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Yellow Fin Tuna Offshore Seafari 

5.0
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 65 Harbour Road, Cape Town, WC 7806, South Africa–
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Yellow Fin Tuna Offshore Seafari 

Cape Town, WC, South Africa
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43 ft
8
5.0
(2 reviews)
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Head out on the ultimate fishing machine with Vida Loca Tuna Fishing! Hout Bay boasts one of the most scenic backdrops in South Africa. The run to and from the fishing grounds will take you past Chapman's Peak, Sentinal, Noordhoek Beach Kommetjie, and near or right under Cape Point.

These fishing grounds are surrounded by incredible contours, canyons, and upswells that create conditions for world-class Tuna fishing. The average fish in these waters comes in at between 50–70 kg. Competition-sized fish can even reach the 90–100 kg class.

You’ll be fishing from a 36’ Two Oceans Magnum boat that has enough room for 8 guests to join. Maintained by the Vida Loca crew, the boat and the equipment are kept at the highest level. You’ll get to lounge in comfort and relax in a bean bag as you ride out. Vida Loca’s Yamaha V8 motors will safely and powerfully take you to the hottest fishing grounds.

There are several species of record-sized Tuna you can catch here including Bigeye, Yellowfin, Albacore, and Skipjack. The crew will provide you with the best Penn fishing tackle there is and spare no cost getting you onto your dream fish. If you prefer to stay closer to shore, you can opt for a 3-hour light tackle adventure that's ideal for families with children.

Your captain also covers your fishing license, drinking water, and catch-cleaning service. Just bring your snacks and sun protection.

Join Vida Loca Tuna Fishing for the Tuna trip of your life!

PLEASE NOTE: Tuna and Marlin fishing are seasonal. Before all bookings on our Tuna/Marlin Offshore Seafari,  please check in and enquire with us via Fishing Booker if the tuna are in season.

Head out on the ultimate fishing machine with Vida Loca Tuna Fishing! Hout Bay boasts one of the most scenic backdrops in South Africa. The run to and from the fishing grounds will take you past Chapman's Peak, Sentinal, Noordhoek Beach Kommetjie, and near or right under Cape Point.

These fishing grounds are surrounded by incredible contours, canyons, and upswells that create conditions for world-class Tuna fishing. The average fish in these waters comes in at between 50–70 kg. Competition-sized fish can even reach the 90–100 kg class.

You’ll be fishing from a 36’ Two Oceans Magnum boat that has enough room for 8 guests to join. Maintained by the Vida Loca crew, the boat and the equipment are kept at the highest level. You’ll get to lounge in comfort and relax in a bean bag as you ride out. Vida Loca’s Yamaha V8 motors will safely and powerfully take you to the hottest fishing grounds.

There are several species of record-sized Tuna you can catch here including Bigeye, Yellowfin, Albacore, and Skipjack. The crew will provide you with the best Penn fishing tackle there is and spare no cost getting you onto your dream fish. If you prefer to stay closer to shore, you can opt for a 3-hour light tackle adventure that's ideal for families with children.

Your captain also covers your fishing license, drinking water, and catch-cleaning service. Just bring your snacks and sun protection.

Join Vida Loca Tuna Fishing for the Tuna trip of your life!

PLEASE NOTE: Tuna and Marlin fishing are seasonal. Before all bookings on our Tuna/Marlin Offshore Seafari,  please check in and enquire with us via Fishing Booker if the tuna are in season.

Vida Loca Boat Cruises, Fishing Charters, Sunsets and Sail
Charter Operator
Vida Loca Boat Cruises, Fishing Charters, Sunsets and Sail
16 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet

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Vida Loca Tuna Fishing Seafari
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 9:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 1
Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Tuna (Albacore)
Bonito
+1
US $2,214
Entire boat: up to 8 people

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5.0
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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Fishing Experience

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Reviews (2)

  • Greg Vickers
    Greg Vickers
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2020
    8 trips
    5.0

    Full day Tuna with Vida Loca and James

    Full Day Trip on April 18, 2021

    On the fish at 8.30 , had 6 big tuna by lunchtime , came home with a huge pod of dolphins

  • Nick De Vos
    Nick De Vos
    Member since 2021
    5.0

    Tuna trip

    Full Day Trip on April 17, 2021

    Highly recommend James and his team. We had a great and comfortable experience aboard the Vida Loca. After a couple of hours trawling James put us on the fish and we all caught yellowfin in the 75kg to 90kg class.

FAQs about Yellow Fin Tuna Offshore Seafari

Yellow Fin Tuna Offshore Seafari offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 36,500 per group - Vida Loca Tuna Fishing Seafari (10 hours)
  • ZAR 36,500 per group - Vida Loca Tuna Fishing Seafari - 9:00 AM (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Yellow Fin Tuna Offshore Seafari, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Yellow Fin Tuna Offshore Seafari include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water only. )
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Yellow Fin Tuna Offshore Seafari offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (2.5 hour run from Hout Bay)
Yellow Fin Tuna Offshore Seafari offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Yellow Fin Tuna Offshore Seafari include:
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

Vida Loca Boat Cruises, Fishing Charters, Sunsets and Sail
Vida Loca Boat Cruises, Fishing Charters, Sunsets and Sail
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
15 Fishing Reports
27 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
Vida Loca Boat Cruises, Fishing Charters, Sunsets and Sail
Vida Loca Boat Cruises, Fishing Charters, Sunsets and Sail
15
reports
27
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
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
The crew
Youth D.
Youth D.
First mate

The fish you can target

Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler engaged in fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the open water.
    Catch To Cook - Join us at the local restuarant whete they will cook yournfish to petfection or book your captain the day after to barbeque your catch during a sunset cruise. Catch and Release - Contribute towards Sustainable Fishing Catch and Donate - Donate to empoveraged community
  • Adult diver in blue scuba gear aboard or near a boat, with ocean water visible and a large tourism advocacy graphic overlaid.
    Learning and sharing heros to friends ?? Great angling! Tuna are still around suprisingly. Hopefully for yours ??. 6 May 2025 - updates available on enquiry. Ideally PAX 4 (Guests) , two crew + Captain Up spec bespoke trips available on request.
  • Adult captain giving a thumbs-up aboard a boat with open ocean and distant mountains in the background.
    Wishing the Fishing Booker team,collegues, customers and special friends that we have met through charters from all over the world wonderful fish filled, hassle freeband safe 2025. Plesse note that the Tuna have moved off and we do not expect them back until end February. They should here until April. Please forwaed any enquiries for around these months and we will get you out there confidently. If you are traveling Cape Town or planning to, you will not be dissapointed with our other Seafari Fishing Packages! We take great pride in all our Seafari packages and with tuna, we never take tounout id we know the fish are not there. If you do have any enquiries or special requests, please contact me theough the Fishing Booker ap and make sure that they can enjoy the fruits of their amazing and easy to navigate application. Tight Lines. James Many Options, One Solution. ©
  • A scenic view of the Rodman 250 boat cruising on calm waters during sunset, showcasing the beautiful sky and reflections on the water.
    The fish are still here ???
  • Large tuna visible at the ocean surface during an offshore fishing encounter.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    The Tuna have officially arrived.
  • A man stands beside the 'Vida Loca' fishing boat, showcasing its twin Yamaha engines in a scenic harbor setting.
    It has been a very quiet winter as far as Tuna goes. We have just completed our refit of twin XTO425 engines. Vida Loca has to be the most powerful sport fish boat in South Africa! Its wild! All through out the world there have been massive fuel price increases. Where we are , fuel price is expected to go up even more. With this said we have had to increase our rates accordingly. We are expecting October November 2022 to be a great season for Yellow Fin Tuna. From February we should have some big Marlin traveling through and as well as a good tuna run up until April. If catching Tuna does not suite your pocket this year, have a look at our other great Seafari options. When booking your charter online, all of our customers will agree... "The Boat that you choose to go to sea with will make a huge impact on the quality of your experience". @Captainjbw
  • An angler is actively reeling in a catch while fishing on a sportfishing boat in open waters, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blue Marlin
    The fishing , west out of Hout Bay this time of year so far has been spectacular. Water temperatures of 17 -21 degrees , electric blue waters. Still reports of some Marlin around but we have been fully focused on the tuna. 8am ten minutes into trawling the owner hooked into a massive 102kg big eye tuna. It marked at 45m and took on the center line. Was a great way to start the day. After speaking to the captain of a net trawler and politely asking him what time he would be pulling up, we circled a few times and waited. After ten minutes of him pulling his net, I went about 10 degrees to his star board aft, saw some great marks and started putting some bait in the water....the rest of the day we were fish on! Breaching fish next to the boat and taking lines like ive been dying to sea again. Incredible! We will not forget this day for a lone time to come.
  • Multiple tuna and mahi-mahi displayed across the teak deck of a sportfishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    March 2021 - first report on fishing booker 6 yellow fin - these pulled on the back line all at once. Not one fish lost. Two anglers. Epic 1 Dorado 2 Yellow Tail 3 releases All fish landed Just needed the Marlin which is well known in our water between February and March.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
2017
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Rodman 1250
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
2 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
21 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water only.
First mate
Fishing license

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Not Suitable for Children under 10 years old
You keep catch
Please communicate any client prefferances
Crew keeps catch
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

What’s biting in Cape Town right now

Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Tuna (Albacore)Tuna (Albacore)
Tuna (Bigeye)Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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