Ocean Life Fishing Charters

Ocean Life Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Donavan out of Simonstown, Cape Town. Come and spend a memorable day fishing in and around False Bay, at the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. We offer a wide variety of trips, all tailored to meet your needs and specifications.

Their charter vessel is a 2017 model 28’ Carry Cat powered by twin 130 HP Yamaha engines and running the latest Garmin electronics to get you straight out to the fish! Safety onboard is paramount and all equipment is certified and maintained to the highest standard!

Ocean Life Fishing Charters accommodate anglers of all skill levels and all charters come along with top class tackle, lures and the freshest baits available! Inshore, we focus on catching game species like Yellowtail Kingfish, Cape Snoek, and Bonitos. You can also try reef fishing for Red Roman, Cape Bream, Kob, Rockfish and various other delicious food fish.

Offshore, we offer full day trips fishing one of the best Yellowfin Tuna grounds in the world. Other species encountered are Longfin/Albacore Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, and Dorado/Mahi Mahi.

Ocean Life Fishing Charters is environmentally friendly and they try to tag and release fish whenever possible for the South African Oceanographic Research Institute. You have the option to keep your catch, which they will clean for you, or to tag and release it for research purposes and to be notified once recaptured.

Your Skipper and crew have a wealth of experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm that will educate and entertain you throughout your trip. While out on your adventure, you will get to see the diverse marine life that Cape Town has to offer like whales, dolphins, penguins and various Shark species.

Please note that a local fishing permit is required for all anglers onboard. These can be organized by the captain by prior arrangement at a small additional fee.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    4 Hour Trip - Sunset Squid & Reef
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    US $421
    We will remain around Simonstown and catch squid with the option of also catching some Red and Reef fish nearby. A Braai/Barbeque can also be prepared by prior arrangement. We can accommodate up to 5 guests but recommend a maximum of 4 for the most comfortable experience.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Viaje Privado
    6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $553
    You will be targeting various inshore species like Yellowtail, Cape Snoek/Barracouta, Bonito and various reef species around Cape Point or heading towards Seal Island to target various Red and Reef fish, Kob, Yellowtail, Cape Salmon and Elf/Bluefish. We can accommodate up to 5 guests but recommend a maximum of 4 for the most comfortable experience. Spear-fishers bringing their own equipment can also be accommodated by prior arrangement.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca de Naufragio
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Mar Profundo
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Línea de Mano
    Troleo
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Viaje Privado
    6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    US $553
    For those wanting to sleep in while on holiday. You will be targeting various inshore species like Yellowtail, Cape Snoek/Barracouta, Bonito, and various reef species around Cape Point. You can also head out towards Seal Island to target various reef fish, Kob, Yellowtail, Cape Salmon and Elf/Bluefish. We can accommodate up to 5 guests but recommend a maximum of 4 for the most comfortable experience.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca de Naufragio
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Mar Profundo
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Línea de Mano
    Troleo
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Viaje Privado
    8 Hour Trip - Inshore
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $684
    Spend a full eight hours fishing for Yellowtail, Cape Snoek/Barracouta, Bonito and various reef species around Cape Point. Otherwise, head out to Seal Island to catch various Kob, Yellowtail, Cape Salmon, Elf/Bluefish, and various redfish. We can accommodate up to 5 guests but recommend a maximum of 4 for the most comfortable experience. Spear-fishermen bringing their own equipment can also be accommodated by prior arrangement.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca de Naufragio
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Mar Profundo
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Línea de Mano
    Troleo
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Viaje Privado
    10 Hour Trip - Tuna (4 -5 MAX)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $1,027
    4 - max comfort/ 5 - max Head out past the magnificent Cape Point to the world-class Tuna grounds beyond. Target massive Yellowfin Tuna and other Tuna species like Longfin/Albacore, Bigeye, Skipjack, and Bonito, as well as Dorado/Mahi Mahi. En-route to the Tuna fishing grounds, there is also a good chance of catching Yellowtail Kingfish! We can accommodate up to 4 guests fishing but recommend 3 for the most comfort! Spearfishers bringing their own equipment can also be accommodated by prior arrangement.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en Alta Mar
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Mar Profundo
    Popping
    Equipo Pesado
    Troleo
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
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FAQs about Ocean Life Fishing Charters

Ocean Life Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 8,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Sunset Squid & Reef (4 hours)
  • ZAR 10,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • ZAR 10,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • ZAR 13,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip - Inshore (8 hours)
  • ZAR 19,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip - Tuna (4 -5 MAX) (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Ocean Life Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Baño
  • GPS Garmin
  • Localizador de peces Garmin
  • Equipo de snorkel By prior arrangement
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Nevera para la pesca
  • Radar

Trips booked with Ocean Life Fishing Charters include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo (Traditional handline gear also available)
  • Carnada Viva (When available)
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado (When time allows)
  • Snacks
  • Bebidas
  • Marinero
  • Licencia de Pesca

Ocean Life Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio

Ocean Life Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Línea de Mano
  • Pesca con Arpón
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Ocean Life Fishing Charters include:
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
  • Kob
  • Rockfish
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Snoek
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Sobre el Captain

Donavan Cole
Ciudad del Cabo, cabo Oeste, Sudáfrica
Identificación y licencia verificadas
32 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta 2 horas
Miembro desde Diciembre 2017
Donavan is extremely passionate about fishing. Whether at work or in his spare time, his entire life has revolved around the sea. He has fished both in South Africa and abroad recreationally, commercially and as a marine fisheries scientist. Donavan absolutely loves fishing and sharing it with others! Donavan is also a registered marine and coastal tour guide specialising in False bay and the Cape Peninsula with a wealth of knowledge in the marine and coastal environment of the areas of operation.

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito
Geelbek (Cape Salmon) Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Kob Kob

Especificaciones del barco

Carry Cat (Catamaran) construido en 2017. Impulsado por 2 130HP Yamaha motores, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 37 nudos.

Longitud
28 ft
Capacidad
5 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Línea de Mano
Pesca con Arpón
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Baño
GPS
Garmin
Localizador de peces
Garmin
Equipo de snorkel
By prior arrangement
Vivero para la carnada
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Traditional handline gear also available
Carnada Viva
When available
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
When time allows
Snacks
Bebidas
Marinero
Licencia de Pesca

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

Traslado no incluído
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
Please inform on booking to pack kids life jackets
Te quedas con la pesca
To be distributed by captain
Se permite captura y liberación
ORI tags on board for tag and release

Pago

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 15% 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
Visa
Mastercard
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crédito, habrá un cargo adicional del 5%

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
5.0 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 32 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fotos de clientes (60)
Just Perfect! Highly recommended!!!
Just Perfect! Highly recommended!!!
Just Perfect! Highly recommended!!!
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Calificación del pescador
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
94%
Apto para niños
95%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
90%
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Paul H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Spectacular day on the water!

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on Enero 2, 2024
Donavan is an experienced and knowledgeable guide with an easy going and super friendly nature. He made this a special experience...
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Jack H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fantastic day out as first timers at sea fishing

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on Noviembre 23, 2023
We had a fantastic day with Don & Barry who were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and great teachers. As first...
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Ben B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Captain Don and his first mate, Rudolph were the best!

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on Noviembre 19, 2023
From the moment we were greeted we were treated special. Don is not only a fishing enthusiast and expert at his trade but he...
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Tobias T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Just Perfect! Highly recommended!!!

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on Marzo 7, 2024
Donovan and his mate Armand just made this experience better than we could have imagined. We saw some incredible wildlife on...
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Douglas P.
Austin, TX
Excellent
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Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

6Hr Inshore with Captain Donavan

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on Septiembre 1, 2023
We booked with Ocean Life Fishing Charters originally for a deep sea trip during our 5 day stay in CT. It was the low season...
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