Out with the fishermen, back to a fire on the sand
DurationA morning
Hours05:30 – 10:00
Guests2 – 4 guests
Best SeasonJan – Sep
Meeting PointFishing village pier, Ko Samui
Before the island stirs, the fishermen are already on the water. You go with them — aboard a weathered wooden boat, working the lines as generations have — and return to a private stretch of beach where a chef turns the morning's catch into breakfast.
The Composition, Hour by Hour
05:30
Out with the fleet
You put to sea in the dark with a Samui fishing family, the lights of the village shrinking behind you.
06:15
Working the lines
As the sun lifts, you haul and sort alongside them — an hour of the island's oldest work, at its best hour.
08:00
Fire on the sand
Back on a private beach, a chef cooks the catch over open flame while coffee brews.
09:00
The quiet after
Breakfast eaten slowly as the beach stays yours, the fishermen long gone back to the village.
Included
Private place aboard a traditional fishing boat
All gear and guidance
Beach breakfast cooked over fire by a private chef
Hotel transfers by private car
A Uniko host and interpreter throughout
Not Included
Flights and accommodation
Travel and medical insurance
Gratuities (at your discretion)
Glimpses
Good to Know
Is it very physical?
Only as much as you wish — you can work the lines or simply watch the sea wake up.
What if I get seasick?
We stay in sheltered water close to shore, and can adjust or shorten the time afloat.
Is the catch guaranteed?
The sea decides — but the chef always brings the makings of a feast, so breakfast never depends on it.
By Private Proposal
This is a starting point, not a fixed product.
Every composition is tailored to you — the season, the party, the pace, the budget — and quoted individually. Tell us it has caught your eye, and a private curator will shape it around you.