Ambition Charters
+18Looking to experience the best angling opportunities that Sydney has to offer? Hop aboard Ambition Charters, run by one of the most experienced captains in the area! Captain Ivan Bennett has been fishing for over 50 years now, is a lover of marine life, and can’t wait to make sure you have the adventure of a lifetime aboard his boat.
Many of Capt. Ivan’s fishing years have been spent with the Sydney Game Fishing Club, tournament fishing for big game species – as well as winning and placing high on the scoreboards. He’s a fun and intelligent captain who will teach you anything you need to know about the fish in this area, and the best techniques you should use to hook ‘em.
You’ll fish aboard his 40’ Precision flybridge boat, with plenty of room for up to 6 guests. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome, so bring along the whole family or your best angling buddies. She’s fully equipped with all the safety features including a liferaft, as well as the latest Furuno electronics.
You’ll also find a flybridge, toilet, shower, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a TV on board this boat. The icebox will be used to keep your catch nice and fresh until you return to the shore. Please note that all Marlin species are strictly catch and release.
Ambition Charters will take you fishing in the pristine blue waters of Watson Bay, as well as further offshore into the deep. Get ready to cast your line for Black, Blue and Striped Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, and Yellowtail Amberjack. These species put up a serious fight, so there’ll be rod-bending action aplenty!
Capt. Ivan will provide you with the necessary equipment, including Shimano rods, reels and tackle, live and artificial bait, and a fishing license. You can take advantage of the onboard fighting chair and outriggers to maximize your catching potential, too. Your fishing license is covered by your captain, so come aboard Ambition Charters and get ready to discover what these prolific waters hold!
Captain
Ivan Bennett
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Trip availability and prices
In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
+39Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
62%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
82%
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Insane
10 Hour Game Fishing on December 27, 2024
Although the weather wasn’t looking to great Captain Ivan offered us the chance to change our dates, however the 4 of us decided to brave it out. All quite for first few hours then Ivan managed to find the fish. Crazy hour followed by having 4 takes, landing 3 Marlin all around the 100kg. Can’t recommend highly enough. Proper old school fishing 👌👌
Although the weather wasn’t looking to great Captain Ivan offered us the chance to change our dates, however the 4 of us decided to brave it out. All quite for first few hours then Ivan managed to find the fish. Crazy hour followed by having 4 takes, landing 3 Marlin all around the 100kg. Can’t recommend highly enough. Proper old school fishing 👌👌
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Fantastic trip
10 Hour Game Fishing on December 30, 2024
I chartered this boat for myself and my niece. The crew was very knowledgeable and courteous and shared some great fishing tips. My niece caught a marlin and the first mate was exceptional in helping her land it. I will charter this boat again if the opportunity anrises and I highly recommend it to others.
I chartered this boat for myself and my niece. The crew was very knowledgeable and courteous and shared some great fishing tips. My niece caught a marlin and the first mate was exceptional in helping her land it. I will charter this boat again if the opportunity anrises and I highly recommend it to others.
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Was absolutely fantastic
10 Hour Game Fishing on March 26, 2025
We got Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. However we missed a huge blue marlin, weight should be around 250kg. The line was broken but everyone tried absolutely our best. Even if we got that blue marlin could have taken 2 hours to get him out the water. It was amazing we also observed dolphins.
We got Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. However we missed a huge blue marlin, weight should be around 250kg. The line was broken but everyone tried absolutely our best. Even if we got that blue marlin could have taken 2 hours to get him out the water. It was amazing we also observed dolphins.
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Fishing with Ivan
10 Hour Game Fishing on April 24, 2025
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Great birthday marlin trip
10 Hour Game Fishing on January 21, 2025
Long hot day on the water but lots of chances on Marlin. We had an amazing day
Long hot day on the water but lots of chances on Marlin. We had an amazing day
FAQs about Ambition Charters
What are the trip rates for Ambition Charters?
Ambition Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- AU $2,500 per group - 10 Hour Game Fishing (10 hours)
- AU $2,500 per group - 10 Hour Tuna Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Ambition Charters?
When you book a trip with Ambition Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- GPS Furuno
- Fishfinder Furuno
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Ice Box
- Radar Furuno
What's included in the trip price with Ambition Charters?
Trips booked with Ambition Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
- Live Bait (if needed are caught on the day)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks (Soft drinks and water)
- First Mate
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Ambition Charters offer?
Ambition Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Up To 30 Miles)
What fishing techniques does Ambition Charters offer?
Ambition Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle (All Shimano Up To 24kg)
- Trolling (Shimano)
- Jigging (Shimano)
- Drift Fishing (For Sharks And Tuna)
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Ambition Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Ambition Charters include:
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Shark (Mako)
- Snapper (Pink)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your captain
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
I have been a fisherman since I was a kid, when I developed a love for the seas and everything that lives in and on the oceans. It's my passion! I have been a member of the Sydney Game Fishing Club for over 30 years, and have fished competitively along the East Coast of NSW from Bermagui to Ballina for the various game fish species found along our coast. I started my chartering business in the year 2000.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up To 30 Miles
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
All Shimano Up To 24kg
Trolling
Shimano
Jigging
Shimano
Drift Fishing
For Sharks And Tuna
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
GPS
Furuno
Fishfinder
Furuno
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box
Radar
Furuno
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live Bait
if needed are caught on the day
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Soft drinks and water
First Mate
Fishing License
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Over 14 Years Old
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
No Marlin are killed...
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Marlin Are Strictly Released
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:
Cash
Bank Transfer
What’s biting in Sydney right now
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Snapper (Pink)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail Amberjack