Ocean-to-Table Fishing Adventure at Jimbaran Bay in Bali

A meal does not get any fresher than catching it yourself. Discover Jimbaran, Bali’s historic fishing village, and experience a day in the life of a local fisherman with the new Ocean-to-Table adventure. Departing from the Four Seasons beach at sunrise on board the Resort’s jukung-style traditional fishing boat, guests will cruise across the calm waters of Jimbaran Bay and past the dramatic cliffs and surf breaks of the Uluwatu (Bukit) peninsula. 

A light breakfast will be served on the open water before dropping a line with a local fisherman, who will act as a live GPS to find the catch of the day. The boat will then stop by Jimbaran village where guests will meet Chef I Made Surya Hadinata for a tour of Jimbaran Fish Market before returning to the Resort for a cooking class at Jala Cooking Academy.

Learn about the unique flavors and techniques of Jimbaran’s famous seafood dishes – including the coconut-husk barbecue that is such an iconic dining experience – and enjoy a rewarding and ocean-fresh lunch to complete the half-day adventure.

In addition to the fishing adventure, a picnic experience is also offered at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan.  A 20-minute trail walk alongside the river passes rice fields and a holy site where guests are invited to join Chef Anak Agung Oka Joni to make an offering to the gods – as is the custom before any meal in Bali. Chef Joni – who leads the resort’s Balinese Chef’s Table and cooking classes – will then set up a camp kitchen for live cooking of a traditional lunch including freshly-grilled calamari and satays, salad made with herbs and vegetables from the Resort’s on-site gardens, rice grilled inside banana leaves, and a refreshing iced dessert.