Tunatic Fishing Charters welcomes you for a fishing journey in South Africa. You’ll start out of Cape Town, Western Cape and travel inshore and offshore to explore the area’s bountiful waters. Skipper Shawn Bester will make sure you have a safe trip, catch fish, and enjoy the water to the fullest. Pay him a visit and have a lovely experience fishing in South Africa!
The boat you’ll be using is a 26’ Rapid Cat walkaround. It can fit 7 anglers and is powered by twin 150 HP Yamaha four stroke engines. The boat uses GPS, fishfinder, and radio technology to ensure safe and quick navigation and is equipped with outriggers and tuna tubes for a better fishing experience. It also features a porta potty toilet, a multimedia system, and an ice-box.
On your trip, you’ll chase Mahi Mahi, all sorts of Tuna, Yellowtail Amberjack, Blue Marlin, and other prized species. Using light and heavy tackle, deep sea fish, troll, spin, jig, pop, as well as handline.Kids are welcome to come aboard.
Skipper Shawn will provide you with rods, reels, and terminal tackle. You should bring bait, fishing licenses, and some food and drinks for the trip.
Come enjoy a day on the beautiful waters of South Africa, Tunatic Fishing Charters is waiting for you!
Captain
Shawn Bester
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Rating summary
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Caught fish
100%
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4 Hour Trip – Gordons Bay Inshore on April 19, 2025
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5 Hour Trip – Dassen Island on December 27, 2023
Everything went as planned, Shawn’s knowledge of Dassen Island was a bonus, he’s boat is awesome, electronics and fishing gear all was great, what a professional skipper. I defiantly would recommend Tunatic Fishing! Next time we will plan the Tuna Trip with Shawn!
Everything went as planned, Shawn’s knowledge of Dassen Island was a bonus, he’s boat is awesome, electronics and fishing gear all was great, what a professional skipper. I defiantly would recommend Tunatic Fishing! Next time we will plan the Tuna Trip with Shawn!
Roth, Germany
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12 Hour – Yellowfin Tuna Offshore on March 17, 2022
It was great, don't miss this trip. Clear recommendation from me. The equipment was excellent! Thank you
It was great, don't miss this trip. Clear recommendation from me. The equipment was excellent! Thank you
Bellville, South Africa
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12 Hour – Yellowfin Tuna Offshore on December 6, 2022
Wonderful day great fishing, superb hides, would definitely go again.
Wonderful day great fishing, superb hides, would definitely go again.
Pretoria, South Africa
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5 Hour Trip – Cape Point Inshore on October 10, 2021
Most amazing day, will absolutely reccomend Tunatic charters for a fun-filled day
Most amazing day, will absolutely reccomend Tunatic charters for a fun-filled day
Tunatic Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
When you book a trip with Tunatic Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Skipper Shawn has got a passion for fishing and strives to let everyone enjoy the trip. He'll go the extra mile to put you on the fish even it means you'll stay longer on the water.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Handline
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Toilet
Porta potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
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