicente.

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8.Santoña: Anchovy Art Gallery with Fishing Port and Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Join Nicolás C. in Santoña for a guided walk around the fishing port and market, followed by Conservas Ana María’s Anchovy Art Gallery. Learn how purse seine boats work, see antique machinery, watch an anchovy filleting demonstration, and taste prepared fillets. Tours run in Spanish, French, or English.

“Nicolas was very knowledgeable and passionate about the topics discussed during the tour. He had additional online and physical material on hand to make sure we understood everything. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to everyone. We had a lovely time! Thank you very much!”

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9.Local market, Basket boat, crab fishing & cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4h 30m · from $28

Join guide Oanh or another English-speaking local guide for a half-day from Hoi An. Shop at a market, ride a bamboo Thung Chai coracle through Cam Thanh’s nipa palms, try fishing, and cook dishes such as banh xeo, spring rolls, papaya salad, and fried chicken.

“It was a blast. From local market, the amazing locals and the cooking class! I highly recommend to book this cooking class, because this goes beyond just cooking.”

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