Sensational Deep Sea Charters 

4.4/5 (16 reviews)
 Albert Meyer Drive, Shelly Beach, NL 4265, South Africa

Sensational Deep Sea Charters 

Shelly Beach, NL, South Africa
28 ft
10
4.4/5 (16 reviews)

Explore the wild waters of South Africa with Sensational Magic! Let Captain Francois take you on a journey that every angler dream of. Whether you have a preferred technique, a type of ground you want to visit, or a fish you want to catch, there’ll be a trip for you.

The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 28’ custom boat that accommodates up to 8 guests. She’s powered by twin 115 HP Suzuki engines and features navigational electronics, a live bait tank, and a cooler for the catch. She’s also equipped with top-notch electronics as well as downriggers, for more productive trolling trips.

What makes South Africa fishing unique is the beginning of every trip. Right at the beach, you’ll be greeted by big waves come at you, rocking the boat before you even get going. This is bound to get your adrenaline pumping in a matter of minutes. Afterward, with over 500 active fishing spots in the area, you’ll enjoy endless action as you work to fill out your cooler with tasty fish, or at least have a blast battling them!

Go after smaller fish, such as Flounder, Mackerel, and Bonefish, or reach the deeper spots, where you can go after Tuna, Amberjack, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, and more. One of the best parts is that you get to keep everything you catch and the crew even cleans it for you. Depending on your luck, you could leave the boat with lots of tasty fillets, ready for the grill.

The crew covers your fishing equipment, license, and soft drinks. Pack your snacks and other beverages, and don’t forget to bring your sun protection.

Join the amazing crew who’ll make sure you enjoy your day on the water. Sensational Magic is waiting for you!

Explore the wild waters of South Africa with Sensational Magic! Let Captain Francois take you on a journey that every angler dream of. Whether you have a preferred technique, a type of ground you want to visit, or a fish you want to catch, there’ll be a trip for you.

The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 28’ custom boat that accommodates up to 8 guests. She’s powered by twin 115 HP Suzuki engines and features navigational electronics, a live bait tank, and a cooler for the catch. She’s also equipped with top-notch electronics as well as downriggers, for more productive trolling trips.

What makes South Africa fishing unique is the beginning of every trip. Right at the beach, you’ll be greeted by big waves come at you, rocking the boat before you even get going. This is bound to get your adrenaline pumping in a matter of minutes. Afterward, with over 500 active fishing spots in the area, you’ll enjoy endless action as you work to fill out your cooler with tasty fish, or at least have a blast battling them!

Go after smaller fish, such as Flounder, Mackerel, and Bonefish, or reach the deeper spots, where you can go after Tuna, Amberjack, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, and more. One of the best parts is that you get to keep everything you catch and the crew even cleans it for you. Depending on your luck, you could leave the boat with lots of tasty fillets, ready for the grill.

The crew covers your fishing equipment, license, and soft drinks. Pack your snacks and other beverages, and don’t forget to bring your sun protection.

Join the amazing crew who’ll make sure you enjoy your day on the water. Sensational Magic is waiting for you!

Sensational Magic
Charter Operator
Sensational Magic
26 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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8 Hour Trip – Wave Rider
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $226
Shared tour: 2 people
Halfday Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Jan 1
Amberjack
Redfish
Salmon
Catfish
+7
US $226
Shared tour: 2 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $816
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – 1 Man Show
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Red)
+4
US $754
Entire boat: 2 people
Reaper Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $1,005
Entire boat: up to 10 people
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Rating

4.4
16 reviews
4.3
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.4
Fishing Experience

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WJ Flett
WJ Flett
za
South Africa
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fantastic trip!
Special 7 hours trip for WJ Flett on December 19, 20256 adults

We had such a great time with this crew, on the boat and the onshore booking agents! My 10yr old son and I will never forget this. They looked after- and accommodated us (as total rookies/newbies) in an amazing way! Thank you to Ansie, Francois and Nico! Would recommend using them in a heartbeat!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Anet Van Der Rheede
Anet Van Der Rheede
za
South Africa
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
8 Hour Trip on December 27, 20255 adults

Die ervaring moet op n mens se bucket list wees tenminste 5 keer n jaar! Dit was amazing, dankie Sensational Magic!

Herman Wienand
Herman Wienand
za
South Africa
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
15 Februarie 2025
8 Hour Trip on February 15, 20254 adults

As jy n̈ goeie tyd op die see wil hê kontak vir Ansie, sy maak alles moontlik, sy laat dinge gebeur.

Janneman Potgieter
Janneman Potgieter
za
South Africa
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Janneman Potgieter
8 Hour Trip on March 17, 20242 adults

Wonderlike diens en baie behulp saam. Skipper ken die waters en waar vis is ons het n wonderlike vangs gehad baie dankie vir alles sal gerus weer julle dienste gebruik. Baie dankie

Fatima Bibi Mohamed
Fatima Bibi Mohamed
za
South Africa
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
8hr Family Chartered Trip
8 Hour Trip on January 8, 20238 adults

Highly recommend using Sensational Magic for your next fishing trip. An extremely well organized experience from booking to fishing. Caught many different species and had some excellent dolphin sightings. The kids loved the experience. Thank you Ansie, Francois and Timothy for a memorable day.

Sensational Magic
Response from Charter operator

Thank you so much for your support, you and your family was great fun to jave on our boat, hope to see you soon..

FAQs about Sensational Deep Sea Charters

Sensational Deep Sea Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 1,800 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Wave Rider (7 hours)
  • ZAR 1,800 per person - Halfday Trip (7 hours)
  • ZAR 12,000 per group, additional ZAR 1,000 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip (7 hours)
  • ZAR 12,000 per group, additional ZAR 1 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip – 1 Man Show (8 hours)
  • ZAR 16,000 per group - Reaper Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Sensational Deep Sea Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable Toilet with 2ply paper
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box Coolerbox filled with ice and soft drinks
  • Radar
Trips booked with Sensational Deep Sea Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Must be arranged before time, extra cost can occur)
  • Snacks (On arrangement)
  • Drinks (Zero Sugar drinks, Powerade, Energy drinks, Coca Cola, Fanta Sparletta, Sprite, and Cappy juices)
  • Fishing license (Extra cost for the customer )
  • Lunch (On reqeust additional fee)
Sensational Deep Sea Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (From 5 to 15 notical miles)
  • Reef fishing
Sensational Deep Sea Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Sensational Deep Sea Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bream (Black)
  • Bream (Common)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Seabream (Gilt-head)

Your operator

Sensational Magic
Sensational Magic
Sensational Magic

Shelly Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

1 Fishing Report
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since December 2019

I grew up on the ocean waters - it gives me peace and joy to be here every day. There's a variety of fish species in the area, and it's just such a wonderful world around here. My Dad was a Deep Sea Marschall for Samsa with competitions and a learned a lot about fishing from him. I love to teach people how to fish and why we have to care for our oceans.

Our Team
Lennie M.

Lennie M.

Captain

Danie P.

Danie P.

Captain

Francois L.

Francois L.

Captain

Stompie K.

Stompie K.

Captain

1 Fishing Report
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since December 2019

I grew up on the ocean waters - it gives me peace and joy to be here every day. There's a variety of fish species in the area, and it's just such a wonderful world around here. My Dad was a Deep Sea Marschall for Samsa with competitions and a learned a lot about fishing from him. I love to teach people how to fish and why we have to care for our oceans.

Our Team
Lennie M.

Lennie M.

Captain

Danie P.

Danie P.

Captain

Francois L.

Francois L.

Captain

Stompie K.

Stompie K.

Captain

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Black Bream
Black Bream
Common Bream
Common Bream
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Gilt-head Seabream
Gilt-head Seabream
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Black Bream
Black Bream
Common Bream
Common Bream
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder

Real catches by this captain

  • Janneman Potgieter
    Janneman P.
    Janneman P.
  • 8hr Family Chartered Trip
    Fatima B.
    Fatima B.
  • December fishing trip
    Hubert D.
    Hubert D.
  • Fishing with Ansie
    Jessica K.
    Jessica K.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 140HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
From 5 to 15 notical miles
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Portable Toilet with 2ply paper
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice box
Coolerbox filled with ice and soft drinks
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Must be arranged before time, extra cost can occur
Snacks
On arrangement
Drinks
Zero Sugar drinks, Powerade, Energy drinks, Coca Cola, Fanta Sparletta, Sprite, and Cappy juices
Fishing license
Extra cost for the customer
Lunch
On reqeust additional fee

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
I usually book children with parents on private trips so if the kids gets tired they can com out at anytime the tide allows where with a shared trip you cannot do so
No alcohol
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Shelly Beach right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

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