Tunatic Fishing Charters
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
+13Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Caught fish
100%
Apr 19, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Gordons Bay Inshore
April fishing trip
Dec 27, 2023
5 Hour Trip – Dassen Island
Tunatic
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...
Captain replied
Roth, Germany
Mar 17, 2022
12 Hour – Yellowfin Tuna Offshore
Fishing with Shawn
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
Dec 6, 2022
12 Hour – Yellowfin Tuna Offshore
Great day
Wonderful day great fishing, superb hides, would definitely go again.
Wonderful day great fishing, superb hides, would definitely go again.
Captain replied
Pretoria, South Africa
Oct 10, 2021
5 Hour Trip – Cape Point Inshore
Half day trip with Captain Shawn
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
Captain replied
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
+13Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
April fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Gordons Bay Inshore on April 19, 2025
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Tunatic
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Shawn
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
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
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