Tunatic Fishing Charters 

5.0
(9 reviews)
 Harbour Road, Cape Town, WC 7806, South Africa–

Tunatic Fishing Charters 

Cape Town, WC, South Africa
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26 ft
7
5.0
(9 reviews)

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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!

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
6 years of experience
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3 hour Trip - Gordons bay inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seabream (Slinger)
Seabream (Bronze)
US $689
Entire boat: up to 7 people
Half day trip bottom fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
US $749
Entire boat: up to 7 people
4 Hour Trip – Gordons Bay Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Grouper (Dusky)
Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
Seabream (Bronze)
US $809
Entire boat: up to 7 people
5 Hour Trip – Cape Point Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $899
Entire boat: up to 7 people
5 Hour Trip – Dassen Island
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $899
Entire boat: up to 7 people
12 Hour – Yellowfin Tuna Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $1,797
Entire boat: up to 7 people

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5.0
9 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Sebastian Naujokat
Sebastian Naujokat
de
Germany
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Gordons Bay Inshore on April 19, 2025 • 7 adults

Mario Mendoza
Mario Mendoza
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Tunatic
5 Hour Trip – Dassen Island on December 27, 2023 • 2 adults

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!

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Shawn Bester
Response from Captain

Thanks for my review.great people and was a pleasure having you as my guests

Leon Erkarslan
Leon Erkarslan
de
Germany
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Shawn
12 Hour – Yellowfin Tuna Offshore on March 17, 2022 • 1 adult

It was great, don't miss this trip. Clear recommendation from me. The equipment was excellent! Thank you

Glyn Parry
Glyn Parry
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Great day
12 Hour – Yellowfin Tuna Offshore on December 6, 2022 • 6 adults

Wonderful day great fishing, superb hides, would definitely go again.

Shawn Bester
Response from Captain

Only A pleasure having you gents in board

Jan Swanepoel
Jan Swanepoel
Member since 2021
5.0
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

Shawn Bester
Response from Captain

Fantastic people.was fun having you on my boat.hope to see you all soon.

FAQs about Tunatic Fishing Charters

Tunatic Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 11,500 per group - 3 hour Trip - Gordons bay inshore (3 hours)
  • ZAR 12,500 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 30,000 per group - 12 Hour – Yellowfin Tuna Offshore (12 hours)
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
Trips booked with Tunatic Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
Tunatic Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Offshore Fishing Experience Head out 20 to 40+ nautical miles into the deep Atlantic waters off Cape Point and the Western Cape, targeting trophy pelagic species like Yellowfin Tuna and Longfin. Expect true deep-sea conditions with dynamic oceanic swells,)
Tunatic Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tunatic Fishing Charters include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Seabream (Bronze)
  • Snoek
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Shawn Bester
Shawn Bester
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
13 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
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.
Shawn Bester
Shawn Bester
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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.

The fish you can target

Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Bronze Seabream
Bronze Seabream
Snoek
Snoek
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Bronze Seabream
Bronze Seabream
Snoek
Snoek

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler smiling while holding a large Yellowtail on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Some good fishing from gordons bay
  • Adult angler holding a large tuna aboard a center-console fishing boat with rugged coastal mountains in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Albacore Tuna
    Glyn P.
    Glyn P.
    Wonderful day great fishing, superb hides, would definitely go again.
  • Fishing rods secured in boat rod holders during an offshore trip at sunset, with open water and a distant coastline in the background.
    Leon E.
    Leon E.
    It was great, don't miss this trip. Clear recommendation from me. The equipment was excellent! Thank you

What is the boat like?

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Handline
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Minimum Age Limit Recommended: Children 12 years and older are welcome on deep-sea offshore charters due to the physical nature of the trip and unpredictable ocean swells. Younger children (ages 8+) may join on tailored, calm-weather inshore or coastal r
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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)
SnoekSnoek
Tuna (Albacore)Tuna (Albacore)
Tuna (Bigeye)Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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