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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 highly recommend to anyone looking for a fishing charter in Cape Town.
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!
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 Donavan shared some great stories about the area, as well as, had some suggestions for places to go during our stay in Cape Town. The fishing was great, too! They taught both of us a lot about fishing in South Africa. Our time with them was certainly one of the highlights of our trip!! Thank you both!!!
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 Point, in 4m swells passed the shipping lanes with big ships on the horizon
The skipper Donovan watched the sea temperature gauge till it was 18c, threw out the lures of fake squid, and we waited as he trawled slowly, the lures splashing behind us.
As a reel started spinning, Russ graciously said I should take the first tuna, as he had caught 5 tuna on thursday, I was strapped in a harness, and handed the rod, told to keep the line stiff, and as we crested a wave, on the descent as the line became slack, to reel as fast as I could, as the tuna circled below, the boat jawing as if I would end up face first overboard, Donovan and Ryno holding me from behind. Took about about 15 minutes to land. It weighed 56kgs and identified as a yellow fin tuna.
Donovan and Ryno cut it into steaks for friends, family and to give away.
Thanks to Russ, the big fisherman, who said he had caught larger fish than this tuna. Am looking forward to sushi.
Russ says Zane Grey, an author and adventurer, and Hemingway would be proud.
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 despite four metre swells. On both trips Donovan & his crew were consummate professionals displaying incredible skills & a wealth of knowledge. A truly unique experience which I strongly recommend any angler to sample. Just do it! And you will have memories that will stay with you forever.
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 fishing trip started with a short safety induction and history of Simons Town. The deep sea fishing was excellent and Donovan is attentive and very knowledgeable! I have been fishing all over the world and this was by far the best fishing trip I have EVER experienced. I have my wife’s family from Ireland coming for visit soon and Ocean Life will be the first experience we book!
Thank you Donovan for the wonderful experience, our family will treasure it for a lifetime!
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 off Cape point.
Donovan’s wealth of experience and historical knowledge of the area made the fishing trip to be one that all of us will never forget. I would highly recommend Donovan to any experienced /inexperienced angler that visit Cape Town who are looking to go deep sea fishing.
Once again,thank you Donovan for a magical day !!!
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
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 the set up was perfect to suit all levels. The guys were absolutely brilliant: really helpful and super knowledgeable too. It was the highlight of an unforgettable trip. Thank you!!
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 disappoint Their knowledge of the sea and fishing techniques was hugely impressive and the boat itself, the tackle,a rods first class.
Above all We had great fun ,the camaraderie virtually instant, and as always at Cape Point a uniquely spectacular experience
Speaking as a fisherman of over 65 years
and having caught everything from minnows to marlin across the world I can honestly say Donovan runs a consummate professional outfit and I am already planning my next trip
Last but not least I can only assure all the readers this is not a Fisherman's Tale!
Just do it!!
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 were very good at pointing out the various Bird/and sealife we encountered topped off by going to the Roundhouse Resturant to sample head chef Ryans outstanding culinary skills!!! i will definately be going fishing with Donovan at earliest opportunity and suggest that they are the only choice for serious and novice
Fisherfolk
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 Yellowtails stopped showing as well as Donavan liked. All the time he is chatting with the other boats trying to find the fish and his experience really shows as we then went much further out and then we were hooking in to plenty of long fin tuna. An amazing day that would not have happened without such a passionate and informed skipper, he really worked hard and we reaped the benefits with a variety of fish and had one of the best days fishing I have ever had. I can't commend ocean life enough.
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 go everything was top class. We had a thorough safety briefing and headed to the fishing grounds. Donavan's knowledge, experience and respect for the ocean is truly admirable. He shares information about the area and ocean life which was very interesting. The boat and gear is top quality. We were also spoiled with some nice snacks. It was clear Donavan is well known and respected amongst the other fisherman, which is also comforting to know. When the action started the guys talked us through every move and we managed to land beautiful fish and took some awesome photos. I'm already in process to plan my next trip with Donavan on his brand new boat 'Ocean Life'. Highly recommended trip!
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 time to take advantage of a late bite. At the end we got some excellent fish! Truely an incredible experience for us - thanks Donovan!
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 things in a simple and concise manner.
Perfect for couple or family. Don't Hesitate to book because its not just a fishing day but also very good experience near to cape of good hope.
Really recommend+++
Thank you Donavan hope to see you later
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 see! The fishing was great, we caught a huge variety of fish including a number of small sharks. We would definitely love to do this again if we ever visit from the UK again! Thank you Don!
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 very knowledgeable about false bay and all it's life, he's also a very responsible fishing guide and we tagged and released most fish rather than taking them home.
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 has a wealth of knowledge and i couldn’t recommend his character any more highly.
Thank you for a great day , we will be back!
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
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!!!
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!!
A real adventure and truly an experience I will never forget.
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!!
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!
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!
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 🎣
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!
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.
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.
Awesome trip, definelty book again
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!
Great experience with the boys! Donovan is a great skipper and I can surely recommend him! Will see you soon again!
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.
Amazing experience. We saw lots of dolphins🐬 -that was the highlight for me♡
So ein tolles Erlebnis! Donavan hat so viel wissen uber Meeres Leben und Fische. Kann es 100% empfehlen!
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.
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!
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!!!
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
What a great experience! Don and Rudolph are super knowledgeable, and engaging, which made the trip that much better. Thank you!
Excellent Captain!!! Very friendly and also makes the time to explain everything about fishing about the place currents etc… 100% recommendable!!!
Thoroughly enjoyed an inshore charter with Ocean Life recently. Don was very knowledgeable and will definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys their fishing!
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