Your time in Durban wouldn’t be complete without the chance to explore its prolific fishing grounds. If you’re looking for a charter company to take you out, look no further than Aqua Nautical Adventures! They’re dedicated to putting their customers on fish year round, and they have a trip for every fishing appetite.

Spend your day on a clean 30’ Lee-Cat walkaround with twin 250 HP Suzuki engines. The boat has a spacious deck and plenty of room to sit up to 10 people. Whether you’re fishing the nearby reefs or hitting the bluewater 50 miles from Durban, this vessel will get you there safely.

There’s a private toilet on board, so even on longer trips, you’ll travel in full comfort. The boat sports a fighting chair to help you reel in monsters and outriggers to cover more water. The captain will provide a variety of quality Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa fishing equipment, as well as lures and live bait.

You can target a huge range of species in these bountiful waters, and your guide will gladly adjust the trips to your preferences. On shorter excursions, you’ll cast your line around nearby reefs and target Yellowtail, Red Emperor Snapper, Rockfish, Bonito, and more.

Longer expeditions will put you on the trail of the prized Billfish that come to the local waters in summer. That is the best time to chase the next trophy Sailfish or Marlin. Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo are also among the most popular catches.

While the captain is finding the best bite, the first mate will be there to help with everything else, including catch cleaning and filleting. For all his good work, 15–20% is customary and appreciated.

Come with your family or friends (or both) and spend a memorable day on the waves. You’ll have drinks on board, it’s up to you to pack plenty of food to last the day. Also, you should buy a fishing licence before you come aboard.

Head out with Aqua Nautical Adventures and let them show you the outstanding fishery of Durban!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Harbour Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $190
    This trip is perfect for families with kids, who will have the best time on the boat and catch a variety of colourful fish that live in the harbour. Grownups will also have a blast enjoying some fishing, good view, and a beautiful boat. Bear in mind that everyone older than 12 will need to have a fishing licence. You can also bring some snacks, drinks are provided.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backline/Harbour
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $217
    Come aboard with your whole family and spend 4 hours on the boat, admiring Durban from the water and fishing for all the favourite local species like Red Emperor Snapper, Geelbek, Bonito, and more. You and everyone on the boat above the age of 12 needs a fishing licence.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip โ€“ Backline/Inshore Reef
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $272
    On this charter, you will hit the reefs not too far from the harbour. This is the perfect spot to target a variety of bottom fish like Emperor Snapper and Rockfish, and you might even stumble upon a Mahi Mahi or a Yellowtail Amberjack. You will mostly be using light tackle, so you'll feel the thrill as you reel in every inch of the line. Remember to buy fishing licences for everyone older than 12.
  • Private trip
    4 hour mini/deep
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $272
    Slow trawling trip, targeting various inshore fish according to season. Mackeral, tuna, bonita, kingfish, garrick and other fish that venture inshore
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip โ€“ Backline/Inshore Reef
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $326
    Want a bit more time to explore the reefs outside the Durban Harbour? Then this is a trip for you! Target an array of species โ€“ anything from Yellowtail and Snapper to Rockfish and Bonito is in the cards. Fishing licences for everyone (older than 12) are a must.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip โ€“ Mid/Deep Reef
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $380
    On this expedition, you get a chance to go a bit further offshore and leave Durban behind. You'll chase an array of species in the deeper waters โ€“ Marlin is the most prized catch, along with Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. Bring your fishing licence and food.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip โ€“ Game/Reef Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $435
    You can expect constant fishing action on this trip because you'll be hitting some of the most productive offshore reefs. The most prized species call this area their playground, so you can expect to hook anything from Black or Blue Marlin to Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more. Stock up on food, and don't forget your fishing license.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip โ€“ Mid/Deep Reef
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $489
    If you'd like to spend one whole day going after the game fish in the offshore waters, look no further than this trip! On your to-catch list is anything from Yellowtail, Red Emperor Snapper, and Rockfish to Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna. You'll need snacks and lunch for this trip, as well as a valid fishing licence.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $543
    Want to come face to gills with the big boys? This expedition is just what the doctor ordered. You'll prowl the offshore waters in search of Sailfish and Marlin, some of the hardest fighting fish out there. Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and others could also make an appearance. Food and fishing licences are a must.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $706
    When the Billfish come to the offshore waters around Durban in the summer months, the fishing fun can begin! Book this trip when you want to fish in the big leagues and hook your next trophy Marlin or Sailfish. Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, and many more are at the top of the list as well. Remember to stock up on food and don't leave the shore without a valid fishing licence.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip โ€“ Game/Reef Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $706
    You can do a bit of everything on this trip. Head to the reefs and chase the reef residents that also make for an excellent catch โ€“ Rockfish, Geelbek, Red Emperor Snapper, and more. When you've had your fill of reef fishing, the captain will take you further offshore to target Billfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and that's just to name a few. Make sure you've got plenty of food and of course, a valid fishing licence.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $815
    The sky is the limit on this fishing extravaganza! Cast your line for the most desired fish in the area โ€“ Marlin and Sailfish and find out just how much of a fight they can give you. You can combine Billfish chase with the hunt for Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more and come back to shore with a brag-worthy catch. Snacks and plenty of food are a good idea for this long trip, and you'll need a fishing licence as well.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
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4.2 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Natalia E.
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Great day out on the Sting Ray

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour mini/deep on January 10, 2025
Thanks to Captain H and his Crew mate for a great day of fishing! Captain H was great with my 5year old son and family! Father...
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We did not do the trip we booked.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing on September 22, 2024
The captain and deckhand were very nice. While on the boat we also learned a lot about the Harbour, how the boats are signaled,...
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Jan A.
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Fishing the reefs

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Mid/Deep Reef on June 20, 2024
We caught a lot of fish did mostly reef and bottom and some nice big ones was caught. I will definitely do this again, maybe...
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backline/Harbour on May 11, 2024
We did a backline cruise for a bachelors weekend. Was great fun. Made sure to take us around a few spots to get a catch. The...
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Clinton K.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Harbour Fishing on April 15, 2024
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FAQs about Sting Ray

Sting Ray offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 3,500 per group - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Harbour Fishing (4 hours)
  • ZAR 4,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backline/Harbour (4 hours)
  • ZAR 5,000 per group - 5 Hour Trip โ€“ Backline/Inshore Reef (5 hours)
  • ZAR 5,000 per group - 4 hour mini/deep (8 hours)
  • ZAR 6,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip โ€“ Backline/Inshore Reef (6 hours)
  • ZAR 7,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip โ€“ Mid/Deep Reef (6 hours)
  • ZAR 8,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip โ€“ Game/Reef Offshore (6 hours)
  • ZAR 9,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip โ€“ Mid/Deep Reef (8 hours)
  • ZAR 10,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing (8 hours)
  • ZAR 13,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing (10 hours)
  • ZAR 13,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip โ€“ Game/Reef Offshore (10 hours)
  • ZAR 15,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Sting Ray, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private toilet
  • GPS Lowrance
  • Fishfinder Lowrance
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Radar Lowrance

Trips booked with Sting Ray include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water & cold drinks included)
  • First Mate (Custom to tip15-20%)

Sting Ray offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (30 to 50 miles offshore and beyond)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Sting Ray offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sting Ray include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Rockfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red Emperor)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your operator

Aqua Nautical Adventures
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
9 Fishing Reports
68 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since December 2015
For the crew of Aqua Nautical Adventures, it's all about the happy customers! Both the captains and first mates go above and beyond to make sure everybody on the boat has the best time fishing with them. The fleet has 2 boats and captains Heyne and Alfred are in charge. They make it their business to provide exceptional service for everyone on board.
Our Team
Heyne A.
Captain
Colin A.
First mate
Sanele A.
Captain
Thabani A.
First mate

The fish you can target

Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Geelbek (Cape Salmon) Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2010
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Lee-Cat
Boat type
Walkaround

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
30 to 50 miles offshore and beyond
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Whichย amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private toilet
GPS
Lowrance
Fishfinder
Lowrance
Bed
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator

Whatโ€™s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water & cold drinks included
First Mate
Custom to tip15-20%

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Whatย the listing policiesย are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 3, life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Mandatory
All Billfish strictly catch & release

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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