C’est La Vie - Darfeel Charters
Famous for its incredible beaches, the Hajar Mountains, and endless fishing opportunities, Fujairah is a go-to destination for all die-hard anglers looking to catch the biggest trophy that the United Arab Emirates can offer. And there’s no better way of exploring the Gulf of Oman than with Darfeel Charters.
Captain Volodymyr Ivanchenko has been fishing in the area for more than quarter of a century and he’s become a local legend with numerous returning customers. He owns and operates a 28’ catamaran that can accommodate up to 6 guests and 2 crew members.
‘C’est La Vie’ comes outfitted with a 150 HP Honda engine, outriggers to extend your reach, a live bait tank to keep your bait fresh, and ice-boxes for your drinks and food. It’s also equipped with quality GPS and fishfinder to save you time while searching for your dream catch.
The boat’s features are suitable for various types of fishing and weather conditions, even far from the coast, at deep sea, where the water is more than 100 meters deep. Depending on your wishes, the captain will take you to different locations and employ different techniques.
You can expect to do some casting, trolling, bottom fishing, and even fly fishing in pursuit of heavy-weights such as Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Kingfish, and whatever else is on your bucket list. You’ll also get a chance to catch your own live bait on the way to the most productive fisheries!
Your captain is a professional diver so he can show you all the tips and tricks if you want to dip your toes. Snorkeling equipment is available upon request, just let the captain know in advance.
The first mate will also be there for you no matter what you need, so tips for his efforts are very appreciated. Everything else is included in the price – from top-quality tackle, lures, and licenses to soft drinks and catch cleaning.
Anglers of all ages are welcome so make sure to bring your kids on a trip they’ll remember for years to come!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
+16Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
77%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
85%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
92%
Maddaloni, Italy
May 20, 2019
Half Day Trip (AM)
Half day in Fujairah
We headed out onto the water on time and after a short stop for fresh bait fish we were trolling for some trophies. We caught some decent sized Dorado trolling and then returned for more bait to begin casting. Casting was when we really got the volume up, not as many bigger Dorado but plenty of them. At the end of the trip, the guys offered to fillet them all and did a great job with that as well. My friends and I started making plans for our next trip, hopefully all day! The crew were very nice and answered all of our questions, see you guys again soon.
We headed out onto the water on time and after a short stop for fresh bait fish we were trolling for some trophies. We caught...
Captain replied
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Nov 28, 2018
Extended Full Day Trip
2 days, extended 11 hour trips
From the start, contact was great and set the tone for a great couple of days fishing. Unfortunately we had been let down by another boat so I was chasing last minute for an alternative. Glad we ended up with Cest la vie as we had a great days fishing with no issues at all. Nixon, our captain, was great, helpful and knowledgeable and did all he could to catch up fish. We landed quite a few mahi and small tuna (Bonito) but was unfortunate that we had a sailfish hit a lure then follow for a minute but didn't take...... That's fishing! For background, there were 3 of us fishing and there was plenty of room on the boat, a 4th person would of been no problem. We're also all fisherman and feel we were given a good experience, allowed to get on with it when needed and helped any time we asked any questions. Overall we all greatly enjoyed our fishing days and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. An added bonus was the price is quite reasonable especially when compared to others to fish exactly the same waters. Thank you, we'll be back at some point!
From the start, contact was great and set the tone for a great couple of days fishing. Unfortunately we had been let down by another...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Oct 29, 2018
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great Fishing Day with Darfeel
Had an excellent fishing trip (morning session) with Darfeel. Capt. Volodymyr gave us a very warm and friendly welcome. Check in etc. very fast and easy going. Skipper Dixon did a great job and brought us where the fish was. Catched 15 (!) Dorados which is new record for us. Unfortunately didn’t catch Marlin or Bonitos, but that’s nature and we have to be happy to catch any fish. It would have even been possible to go home without fish, but today we were more than lucky (or had the benefit of Skipper Dixon‘s experience). Can highly recommend Capt. Volodymyr and Skipper Dixon - we will certainly repeat! Thanks guys for the perfect morning
Had an excellent fishing trip (morning session) with Darfeel. Capt. Volodymyr gave us a very warm and friendly welcome. Check...
Captain replied
Mumbai, India
Dec 31, 2020
Half Day Trip (PM)
afternoon trip
kicked off at 12 and spent 5 hours trolling. weather was great and Vladimir did a great job keeping us happy during the trip. We are not really fishermen but he got use three fish, which we cooked and ate right at the marina! Talk about fresh!!
kicked off at 12 and spent 5 hours trolling. weather was great and Vladimir did a great job keeping us happy during the trip....
Captain replied
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nov 5, 2017
Half Day Trip - Weekend (PM)
Afternoon Trip with Captain Vladimir.
I am not great fisherman and go for fishing very occasionally. At this time my brother with family came to visit me and we decided to try fishing. Despite the fact that no one form us have tried trolling before we were very successful and got onboard 18 tunas. Great thanks to Captain Vladimir and his assistant Dixon who have instructed us how to work with fishing tool. They were also very patient. We were also lucky to see dolphins. We had a great trip out on the sea with Vladimir! A great friendly Captain with good knowledge of the area. We have got more than we’ve expected. I would, defiantly, go again with this charter.
I am not great fisherman and go for fishing very occasionally. At this time my brother with family came to visit me and we decided...
Captain replied
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
+16Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
77%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
85%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
92%
Maddaloni, Italy
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day in Fujairah
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 20, 2019
We headed out onto the water on time and after a short stop for fresh bait fish we were trolling for some trophies. We caught some decent sized Dorado trolling and then returned for more bait to begin casting. Casting was when we really got the volume up, not as many bigger Dorado but plenty of them. At the end of the trip, the guys offered to fillet them all and did a great job with that as well. My friends and I started making plans for our next trip, hopefully all day! The crew were very nice and answered all of our questions, see you guys again soon.
We headed out onto the water on time and after a short stop for fresh bait fish we were trolling for some trophies. We caught some decent sized Dorado trolling and then returned for more bait to begin casting. Casting was when we really got the volume up, not as many bigger Dorado but plenty of them. At the end of the trip, the guys offered to fillet them all and did a great job with that as well. My friends and I started making plans for our next trip, hopefully all day! The crew were very...
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
2 days, extended 11 hour trips
Extended Full Day Trip on November 28, 2018
From the start, contact was great and set the tone for a great couple of days fishing. Unfortunately we had been let down by another boat so I was chasing last minute for an alternative. Glad we ended up with Cest la vie as we had a great days fishing with no issues at all. Nixon, our captain, was great, helpful and knowledgeable and did all he could to catch up fish. We landed quite a few mahi and small tuna (Bonito) but was unfortunate that we had a sailfish hit a lure then follow for a minute but didn't take...... That's fishing! For background, there were 3 of us fishing and there was plenty of room on the boat, a 4th person would of been no problem. We're also all fisherman and feel we were given a good experience, allowed to get on with it when needed and helped any time we asked any questions. Overall we all greatly enjoyed our fishing days and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. An added bonus was the price is quite reasonable especially when compared to others to fish exactly the same waters. Thank you, we'll be back at some point!
From the start, contact was great and set the tone for a great couple of days fishing. Unfortunately we had been let down by another boat so I was chasing last minute for an alternative. Glad we ended up with Cest la vie as we had a great days fishing with no issues at all. Nixon, our captain, was great, helpful and knowledgeable and did all he could to catch up fish. We landed quite a few mahi and small tuna (Bonito) but was unfortunate that we had a sailfish hit a lure then follow for a minute...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Fishing Day with Darfeel
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 29, 2018
Had an excellent fishing trip (morning session) with Darfeel. Capt. Volodymyr gave us a very warm and friendly welcome. Check in etc. very fast and easy going. Skipper Dixon did a great job and brought us where the fish was. Catched 15 (!) Dorados which is new record for us. Unfortunately didn’t catch Marlin or Bonitos, but that’s nature and we have to be happy to catch any fish. It would have even been possible to go home without fish, but today we were more than lucky (or had the benefit of Skipper Dixon‘s experience). Can highly recommend Capt. Volodymyr and Skipper Dixon - we will certainly repeat! Thanks guys for the perfect morning
Had an excellent fishing trip (morning session) with Darfeel. Capt. Volodymyr gave us a very warm and friendly welcome. Check in etc. very fast and easy going. Skipper Dixon did a great job and brought us where the fish was. Catched 15 (!) Dorados which is new record for us. Unfortunately didn’t catch Marlin or Bonitos, but that’s nature and we have to be happy to catch any fish. It would have even been possible to go home without fish, but today we were more than lucky (or had the benefit of...
Mumbai, India
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
afternoon trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 31, 2020
kicked off at 12 and spent 5 hours trolling. weather was great and Vladimir did a great job keeping us happy during the trip. We are not really fishermen but he got use three fish, which we cooked and ate right at the marina! Talk about fresh!!
kicked off at 12 and spent 5 hours trolling. weather was great and Vladimir did a great job keeping us happy during the trip. We are not really fishermen but he got use three fish, which we cooked and ate right at the marina! Talk about fresh!!
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Afternoon Trip with Captain Vladimir.
Half Day Trip - Weekend (PM) on November 5, 2017
I am not great fisherman and go for fishing very occasionally. At this time my brother with family came to visit me and we decided to try fishing. Despite the fact that no one form us have tried trolling before we were very successful and got onboard 18 tunas. Great thanks to Captain Vladimir and his assistant Dixon who have instructed us how to work with fishing tool. They were also very patient. We were also lucky to see dolphins. We had a great trip out on the sea with Vladimir! A great friendly Captain with good knowledge of the area. We have got more than we’ve expected. I would, defiantly, go again with this charter.
I am not great fisherman and go for fishing very occasionally. At this time my brother with family came to visit me and we decided to try fishing. Despite the fact that no one form us have tried trolling before we were very successful and got onboard 18 tunas. Great thanks to Captain Vladimir and his assistant Dixon who have instructed us how to work with fishing tool. They were also very patient. We were also lucky to see dolphins. We had a great trip out on the sea with Vladimir! A great friendly...
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