Paros Fishing Trip

A Paros fishing trip is a day or half day at sea with a local fisherman, on a traditional wooden boat or a modern fishing boat, from Naoussa, Piso Livadi or Antiparos. Guests fish, swim and eat the catch on board. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours.

The sections below cover the trips, the ports, the boats and crews, fishing tourism, the steps, the methods, the fish, the catch and lunch, swim and snorkel stops, sunset trips, who it suits, safety, inclusions, timing and booking, with links into the Paros pages. The tours shown are checked on GetYourGuide and Viator.

What is a Paros fishing trip?

A Paros fishing trip is a day at sea with a local fisherman or skipper. Guests fish with rods or nets, swim at quiet coves and eat lunch on board. Trips run from two and a half to seven hours.

On a full-day Paros fishing trip, the crew first hauls nets laid the night before. Guests then try rod fishing, swim and share a meal. The day’s catch joins a Greek lunch cooked on board.

A kaiki is the traditional Greek wooden fishing boat, used on the Naoussa trips.

The pace of a Paros fishing trip is slow, so guests who never fish enjoy the day too.

Which Paros fishing trip can you book?

Four online listings sell a Paros fishing trip, three on GetYourGuide and one on Viator. Two leave from Naoussa and one from Naoussa or Piso Livadi. The private fishing and snorkelling trip is listed under Antiparos.

• Highlights Tour with Fishing & Tasting in Naoussa: 6 hours from Naoussa, run by Zeppos Fishing Tours.
• Naousa or Piso Livadi Fishing Trip with Lunch: 4.5 to 7 hours on a traditional wooden boat.
• 5-Hour Private Fishing & Snorkeling Boat Trip: an 11-metre boat around Paros and Antiparos.
• Semi-private Fishing Tour on Kaiki: 6 hours from Naoussa port, or a private sunset tour.

Local captains also sell a Paros fishing trip on their own sites. Paros Fishing Trips sails the boat Panagia with fisherman Nikitas. Pantasoulas Daily Cruises runs a 5-hour fishing cruise from Naoussa. It works from a family fishing boat.

Polos Tours, a travel agency on Paros, runs the Viator kaiki tour. Aegean Sea Quest, based on Paros, offers private fishing tours by powerboat around Paros and Antiparos.

The Viator tour sets a minimum of 4 paying guests and a maximum of 12. The GetYourGuide Paros fishing trip with lunch also has a private option. The Highlights Tour includes a meal.

Where does a Paros fishing trip leave from?

A Paros fishing trip starts from a small harbour. Naoussa and Piso Livadi host the fishing tours sold online. Aliki and Antiparos run boat days in the south-west, and Parikia is the island’s main ferry port.

• Naoussa: the north coast harbour, 10 kilometres from Parikia.
• Piso Livadi: the east coast fishing port, home of Paros Fishing Trips.
• Aliki: a south-west fishing village 13 kilometres from Parikia, with a small fishing port.
• Parikia: the island capital, where ferries from Piraeus dock.
• Antiparos: the small island off the west coast, base of the private fishing and snorkelling listing.

Paros Fishing Trips starts its boat, the Panagia, from Naoussa or Piso Livadi. The weather decides the port, so the meeting point for a Paros fishing trip can change. The two ports lie about 20 minutes apart by car.

Aliki took its name from the salt marshes beside the village. Its bay is sheltered from the wind, and fishing boats moor at the pier. Around 500 people live there, working in fishing and tourism. The harbour looks out on the rocky islets of Tigani and Panteronisi.

On Antiparos, a local captain runs private boat and fishing trips for up to 5 guests. The routes visit secluded beaches and the ancient ruins on Despotiko.

Why is Naoussa a base for a Paros fishing trip?

Naoussa holds the largest fishing fleet in the Cyclades. That makes it the main base for a Paros fishing trip. Its sheltered harbour sits on a wide bay on the north coast. The bay has calm water.

Small coloured fishing boats, called kaikia, moor in the old port. The ruins of a Venetian castle stand at the harbour mouth. It was built to guard the harbour from pirate raids. Fishermen still return here with fresh fish and seafood.

A mole, a stone pier with a road on it, splits the harbour in two. Day-cruise boats moor along the mole. Caiques from the port reach the bay’s beaches, such as Kolymbithres and Monastiri.

Naoussa is the second largest village on Paros. Its marina holds yachts and speed boats beside the fishing fleet. Zeppos also runs daily, private and sunset cruises from the same port.

• Zeppos Fishing Tours: Captain Thanasis Sarris, meeting guests at Naoussa port.
• Polos Tours: a kaiki leaving at 10:00 and back at 16:00.
• Pantasoulas Daily Cruises: a family-run daily fishing cruise.
• Paros Fishing Trips: the Panagia, on days the weather suits Naoussa.

Why is Piso Livadi a base for a Paros fishing trip?

Piso Livadi is a small fishing harbour on the east coast. It gives a Paros fishing trip a second base, chosen by the weather. The village keeps its own fishing fleet in a sheltered port. Its tavernas serve the fleet’s catch.

• Setting: Marpissa Bay, 18 kilometres south-east of Parikia.
• Drive: about 30 minutes from Parikia.
• Fishing jetty: on the east side of the harbour.
• Water depth: up to 3 metres inside the harbour.
• Shelter: protected from the meltemi, the strong summer north wind.

Paros Fishing Trips lists Piso Livadi as its home port. The Paros fishing trip with lunch sold on GetYourGuide starts here or in Naoussa. A kaiki called Captain Yannis also leaves here for full days around southern Paros and Antiparos. On clear days, Naxos lies in view across the water.

A long spell of meltemi still pushes a swell into the port. A south wind also makes mooring here rough and unsafe. Piso Livadi has no large ferry terminal, so the harbour stays a working fishing port.

Which boats run a Paros fishing trip?

A Paros fishing trip runs on a working fishing boat, and shared trips use a traditional wooden kaiki. Greek fishing tourism rules cap these boats at 15 metres long. The private snorkelling trip uses an 11-metre boat for up to 12 guests.

A kaiki is the Greek name for a wooden fishing boat of the Aegean and Ionian seas. Builders shaped each one by hand from pine, cypress or cedar, and no two look the same. Today the old fishing kaiki also serves as a short excursion boat.

The Zeppos boat in Naoussa was built in the Peloponnese by Ioannis Lekkas, a shipbuilder. On a fishing tourism boat, each guest gets a seat of at least 50 by 30 centimetres.

• Zeppos: a wooden fishing boat for the Naoussa highlights tour
• Panagia: a converted kaiki with room for up to 12 guests
• Pantasoulas boat: a restored traditional wooden boat in Naoussa
• Private trip boat: 11 metres long, with snorkelling gear on board

Every Paros fishing trip boat stays small next to the big cruise boats. Those appear under Paros boat tours, and crewed luxury boats under Paros yacht charter.

Who runs a Paros fishing trip?

A Paros fishing trip is run by local fishermen, skippers and their crews. Captain Thanasis Sarris leads the Naoussa highlights tour with Zeppos Fishing Tours. Fisherman Nikitas Malamatenios runs Paros Fishing Trips, and the Pantasoulas family runs fishing cruises from Naoussa.

Thanasis Sarris sails with an experienced crew. His grandfather, captain Thanasis Tantanis, brings a lifetime at sea to the same boat. Their boat Zeppos has a hull that is one of a kind. Guests meet them at the port of Naoussa.

Nikitas Malamatenios is a local fisherman who sails the boat Panagia. Every Paros fishing trip with him starts from Naoussa or Piso Livadi, and the weather picks the port. He also serves a freshly prepared lunch on board.

The Pantasoulas family has decades of local fishing and cruise experience. On the 5-hour private Paros fishing trip, an experienced skipper steers the boat.

What is fishing tourism, and how does it shape a Paros fishing trip?

Fishing tourism, or alieftikos tourismos in Greek, lets licensed professional fishermen take paying guests on their working boats. A Paros fishing trip on a fishing boat follows these rules. Guests see real fishing methods, local food and island traditions.

Greek law defines it as tourism linked to fishing, local customs, local products and traditional cooking. The term also covers sponge diving and fish farming. Only a professional fisherman with a licensed fishing boat can apply for the permit. He can keep his normal fishing work alongside it.

• The boat is no longer than 15 metres in total.
• It carries up to 12 passengers.
• The port police learn the number of guests before each trip.
• Guests land back at the port where they boarded, unless safety demands otherwise.
• Bottom trawlers and boats that drag seine nets are left out.
• Guests fish only with gear listed on the boat’s own licence.

On a Paros fishing trip, the 12-guest cap matches the semi-private kaiki trip from Naoussa. The law also lets fishing tourism run all year. Boats on other islands follow the same rules, as on Naxos fishing trips and a Milos fishing trip.

What happens step by step on a Paros fishing trip?

A full-day Paros fishing trip from Naoussa leaves at 10:00 and returns at 16:00. The crew first hauls in nets set the night before. Then guests fish with rods, swim at beaches and eat lunch on board.

• Meet at the little port of Naoussa 20 minutes before departure.
• Sail out of Naoussa Bay to lift the nets, which takes about 30 minutes.
• Fish with rods for about one hour in the calm bay.
• Swim at Small Santa Maria, Laggeri and Platia Ammos.
• Eat a Greek lunch with the day’s catch, then sail back.

The crew lifts the nets outside the bay only in good weather. The boat has a toilet and a shower. Guests can sunbathe on the deck between swims.

After the nets come up, the boat anchors at a chosen spot. Guests then swim, snorkel or fish with rods.

Trips with Nikitas last 4.5 or 7 hours, with a private option. A half-day Paros fishing trip with him starts in the morning or the late afternoon.

Which fishing methods does a Paros fishing trip use?

A Paros fishing trip uses two main methods: nets and rods. The crew sets nets the night before and hauls them aboard during the trip. Guests then fish with rods, and drift fishing joins in when the wind is light.

A net is a long wall of mesh left in the water to trap passing fish. Rod fishing on a Paros fishing trip happens in sheltered water, such as windless Naoussa Bay.

Drift fishing means the boat moves with the wind and current while lines hang down. Captain Nikitas offers it on calm days and fishes in nearshore waters, close to the coast.

• Nets: set overnight and lifted in about 30 minutes
• Rods: about one hour of fishing inside the bay
• Drift fishing: lines down from a drifting boat in light wind
• Hand lines: a simple line held in the hand, named in Greek rules as guest gear

Rods and nets are both listed as included gear on the Naoussa kaiki trip. Kaiki crews once sailed at dawn with nets and octopus pots, an old island way of fishing.

Which fish can you catch on a Paros fishing trip?

On a Paros fishing trip from Naoussa or Piso Livadi, perch, tuna and barracuda are the targets. Its listing names all three. The island’s own tourism site adds grouper, sea bream, bass, mullet, amberjack and dentex to the list.

Paros sits in the middle of the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea. The Paros municipality calls the marine life around the island extremely rich. Its list runs from bream and pandora to large hunters like amberjack. Octopus, crabs, starfish, shells and sea urchins share the same seabed.

• Perch: a small fish of rocky ground, first on the Piso Livadi listing.
• Tuna: a fast fish of open water, the second fish that listing names.
• Barracuda: a long, sharp-toothed hunter, listed as European barracuda by the municipality.
• Grouper and dentex: large predators on the island’s official species list.
• White seabream, bream and pandora: members of the bream family in Paros waters.
• Mullet and bass: smaller fish on the same municipal list.

The catch on a Paros fishing trip depends on the sea and the method. Nets set the night before are hauled up in the morning. Rods give each guest a line of their own. On the Panagia, rods or nets go out when the weather allows.

The municipality also says it guards the fish populations met on a Paros fishing trip with special care. Elsewhere, Mykonos fishing trips work a neighbouring Cyclades island. A Zakynthos fishing trip fishes the Ionian Sea.

Where are the fishing grounds of a Paros fishing trip?

A Paros fishing trip works two kinds of ground. Nets lie outside Naoussa Bay, set the night before. Rod fishing takes place inside the bay, where the water stays calm. Other boats head north, south or towards Antiparos, as the wind allows.

The semi-private Paros fishing trip on a kaiki, a wooden fishing boat, leaves Naoussa at 10:00. In good weather, it sails out of the bay to lift the nets. This job takes about 30 minutes. Rod fishing then follows for about one hour in windless Naoussa Bay.

On a Paros fishing trip with Captain Nikitas, the weather picks the port. The boat leaves Naoussa or Piso Livadi, then fishes the north or south of the island. Piso Livadi sits on the east coast of Paros. On full-day trips, guests can ask to go to Antiparos.

The private 5-hour Paros fishing trip fishes and snorkels around Paros and Antiparos. The Zeppos cruise stays inside Naoussa Bay, at Platia Ammos, Laggeri and Monastiri. Its listing promises places that cars cannot reach. The private sunset option from Naoussa also keeps its rod fishing inside the bay.

What happens to the catch on a Paros fishing trip?

On a Paros fishing trip, the catch goes straight into lunch. The crew cooks the fresh fish on board or at an anchored stop. Guests eat it within hours of the nets coming on board. Cooking styles differ from boat to boat.

On the highlights tour, lunch takes place at Monastiri beach. Guests and crew cook the fresh fish together at the barbecue. The rest of the meal comes from pure Parian products. The listing sums up the idea as tasting fresh fish straight from the nets.

On the Pantasoulas Paros fishing trip, the crew hauls the night’s nets on board. Lunch then features the catch of the day. The family boat catches the fish and squid; vegetables come from the family garden.

The semi-private Paros fishing trip on the kaiki serves traditional Greek dishes with fresh ingredients. The day’s catch is added to that meal. Lunch is served during the cruise, not back in port. Another Naoussa trip fries its fish crisp and slow-cooks octopus.

What lunch and drinks come with a Paros fishing trip?

Each full Paros fishing trip from Naoussa or Piso Livadi includes lunch and drinks. Menus mix the day’s fish with Greek salads and island produce. Drinks run from water and soft drinks to local wine and cold beer, served on board.

The Naousa or Piso Livadi listing serves its meal on a traditional wooden boat. Its trips last 4.5 to 7 hours, and a private option exists.

• Zeppos highlights tour, Naoussa: snacks, fruit salads, local wine, cold beer and refreshments.
• Semi-private kaiki trip, Naoussa: traditional Greek lunch, wine or beer, water and soft drinks.
• Pantasoulas, Naoussa: seafood dishes, Greek salads, local wines and spirits, beers and homemade dessert.
• Panagia with Captain Nikitas: a full meal, drinks and refreshments, on half-day or full-day trips.
• Another Naoussa day trip: lunch, snacks, drinks and fishing gear for up to 12 guests.
• Private 5-hour Paros fishing trip: refreshments on board.

The half-day version still includes lunch. The operator describes its food as homemade and traditional.

For more island food on land, the Paros food tour runs guided tasting walks in Parikia. Parikia, the main port, is where ferries arrive. The hill villages of Paros suit a quiet afternoon after a morning at sea.

Which swim stops does a Paros fishing trip make?

A Paros fishing trip from Naoussa breaks up the fishing with swims at north-coast beaches. The Zeppos day trip names Small Santa Maria, Lageri and Platia Ammos. The highlights tour swims at Lageri and eats lunch at Monastiri.

On the semi-private Zeppos Paros fishing trip, Lageri is the main midday stop. Lunch is served there when the weather allows. Guests swim, snorkel or sunbathe on deck, and the boat has a shower and a toilet.

• Small Santa Maria: a sandy cove east of Naoussa, on the Zeppos day route.
• Lageri: a sandy beach near Santa Maria, where both Zeppos trips stop.
• Platia Ammos: the third beach on the Zeppos day route, on the north coast.
• Monastiri beach: the lunch stop of the highlights tour, inside Naoussa Bay.
• Antiparos coves: swim stops on the Panagia boat and the private snorkel trip.

The Panagia fishing boat leaves from Naoussa or Piso Livadi, depending on the weather. The Naousa or Piso Livadi trip on GetYourGuide includes swims in the sea. Full-day private charters on the Panagia reach Naxos and Delos.

A Paros fishing trip from Piso Livadi starts on the east coast of the island. Golden Beach, a long sandy strip known for windsurfing, lies just south of the harbour. Naxos sits across the strait to the east.

Can you snorkel on a Paros fishing trip?

Yes. Every Paros fishing trip in the listings stops for swims. Snorkelling is part of those stops. The private five-hour fishing and snorkelling trip puts both activities in its name, around the islands of Paros and Antiparos.

This private Paros fishing trip is for one group only, so no strangers share the deck. The GetYourGuide page files it under Antiparos, the small island just west of Paros.

• A private boat for your own group
• An experienced skipper at the helm
• Fishing and snorkelling equipment
• Refreshments served on board
• Five hours around Paros and Antiparos

The Pantasoulas crew runs a daily Paros fishing trip from Naoussa, hauling in the overnight nets first. The boat then anchors, and guests swim, snorkel or try the rods. Masks, fins and floating noodles, soft foam tubes that help you float, are provided.

The Panagia boat also carries snorkelling equipment on each trip. Guests who tire of the rods swap to swimming at the next beach. For trips built around snorkelling alone, see the guide to snorkelling on Paros.

What does the highlights tour add to a Paros fishing trip?

The highlights tour stretches a Paros fishing trip into a six-hour day. It mixes fishing, swimming and tasting in Naoussa Bay. Captain Thanasis Sarris and his crew sail from Naoussa, and lunch pairs Parian produce with the fresh catch.

Zeppos Fishing Tours runs this Paros fishing trip, with English spoken on board. The same crew runs the semi-private Zeppos day trip sold on Viator. Guests meet the crew at the port of Naoussa.

The boat, also named Zeppos, is a traditional fishing boat built in the Peloponnese. The shipbuilder Ioannis Lekkas made it, and the owners call its hull one of a kind. On Viator it appears as a kaiki, the Greek word for a wooden fishing boat.

The tasting part of this Paros fishing trip is the lunch. Traditional dishes from Parian produce sit beside the fresh fish of the day. The crew and guests cook the fish together on the barbecue.

• Fishing with the captain and crew in and around Naoussa Bay
• A stop at Lageri beach for more dives off the boat
• Lunch at Monastiri, on the west side of Naoussa Bay
• About six hours at sea, starting and ending in Naoussa

Is there a sunset Paros fishing trip?

Yes. The Zeppos listing on Viator pairs its semi-private day trip with a private sunset tour. This sunset Paros fishing trip lasts two and a half hours in Naoussa Bay. It mixes rod fishing with a swim as the sun goes down.

The sunset Paros fishing trip is private, so only your own group goes aboard. Fishing is by rod only, in the calm water of Naoussa Bay, between swim stops. For evening boats without rods, see the Paros sunset cruise guide.

• 18 April to 31 August: out at 18:00, back at 20:30
• 1 to 25 September: out at 17:30, back at 20:00
• 26 September to 30 October: out at 17:00, back at 19:30
• Each step: the start moves 30 minutes earlier as days shorten

The same Naoussa operator runs a 2.5-hour sea sunset tour with no fishing. It stops at Analipsi and Tourkou Ammos, both reached mainly by boat. Guests dive in, swim ashore, snorkel or stay aboard.

Captain Thanos leads that tour, with over 30 years at sea in the Aegean. Wine, soft drinks, finger food and towels are included. A second boat, Zeppos 2, sails a three-hour sunset trip from April to October.

Is a private or a shared Paros fishing trip right for you?

A shared Paros fishing trip puts you on a kaiki with other guests, capped at 12 people. A private Paros fishing trip gives your own group the whole boat. Both formats run from Naoussa and Piso Livadi, with lunch on board.

The Zeppos semi-private trip needs at least 4 paying guests and takes no more than 12. This Paros fishing trip runs for 6 hours from the little port of Naoussa. Pantasoulas Daily Cruises also keeps its semi-private fishing cruise to between 4 and 12 guests.

A private Paros fishing trip comes in different sizes. Captain Nikitas runs a 4-hour private half day for up to 5 people. It starts at 10:00 or 16:00. The 5-hour private fishing and snorkelling trip takes up to 12 guests on an 11-metre boat.

• Zeppos semi-private day: 6 hours from Naoussa, 4 to 12 guests
• Pantasoulas cruise: 5 hours from Naoussa, private or semi-private
• Nikitas private half day: 4 hours, up to 5 people
• Nikitas full day: 10:00 to 17:00 from Piso Livadi, 5 to 12 people
• Private sunset trip: 2 hours 30 minutes inside Naoussa Bay

Paros Elite, a dive centre in Parikia, offers a private fishing and snorkelling afternoon. Its team also leads scuba diving around Paros. Groups who want to steer their own boat can turn to boat rental on Paros. Every Paros fishing trip listed here comes with a captain on board.

Who suits a Paros fishing trip?

A Paros fishing trip suits families, couples and complete beginners. Captain Nikitas welcomes children of all ages. Rod fishing on the Zeppos trip takes place in windless Naoussa Bay, which keeps conditions calm for first-timers. Shade and life jackets help younger guests.

Pantasoulas Daily Cruises describes its boat as a child-friendly space for families. It carries life jackets for infants, children and adults. Every guest gets a shaded seat, with a toilet and a freshwater shower on board.

Polos Tours sets a child category for ages 5 to 10 on its Naoussa day. It calls the trip suitable for couples, families and sea lovers of all ages. Parents planning the rest of the stay can read about Paros with kids.

Guests who get seasick do well on a morning Paros fishing trip. On Paros, mornings are calmer, afternoons windier and evenings settle again. The Small Santa Maria stop lies sheltered from the north winds.

• Beginners: the crew supplies rods and nets, so guests need no gear of their own
• Non-anglers: Nikitas carries snorkelling gear for guests who tire of fishing
• Couples: a private sunset Paros fishing trip lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
• Larger groups: private trips take up to 12 guests
• Food lovers: the Highlights Tour adds a tasting lunch in Naoussa Bay

How safe is a Paros fishing trip?

A Paros fishing trip sails with a local captain who reads the wind and picks sheltered water. Pantasoulas carries life jackets for all ages. When the meltemi blows, crews change the route. The Zeppos crew keeps rod fishing inside calm Naoussa Bay.

The meltemi is a strong, dry north wind across the Cyclades. It blows from late June through August, and at times into September. At its peak it reaches force 7 to 8 on the Beaufort scale, which measures wind strength. Paros sits squarely in its path.

On a Paros fishing trip with Pantasoulas, the boat sails safely in seas up to force 6. Its captain adjusts the route for the comfort and safety of guests. A meltemi spell can last one day or run for up to a week.

Strong wind also diverts boat tours to Antiparos. The captain picks the fishing spot to suit the wind.

• North wind: boats head for the sheltered south side
• Calm day: the captain can fish any side of the island
• Morning: lighter wind and a flatter sea
• Afternoon: the meltemi builds to its daily peak
• Sunset: the wind drops and the bay settles

How long does a Paros fishing trip last, and what is included?

A Paros fishing trip lasts from 2.5 hours at sunset to 7 hours for a full day. Day trips include lunch, drinks, fishing gear and snorkelling equipment for every guest. The kaiki on these trips also have a toilet.

The Highlights Tour with Fishing and Tasting runs 6 hours, from 10:00 to 16:00. Snorkelling gear, pool noodles, a toilet and an internet connection come with it too.

The Naousa or Piso Livadi Paros fishing trip lasts 4.5 to 7 hours, with a meal included. Captain Nikitas runs his full day from 10:00 to 17:00. Only that full day can head to Antiparos, on request. Fishing gear, snorkelling equipment, lunch and drinks come on his boat.

• Zeppos gear and comfort: rods, nets, a toilet and a shower
• Pantasoulas cruise: 5 hours, from 10:00 to 15:00, with a seafood lunch
• Pantasoulas kit: masks, fins, rods, nets and life jackets
• Private fishing and snorkelling trip: 5 hours, skipper, equipment and refreshments

Its private sunset option lasts 2 hours 30 minutes, with fruit, wine, beer and soft drinks.

When does a Paros fishing trip run?

A Paros fishing trip runs through the warm half of the year. The Zeppos crew in Naoussa lists daily sea trips from 1 April to 31 October. Day trips leave at 10:00, and evening trips set off later in the day.

The semi-private kaiki trip on Viator keeps the same hours. The GetYourGuide trip from Naousa or Piso Livadi also sets off at 10:00.

The 5-hour private trip from Antiparos is sold as an afternoon at sea.

• June to September: peak season around Piso Livadi.
• Morning starts: 10:00 from Naoussa and Piso Livadi.
• Afternoon starts: 16:00 for the Panagia half day.

The Panagia picks Naoussa or Piso Livadi by the day’s weather. Monthly conditions are in the guide to Paros weather by month. Season tips sit in the guide to the right time to visit Paros.

What do you bring on a Paros fishing trip?

Pack light for a Paros fishing trip. The crews supply rods, nets, snorkelling gear, lunch and drinks. Guests only need swimwear, a towel, sun cream and a hat. The open deck gets hot by midday.

The Zeppos kaiki trip lists a rod and a net among its inclusions. Guests need no tackle of their own, meaning the hooks, lines and weights used for fishing.

There is no need for a wash bag either. The Panagia has a toilet, a shower and a kitchen.

• Swimwear, worn under clothes for quick swim stops.
• A towel and a dry change of clothes.
• Sun cream and a hat with a brim.
• A dry bag for a phone and keys.

How do you reach the port for a Paros fishing trip?

Reach a Paros fishing trip by island bus or taxi. KTEL Paros, the island bus company, runs buses from Parikia to Naoussa in about 20 minutes. Another line crosses the island to Piso Livadi on the east coast.

The Parikia bus station sits beside the ferry port. In summer, Naoussa buses leave every 20 to 30 minutes. The Naoussa terminal is a level six-minute walk from the harbour. Zeppos guests meet at the little port 20 minutes before the start.

The Piso Livadi line runs through Lefkes, Prodromos and Marpissa. The ride from Parikia takes under an hour. A direct bus also links Piso Livadi and Naoussa in about 26 minutes. Island-wide day plans sit in the Paros itinerary.

A taxi covers about 10 km from Parikia to Naoussa in 10 minutes. Last buses on main routes leave around 9 p.m. The evening Paros fishing trip on the Panagia ends at 20:30, just before. Arrival details are in the guide on how to get to Paros.

How do you book and cancel a Paros fishing trip?

Book a Paros fishing trip on GetYourGuide or Viator, or straight with the boat. Both platforms show free cancellation on their fishing listings. Direct bookings follow each crew’s own rules, from 3 days’ notice to 30 days.

It takes up to 12. The GetYourGuide trip from Naousa or Piso Livadi also sells a private option.

Pantasoulas Daily Cruises in Naoussa takes a deposit. Cancel 30 days or more ahead, and the deposit comes back in full. Later cancellations get no refund. If the company cancels, guests get the whole deposit back.

The Panagia’s online charter page allows free cancellation with 3 days’ notice. On Viator, a trip called off for poor weather gets a new date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the group size on a Paros fishing trip?

On a Paros fishing trip aboard the Panagia, up to 5 guests fish at the same time. The boat takes up to 12 guests in total. The rest swim, snorkel or relax on deck until a rod is free. The boat carries full navigation and safety gear.

Can non-swimmers join a Paros fishing trip?

Yes. The Naoussa highlights tour lists pool noodles, the long foam floats that hold a swimmer up. Pantasoulas Daily Cruises supplies floating noodles as well, with masks and fins. At the Lageri stop on the Zeppos kaiki trip, guests can sunbathe on deck instead.

Is the boat crowded on a semi-private Paros fishing trip?

No. Pantasoulas Daily Cruises runs a boat built for up to 50 people. On its fishing cruise, it caps numbers at between 4 and 12 guests. That leaves wide deck space for rods, nets, snorkelling gear and lunch.

Does a Paros fishing trip ever visit other islands?

Yes, on request. The Panagia’s trips have explored beaches on Paros, Antiparos, Delos and Naxos, with lunch at sea. A full day to islands beyond Paros, such as Delos or Naxos, runs as a private charter.

Can you stay online during a Paros fishing trip?

Yes, on the Naoussa highlights tour. Its listing names an internet connection among the extras on board. Guests can send photos of the catch while the boat sits at anchor. The same tour sails to spots that no car can reach.

Do groups get a better deal on a Paros fishing trip?

The Viator listing for the Zeppos kaiki trip shows group discounts. Its price changes with the size of the group. On the Panagia, a private half or full day books the whole boat for up to 5 people.

Does a Paros fishing trip end where it starts?

Yes, on the Zeppos kaiki trip. It starts and ends at one meeting point in the little port of Naoussa. Its map code is 46GP+2R Naousa, which works in phone map apps. The Viator copy lists the end point as the meeting point.

Can you add scuba diving to a Paros fishing trip?

Yes, as a separate booking. The private fishing and snorkelling boat is listed by Paros Elite. Paros Elite is a PADI 5 Star dive centre opposite Livadia Beach in Parikia. PADI is a worldwide diver-training body. It also runs Discover Scuba Diving for beginners and guided boat dives for certified divers.

Who owns the fish caught on a Paros fishing trip?

Under Greek fishing tourism rules, the catch belongs to the professional fisherman who holds the boat’s licence. He is allowed to sell it within the fishing laws. Fish caught by leisure anglers is a separate case, and Greek law bans its sale. On their own, leisure anglers keep up to 5 kilograms a day, or one bigger fish.

Do guests need a fishing licence for a Paros fishing trip?

Guests fish under the boat’s permits on a Paros fishing trip. Greek law lets only registered professional fishing boats run fishing tourism. Each needs a professional fishing licence plus a Special Fishing Tourism Licence. Any gear guests handle, such as a hand line, must appear on that special licence. The boat must also be 15 metres long or less.

Can you catch octopus on a Paros fishing trip?

Naoussa fishermen dry octopus in the sun on small stands by the marina. Greek rules protect this animal closely. An octopus must weigh at least 750 grams before anyone keeps it. Octopus traps are banned from July to September, its breeding season. A Paros fishing trip in high summer therefore falls inside the trap ban.

Is there a fishing festival to pair with a Paros fishing trip?

Yes. Naoussa holds its Fish and Wine Festival in early July at the harbour. A group of local fishermen started it in the seventies. Fishermen fry fish on their boats and hand it out with wine and souma, a local spirit. Parikia adds a seafood feast in early September to honour the trata, a type of fishing boat.

Which seafood dishes can you try in Naoussa after a Paros fishing trip?

The Naoussa waterfront serves fried fish, grilled octopus and kakavia, a fisherman’s soup made with fish. Local shops sell myzithra, a soft white cheese, and anthotiro, a cream cheese. Souma, a strong spirit similar to raki, is made on the island too. Shops in the village also stock local wine to take home.