Visiting Apia Fish Market, Apia, Upolu
Apia Fish Market is one of Apia, Upolu's most-visited markets. This guide pairs the place with the stays nearby and the tours that include it on their itinerary, so you can plan a trip without bouncing between five tabs.
About this guide
Pre-dawn auction at Apia Wharf where local boats land yellowfin tuna, mahimahi and reef fish straight off the line. Ice-glazed slabs are slapped onto wooden tables, prices argued in Samoan, and the whole thing wraps before mid-morning. Best from 5–7am, especially Saturdays. A reminder that Apia is still very much a working harbour town.
Where to stay (8)
Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey's
Apia · Upolu
- Bungalow
- Hotel
from WST 600 / night
Vaiala Beach Cottages
Apia · Upolu
- Bungalow
from WST 320 / night
Lava Hotel
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 380 / night
Hotel Elisa
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 430 / night
Eden's Edge Hotel
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 280 / night
Talofa Inn
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 250 / night
Tanoa Tusitala
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 450 / night
Pasefika Inn
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 200 / night
Practical info
Before you fly, skim our Samoa travel info page — visa rules, ferry to Savai'i, driving on the left, village fees, and cultural protocols. For event timing, the Samoa events calendar covers festivals, public holidays, and what's on while you're there.