Simply The Best Fishing Charters

Simply The Best Fishing Charters is located at Wilson’s Wharf in Durban Harbor, South Africa. For those who are looking for an exclusive fishing excursion with a lot of fun, you have found the right place!

Book a trip and hop onboard to enjoy your adventure. The ‘Simply The Best’ will be your boat for the day. She is a 36’ John Butt catamaran with twin 200 HP Suzuki engines and plenty of space for up to 10 anglers. Simply The Best is rigged with Lowrance and Furuno electronics, along with professional accessories. With an enclosed portable toilet, an experienced skipper, and a deckhand on board, Simply The Best is a boat for you.

All trips are tailored to suit your specific needs. Both light and heavy tackle is brought on board for bottom fishing, trolling, and deep sea fishing. If you want to try fly fishing, just let the crew know and bring your favorite tackle. Bait, lures, and a complimentary fish cleaning service are also included.

Depending on what trip you decide to choose, you will be able to fish up to 25 miles out for Black, Blue, and Striped Marlin, as well as Wahoo, King Mackerel, Dorado, Snapper, and Geelbek.

The team will work hard to put you on the hottest bite. Even though you will be fishing with a lucky crew, there is no guarantee of fish. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    3 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    3 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    US $252
    This 3-hour trip will take you harbor fishing for Gunter, Garrick, Snapper, and Salmon.
  • Viaje Privado
    3 Hr Trip – Backline (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    3 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $284
    This morning trip will see you targeting Stumpnose, Queen and King Mackerel, as well as Shad.
  • Viaje Privado
    4 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    US $284
    You'll be fishing for Harbour Gunter, Garick, and Snapper.
  • Viaje Privado
    4 Hr Trip – Backline (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    US $315
    The captain will take you fishing for Shad, Stumpnose, Queen and King Mackerel.
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $315
    On this trip, you'll be harbor fishing for a variety of inshore species.
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    US $315
    On this trip, you'll be fishing the harbor waters for Gunter, Snapper, Salmon, and Garick.
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hr Trip – Backline (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $347
    This morning trip will see you fishing for Shad, Stumpnose, Queen and King Mackerel.
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hr Trip – Backline (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    US $347
    You'll be fishing for Shad, Stumpnose, Queen Mackerel, and King Mackerel.
  • Viaje Privado
    4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $473
    Join the captain in the morning for 4 hours of inshore and deep sea fishing for the likes of Geelbek, Dagga, and Grouper, just to name a few.
  • Viaje Privado
    4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    US $473
    On this trip, you'll be focusing on inshore and deep sea fishing for bottom species such as Geelbek, Dagga, Grouper, and more.
  • Viaje Privado
    5 hour bottem reef fishing
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $504
    Fishing reef for bottem feeders. Like grouper, geelbek, dagga salmon, musselcracker, slinger, soldiers, englismen, scotsmen, lantern, amerjack etc
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hr Trip – Geelbek (Night)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Jul 1 - Jan 1
    US $504
    This trip will take you night fishing for Geelbek/Cape Salmon.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $504
    This morning trip will see you concentrating on bottom and game fishing for various species that are in season and biting, such as Geelbek and Snapper. You will need about half an hour to get to the fishing grounds, that are up to 9 miles (15 km) out.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    US $504
    On this afternoon trip, you will be exploring the fishing grounds that are up to 9 miles (15 km) out. You will be game and bottom fishing for a variety of species, including Snapper and Geelbek.
  • Viaje Privado
    6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $536
    This trip will take you deep sea or inshore fishing for 6 hours for bottom or game species. King Mackerel, Queen Mackerel, Dorado, Wahoo, and various bottom species will be on the menu.
  • Viaje Privado
    6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    US $536
    On this afternoon trip, you'll be targeting Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel or do some bottom fishing if that's what you prefer.
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $568
    The captain will take you deep sea fishing for game fish like Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, King and Queen Mackerel or bottom fishing for various species. Combining both is also an option.
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    US $568
    Either fish for delicious bottom species or go for big game such as Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, King and Queen Mackerel. Or why not both?
  • Viaje Privado
    6 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $631
    On this 6-hour trip, you'll be focusing on catching Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi, King and Queen Mackerel or bottom fishing for a variety of species. Combining both is also possible.
  • Viaje Privado
    6 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    US $631
    This afternoon trip will take you bottom fishing or catching big game species such as Wahoo, Mahi, Tuna, King and Queen Mackerel. You can also combine both.
  • Viaje Privado
    8 hours reef fishing bottems
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $694
    Fishing reef for bottems like geelbek, dagga salmon, amerjack, slinger, soldiers, grouper (rocords) extra
  • Viaje Privado
    8 Hr Trip – Game/Tuna/Deep Sea
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $725
    This trip will see you fishing for Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi, King and Queen Mackerel or a variety of bottom species. You can also combine both styles of fishing.
  • Viaje Privado
    10 hours reef fishing bottems
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $757
    Fishing reef for bottems fishing like geelbek, soldiers, dagga salmon, soldiers S, slinger, rocords(grouper) extra. Bottem rods and reels, squid, traces and sinkers supplied.
  • Viaje Privado
    8 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $820
    On this 8-hour excursion, you'll be targeting the likes of Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, and Wahoo.
  • Viaje Privado
    10 Hr Trip – Big Game/Bottom
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $946
    You will need about 30 minutes to reach the fishing grounds, which are up to 25 miles (40 km) out. There, you will be targeting big game and bottom species, including Striped Marlin, Black Marlin, Dorado, Wahoo, King Mackerel, and maybe even Blue Marlin.
  • Viaje Privado
    10 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $946
    Ready for some amazing big game fishing? The captain will take you after Black, Blue, and Striped Marlin, as well as Sailfish and Tuna.
  • Viaje Privado
    12 Hr Trip – Big Game/Bottom
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    12 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $977
    Join the captain for 12 hours of big game fishing for Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Marlin, Sailfish and bottom fishing for Snapper and others.
  • Viaje Privado
    8 hours deep drop
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $1,009
    Deep drop for hapuka and bluenose max 2 clients
  • Viaje Privado
    12 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    12 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $1,072
    On this 12-hour adventure, you'll be focusing on catching Black, Blue, and Striped Marlin, as well as Tuna and Sailfish.
  • Viaje Privado
    15 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    15 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 4:00 AM
    US $1,324
    This 15-hour trip will take you fishing for a variety of Marlin (Black, Blue, Striped), Tuna, and Sailfish.
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FAQs about Simply The Best Fishing Charters

Simply The Best Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 4,800 per group - 3 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (3 hours)
  • ZAR 5,400 per group - 3 Hr Trip – Backline (AM) (3 hours)
  • ZAR 5,400 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • ZAR 6,000 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Backline (PM) (4 hours)
  • ZAR 6,000 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 6,000 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 6,600 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Backline (AM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 6,600 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Backline (PM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 9,000 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • ZAR 9,000 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • ZAR 9,600 per group - 5 hour bottem reef fishing (5 hours)
  • ZAR 9,600 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Geelbek (Night) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 9,600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 9,600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 10,200 per group - 6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • ZAR 10,200 per group - 6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • ZAR 10,800 per group - 5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 10,800 per group - 5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (PM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 12,000 per group - 6 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM) (6 hours)
  • ZAR 12,000 per group - 6 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (PM) (6 hours)
  • ZAR 13,200 per group - 8 hours reef fishing bottems (8 hours)
  • ZAR 13,800 per group - 8 Hr Trip – Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (8 hours)
  • ZAR 14,400 per group - 10 hours reef fishing bottems (10 hours)
  • ZAR 15,600 per group - 8 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (8 hours)
  • ZAR 18,000 per group - 10 Hr Trip – Big Game/Bottom (10 hours)
  • ZAR 18,000 per group - 10 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (10 hours)
  • ZAR 18,600 per group - 12 Hr Trip – Big Game/Bottom (12 hours)
  • ZAR 19,200 per group - 8 hours deep drop (8 hours)
  • ZAR 20,400 per group - 12 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (12 hours)
  • ZAR 25,200 per group - 15 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (15 hours)

When you book a trip with Simply The Best Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Baño
  • GPS Lowrance
  • Localizador de peces Lowrance
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Outriggers
  • Radio

Trips booked with Simply The Best Fishing Charters include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Marinero

Simply The Best Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

Simply The Best Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Pesca con Mosca (BYO tackle)
  • Drift Fishing
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Simply The Best Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluenose Warehou
  • Bream (Black)
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Hapuka
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Wahoo

Sobre el Captain

Jakes Van Den Berg
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Sudáfrica
Reportes de Pesca
Identificación y licencia verificadas
9 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta dentro de una hora
Miembro desde Junio 2014
Captain Jakes Van Den Berg has over three decades of fishing experience, which have gained him a vast knowledge and an impressive reputation. Jakes is a professional skipper who especially enjoys deep sea fishing and introducing his clients and friends to it. One of Jakes' favorite species of fish is Geelbek.

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Amberjack Amberjack
Bluenose Warehou Bluenose Warehou
Bream (Black) Black Bream
Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel

Especificaciones del barco

John Butt (Catamaran) construido en 2003, y restaurado en 2012. Impulsado por 2 200HP Suzuki 4 stroke motores, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 34 nudos.

Longitud
36 ft
Capacidad
10 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Pesca con Mosca
BYO tackle
Drift Fishing
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Baño
GPS
Lowrance
Localizador de peces
Lowrance
Vivero para la carnada
Outriggers
Radio

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Marinero

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 7 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 7 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Opción de traslado después de reservar
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Se permiten niños
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberación

Pago

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 20% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Transferencia Bancaria

Durban Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
5.0 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 9 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fotos de clientes (9)
March fishing trip
Best fishing trip ever
Best fishing trip ever
+6
Calificación del pescador
6
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0
0
0
Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
67%
Apto para niños
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
100%
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DENNIS C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Best fishing trip ever

VERIFICADO   5 hour bottem reef fishing on Diciembre 12, 2023
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Alex B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

March fishing trip

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  5 Hr Trip – Backline (AM) on Marzo 30, 2024
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Barney K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Awesome fishing experience!

VERIFICADO   5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM) on Octubre 6, 2023
We had an amazing experience fishing with Capitan Jaked. He knew exactly when and where we need to be to catch the fish.
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Jason B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Jakes

VERIFICADO   5 hour bottem reef fishing on Diciembre 24, 2023
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Ryan B.
Durban, South Africa
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Absolutely amazing

VERIFICADO   5 Hr Trip – Backline (AM) on Octubre 8, 2022
Captain Jake was absolutely amazing on our trip, he and his crew Michael went out of their way to make the experience a truly...
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