Sensational Magic 

4.3/5 (14 reviews)
 Spink Road, Shelly Beach, NL 4265, South Africa

Sensational Magic 

4.3/5 (14 reviews)
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Spink Road
Shelly Beach, NL, South Africa

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.3/5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
4.2/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (17)

Janneman Potgieter
8hr Family Chartered Trip
8hr Family Chartered Trip
+14

Angler rating

8
4
1
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

90%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

92%

Recommend this charter

86%

Caught fish

85%

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Herman W.
Herman W.
5.0/5

Feb 15, 2025

8 Hour Trip

15 Februarie 2025

VERIFIED

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

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

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Janneman P.
Janneman P.
5.0/5

Mar 17, 2024

8 Hour Trip

Janneman Potgieter

VERIFIED

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

Wonderlike diens en baie behulp saam. Skipper ken die waters en waar vis is ons het n wonderlike vangs gehad baie dankie vir alles...  

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Fatima B. M.
Fatima B. M.

Millis, MA

5.0/5

Jan 8, 2023

8 Hour Trip

8hr Family Chartered Trip

VERIFIED

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.

Highly recommend using Sensational Magic for your next fishing trip. An extremely well organized experience from booking to fishing....  

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Replied on January 10, 2023
Thank you so much for your support, you and your family was great fun to jave on our boat, hope to see you soon..

Jacques V. Z.
Jacques V. Z.
5.0/5

Jun 24, 2024

8 Hour Trip

Sensational Magic

VERIFIED

Leaned lots and experienced alot. Will definitely do it again

Leaned lots and experienced alot. Will definitely do it again  

 Jacques V. Z. recommends Sensational Magic

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Rowen F.
Rowen F.

Durban, South Africa

5.0/5

Jul 2, 2022

Special 8 hours trip for Rowen Fernandez

Fernandez gang

VERIFIED

Thank you so much to the crew of Sensational Magic!! My family and I had an awesome day out!! The skipper and the Gilly Dave made the trip so much fun!! We highly recommend Sensational Magic!!

Thank you so much to the crew of Sensational Magic!! My family and I had an awesome day out!! The skipper and the Gilly Dave made...  

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.3/5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
4.2/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (17)

Janneman Potgieter
8hr Family Chartered Trip
8hr Family Chartered Trip
+14

Angler rating

8
4
1
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

90%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

92%

Recommend this charter

86%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews
Showing: 5 of 14 reviews
Herman W.
Herman W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

15 Februarie 2025

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on February 15, 2025

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

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

 Herman W. recommends Sensational Magic

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1 person finds this review helpful

Janneman P.
Janneman P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Janneman Potgieter

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on March 17, 2024

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

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  

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Fatima B. M.
Fatima B. M.

Millis, MA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

8hr Family Chartered Trip

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on January 8, 2023

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.

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.  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 10, 2023
Thank you so much for your support, you and your family was great fun to jave on our boat, hope to see you soon..

Jacques V. Z.
Jacques V. Z.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Sensational Magic

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on June 24, 2024

Leaned lots and experienced alot. Will definitely do it again

Leaned lots and experienced alot. Will definitely do it again  

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Rowen F.
Rowen F.

Durban, South Africa

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fernandez gang

VERIFIED

Special 8 hours trip for Rowen Fernandez on July 2, 2022

Thank you so much to the crew of Sensational Magic!! My family and I had an awesome day out!! The skipper and the Gilly Dave made the trip so much fun!! We highly recommend Sensational Magic!!

Thank you so much to the crew of Sensational Magic!! My family and I had an awesome day out!! The skipper and the Gilly Dave made the trip so much fun!! We highly recommend Sensational Magic!!  

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FAQs about Sensational Magic

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 115HP
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