Nambas Fishing Charters
+56Nambas Fishing Charters offers various fishing packages onboard a luxury 40’ Blackwatch. The boat was custom built to the highest specifications for all levels of game fishing. Speaking of which, Nambas Fishing Charters can put you on some real massive fish - Blue and Black Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna are just some of the names.
Based in beautiful Havannah Harbour, the crew has fantastic access to some of the best fishing in Vanuatu, only moments from the marina. The boat carries a full selection of the finest quality Shimano tackle, with downriggers, tuna tubes, and a vast array of lures.
Carrying this tackle onboard at all times means that the crew is always ready to target some of Vanuatu’s hardest fighting and most sought after fish species, using the technique of your choice. Whether it’s trolling for Marlin, popping for GT’s, jigging for Dogtooth or fly fishing, Captain Russ will ensure you have the best possible chance at catching your target fish. Capt. Russ has fished around numerous fisheries the world over, setting many records in game fishing.
The boat is rigged with navigational electronics, stores safety gear, has a toilet, bedroom, kitchen, flybridge, a live bait well, AC, an ice box, and a multimedia system. Once onboard, the crew will help you make the most out of your outing. On shorter trips, they will serve snacks, soft drinks, and water. Lunch will be provided on full day trips. You don’t need a fishing license.
When preparing for the trip, pack sunblock, a cap, sunglasses. You will need comfortable clothes and footwear to be able to join the chase. If prone to seasickness, take medication before the trip. It might be a good idea to bring an extra layer of clothes, just in case. And, don’t forget a camera. You will want to have nice photos of your catch. Hop onboard and have a blast!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
80%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Nambas Fishing Charters
5 Hour Trip on July 3, 2025
My family and I had a wonderful morning with Nambas Fishing Charters. The boat was comfortable and very well equipped and the staff were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. We caught a couple of large tuna so a successful day was had. Thanks Nambas
My family and I had a wonderful morning with Nambas Fishing Charters. The boat was comfortable and very well equipped and the staff were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. We caught a couple of large tuna so a successful day was had. Thanks Nambas
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Great Experience
Share Charter - 5 hours on July 11, 2025
Crew could not have been more helpful or friendly Caught fish and had a great time Highly recommend
Crew could not have been more helpful or friendly Caught fish and had a great time Highly recommend
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Great day out
Share Charter - 5 hours on May 2, 2025
Really enjoyed my trip with Russ, Laura & Marcel. Very professional outfit. We managed to land a Dolphin fish, which was a personal record and great achievement for young Kai. Conditions were difficult, flat calm. Decided to take a second trip where we caught tuna and a marlin in rougher water.
Really enjoyed my trip with Russ, Laura & Marcel. Very professional outfit. We managed to land a Dolphin fish, which was a personal record and great achievement for young Kai. Conditions were difficult, flat calm. Decided to take a second trip where we caught tuna and a marlin in rougher water.
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Great boat and crew
Full Day Trip on June 3, 2025
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Best crew & fishing trip ever
5 Hour Trip – Shared on September 19, 2024
Best boat crew & fishing trip ever you want to catch big blue Marlin go with NAMBAS FISHING CHARTER 10 out of 10
Best boat crew & fishing trip ever you want to catch big blue Marlin go with NAMBAS FISHING CHARTER 10 out of 10
FAQs about Nambas Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Nambas Fishing Charters?
Nambas Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- AU $450 per person - Share Charter - 5 hours (5 hours)
- AU $1,450 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- AU $1,950 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Nambas Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Nambas Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Electronic flushing toilet in private bathroom.
- Air Conditioning Available when necessary
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Ice Box
- Sonar
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Nambas Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Nambas Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Live baiting is possible, dependent on the availability of bait at the time.)
- Lures (Jigs & topwater charged additional)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We can clean / fillet a reasonable amount of fish for you to take back to the resort. There is no additional fee for this.)
- Snacks (Snacks include crisps / chips, crackers, cookies and fresh fruit when available.)
- Drinks (Bottled water and soft drinks are freely available on board and are included in the price.)
- First Mate (Full time professional crew)
- Fishing License (The boat is fully licenced by Vanuatu Government and Shefa Provincial council for fishing activities. Anglers are not required to have any further licences.)
- Lunch (Lunch included on full day charters only. )
What types of fishing does Nambas Fishing Charters offer?
Nambas Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (This will vary depending on the fishing and the weather. In Vanuatu we are lucky to find most of the action within 6 miles of shore due to the very deep drop off.)
- Reef Fishing (not bottom bashing as not suitable in Vanuatu)
What fishing techniques does Nambas Fishing Charters offer?
Nambas Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing (Deep dropping with electric reels)
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Nambas Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Nambas Fishing Charters include:
- Bohar Snapper
- Coral Trout
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Jack (Almaco)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Sailfish
- Trevally (Giant)
- Tuna (Bigeye)
- Tuna (Dogtooth)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Meet your operator
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Capt. Russ has been born and raised on fishing. Son to a famous angling journalist, Capt. Russ has fished for a variety of species worldwide. Fly fishing for Trout in English chalk streams, going after Porbeagle Shark in the English Channel, then moving onto game fishing in Madeira. Capt. Russ spent his summer holidays lure fishing for Blue Marlin for some nine years. He has and caught and released many of these massive fish. He has also fished around top Marlin destinations, including Cairns, Bom Bom Island, Ghana, and Brazil. He's a specialist in ultra light, light, and heavy tackle, and has worked with some of the most skillful captains around the world. Capt. Russ has been fishing the local waters of Vanuatu for the past 12 years, and has set many world records.
Fish you can target
Your boat
Where you can fish
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
This will vary depending on the fishing and the weather. In Vanuatu we are lucky to find most of the action within 6 miles of shore due to the very deep drop off.
Reef Fishing
not bottom bashing as not suitable in Vanuatu
How you can fish
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Deep dropping with electric reels
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
What's on board
Toilet
Electronic flushing toilet in private bathroom.
Air Conditioning
Available when necessary
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box
Sonar
Radar
Included in the price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live baiting is possible, dependent on the availability of bait at the time.
Lures
Jigs & topwater charged additional
Catch cleaning & filleting
We can clean / fillet a reasonable amount of fish for you to take back to the resort. There is no additional fee for this.
Snacks
Snacks include crisps / chips, crackers, cookies and fresh fruit when available.
Drinks
Bottled water and soft drinks are freely available on board and are included in the price.
First Mate
Full time professional crew
Fishing License
The boat is fully licenced by Vanuatu Government and Shefa Provincial council for fishing activities. Anglers are not required to have any further licences.
Lunch
Lunch included on full day charters only.
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
Listing policies
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
Children our welcome on board, the boat has high covering boards and is a stable vessel for young children. Children must be supervised by parents / guardian at all times.
Crew Keeps Catch
But your more than welcome to take a fillet
Catch and Release Allowed
How to 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
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Port Vila right now
Bohar Snapper
Coral Trout
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Sailfish
Trevally (Giant)
Tuna (Dogtooth)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo