Side Fishing Tour With Children: What Families Should Know
A fishing morning can be one of the easier family days of a holiday: an early start, a few hours at sea and back at the hotel by early afternoon. A few things are worth knowing first.
Short answer
Children of all ages are welcome on the shared fishing morning in Side. There is one fare for every age, €45 per person, plus the €5 sea fee per person in cash on the boat. A parent stays beside each child for the whole morning, which starts at your hotel, well before the boat leaves at 07:00.
One fare, whatever the age
The fare does not change with age. A teenager, a seven-year-old and a grandparent each pay €45 on the shared morning, and each pays the €5 sea fee in cash on the boat. There is no separate child rate, and it is better you hear it here than at the booking form.
For a family of four, that means 4 × €45, plus 4 × €5 in cash on the boat. The fishing tours Side prices page has more worked examples.
Parents stay with their children
The captain teaches each guest baiting, casting and winding in, and deals with the fish. Looking after your child is your part. A fishing deck has hooks, lines, bait and the occasional wriggling fish, and a parent next to a young angler makes the morning safer and more fun for both.
If you have a very young child, think about whether they will enjoy a few hours on a boat, and tell us anything we should know when you book.
The early start, with children
The boat leaves at 07:00; we send your hotel's time the day before. With children, that is the part to plan for: lay out clothes, sun cream and hats the night before, and pack a snack they will eat at an early hour. No food is served on board, so bring what yours like to eat and drink.
The boat is back at 12:30, which leaves the whole afternoon for a pool, a nap or both.
What to pack for a child
- A hat that ties or fits snugly.
- Children's sun cream and sunglasses.
- Their favourite snacks and a drink.
- A spare top in case of splashes.
- Something small to do if the fish are slow.
The full list for every guest is on what to bring.
What children might catch
Red mullet, sea bass, sea bream and shrimp are common, along with small colourful species, and now and then a larger fish. We do not promise a catch for anyone, child or adult. It helps to tell a young angler before the trip that waiting is part of fishing.
If you are worried about seasickness for a child, read our honest guide to seasickness before booking and send us a message.
A boat for the family alone
Some families prefer not to share. Private deep sea fishing puts your party alone on the boat, at €650 per person, the same for every age, plus the €5 sea fee per person in cash. We agree the start time and meeting point with you on WhatsApp after booking.
For a family happy to share the deck, the shared deep sea fishing morning is the simpler choice; for a large family, our guide to groups and friends explains how bookings work.