Experience unforgettable fishing in Kyrenia with "Cyprus Friend Ship” and Captain Bekir Kasapoglu. You may have flown with him if you’ve ever boarded a Boeing 737 but on this occasion, you’ll hop aboard his boat and head out in search of the Mediterranean’s best game fish!

Your vessel for the day is a 29’ saltwater fishing boat, powered by twin 115 HP Mercury engines. She can accommodate up to 8 anglers and features a toilet, kitchen with a fridge, a multi-media system, and tons of seating for everyone on board. GPS and Fish Finder help you locate your targets and the live well keeps your bait fresh.

Whether you’re a beginner, a pro, or a family looking to enjoy their time on the water – everyone is welcome aboard. The warm Mediterranean waters are home to plenty of delicious Tuna including Skipjack, Dogtooth, and Bluefin. You’ll also have your shot at a Grouper, Barracuda, and Mahi Mahi!

Capt. Bekir brings along all the gear you need for a successful day, as well are lures and fishing licenses. There are also snacks and drinks to help yourself to, so you can fully relax and enjoy your time fishing under the Cyprian sun.

At the end of the trip, he’s happy to clean and fillet any catch you choose to keep. For a truly unique experience, choose a trip that includes a visit to Capt. Bekir’s restaurant, where you’ll prepare and enjoy your fresh catch in an authentic environment!

Head out on a fishing adventure with Friend Ship North Cyprus for a trip to remember for a lifetime!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $755
    Head out for 6 hours of deep sea fishing in the warm Mediterranean waters! You'll hook into the likes of Bluefin and Dogtooth Tuna, Bonito, Mahi Mahi, and Amberjack with gear provided by Capt. Bekir. There are drinks and snacks to help yourself to and you're free to bring along any other refreshments you'd like.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $863
    Catch the sunset as you set off on a 6-hour deep sea fishing adventure off the coast of Northern Cyprus! Your trip takes you out in search of Bluefin and Dogtooth Tuna, Bonito, Mahi Mahi, and Amberjack. No need to worry about gear, snacks, or drinks – Capt. Bekir brings along everything to ensure you have a productive and comfortable day.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Lunch
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $971
    Spend 4 hours fishing the productive Mediterranean waters before heading over to Capt. Bekir's restaurant to prepare and enjoy your fresh catch! You'll troll for a variety of Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, and Grouper with gear provided by your captain. Don't miss out on a unique opportunity to taste the fruits of your labor in an authentic environment!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Dinner
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Day Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $1,079
    Head out for afternoon fishing and end the trip off with a delicious dinner! You'll spend about 4 hours trolling for a variety of Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, and Grouper. After you've had your fill, you'll head over to Capt. Bekir's restaurant, where you'll prepare your freshly caught fish!

FAQs about Friend Ship North Cyprus

Friend Ship North Cyprus offers the following trips to customers:
  • €700 per group, additional €100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • €800 per group, additional €100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • €900 per group, additional €100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Lunch (6 hours)
  • €1,000 per day per group, additional €100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Dinner (2 days)

When you book a trip with Friend Ship North Cyprus, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Friend Ship North Cyprus include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Friend Ship North Cyprus offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Friend Ship North Cyprus offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Friend Ship North Cyprus include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Dogtooth)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)

Meet the Captain

Bekir Kasapoglu
Girne, Cyprus
7 Fishing Reports
5 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since February 2017
Captain Bekir works as a professional pilot, operating Boeing 737 airplanes. He's also a charter captain and awarded sport fishermen from international tournuments! He's fished all over the world and picked up many techniques from anglers from a variety of different countries and cultures. Today, he uses all of that knowledge aboard is vessel in Cyprus and looks forward to sharing it with his guests!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Yamaha (Sportfishing) originally built in 1998, and restored in 2022. Powered by 2 150HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
A day out on Friendship!
A day out on Friendship!
A day out on Friendship!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
80%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
40%
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Benjamin P.
Nicosia, Cyprus
Excellent
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A day out on Friendship!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (AM) on August 10, 2023
I absolutely can’t recommend Bekir’s fishing trips enough if you’re planning on staying in North Cyprus. His whole family...
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Mikko S.
Helsinki, Finland
Excellent
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Afternoon Fishing Trip with dinner

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Dinner on July 31, 2022
Afternoon fishing trip and dinner from the fish we caught ourselves. Great experience, great, professional and friendly...
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Trevor C.
Minehead, United Kingdom
Excellent
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2022
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Ross C.
Leeds, United Kingdom
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Amazing day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (AM) on December 28, 2021
Great day with General Poseidon, the Captain and his family. The hospitality was impeccable. The food provided was amazing,We...
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Steve W.
Nicosia, Cyprus
Good
3.0 / 5
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6hr trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (AM) on August 23, 2022
Spent the first 2 hours trying to catch bait with no luck, captain had to go to harbour and get some, shojld of already had...
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