ABOUT OCEAN LIFE CHARTERS

OCEAN LIFE CHARTERS

Make the best of your next fishing trip in Cape Town with Ocean Life Charters! Our owner-operated charters will take you to the true meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian oceans, allowing you to explore some of the best fishing waters in South Africa. Get ready for a fun and action-packed adventure full of excitement and memories you’ll remember forever.

CAPE TOWN FISHING CHARTERS

FISHING CHARTERS

Offshore

Head out past Cape Point to world class Tuna grounds targeting massive Yellowfin Tuna and other species, with the chance of catching Yellowtail Kingfish en-route.

Inshore

You can target a variety of inshore species like Yellowtail, Cape Snoek, and Bonito around Cape Point and Seal Island. Further along to Swartklip you can target Redfish, Reef Fish, Kob, Yellowtail, Cape Salmon and Elf/ Bluefish.

Squid Fishing Charter Cape Town

Squid & Reef Fishing

We will remain in Simonstown to Kalk Bay to catch squid and potential Red and Reef fish. A Braai/Barbeque can be arranged upon request.

CHARTERS

THE EXPERIENCE

Ocean Life Charters provides the perfect charter experience for anglers of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for an inshore or offshore adventure, we’ve got you covered! Our experienced crew will take you to some of the best spots to catch inshore game fish like Yellowtail, Snoek and Bonitos as well as a variety of reef fish, and offshore species including Yellowfin Tuna, Long-fin Tuna, Big-eye Tuna, and Dorado. We also provide all of the necessary tackle and bait to ensure you have a successful and enjoyable day out on the water.

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CHARTERS

THE EXPERIENCE

Ocean Life Charters provides the perfect charter experience for anglers of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for an inshore or offshore adventure, we’ve got you covered! Our experienced crew will take you to some of the best spots to catch inshore game fish like Yellowtail, Snoek and Bonitos as well as a variety of reef fish, and offshore species including Yellowfin Tuna, Long-fin Tuna, Big-eye Tuna, and Dorado. We also provide all of the necessary tackle and bait to ensure you have a successful and enjoyable day out on the water.

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THE EXPERIENCE

FISHING

At Ocean Life Charters, we take pride in protecting the ocean and providing an unforgettable experience out on the beautiful waters off Cape Town. We strive to make our trips a sustainable and educational experience that engages and delights the diverse life the ocean has to offer. Our team of experienced skipper and crew are passionate about adventuring into the depths of the ocean and we provide you with the opportunity to tag and release fish with the South African Oceanographic Research Institute if you decide not to keep your catch. Come along and explore the amazing and wild world on the open ocean.

Cape Town Fishing Charters
THE EXPERIENCE

FISHING

At Ocean Life Charters, we take pride in protecting the ocean and providing an unforgettable experience out on the beautiful waters off Cape Town. We strive to make our trips a sustainable and educational experience that engages and delights the diverse life the ocean has to offer. Our team of experienced skipper and crew are passionate about adventuring into the depths of the ocean and we provide you with the opportunity to tag and release fish with the South African Oceanographic Research Institute if you decide not to keep your catch. Come along and explore the amazing and wild world on the open ocean.

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OUR BOAT

Experience the ultimate in angling adventures aboard our charter vessel, the highly capable 2017 Model 28ft Carry Cat! Equipped with twin 130 HP Yamaha Outboard Engines and navigated by Garmin navigation and fish finding sonar electronics, let us take you straight to the fish!

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CLIENTS

CLIENT REVIEWS

  • star rating  Best day of fishing I have had - Possibly the best day of fishing I have ever had.

    Don is truly a professional, yet warm and friendly person. Lots of great laughs and great catches!

    Would... read more

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    14 February 2024

    star rating  Big Bronzie  - Fantastic experience with a superb skipper A must for any angler who is looking for a unique day at sea Just Do It and go for the Big One!

    avatar thumb Russell S
    1 February 2024

    star rating  Fantastic experience!  - My nephew and I had a great time with Donavan and Barry!! We felt so welcomed by and comfortable with them - and they were just a lot of fun!... read more

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    6 November 2023

    star rating  Did the Hemingway last weekend, something I have always wanted to do, put on my Aran jersey for the occasion, to go fishing for tuna, 8 nautical miles off Cape... read more

    Joel_Krige
    22 March 2023
  • star rating  Denizens of the Deep - Had two trips with Donovan off Cape Point. Landed five yellow fin tuna on the Thursday & one on the Saturday. The Saturday fish was especially as it was landed... read more

    Lumberate
    15 March 2023

    star rating  Fishing for family and friends from the UK - Donovan took friends and family from the UK fishing for snoek in Cape Town. We left from Simons Town yacht habour with Donovan already there when we arrived early. The... read more

    Scenic07384736508
    10 November 2022

    star rating  Fishing trip - While on holiday in Cape Town, our party of 4 people went out with Donovan, the owner of ocean life charters. It was a magical day fishing for snoek just... read more

    Q3731QKstephenn
    9 November 2022

    star rating  What an AMAZING experience! - Donavan and Ryan are top notch and very professional! Had a great time an caught plenty of fish! Will definately book another charter with these guys

    226matta
    4 July 2022
  • star rating  Awesome ocean charter - Very professional outfit , owner run with unbelievable experience and knowledge of the sea, very accommodating
    Will do all possible to make your day at sea memorable

    Safari11208402835
    2 May 2022

    star rating  Four of us had the pleasure of spending the morning with Don and Ryan on our recent holiday to Cape Town. Only one of us had any fishing experience but... read more

    Caroline S
    3 April 2022

    star rating  Happy days and Screaming Reels - On the recommendation of a Skipper I have fished wit for many years I had two day trips with Donovan and his brother Ryan and they most certainly did not... read more

    BRASEngland
    14 February 2022

    star rating  Had Amazing Days Fishing - Had a fantastic days fishing with Donovon and his Brother Ryan we caught so many Bonito,longfin tuna,and yellow tail i had backache! the guys were great fun very professional and... read more

    christianC8664BU
    25 November 2019
  • star rating  Just a great day - We had an incredible days fishing with Donavan and his brother Ryan. We started inshore and caught a few Yellowtails then went on the catch some bottom fish as the... read more

    Dcrose99
    21 November 2019

    star rating  Ocen Life Charters Fishing trip. - I booked a trip with two colleagues on Ocean Lift Charters. Donavan was very accommodating and also advised on the best weather days to do the trip. From the word... read more

    jacokotze01
    13 May 2019

    star rating  Great day of tuna fishing! - Donovan and Roy took myself and my two teenage boys offshore fishing for tuna. They were informative, experiencef and great guides - they also stayed out beyond the allocated... read more

    gdirwin
    29 March 2019

    star rating  Really enjoyed my fishing session with Donavan.
    Donavan was a fantastic instructor, taking the time to talk me through the basics. He was very patient and was able to explain... read more

    Nessim F
    4 February 2019
  • star rating  Holiday fishing trip - We had a brilliant day out on the water with Don and his father in law. They showed us all the views and everything we could possibly have wanted to... read more

    chloealiceg
    21 November 2018

    star rating  great day fishing on the la nina! - a amazing day fishing the inshore reefs of false bay, we caught a huge variety of fish and had an all round great day on the water! Donovan is... read more

    martijnschouten2018
    27 April 2018

    star rating  Fishing Charter  - We had a brilliant time with Donovan fishing around Simonstown and False Bay. He went out of his way to educate and ensure we had a great experience.
    Donovan... read more

    LukeCHarris
    12 April 2018
  • Donovan the Maestro wove his magic again yesterday with a deep sea trip producing Yellowfin and Yellowtail the targeted species In the words of Carly Simon and Tina Turner Nobody Does It Better Simply the Best

    Russell Swann Avatar Russell Swann
    7 March 2024

    Fabulous day out with Donovan and his team! We had a superb fishing day and landed some big game fish! So professional and knowledgable - thank you!!!

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    Pauline Hope Avatar Pauline Hope
    27 December 2024

    We had an amazing day out on the water with Don. His local and historical knowledge is impressive and was a joy to listen to as we made our way from Simon’s Town down to Cape of Good Hope. Such a treat to take in the stunning coast line from the water. Thanks guys for an awesome trip!!

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    The Meal Maker Avatar The Meal Maker
    7 December 2023
  • A real adventure and truly an experience I will never forget.

    Zack Malan Avatar Zack Malan
    7 December 2023

    My nephew and I had a great time on our fishing trip!! Donavan and Barry were so welcoming - we felt right at home. They both had many years of experience and were very kind and patient while educating and helping us learn and practice. Besides lots of fishing, there was also a lot of stories and laughter shared. 😊 The sunrise and scenery we saw while on the boat were just gorgeous! I just can’t say enough about Ocean Life Fishing Charters. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to South Africa!!! Thank you Donavan and Barry for such a fantastic time!!

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    Jennifer Steinke Avatar Jennifer Steinke
    7 December 2023

    We had an incredible experience with Ocean Life Fishing Charters! It was a dream come true for my son’s 11th birthday, and Donovan went above and beyond to ensure he and his friends had an unforgettable time. The fishing was fantastic, and Donovan was an exceptional host – everything was perfect from start to finish. I wholeheartedly recommend Ocean Life Fishing Charters to anyone looking for a wonderful day out on the water. Thank you Donovan!

    Guy Balme Avatar Guy Balme
    23 November 2024
  • Ocean Life Charters has been our "Go-to", fishing charter. Each trip we have learnt something new. Donovan is very knowledgeable in the surrounds of the peninsula as well as the local fish life! We have managed to catch most of our target spieces including, Yellow fin Tuna, snoek, Yellow tail and numerous reef spieces. The Skipper is safe and reliable and the the equipment is of a high standard. I would recommend Ocean Life Charters and Team any day! Many thanks Don for Great outings!

    Barry Strydom Avatar Barry Strydom
    7 December 2023

    Awesome day on the water. Captain Donavan and Crew were knowledgeable, professional and extremely helpful. Lekker father and son experience thanks to Ocean Life Fishing Charters 🎣

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    Calder Welthagen Avatar Calder Welthagen
    7 January 2024

    Awesome

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    quewin vries Avatar quewin vries
    7 December 2023
  • An awesome day on the water with an experienced skipper. Thanks for putting us on the fish.

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    Quietstorm Boating & Fishing Avatar Quietstorm Boating & Fishing
    27 March 2024

    An awesome day on the water with an experienced skipper. Thanks for putting us on the fish.

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    Greg Muller Avatar Greg Muller
    7 April 2024

    If you want to catch big fish and learn about the ocean and history of False bay / Cape Point. Donavan and Ocean Life charters are the only way to go.

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    Rudolph Terblanche Avatar Rudolph Terblanche
    7 December 2023
  • We really enjoyed our charter with Donavon and Grant! Great fishing - line fishing, bottom fishing, trawling and a bit of squid fishing thrown in at the end. Very enjoyable day and would definitely recommend!

    kirsty waterworth Avatar kirsty waterworth
    7 February 2024

    Donavan was so unbelievably helpful and communicative. Unfortunately we were unable to go out during our time here because of weather. He informed us every day of our chances and the one day we could have made it work he told us he didn’t feel the fish would be there. He could have taken our money and ran but he was forthcoming and kept us from wasting money.

    Ryan Fernandez Avatar Ryan Fernandez
    7 August 2024

    Possibly the best day of fishing I have ever had. Don is truly a professional, yet warm and friendly person. Lots of great laughs and great catches! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fishing charter in Cape Town.

    David Shayne Avatar David Shayne
    7 March 2024
  • Awesome trip, definelty book again

    Braedon Powell Avatar Braedon Powell
    7 December 2023

    Ocean Life is a lovely boat and Don Cole an excellent, interesting and knowledgable skipper. He made us feel very comfortable, followed stringent safety precautions and put his clients first at all times. We spent a great day at sea with him and he took us past some great sites, while telling us vert interesting stories about these. His knowledge of the sea ans surrounding areas is impeccable.. We will definitely go to sea with Ocean Life and Don again!

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    Lise Beyers Avatar Lise Beyers
    7 December 2023

    What a great experience! Don and Rudolph are super knowledgeable, and engaging, which made the trip that much better. Thank you!

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    G Avatar G
    7 December 2023
  • Great experience with the boys! Donovan is a great skipper and I can surely recommend him! Will see you soon again!

    Dirk Neethling Avatar Dirk Neethling
    27 December 2024

    Excellent excursion, boat is clean, in very good condition and comfortable! Donavon is very knowledgeable, friendly and happy to answer all questions. Most importantly very helpful and he gave us great tips. Highly recommend this charter for a fun day out.

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    celeste stroud Avatar celeste stroud
    7 October 2024

    Amazing experience. We saw lots of dolphins🐬 -that was the highlight for me♡

    Crystal Truter Avatar Crystal Truter
    7 December 2023
  • So ein tolles Erlebnis! Donavan hat so viel wissen uber Meeres Leben und Fische. Kann es 100% empfehlen!

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    nina dutoit Avatar nina dutoit
    7 December 2023

    I booked a trip with Dan as a surprise birthday gift for my 9 year old son. It turned out exactly as I hoped it would: An all amazing experience for him that he will not forget in life. Even days after he is still thrilled - we catched and released a shy shark and an octopus. Both fishes my son was super thrilled about to hold in his hands. Dan is a really nice guide and I can really recommend this for anyone who loves fishing.

    Colin Kippenberg Avatar Colin Kippenberg
    7 May 2024

    Awesome day out with Don and Maddy! Everything was perfect from beginning to end. Especially as Don was ready for anything, even getting chokka early to make sure those yellow tail were biting. In the end we stocked our freezer and went home happy. I will be back for tuna season!

    anna marjoribanks Avatar anna marjoribanks
    27 December 2024
  • Great experience. Donavan and Grant are expert fisherman, knowledgeable guides and great hosts. Beautiful scenery and awesome fishing. 6 exciting hours very well spent! Fresh sashimi and ceviche!!!

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    Rolf D Avatar Rolf D
    7 September 2024

    I went with 2 friends on Donavan's charter, it was truly amazing. I have gone on a few charters in Cape Town before but this one was the best by far. Despite the amazing fishing session we had (please judge by the pictures), Donavan made us feel very comfortable on board, the atmosphere was really great and we had such a good time altogether. Donovan is very passionate about what he does and will happily share his knowledge and answer any questions, he is a true people's person and I will definitely book again during my next trip to Cape Town

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    Vincent Houdeville Avatar Vincent Houdeville
    7 December 2023

    Baie goeie ervaring , die visvang was great. Gesin het dit baie geniet saam Donovan en Grant !!! Ons sal dit beslis aanbeveel en weer saam Ocean Life Fishing Charters uit gaan op die see. Sien julle manne gou weer !!!

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    Johan De Beer Avatar Johan De Beer
    7 October 2024
  • What a great experience! Don and Rudolph are super knowledgeable, and engaging, which made the trip that much better. Thank you!

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    Gilda Avatar Gilda
    27 January 2024

    Excellent Captain!!! Very friendly and also makes the time to explain everything about fishing about the place currents etc… 100% recommendable!!!

    Felipe Arredondo Avatar Felipe Arredondo
    7 December 2023

    Thoroughly enjoyed an inshore charter with Ocean Life recently. Don was very knowledgeable and will definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys their fishing!

    Chris Gibbons Avatar Chris Gibbons
    7 December 2023
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