3 Hour Light tackle Seafari - 

4.9/5 (24 reviews)
 Harbour Road 65, Cape Town, WC 7806, South Africa

3 Hour Light tackle Seafari - 

Cape Town, WC, South Africa
43 ft
10
4.9/5 (24 reviews)

Head out on some of the finest fishing in the country with Vida Loca Tuna Fishing! WE NOW OFFER YOU A RODMAN 1250 41FT LUXURY SPORT FISH/CRUISER. Hout Bay boasts one of the most scenic backdrops in South Africa.

Departure times are flexible and include early morning, mid-afternoon, or the most popular of the bunch – sunset.

Our 3 hour Seafari is ideally suited for family, friends, colleagues, engagements, spreading of ashes, team building, celebrations, light tackle/junior fishing, and marine photography). Cruise speed between 6 and 16 knots depending on sea conditions and your preference at the time.

On all our 'seafaris' we encounter all sorts of marine life. Catching fish along our amazing coastline is a visual treat. Whales, Dolphins, Sun Fish, Cape Fur Seals, Penguins, and many pelagic birds will often be sighted. Our Light Tackle Seafari is based on great fishing and tackle that is always in perfect condition for you to enjoy. We are proud to be one of the larger and best-kept charter boats available. Hout Bay has incredible scenery, you can relax and enjoy your time at sea. This Seafari is perfect for juniors to catch their first fish.

Your Light Tackle Seafari will include amazing scenery, fresh air, good company, a friendly deckhand, and grumpy skipper, use our superb vessel, fuel, Ice, drinking water, and glasses. If we can assist you with any special request, we will gladly help where we can. Optional Barbeque available.

You should bring a warm jacket, hat, sunscreen, your choice of music (played through Bluetooth speakers), a camera, drinks of your choice, and snacks.

Be sure to ask Captain James about our optional extras. Extended time rates are available by request.
*EXCLUSIVE TO FISHING BOOKER*

Please note that due to major fuel increase we will be charging a surcharge as to below schedule :
Light Tackle Seafari: R13,850 (Levy: R1000)
Robben Island Seafari: R22,500 (Levy: R1500)

Head out on some of the finest fishing in the country with Vida Loca Tuna Fishing! WE NOW OFFER YOU A RODMAN 1250 41FT LUXURY SPORT FISH/CRUISER. Hout Bay boasts one of the most scenic backdrops in South Africa.

Departure times are flexible and include early morning, mid-afternoon, or the most popular of the bunch – sunset.

Our 3 hour Seafari is ideally suited for family, friends, colleagues, engagements, spreading of ashes, team building, celebrations, light tackle/junior fishing, and marine photography). Cruise speed between 6 and 16 knots depending on sea conditions and your preference at the time.

On all our 'seafaris' we encounter all sorts of marine life. Catching fish along our amazing coastline is a visual treat. Whales, Dolphins, Sun Fish, Cape Fur Seals, Penguins, and many pelagic birds will often be sighted. Our Light Tackle Seafari is based on great fishing and tackle that is always in perfect condition for you to enjoy. We are proud to be one of the larger and best-kept charter boats available. Hout Bay has incredible scenery, you can relax and enjoy your time at sea. This Seafari is perfect for juniors to catch their first fish.

Your Light Tackle Seafari will include amazing scenery, fresh air, good company, a friendly deckhand, and grumpy skipper, use our superb vessel, fuel, Ice, drinking water, and glasses. If we can assist you with any special request, we will gladly help where we can. Optional Barbeque available.

You should bring a warm jacket, hat, sunscreen, your choice of music (played through Bluetooth speakers), a camera, drinks of your choice, and snacks.

Be sure to ask Captain James about our optional extras. Extended time rates are available by request.
*EXCLUSIVE TO FISHING BOOKER*

Please note that due to major fuel increase we will be charging a surcharge as to below schedule :
Light Tackle Seafari: R13,850 (Levy: R1000)
Robben Island Seafari: R22,500 (Levy: R1500)

Vida Loca
Charter Operator
Vida Loca
16 years of experience
responds within an hour

Select date to see availability

Trip availability and prices

Trip date:
Group Size:
August 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Loading...
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
4 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seabream (Bronze)
US $918
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Hout Bay to Robben Eiland Seafari
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Bream (Black)
Crayfish
US $1,515
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Offshore Tuna Seafari
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
11 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Tuna (Albacore)
Tuna (Bigeye)
US $2,010
Entire boat: up to 10 people
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Loading...

Rating

4.9
24 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (67)

All reviews (24)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 15 of 24 reviews
Jaco Dos Santos
Jaco Dos Santos
za
South Africa
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Fishing Birthday party ever
4 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari on March 22, 20262 adults6 children

Thank you to the amazing captain and crew for giving Noah 13th birthday an experience of a life time. The friendliness, patience and professionalism helping the teenagers on the dream fishing boat will be always remembered. Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏

Vida Loca
Response from Charter operator
M J
M J
Repeat angler
sg
Singapore
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip with a great colorful captain
Hout Bay to Robben Eiland Seafari on October 23, 20257 adults

A successful boys trip where we had it all - a captain with ample spirit and personality, killer playlist and awesome sound system, seals, whales, fish and wonderful weather! 100% recommended!

Reported catch:
Black Bream
Vida Loca
Response from Charter operator

Thank you!

Sanjay Vanmali
Sanjay Vanmali
za
South Africa
Member since 2025
4.0
Verified
Great Trip
4 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari - 1:30 PM on December 23, 20258 adults

initial dissapoint was when the captain call in the morning and said the trip is cancelled due to crew being sick. I asked if he could get a stand in and he eventually got someone. We were excited once again, and the trip was awesome, we were 10 on the boat and each caught a fish, although we had to share Rods it was fun and a pleasent experiance for all

Dominik Reisig
Dominik Reisig
de
Germany
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
December fishing trip
4 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari on December 29, 20251 adult2 children

Mark  Cameron
Mark Cameron
sg
Singapore
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
What a day out!
Hout Bay to Robben Eiland Seafari on January 31, 20252 adults

This was exactly what we were looking for, father and son day out with friends. Met our expectation in every sense, firstly professional to a tee, exactly the right balance of engagement with us. Great and appropriate focus on safety, the day wasn't rushed or in a hurry at all, stopped to engage with a dolphin pod (amazing) and watch some INSANE surfing up close! Would absolutely recommend this team - they know what they are doing

FAQs about 3 Hour Light tackle Seafari -

3 Hour Light tackle Seafari - offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 14,850 per group - 4 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari (4 hours)
  • ZAR 24,500 per group - Hout Bay to Robben Eiland Seafari (7 hours)
  • ZAR 32,500 per group - Offshore Tuna Seafari (11 hours)
When you book a trip with 3 Hour Light tackle Seafari -, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Fully functional and clinicaly clean.
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed Enjoy the best afternoon nap in the world
  • Flybridge Best fly bridge in the business
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Kitchen Electric stove, fridge Ice, Airfryer (on request)
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with 3 Hour Light tackle Seafari - include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (And Bait)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not charge for this service. We love it when you get involved. Somtimes we even learn new tricks. )
  • First mate (@Captainjbw)
3 Hour Light tackle Seafari - offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Offshore we will run travel out to sea for about 30nm - 40nm. This is a 2 to 2.5 hour ride out. Make sure you are on a comfortable boat! Our boats have some creature comforts that we are sure you will enjoy. Some trips We have done over in 120nm total dis)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
3 Hour Light tackle Seafari - offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with 3 Hour Light tackle Seafari - include:
  • Bream (Black)
  • Bream (Common)
  • Crayfish

Your operator

Vida Loca
Vida Loca
Vida Loca

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

15 Fishing Reports
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2018

As a boat captain with over 25 years of experience focused in the marine industry, and thousands of sea miles on the South Atlantic Ocean, I can reliably say that the boat and crew that you choose to go to sea with will make a huge impact on the quality of your experience

Our Team
Youth D.

Youth D.

First mate

15 Fishing Reports
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2018

As a boat captain with over 25 years of experience focused in the marine industry, and thousands of sea miles on the South Atlantic Ocean, I can reliably say that the boat and crew that you choose to go to sea with will make a huge impact on the quality of your experience

Our Team
Youth D.

Youth D.

First mate

The fish you can target

Black Bream
Black Bream
Common Bream
Common Bream
Crayfish
Crayfish
Black Bream
Black Bream
Common Bream
Common Bream
Crayfish
Crayfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Best Fishing Birthday party ever
    Jaco D.
    Jaco D.
  • Great Trip
    Sanjay V.
    Sanjay V.
  • Great Experience
    Jonathan V.
    Jonathan V.
  • A great half day out
    Roger B.
    Roger B.
  • Phenomenal isn’t a strong enough word!
    Michael F.
    Michael F.
  • You should have seen the one that got away
    Marc K.
    Marc K.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Rodman 1250
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Volvo 370
Powered by
2 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
21 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Offshore we will run travel out to sea for about 30nm - 40nm. This is a 2 to 2.5 hour ride out. Make sure you are on a comfortable boat! Our boats have some creature comforts that we are sure you will enjoy. Some trips We have done over in 120nm total dis
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fully functional and clinicaly clean.
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Enjoy the best afternoon nap in the world
Flybridge
Best fly bridge in the business
Snorkeling equipment
Kitchen
Electric stove, fridge Ice, Airfryer (on request)
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
And Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do not charge for this service. We love it when you get involved. Somtimes we even learn new tricks.
First mate
@Captainjbw

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
We strive toward youth development and the crew are trained to adapt to childrens specific learning style. Toddlers are welcome as long as they are parented at all times. Differently abled children have a wonderful time, everytime. Children wont remeber t
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
Angler Fish Agreement As the angler you decide if you catch to keep or catch and release. At times we overfish and here we have a great enviromental and humanetery wing where you can donate some of your catch to those really in need cad can be sure that

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:

 Bank transfer

Compare similar fishing charters

Current
3 Hour Light tackle Seafari -
3 Hour Light tackle Seafari -
4.9
(24)
43 ft
Group size 1 - 10
1 - 10
Fish 1
Fish 2
+1
4 hour trip • 10 persons
US $918