Sea fishing

Real Sea Fishing — Standard Group Program

Real Sea Fishing is the main standard sea fishing program in Pattaya. The tour takes place on a traditional Thai fishing schooner with fishing tackle, bait, lunch, drinks and an experienced fishing guide on board.

• Hotel pickup: around 06:30–07:00.
• Departure: 07:30 from Bang Sarey Port.
• Fishing area: near Koh Khram.
• Lunch on board: fish soup, grilled fish, rice, chicken and fresh vegetables.
• More fishing or swimming after lunch, depending on conditions.
• Return to port: around 16:30.
• Transfer back to hotels: around 17:30.

Soft drinks, tea, coffee, lunch, all fishing tackle and bait are included. The guide helps guests during the trip and gives practical fishing tips.

You may catch different local species such as groupers, mackerels, jacks, barracuda and other fish. During the transfer to and from the fishing area, trolling lines may also be used.

Evening Squid Fishing from Bali Hai Pier

Evening squid fishing in Pattaya is a relaxed night sea trip from Bali Hai Pier. Guests fish for squid in specially selected places under night lights, enjoy dinner on board and can taste freshly prepared squid from the catch.

• Transfer from Pattaya hotels: approximately 17:00–17:30.
• Departure from Bali Hai Pier: 18:00–18:15.
• Dinner on board the boat.
• Unlimited drinks according to the program: white and black rum, Fanta, Pepsi and Sprite.
• Squid fishing in selected fishing areas.
• Fresh catch cooked directly on board.
• Russian-speaking guide on board.
• Return to hotel: approximately 22:30–23:00.

This program is suitable for guests who want an unusual evening at sea without a long daytime trip.

Private Big Game Fishing

Private Big Game Fishing is a private fishing option for guests who want a more serious fishing format with early departure, live bait preparation and flexible movement between fishing spots.

• Booking should be made at least 2 days in advance.
• The crew may go out the night before to prepare live squid for bait.
• Hotel departure: around 05:00–06:00.
• The boat anchors at selected fishing spots.
• Fishing is usually done from the stern using rods with baitcasting and large spinning reels.
• If there is no bite in one location, the boat can move to another spot.
• Depending on conditions, drift fishing may also be used.

If live squid is not available in certain periods, it can be replaced with live fish or squid pieces. Trophy catch is possible, but not guaranteed.

Sea Fishing and Spearfishing Safari

Sea fishing and spearfishing safari is a private trip to Koh Pai Island for active guests who want to combine traditional fishing, spearfishing, island scenery and freshly cooked fish.

• Private speedboat rental.
• Crew and attendants.
• Island landing tickets.
• Lounge area and sunbeds.
• Full spearfishing equipment: wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel and speargun.
• Fishing and spearfishing.
• Lunch, fruits and drinks.

Approximate schedule: departure around 09:00, arrival at Koh Pai around 09:30, briefing and preparation, spearfishing, fishing, lunch, photos and return to Pattaya around 17:00–17:30.

Weather and sea conditions must be favorable for safe spearfishing.

Pro Fishing — Private Speedboat Option

Private speedboat fishing is a sport-style fishing option behind Koh Pai Island, about 35 km from Pattaya. This format is better for guests who want quicker movement between fishing areas and several fishing techniques in one trip.

• 29 ft single-engine speedboat for up to 4 people — 25,000 ฿.
• 37 ft twin-engine speedboat for up to 6 people — 33,000 ฿.
• Fishing styles: jigging, bottom fishing, cross blossom fishing and trolling.
• Comfortable speedboat with professional captain.
• Professional spinning rods for trophy fish.
• Tackle and bait included.
• Drinks: water, cola and Sprite.
• Sashimi of your catch can be prepared by the captain.
• You may take your fish home.

Departure point: Jomtien Beach Soi 11, boat launch opposite Siam Commercial Bank.