Sunset & Night Squid Fishing off Ao Nang
Out from the Ao Nang pier at 17:00 for sunset, then squid and fish under the lamps until 21:30, with the catch served on board as sashimi. ฿3,000 per adult and ฿2,000 for children aged four to ten, on a shared boat from the Ao Nang pier.
Krabi, Thailand · 5h · ฿3,000 per adult on the shared sunset squid-fishing boat, 17:00–21:30 · TH · EN
The islands we visited were beautiful, exactly as advertised. I was very impressed by the service from the guide and the boat crew — friendly and easy-going. I travelled alone but never felt alone; the guide made it fun. I'll use them again.
What is this tour like?
Krabi's fishing happens in two shifts, and this is the second one. Pickup is between 16:00 and 16:30, the boat leaves the Ao Nang pier at 17:00, and you run out to a spot the operator calls the sunset game squid and fishing point — far enough offshore that the karst islands turn to silhouettes as the light goes.
Squid fish at night, drawn up by lamps hung over the water, so the productive hours are the ones after sunset. Between casts the crew prepare what has come aboard: fresh fish and squid served as sashimi, eaten on deck. Fishing continues into the evening; the boat turns for the pier at 21:30 and you are back at your hotel around 22:00.
The price is ฿3,000 (about $83) per adult and ฿2,000 for children aged four to ten — this is a shared trip, priced per person rather than by boat. Tackle and bait, drinking water, fruit, drinks, snacks, life jackets, insurance and hotel transfers from Ao Nang, Klong Muang, Krabi Town and Krabi airport are all included. Bring a change of clothes, shoes you do not mind getting wet, and a waterproof pouch for your phone.
What are the highlights?
- Sunset from the water, then squid fishing after dark
- The catch — fish and squid — is prepared on board as sashimi
- Tackle and bait provided; no experience needed
- Hotel pickup from Ao Nang, Klong Muang, Krabi Town and the airport
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- 16:00Hotel pickup
Pickup between 16:00 and 16:30 from Ao Nang, Klong Muang, Krabi Town or the airport.
- 17:00Ao Nang pier
Board and head out towards the fishing ground.
- 18:30Sunset on the water
The light goes and the karst islands turn to silhouettes.
- 19:00Squid under the lamps
Lamps over the water draw the squid up; tackle and bait are provided.
- 20:00Sashimi on deck
The crew prepare the fresh fish and squid on board.
- 21:30Back to the pier
Return to Ao Nang pier, hotel drop-off around 22:00.
What's included in the price?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Good fishing tackle with bait
- Drinking water, fruit, drinks and snacks
- Life jackets
- Insurance
What's not included?
- Personal items and a change of clothes
- Towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and a sun hat
- A waterproof bag or pouch for your phone
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Ao Nang pier, Krabi. Hotel pickup is provided in Ao Nang, Klong Muang, Krabi Town and Krabi airport.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“The islands we visited were beautiful, exactly as advertised. I was very impressed by the service from the guide and the boat crew — friendly and easy-going. I travelled alone but never felt alone; the guide made it fun. I'll use them again.”
“Had the best time on this trip! The guide took so many great photos for me and was very sweet. 100% recommend.”
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