We had an incredible experience with Pirate Fishing Tours in Santorini! Even though the fish weren’t biting much that day, it was more than enough for a delicious BBQ that the crew cooked for us right on board—fresh, flavorful, and unforgettable.

Captain Makis, with over 30 years of fishing experience around Santorini, made the trip even more special by sharing stories from his life as a fisherman. His passion for the sea really shines through. The boat itself was custom-built, very comfortable, and perfectly suited for a relaxing day on the water.

The crew, Maria and Elias, were simply outstanding—funny, kind, knowledgeable about the island, and always making sure we had drinks in hand. They kept the mood light, the laughs going, and created such a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home.

This was far more than just a fishing trip—it was a genuine Santorini experience. Highly recommend Pirate Fishing Tours to anyone looking for a memorable adventure on the water!

My wife and I had an amazing day with this Captain and Crew! We trolled for grouper all around the islands while learning about the vast history of the volcanic eruptions that created Santorini. At lunch time we slipped into a cove for some snorkeling and a beautiful meal prepared by Makis, his daughter Maria, and deck hand Ilias. If you are going to fish in Santorini it has to be with Makis and crew! We certainly got a full Greek family experience.

Captain Makis and his daughter Maria and their BB 😆 Elias were great.  So much fun!  Experienced, professional and knowledgeable.  Elias was super personable and Makis knew the waters and islands like the back of his hand.  Great back story. Maria is a sweet girl that my daughter got to sit and chat with.  Unfortunately we only caught 1 fish (bluefin), they didn’t seem to be biting but they figured out how to make a lunch of it…which was delicious.  Even my 9 year old complimented the food.  They took us to a beautiful cove to snorkel and swim.  Would definitely recommend!

Mikas & Elios were very prompt to the dock welcoming us with high fives, smiles, and hugs. They were a wealth of knowledge in sharing the history of Santorini. Within the first few minutes of departing, we had our lines in the water in search of grouper. We caught fish right away. They pulled off into a little cove and the captain cooked us a delicious meal that included fresh ceviche from the fish we caught. The boat was beautiful, spacious, and comfortable. Atmosphere was incredible and very scenic. We would do this again if we return to Santorini.

In addition to the fishing, we were told so many stories and pieces of history about the islands and the surrounding area, including how captain makis fits into some them.

After a while we stopped in a cove in one of the volcanic islands and snorkeled a bit while they bbq’d our catch and we came back on board to maybe the best meal we had on our trip. Back at the dock we felt like we were saying so long to old friends.

I can’t recommend these guys enough