Blu-Ray 

4.8/5 (44 reviews)
 18 Boatmans Road, Durban, NL 4001, South Africa

Blu-Ray 

4.8/5 (44 reviews)
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18 Boatmans Road
Durban, NL, South Africa

Aqua Nautical Adventures – Blu-Ray is a charter boat operating on the East Coast of Africa, namely Durban - Kwa-Zulu Natal. Durban is also known as the ‘Sunshine Province’ with endless beaches and a cosmopolitan culture to make the atmosphere exciting and vibrant.

With their all year-round fishing waters, which carry a variety of Game & Reef fish, you can be sure that all of your desires will be fulfilled in some of the most beautiful tropical waters.

Aqua Nautical Adventures offers a wide variety of fishing techniques from chasing ‘Big Game’ to just spending time with family & friends on a day out on the ‘Big Blue’. So if it’s sitting in the fighting chair, vertical jigging, popping, trolling or bottom reef fishing, they’ll be sure to accommodate you.

Their 30’ Mallards, powered by twin 200 HP Suzuki outboards will get you to the fishing grounds safely and comfortably while listening to the onboard entertainment system.

She has most of the comforts of a home: enclosed cabin and upstairs helm from which you can watch the beautiful coastline or keep an eye on the activities below. The onboard toilet and basin also make the experience more comfortable. You can enjoy a refreshment from the onboard fridge in the saloon, away from the sun, until you hear the sound of a ‘screaming reel’. Onboard you will find all the fishing equipment that is needed for your target species.

Aqua Nautical Adventures keep a variety of makes and models to suit you, namely Shimano, Daiwa, Penn, as well as an assortment of Kona’s, lures, jigs, traces, and bait. So come on board ‘Blu-Ray’ and experience the amazing coastline for a day of fishing and breathtaking cruise.

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Rating

4.8
44 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (57)

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What anglers say

93%
Great experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
79%
Caught fish

All reviews (44)

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Cheryl Opimo-Fisher
Cheryl Opimo-Fisher
5.0
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A perfect day
6HR Game/Reef Offshore Fishing on September 18, 20252 adults
What a perfect day!! The parking was easy to find and safe. The crew were friendly and welcoming. We started out on our trip in an absolutely spotless boat! I've done many trips and often boats are a little messy, this one was really clean. It has a cabin where you can sit out of the wind/sun if you should so choose. The sea was quite unsettled at the start but gradually settled through the day. Many humpbacked whales were spotted during this trip which was an added bonus. However, the main reason for this trip was to catch fish, and fish we caught! Tk, our skipper, and our deck hand, Colin, were excellent!! Baiting, placement, advice and teaching throughout! When i caught my sea salmon the excitement on the boat was infectious with high fives all around! A thoroughly enjoyable day which ended too soon!! (6 hour trip) I highly recommend Blue Ray, stop thinking about it - just book it!! Its incredible! My only regret is that I don't live closer to do it all again!
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Reported catch:
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Ronny Semrau
Ronny Semrau
5.0
Verified
It was an excellent day.
8HR Mid/Deep Reef Fishing on December 3, 20252 adults
When we arrived at the boat early in the morning, we were warmly greeted by the crew. We had a fantastic fishing trip and caught a good number of fish. If you ever have the chance to be in Durban, take advantage of it and book this fishing trip! Everything went perfectly, from booking to execution! A big thank you again to Aquanautical Adventures! ;-)
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Response from Captain
December 23, 2025
thank you so much that is such a nice review
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Gerhard Horn
Gerhard Horn
5.0
Verified
GREAT DAY!! GREAT CREW!! GORGEOUS BOAT
5 Hour mid/deep on January 7, 20262 adults2 children
We enjoyed a 5-hour trip with TK and Collin. They are extremely knowledgeable and skillful. We were assisted with everything possible. We trawled for over 2 hours and caught our Mahi-Mahi and did some bottom fishing afterwards (wind picked up badly at this time). I will most definitely book our next trip with them again.
Response from Captain
January 12, 2026
thank you for your awesome review i will forward to the guys have an awesome 2026
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Roxanne Rietveld
Roxanne Rietveld
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with IMO
10HR Big Game Offshore Fishing on February 20, 20264 adults
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Blue Marlin
Wahoo
Response from Captain
February 20, 2026
thank you for your review:) hope you had a good experience. nice fish well done
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Karel Jooste
Karel Jooste
5.0
Verified
60th B day
8HR Mid/Deep Reef Fishing on April 3, 20256 adults
Dad's b-day was a blast, TK and the crew looked after us and put us on the fish! With one of the party members not feeling well with a medical condition we had to cut the trip short and the crew assisted with this and got us back on land as soon as possible. We will be back for round 2!!
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Response from Captain
April 14, 2025
Thank you so much Karl⁹ A lovely review and I will definitely pass it on the the guys.. Looking forward to having you on board with us again
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Trip availability and prices

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4HR Harbour Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $249
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4HR Backline/Harbour Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $280
Entire boat: up to 8 people
5HR Backline/Inshore Reef Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $343
Entire boat: up to 8 people
5 Hour mid/deep
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $405
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6HR Mid/Deep Reef Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $467
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6HR Game/Reef Offshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $530
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8HR Mid/Deep Reef Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $592
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8HR Big Game Offshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Mar 31
US $654
Entire boat: up to 8 people
10HR Big Game Offshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Mar 31
US $841
Entire boat: up to 8 people
12HR Big Game Offshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
12 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Mar 31
US $997
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Rating

4.8
44 reviews
5
37
4
5
3
1
2
0
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (57)

Fishing with IMO
Fishing with IMO
Fishing with IMO
Fishing with IMO
Fishing with IMO
Fishing with IMO
+51

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
79%
Caught fish

All reviews (44)

Filter
Showing 15 of 44 reviews
Cheryl Opimo-Fisher
Cheryl Opimo-Fisher
5.0
Verified
A perfect day
6HR Game/Reef Offshore Fishing on September 18, 20252 adults
What a perfect day!! The parking was easy to find and safe. The crew were friendly and welcoming. We started out on our trip in an absolutely spotless boat! I've done many trips and often boats are a little messy, this one was really clean. It has a cabin where you can sit out of the wind/sun if you should so choose. The sea was quite unsettled at the start but gradually settled through the day. Many humpbacked whales were spotted during this trip which was an added bonus. However, the main reason for this trip was to catch fish, and fish we caught! Tk, our skipper, and our deck hand, Colin, were excellent!! Baiting, placement, advice and teaching throughout! When i caught my sea salmon the excitement on the boat was infectious with high fives all around! A thoroughly enjoyable day which ended too soon!! (6 hour trip) I highly recommend Blue Ray, stop thinking about it - just book it!! Its incredible! My only regret is that I don't live closer to do it all again!
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Reported catch:
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Ronny Semrau
Ronny Semrau
5.0
Verified
It was an excellent day.
8HR Mid/Deep Reef Fishing on December 3, 20252 adults
When we arrived at the boat early in the morning, we were warmly greeted by the crew. We had a fantastic fishing trip and caught a good number of fish. If you ever have the chance to be in Durban, take advantage of it and book this fishing trip! Everything went perfectly, from booking to execution! A big thank you again to Aquanautical Adventures! ;-)
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Response from Captain
December 23, 2025
thank you so much that is such a nice review
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Gerhard Horn
Gerhard Horn
5.0
Verified
GREAT DAY!! GREAT CREW!! GORGEOUS BOAT
5 Hour mid/deep on January 7, 20262 adults2 children
We enjoyed a 5-hour trip with TK and Collin. They are extremely knowledgeable and skillful. We were assisted with everything possible. We trawled for over 2 hours and caught our Mahi-Mahi and did some bottom fishing afterwards (wind picked up badly at this time). I will most definitely book our next trip with them again.
Response from Captain
January 12, 2026
thank you for your awesome review i will forward to the guys have an awesome 2026
0
Roxanne Rietveld
Roxanne Rietveld
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with IMO
10HR Big Game Offshore Fishing on February 20, 20264 adults
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Blue Marlin
Wahoo
Response from Captain
February 20, 2026
thank you for your review:) hope you had a good experience. nice fish well done
0
Karel Jooste
Karel Jooste
5.0
Verified
60th B day
8HR Mid/Deep Reef Fishing on April 3, 20256 adults
Dad's b-day was a blast, TK and the crew looked after us and put us on the fish! With one of the party members not feeling well with a medical condition we had to cut the trip short and the crew assisted with this and got us back on land as soon as possible. We will be back for round 2!!
Review media 0
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Response from Captain
April 14, 2025
Thank you so much Karl⁹ A lovely review and I will definitely pass it on the the guys.. Looking forward to having you on board with us again
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FAQs about Blu-Ray

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2007
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Mallards
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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