The boat is about average fishing boat. Fishing gear was good. The staff were Ok but didn't speak... read more
The boat is about average fishing boat. Fishing gear was good. The staff were Ok but didn't speak... read more
My husband and I took this trip on December 11, 2018. Transportation was provided to and from our... read more
My 8yo sun and I went out for a day fishing trip on a join on arrangement. We had a really fun day. Started off trolling and we hit a big school of small tuna, and everyone had a good go. At lunch we pulled into a beautiful bay and the crew cooked up a tasty lunch consisting of the tuna we just caught cooked two ways (the soup was sensational), fried rice, chicken wings salad an fresh fruit. After lunch we swam and snorkelled in crystal clear water with heaps of fish and coral. We then tried a bit of bottom fishing and bagged a few cod on the smaller side. Finished the day trolling with not much action. It’s definitely not a 5 star game fishing tour so don’t go expecting that but that is reflected in the price. It was a relaxed day fishing Thai style and was great fun. The skipper and crew were great all day.
We booked our fishing tour our first day in Thailand, from a super market, so we didn't have time to read reviews. After I got back to the hotel, I looked at reviews, and got a bit nervous, a lot of not so great reviews. However most were complaining about the group tours, and we had chartered the boat with just our group. I am very glad that we had a private charter, it made the cruise much more enjoyable (or less awkward, any way), and I call it a cruise, because that was essentially what it was. The captain and first mate were nice enough, they didn't speak much English, but that doesn't bother me, we were able to communicate alright, so no real complaints about that. The issue we had, is that they didn't seem to have a clue how to fish. I understand that it is called fishing, not catching, and no one can control how the fish are going to bite (or not), but I am pretty sure that neither of our crew had a clue how to catch fish. They put out 5 lines, 4 with lures, 1 with a mackerel (?). 2 of the lines with lures were only about 10 feet behind the boat, 1 was about 20 feet behind the boat, and the 4th was about 30 feet behind the boat. I know this, because I spend the whole "cruise" watching them water ski on top of the water. The 5th line with the bait was probably about 100 feet behind the boat. We did manage to catch 1 small tuna (never seen a tuna this small before, looked about the size of a trout), which the crew prepared for us for lunch (which was really good). To make things even worse, the first mate was not paying attention at all. We did get 3 other bites, but we had to yell at him to come set the hook, and he was usually up front with the captain, or up on the top deck taking a nap, and by the time he got his wits about him, the fish had spit the hook, and were gone. When we got back to the dock, just as more confirmation that it wasn't just a bad day for fishing, everyone we saw leaving the other boats were carrying huge tuna in each hand (2 per person).
The good is we enjoyed the lunch, and the bay that we stopped for lunch and snorkeling was gorgeous. I am glad that we did the private charter, so we didn't have to deal with other strangers, it was a more relaxed environment.
What a rip off was a complete waste of a day if I wanted to do a boat trip u would have spent 8hrs didn't even touch a rod food was disgusting and prepared in the most un sanitary kitchen ever the crew were unhelpful and not interested in us anything caught was taken as soon as landed regardless of size a complete rip off be warned if you book this you won't do any fishing and will be lucky to touch a rod
Hello,
We appreciate you feedback and I apologize for your negative experience you had on one of our tours.
I have informed staff members to pay extra attention with letting all our guests have the opportunity to use the rods especially when there's a large number of people onboard.
In addition to that, I'm sorry you found the food to be bad. We prepare the food directly onboard and hygiene is important to us. I have taken this matter to the rest of the crew.
Thank you again for your comments.
Sincerely,
The SommaiFishingTour Team
076-383-050
contact'@'sommaifishingtour.com (without ' ')
My three kids, husband and I had a great time on our trip! Fishing isn't really my type of thing but it was so fun to see my kids enojying it along with my hubby. I had the chance to relax on the boat and get that tan I've been longing for while the rest of the family was excited catching fish! I think they ended of catching 5-8 fishes, a few big ones and some smaller ones.
Staff on the boat were nice and friendly. Food was also delicous. Stir fried rice, tom yam and fried fish which apparently one of my boys caught was served.
Asking my hubby and kids they would definitely go on this fishing trip again!
Dear sunmaidmelon,
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed the fishing tour and that you, your husband and children had a fun time onboard catching the fish!
Hope to see you again soon.
Sincerely,
The SommaiFishingTour Team
076-383-050
contact'@'sommaifishingtour.com (without ' ')
No fishing equipment
No smorkeling equipment provided
Rude staff
Cold food served
Avoid this tourist trap.
Dear Mr. Omar M,
Thank you for your feedback. I on behalf of Sommai Fishing Tour apologize that we did not reach your expectations. We take your comment very seriously therefore I have sat down with the staff that were on the boat of your Join On Day fishing trip to try to get a better understanding on what happened according to our crew.
On all our Join On Day fishing tours we offer Trolling and Bottom Fishing along with equipment to use them. According to your agency's email they sent us: "No 'fishing equipment' - just spool of fishing line with a hook. No fishing rod". Kindly know that we do not offer fishing rod (spinning) on any of our Join On Day trips which we also informed your agency prior to your trip.
Regarding the issue being that no snorkeling equipment was provided onboard. According to our staff members snorkeling equipment was available and enough for anyone who wanted to use. There might have been a lack of communication on our side. Our staff did say however that you chose to take only one diving mask for your entire group.
We are sorry that you found the food to be cold. This should not have happened as we fry both the chicken drumstick and fish on board as soon as we reach Racha Yai Island for a lunch break. A small comment to our staff members and they'd be happy to re-heat it for you.
Please note that an email regarding this matter was sent to your agency as we do not have your email address. If you have any questions or additional comments, please do not hesitate to send us an email to the address below.
Sincerely,
The SommaiFishingTour Team
076-383-050
contact'@'sommaifishingtour.com (without ' ')
We rented the boat from 9-5 .Weather started out sunny but started raining on the way out. That didn't stop us from catching some tunas. It cleared by noon and the rest of the day was fantastic!
I believe we got the S5 boat and had ample room for family of 5.
The crew setup everything but the kids got to reel in the fishes and that was the highlight of the trip. The joy on their faces seeing the fishes on the hocks as they reeled them in. Crew spoke limited English but that was an issue. It stopped raining by the time we got to Ban Raya. We got to snorkel and swim with the fishes. No feeding allowed!
We had mackerel that we caught for lunch.
Lots of water and sodas provided. Lunch menu was fried chicken, fried mackerel ,tom yam mackerel , fried rice and for dessert fresh pineapple and water melon.
The kids caught 12 fishes, enjoyed swimming and snorkeling. Mommy enjoyed the sun and quiet nap.
Would recommend as a must do activity for families.
Dear Diana A,
Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to have had you and your family onboard and to hear that you had a wonderful time on your trip.
We hope to see you again soon.
Sincerely,
The SommaiFishingTour Team
076-383-050
contact'@'sommaifishingtour.com (without ' ')