Origin Story of Tin Fish Travel

How a Love for Travel—and Tin Fish—Inspired a Journey

Tin Fish Travel was born on a cobblestone street in Lisbon, over a glass of vinho verde and a beautifully packed tin of sardines.

Lisa and Jason Silva had spent years exploring Europe by train, ship, and winding back road, falling in love not only with the cultures, cuisines, and coastlines, but with the small details that captured the soul of a place. One of those details? Tin fish.

From spicy sardines in Portugal to smoky eel in the Netherlands, anchovies in the Amalfi Coast, to delicate mackerel in southern France...each tin was a story. A reflection of a region’s taste, traditions, and artistry. Humble, yes, but also vibrant, unique, and unmistakably local.

Lisa and Jason realized that their style of travel was much the same: curated, deeply rooted in culture, and full of flavor. And like the best tin fish, their journeys packed an extraordinary experience into something deceptively small and beautifully designed.

So, when it came time to name their boutique travel company, specializing in luxury cruises, small ship adventures, and immersive itineraries across the globe. Tin Fish Travel was the perfect fit.

Every trip is crafted with care. Every detail is considered.

Because travel, like tin fish, should be unforgettable; compact in form, rich in essence, and full of surprise.

Tin Fish Travel

Small journeys. Big flavor. Endless