Fishing charters: ship vs independent, port by port
Carnival charges a median $210 and NCL charges a median $335 per adult for fishing excursions, against – per person for independent versions (18 ports, November 2026).
Fishing charters in 18 cruise ports, with the cruise line's own price next to the median of the top independent tours of the same type.
| Port | Carnival | NCL | Independent | Best saving for 4 | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belize CityWestern Caribbean | $152 | – | – | – | 3/5 |
| Harvest CayeWestern Caribbean | – | $148 | – | – | 5/5 |
| BiminiBahamas | $210 | $357 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Amber Cove (Puerto Plata)Eastern Caribbean | $125 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| St. KittsSouthern Caribbean | – | $276 | – | – | 5/5 |
| St. LuciaSouthern Caribbean | $180 | $197 | – | – | 5/5 |
| BarbadosSouthern Caribbean | – | $296 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Cabo San LucasMexican Riviera | – | $335 | – | – | 4/5 |
| MazatlanMexican Riviera | $216 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| EnsenadaMexican Riviera | $134 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| HuatulcoMexican Riviera | $210 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| JuneauAlaska | $268 | $375 | – | – | 5/5 |
| KetchikanAlaska | $358 | $439 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Icy Strait PointAlaska | $345 | $394 | – | – | 5/5 |
| SitkaAlaska | – | $542 | – | – | 5/5 |
| VictoriaAlaska | – | $335 | – | – | 5/5 |
| BermudaBermuda | $144 | $197 | – | – | 5/5 |
| KonaHawaii | – | $256 | – | – | 4/5 |
Ship prices: median adult "starting at" price of that line's excursions of this type (NCL converted from euros). Independent: median per-person price of the top GetYourGuide matches. Methodology.
Questions
How much does a fishing excursion cost on a cruise?
Across the ports we track, the median ship price for this tour type is Carnival $210, NCL $335 per adult. Independent versions have a median of – per person.
Is it safe to book a fishing excursion on your own?
It depends on the port. 17 of 18 ports score 4 or 5 out of 5 for this tour type; tender ports and long transfers score lower. Always finish at least an hour before all-aboard.
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