Cape Boat Charters 

4.9/5 (8 reviews)
 False bay yacht club, King Georges street, Simonstown, Cape Town, WC 7975, South Africa

Cape Boat Charters 

Cape Town, WC, South Africa
28 ft
8
4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Cape Boat Charters is based in Simonstown, South Africa. Join the crew for a fun and productive day on the waters in and around Cape Point and False Bay!

Cape Boat Charters is an environmentally-sensitive company. Their aim is to ensure a safe and unmatched experience on the water for all of their guests. Owner and skipper Alan Blacklaws has over 2 decades of sea-going experience and is familiar with the hottest fishing grounds. He strongly encourages catch and release.

You'll spend the day aboard the 'Destiny', a 27' Leecat offshore sport fishing boat. This beautiful vessel comes powered by twin 140 HP Suzuki New Age four stroke engines and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers. Destiny is fitted with top-notch navigational electronics and other professional accessories. There is also a toilet on board for your comfort.

Stay close to the shore and target game fish around the famous Cape Point area. Fish with light tackle for Snook and Katonkel, or target Yellowtail using lures as well as bait. Head to the calm waters of False Bay and test yourself as you fish for Red Roman, Red Stump Nose, Bronze Bream, White Sump Nose, and Kob. Plenty to keep you busy!

Or why not test your skills and head out into the deeper oceanic waters? Your Skipper will take you to the area locally known as 'Canyon', which is close to the continental shelf. You'll be trolling with lures for Yellowfin and Longfin Tuna, as well as fishing with light tackle for Dorado, Skipjack, and Yellowtail.

Everything you need for a successful fishing day is included in the price, from top quality rods and reels right up to the fishing licence. Drinks are provided on each trip, plus fruit on the inshore trip and lunch on the offshore trip.

Book a trip with Cape Boat Charters for the fishing adventure of a lifetime today. You might even see dolphins or whales for the cherry on top of a great day out!

Cape Boat Charters is based in Simonstown, South Africa. Join the crew for a fun and productive day on the waters in and around Cape Point and False Bay!

Cape Boat Charters is an environmentally-sensitive company. Their aim is to ensure a safe and unmatched experience on the water for all of their guests. Owner and skipper Alan Blacklaws has over 2 decades of sea-going experience and is familiar with the hottest fishing grounds. He strongly encourages catch and release.

You'll spend the day aboard the 'Destiny', a 27' Leecat offshore sport fishing boat. This beautiful vessel comes powered by twin 140 HP Suzuki New Age four stroke engines and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers. Destiny is fitted with top-notch navigational electronics and other professional accessories. There is also a toilet on board for your comfort.

Stay close to the shore and target game fish around the famous Cape Point area. Fish with light tackle for Snook and Katonkel, or target Yellowtail using lures as well as bait. Head to the calm waters of False Bay and test yourself as you fish for Red Roman, Red Stump Nose, Bronze Bream, White Sump Nose, and Kob. Plenty to keep you busy!

Or why not test your skills and head out into the deeper oceanic waters? Your Skipper will take you to the area locally known as 'Canyon', which is close to the continental shelf. You'll be trolling with lures for Yellowfin and Longfin Tuna, as well as fishing with light tackle for Dorado, Skipjack, and Yellowtail.

Everything you need for a successful fishing day is included in the price, from top quality rods and reels right up to the fishing licence. Drinks are provided on each trip, plus fruit on the inshore trip and lunch on the offshore trip.

Book a trip with Cape Boat Charters for the fishing adventure of a lifetime today. You might even see dolphins or whales for the cherry on top of a great day out!

Alan Blacklaws
Captain
Alan Blacklaws
19 years of experience
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3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $802
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,405
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Rating

4.9
8 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Leif Erik Bohne
Leif Erik Bohne
no
Norway
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on April 9, 20264 adults

Alan Blacklaws
Response from Captain

Hi Leif, thank you very much for the great review! It was nice to have you and your family on board and i am glad you enjoyed the trip!

Ken Yee
Ken Yee
Repeat angler
sg
Singapore
Member since 2023
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing frenzy
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on January 31, 20252 adults

Excellent catches of yellowtails amberjack

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Amberjack
Holly Glenn
Holly Glenn
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2021
9 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Day!!!
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on March 22, 20232 adults

We had a glorius day on the water! First time catching a Yellow Fin, and seeing penguins and seals in the wild. The Captain and First Mate could not have been more accomodating and the boat was first rate. Would do this trip again!

Elisa Large
Elisa Large
Repeat angler
us
Nebraska, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Wonderful Day
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on December 9, 20246 adults

Caught 3 Yellow Tails. Was tough going out so hold on. It was great to see the peninsula by sea. On the way back we saw Dolphins and seals. Swimming close to the boat.

Alan Blacklaws
Response from Captain

Thank you Elisa for the kind review - we are glad you all enjoyed yourselves and hope to see you again in the future!

Charlie Giles
Charlie Giles
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on June 9, 20245 adults

Alan Blacklaws
Response from Captain

Hey Charlie! Thanks very much for the great review! Sounds like you caught some nice size snoek? Well done!! Hope to see you again! Regards, Alan.

FAQs about Cape Boat Charters

Cape Boat Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 12,850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • ZAR 22,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Cape Boat Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment Inquire prior to the trip
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box For fish, for drinks and snacks
  • Radar
Trips booked with Cape Boat Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live bait (Prepared beforehand but rarely used)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Inshore trip only, chips, peanuts, or biscuits)
  • Drinks (Water and juice on all trips)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
  • Lunch (Full meal on offshore trip only)
Cape Boat Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Cape Boat Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Cape Boat Charters include:
  • Bonito
  • Snoek
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Alan Blacklaws
Alan Blacklaws
Alan Blacklaws

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

1 Fishing Report
8 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2019

Captain Alan has been skippering for over 30 years in local waters and overseas. He's also a tour guide so he is very knowledgable. He's owned this business for the past 12 years and loves it. His favourite part of his job is the excitement when catching a fish. You'll love spending the day out with the knowledgeable captain.

1 Fishing Report
8 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2019

Captain Alan has been skippering for over 30 years in local waters and overseas. He's also a tour guide so he is very knowledgable. He's owned this business for the past 12 years and loves it. His favourite part of his job is the excitement when catching a fish. You'll love spending the day out with the knowledgeable captain.

The fish you can target

Bonito
Bonito
Snoek
Snoek
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Snoek
Snoek
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
GCat
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Suzuki 4 stroke
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Inquire prior to the trip
Live bait well
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
For fish, for drinks and snacks
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live bait
Prepared beforehand but rarely used
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Inshore trip only, chips, peanuts, or biscuits
Drinks
Water and juice on all trips
First mate
Fishing license
Lunch
Full meal on offshore trip only

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No min. age, life vests provided
You keep catch
Split 50/50 with the crew
Crew keeps catch
Split 50/50 with the customers
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 American Express

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Cape Town right now

BonitoBonito
Tuna (Bigeye)Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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