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
- Hotel
- Bungalow
from WST 600 / night
Apia Central Hotel
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 270 / night
Eden's Edge Hotel
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 280 / night
Hotel Elisa
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 430 / night
Lava Hotel
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 380 / night
Le Alaimoana Hotel
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 350 / night
Moatoga Hotel
Apia · Upolu
- Hotel
from WST 300 / 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 weekly markets.