In the first week of May 2011, the islands of Samoa become the capital of the piscatorial event calendar as the 2011 Samoa International Game Fishing Tournament kicks off. Samoa will host a plethora of boats and over one hundred anglers from many different countries all competing for winning positions at the event which is one of the highlights of Samoa’s calendar year and a fascinating spectacle for visitors.
Passionate anglers will find plenty to rock their boat in Samoa including black and blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, giant trevally and masi masi. Visitors can join one of the professional fishing operators and charters based in Apia and head to sea for a few hours, or opt for an adventurous charter to a secluded destination or off the coast of one of Samoa’s ten islands for the day or even live aboard for a few nights to appreciate the views inland of Samoa’s stunning coastline and diverse terrain from the open water.
2011 offers a fantastic opportunity to explore Samoa, sure to impress even the most seasoned traveller. From swathes of tropical beaches on the South coast of Upolu to exhilarating volcano treks on the island of Savai’i, Samoa has something to offer for every visitor. The islands of Samoa are the perfect antidote to an adventure filled journey, make Samoa your choice of destination for the perfect honeymoon, family trip of a lifetime, or the pinnacle of a journey down under!
Updates from the Samoan Tourism Authority in the UK & Europe
