Calypso - Beach Bums Fishing Charters – 30' 

4.9
(4 reviews)
 Pingwe Beach, Pingwe, Tanzania

Calypso - Beach Bums Fishing Charters – 30' 

Pingwe, Tanzania
30 ft
5
4.9
(4 reviews)

Beach Bums Fishing Charters is one of the leading fishing charters companies on the South East Coast of Zanzibar with passionate and experienced guides from Africa. Since 2017, they fish in Zanzibar waters and Latham with a possible overnight stay for the absolute extreme fishing fans.

Top targets include Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevally, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Kingfish, Wahoo, Amberjack, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Swordfish, Bluefin Trevally, and more if conditions are right. They specialize in topwater fishing with poppers and stick baits. You'll do trolling, jigging, and spearfishing depending on your fishing preferences.

Your adventure begins aboard a 30' Citation900 sport fishing with room for 5 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a sleeping cabin and a toilet, sound system, and modern fishing equipment. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures. The catch belongs to the boat, and the customer will get one fish.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work. There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Soft drinks and snacks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Beach Bums Fishing Charters!

Beach Bums Fishing Charters is one of the leading fishing charters companies on the South East Coast of Zanzibar with passionate and experienced guides from Africa. Since 2017, they fish in Zanzibar waters and Latham with a possible overnight stay for the absolute extreme fishing fans.

Top targets include Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevally, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Kingfish, Wahoo, Amberjack, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Swordfish, Bluefin Trevally, and more if conditions are right. They specialize in topwater fishing with poppers and stick baits. You'll do trolling, jigging, and spearfishing depending on your fishing preferences.

Your adventure begins aboard a 30' Citation900 sport fishing with room for 5 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a sleeping cabin and a toilet, sound system, and modern fishing equipment. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures. The catch belongs to the boat, and the customer will get one fish.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work. There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Soft drinks and snacks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Beach Bums Fishing Charters!

Zandré Taute
Captain
Zandré Taute
11 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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September 2026
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Marlin (Black)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+7
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Extended Full Day – Latham Island
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+7
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Latham Island & Swordfish Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
24 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

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

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Martin Hejna
Martin Hejna
cz
Czechia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Absolutely perfect fishing trip
Full Day Trip on March 6, 20262 adults

I took a full day fishing trip with my son and I was VERY satisfied. The experience cannot be described in words. I RECOMMEND this trip with Captain Zandré to my fishing colleagues!!!

Reported catch:
Bluefin Trevally
Joel Monahan
Joel Monahan
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Incredible Day… But!!!
Extended Full Day – Latham Island on January 19, 20242 adults

My wife and I had an AMAZING time on our 12 day charter. We trolled, we bottom fished including the use of a cool electric reel at 260M depth, we jigged… which is insanely hard!! We caught a huge Yellow Fin Barracuda from the fighting chair, we pulled in a Trigger Fish, a Cat Eye Shark, a bunch of Chonga, and a cool Lizard Fish. It was a great day, with great food, tons of water and other drinks, and a beautiful boat, but the ONE thing I have to say is despite communicating regularly with Captain Zandré, we weren't on his boat. We fished on Black Swords with a different crew. This only matters because we were in a foreign country and needed to acquire transport from the beach to the charter boat which was a unique and fun experience, but Zandré never communicated that I wouldn't be looking for him… so when we arrived at 'the boat' I was truly concerned we were on the WRONG boat. It obviously worked out, but communication is everything, and, truly, it was great right until the last moment. A message from Zandré stating, 'I will not be your captain but you'll fish with ____' would have solved it entirely. The day was incredible. The communication aside from that was incredible. We were offered to keep ALL of our catch and elected to keep a small amount to be cooked at our hotel and leave the rest to be sold. So many amazing experiences, just that ONE critique. I'd fish with ANYONE in this fleet again… just would love to know with whom I'm fishing the day before or day of the charter so I don't have a panic moment when I arrive to the boat.

Reported catch:
Bluefin Trevally
Hazem Alnowais
Hazem Alnowais
Repeat angler
ae
United Arab Emirates
Member since 2021
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Bad weather, but still got 1 1/2 Kingfish
Half Day Trip on June 5, 20254 adults

We had a good time, but fishing in a storm was not ideal. Exiting the fishing boat and into the smaller boat was very difficult as the weather was horrible and sea extremely choppy. It would have been ideal if the captain had given us the option to postpone for a few hours or another day. Captain Stef and his crew mate were great and dealing with Zandre was super professional. We got 1 1/2 good sized kingfish (1 was eaten by a shark as we reeled it in). Would definitely go out with these guys if I'm in Zanzibar next.

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Alen Krmelj
Alen Krmelj
si
Slovenia
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Kizimkazi fishing - half day
Half Day Trip on November 10, 20212 adults

With my girlfriend we decided to go fishing for the last day of our vacation. Captain Zandré picked us in Kizimkaze center and we were off to an amazing fishing experience I wouldnt even dare to dream. I always wanted to catch a sailfish and marlin... We started off with a decent dorado and two wahoos. I thought it would be cool to catch a barracuda maybe, but then it happened. We hooked three sailfishes, two got away, but we caught one. It was my first sailfish and I was more than happy for that catch. I would totally recommend captain Zandré to anyone wanting to go fishing in Zanzibar. He is a really experienced captain with numerous victories in fishing competitions. He knows his thing. In the end it was a great catch and an awesome day. For the record, all the fish we caught,.captain sold and gave to charity for local school. Such a nice gesture.

FAQs about Calypso - Beach Bums Fishing Charters – 30'

Calypso - Beach Bums Fishing Charters – 30' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Extended Full Day – Latham Island (12 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - Latham Island & Swordfish Trip (24 hours)
When you book a trip with Calypso - Beach Bums Fishing Charters – 30', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS 2x garmin 10 inch
  • Fishfinder 3kw transducer
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Calypso - Beach Bums Fishing Charters – 30' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Soft drinks are included)
  • First mate
  • Lunch (only when booked for a full day or Latham trip)
Calypso - Beach Bums Fishing Charters – 30' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Calypso - Beach Bums Fishing Charters – 30' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing (please bring your own gear)
  • Drift fishing (for swordfish)
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Calypso - Beach Bums Fishing Charters – 30' include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle

Your captain

Zandré Taute
Zandré Taute

Pingwe, Tanzania

4 Customer reviews
Typical response within 12 hours
Member since April 2019

I am a South African fisherman and I specialize in topwater fishing. My main goal on a fishing trip is to get the clients the biggest fish and best footage of their catch. I started fishing when I was 3 years old and ever since I caught my first fish, I was properly hooked. I knew that I wanted to be a fishing guide.

Our Team
Margarita T.

Margarita T.

Business partner

Zandré Taute
Zandré Taute
4
reviews
2019
member since
~13h
response
I am a South African fisherman and I specialize in topwater fishing. My main goal on a fishing trip is to get the clients the biggest fish and best footage of their catch. I started fishing when I was 3 years old and ever since I caught my first fish, I was properly hooked. I knew that I wanted to be a fishing guide.
The crew
Margarita T.
Margarita T.
Business partner

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

Real catches by this captain

  • Absolutely perfect fishing trip
    Martin H.
    Martin H.
  • Bad weather, but still got 1 1/2 Kingfish
    Hazem A.
    Hazem A.
  • Incredible Day… But!!!
    Joel M.
    Joel M.
  • Kizimkazi fishing - half day
    Alen K.
    Alen K.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Mallard Marine citation 900
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
31 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
please bring your own gear
Drift Fishing
for swordfish
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
2x garmin 10 inch
Fishfinder
3kw transducer
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
Soft drinks are included
First mate
Lunch
only when booked for a full day or Latham trip

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
from 7 y.o.
Crew keeps catch
1 fish for clients and the rest goes to the crew
Catch and release allowed

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

 Bank transfer

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