Night Squid Fishing Trip Phu Quoc: Cost and Gear

What it is and who it suits

A night squid fishing trip in Phu Quoc is listed at about USD 15 to 17 per adult, a guide range checked on 5 November 2026. It is a four-hour evening trip, usually from 4:30 or 5 pm to 9 pm. It suits families and groups who want a relaxed evening on the water rather than a big catch.

Night squid fishing boats leave in the late afternoon, anchor to watch the sunset, then switch on lamps to draw squid. The trip runs on a wooden boat rigged with the full set of squid lamps. Local fishermen guide the tour and know where the squid schools are each season.

Most guests catch little or nothing, and the crew catch more squid. The best months are October to March, when bigfin reef squid are most active and the dry season brings calm seas.

What is included

Inclusions belong to individual operators, so ask. One reports that tackle and artificial bait are included, dinner is served on board and the catch is cooked on the spot. Ask your operator:

• Is the rod and bait included?
• Is dinner included, and what does it cost for a child?
• Is hotel pickup from central Duong Dong included?
• Are drinks included?

Bring a light jacket. The night sea in Phu Quoc is 3 to 5 degrees cooler than the mainland, according to one source.

Price range

One listing gives a broader spread of about USD 10 to 24 (VND 250,000 to 600,000) for a trip of 3 to 4 hours at sunset. A private 5-hour squid boat is listed at about USD 230 per person, an outlier. A sunset cruise where squid fishing is only a chance costs more, about USD 110 per adult, so book that for the evening, not the catch. Prices change with season and group size.

How to book and what to check

1. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and children’s ages.
2. Confirm the pickup time and place, the pier and the departure time. One schedule has pickup at 17:00 and return by 21:30.
3. Check what is included: tackle, bait, dinner and drinks.
4. Confirm life jackets and child sizes, and the cancellation terms. Free cancellation is usually 24 hours ahead, and 48 hours on some sites.
5. Agree the payment method.

We arrange it with local partners and confirm the exact price in the chat before you pay. Read Sport Fishing Boat Trip Phu Quoc: Day or Night to compare day and night, and see things to do near An Thoi for the afternoon.

Safety and conditions

Pregnant women and people prone to severe seasickness should choose land-based activities instead. Wear the life jacket the crew gives you, keep your balance near the lamps and follow crew instructions. Our guide to fishing and marine life rules around Phu Quoc explains what is allowed.

Message us on WhatsApp for the exact price on your date.