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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $694
    Spend 6 hours inshore fishing for reef fish, Snoek, and Yellowtail. All rods and reels are provided, along with water, juice, and snacks. Remember to bring warm clothes and seasickness medication if needed. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. If you'd like to snorkel, let the captain know before the trip – there is gear on board for your whole group.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,214
    Head offshore for 8 hours to target many species of Tuna, including Yellowfin, Skipjack, Albacore, and Bigeye. A full meal is included in this trip, with water and fruit juice too. The fishing gear and tackle are all provided, along with the fishing license for the day. You just need to come along with plenty of enthusiasm, sunscreen, and warm layers for a great day out. Don't forget your seasickness pills if needed.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Elisa L.
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Wonderful Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on December 9, 2024
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...
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on June 9, 2024
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Holly G.
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Great Day!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on March 22, 2023
We had a glorius day on the water!  First time catching a Yellow Fin, and seeing penguins and seals in the wild.  The Captain...
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David L.
Zurich, Switzerland
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4.7 / 5
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Very good
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Offshore Tuna Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 19, 2023
I caught my fish of a lifetime! Although fishing for almost all my life it was an incredible new experience. Luckily we caught...
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Bastiaan B.
Pretoria, South Africa
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 3, 2023
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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
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1 Fishing Report
6 Customer reviews
Response time 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
Tuna (Albacore) Albacore Tuna
Tuna (Bigeye) Bigeye Tuna

What the boat is 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

Which types of fishing are offered

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

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.

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

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