Cape Boat Charters 

4.9
(10 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
(10 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
responds within an hour

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3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $788
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,380
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (4)

Reviews (10)

  • 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, 2025 • 2 adults

    Excellent catches of yellowtails 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, 2023 • 2 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, 2024 • 6 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.

  • Sheila Calhoun
    Sheila Calhoun
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    10/10 star trip

    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on August 27, 2026 • 2 adults

    I can’t say enough about this experience. Alan and Anton were knowledgeable about fishing and wildlife viewing and were very accommodating. Small details like bringing us sandwiches was icing on the cale! Starting with my husband’s favorite part, the fishing, it was a fabulous trip. Because this is a slow period for yellow tail, we decided we would be happy with a couple of fish. Alan quickly put us over a ton of fish. It seemed like we were bringing in one after another for quite a while! My husband was thrilled! Because I mentioned my quest for wildlife, Alan showed us Cape Seals, Humback whales, African penguins, and many aquatic birds as we transited to/from fishing spots. I was thrilled!! When in Cape Town again, i will ensure that we book again with Alan and his crew!

  • Lauren Querido
    Lauren Querido
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    September fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on September 25, 2026 • 3 adults
  • 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, 2026 • 4 adults
  • Charlie Giles
    Charlie Giles
    us
    Missouri, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on June 9, 2024 • 5 adults
  • David Ludin
    David Ludin
    ch
    Switzerland
    •
    Member since 2023
    4.7
    Verified

    Offshore Tuna Trip

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 19, 2023 • 2 adults

    I caught my fish of a lifetime! Although fishing for almost all my life it was an incredible new experience. Luckily we caught a nice 49kg Yellowfin Tuna. Huge thanks to Alan and his Crew - I will book again!

  • Bastiaan Brassem
    Bastiaan Brassem
    nl
    Netherlands
    •
    Member since 2023
    4.7
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 3, 2023 • 5 adults
  • Eon De Vos
    Eon De Vos
    za
    South Africa
    •
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 Day Trip

    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on December 24, 2020 • 6 adults • 1 child

    The fishing trip was really great. We were immensely impressed by the quality of service and the crew's kindness towards our party, especially the youngest member. We would really recommend this to anyone who would like to go out fishing and create memorable moments.

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (4)

All reviews (10)

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Sheila Calhoun
Sheila Calhoun
us
New York, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
10/10 star trip
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on August 27, 2026 • 2 adults

I can’t say enough about this experience. Alan and Anton were knowledgeable about fishing and wildlife viewing and were very accommodating. Small details like bringing us sandwiches was icing on the cale! Starting with my husband’s favorite part, the fishing, it was a fabulous trip. Because this is a slow period for yellow tail, we decided we would be happy with a couple of fish. Alan quickly put us over a ton of fish. It seemed like we were bringing in one after another for quite a while! My husband was thrilled! Because I mentioned my quest for wildlife, Alan showed us Cape Seals, Humback whales, African penguins, and many aquatic birds as we transited to/from fishing spots. I was thrilled!! When in Cape Town again, i will ensure that we book again with Alan and his crew!

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Amberjack
Snoek
Alan Blacklaws
Response from Captain

Hi Sheila and John, Thank you very much for your kind review! Yes, it was great having you on board, and well done on your fish John!! Hope to see you again in the future! Safe travels.....

Lauren Querido
Lauren Querido
au
Australia
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
September fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on September 25, 2026 • 3 adults

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, 2026 • 4 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, 2025 • 2 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, 2023 • 2 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!

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

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

1 Fishing Report
10 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.

Alan Blacklaws
Alan Blacklaws
1
reports
10
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
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

  • Fishing frenzy
    Ken Y.
    Ken Y.
  • Wonderful Day
    Elisa L.
    Elisa L.
  • Great Day!!!
    Holly G.
    Holly G.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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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