Tunatic Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
 Gordons Bay, Cape Town, WC 7150, South Africa

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!

Shawn Bester

Captain

Shawn Bester

 ID & credentials verified

Highlights

 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3 hour Trip - Gordons bay inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
Price for up to 7 people
US $586 
Half day trip bottom fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
Price for up to 7 people
US $586 
4 Hour Trip – Gordons Bay Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 7 people
US $753 
5 Hour Trip – Cape Point Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 7 people
US $837 
5 Hour Trip – Dassen Island
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 7 people
US $837 
12 Hour – Yellowfin Tuna Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 7 people
US $1,328 
There are 2 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (16)

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Angler rating

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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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Sebastian N.
Sebastian N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Gordons Bay Inshore on April 19, 2025

 

 Sebastian N. recommends Tunatic Fishing Charters

Mario M.
Mario M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Tunatic

VERIFIED

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!  

 Mario M. recommends Tunatic Fishing Charters
Shawn Bester
Shawn Bester (The Captain)
Replied on December 30, 2023
Thanks for my review.great people and was a pleasure having you as my guests

Leon E.
Leon E.

Roth, Germany

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Shawn

VERIFIED

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  

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 Leon E. recommends Tunatic Fishing Charters

Glyn P.
Glyn P.

Bellville, South Africa

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day

VERIFIED

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.  

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 Glyn P. recommends Tunatic Fishing Charters
Shawn Bester
Shawn Bester (The Captain)
Replied on December 9, 2022
Only A pleasure having you gents in board
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Jan S.
Jan S.

Pretoria, South Africa

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with Captain Shawn

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  

 Jan S. recommends Tunatic Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Shawn Bester
Shawn Bester (The Captain)
Replied on October 13, 2021
Fantastic people.was fun having you on my boat.hope to see you all soon.
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FAQs about Tunatic Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Tunatic Fishing Charters?

Tunatic Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • ZAR 10,500 per group - 3 hour Trip - Gordons bay inshore (3 hours)
  • ZAR 10,500 per group - Half day trip bottom fishing (3 hours)
  • ZAR 13,500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Gordons Bay Inshore (4 hours)
  • ZAR 15,000 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Cape Point Inshore (5 hours)
  • ZAR 15,000 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Dassen Island (5 hours)
  • ZAR 23,795 per group - 12 Hour – Yellowfin Tuna Offshore (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Tunatic Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Tunatic Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Porta potty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Tunatic Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Tunatic Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
What types of fishing does Tunatic Fishing Charters offer?

Tunatic Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Tunatic Fishing Charters offer?

Tunatic Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Tunatic Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Tunatic Fishing Charters include:

  • Bonito
  • Bream (Black)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Gilt-head (Seabream)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet your captain

Shawn Bester

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since September 2021

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.

Fish you can target

Skipjack
Skipjack
Black Bream
Black Bream
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gilt-head (Seabream)
Gilt-head (Seabream)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
7 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Rapid Cat
Boat type
Walkaround

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Handline

Spearfishing

Deep Sea Fishing

What's on board

Toilet

Porta potty

GPS

Fishfinder

Multimedia System

Outriggers

Tuna Tubes

Ice Box

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Crew Keeps Catch

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:

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Cape Town right now

BonitoBonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bigeye)Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
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