Heliox Fishing Charter – Cape Town

Whether you’re looking to spice up your visit to Cape Town with some fishing or you’re chasing that new personal best across the globe, Heliox Fishing Charter is at your service!

Start your Cape Town fishing adventure on board their 25’ Carry Cat, the “Heliox.” She’s purpose-built so you can target fish in a 360-degree angle around the boat. A full complement of electronics and fish-finding equipment is on board, so you can get on top of the fish with the maximum efficiency. She’s also inspected yearly by the South African Maritime Association – your safety is the skipper’s first priority.

Delon Walker will be your skipper and instructor on this amazing fishing adventure in South Africa. He’s been fishing since he was 3 years old and it’s his pleasure to put you on the hottest bite. And there’s quite a lot that’s biting off the coast of Cape Town too!

If you want to surprise your family with fishing and cruising, the 5-hour trip combines the best of both worlds. You’ll wet some lines while Delon takes you from one amenity to the other and you can take pictures of the famous furry seals and other unique wildlife.

Maybe offshore reel-screaming action is more your style? The full day trip will see you cast off and head out 40 miles offshore in pursuit of Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, as well as Skipjack Tuna and Bigeyes. You can also hook up a Mako Shark or Blue Marlin.

A bit closer to the shore you will go after Yellowtail Amberjack. Make sure you hold on to your rod tightly, they’re some of the fiercest fighters pound-for-pound. Many more species can be targeted, ask Delon what he recommends, based on your skill level.

Stop dreaming of that all-in-one excursion and book a trip with Heliox Fishing Charter!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $505
    On a half day inshore trip you can expect to catch Snoek, Yellowtail and see the spectacular Cape Point from Heliox on the sea. You can also arrange to go to Seal Island to view a Great White and Cape Fur Seals. This packages can be tailor-made according to your needs and what you prefer to see or catch.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Cruise and Fish
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $505
    You leave the slip and steer to Cape point, have a look at the Cape Fur Seals. From there you'll be off to Seal island for 1000s of seals and birds and see if you can spot a Great White Shark. Then to Muisenberg next to the railway line to Simonstown. All the while you'll do some light fishing, the perfect way to break up relaxation with some action!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $841
    On this trip, you can expect to catch Snoek and Yellowtail. You will be able to see the spectacular Cape Point from Heliox on the sea. During the season (Jan-April) you can always try for some Mackerel in Simons Town Bay, which is a whole lot of fun for a family adventure. Kids are welcome to join in on Heliox under parent supervision.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $897
    This is a 1,5 hour run from Millers Point slip to where you'll put lines in. You can expect to catch various Tunas, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin and many more species. Depending on conditions, you'll be trolling and/or baiting for these elusive fish. Heliox is equipped with all fishing gear and tackle, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment and gear to test and try. At the end of a long day, the captain will decide upon dividing the catch.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Caught fish
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Stewart C.
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Caught Tuna!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on January 30, 2024
We hooked up 5 fish on 5 poles right from the start. Landed all 5 long fin tuna with the help of captain Delon. We caught 2...
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Nathan B.
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I have had better trips.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on August 14, 2024
A bit of buyer beware, sorry for the long read We were told to meet the boat at 7am which we showed up to on time only...
Nathan B. does not recommend Heliox Fishing Charter – Cape Town
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Christian S.
Excellent
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Friendly and engaged

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on November 17, 2023
It was a great day of fishing full of experiences. What I really appreciated is that Delon doesn’t look at his watch...
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Mackenzie D.
Cape Town, South Africa
Excellent
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Half day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on January 11, 2020
Amazing experience! Views and catch were great. Not all fish were biting but captain Delon made us all comfortable, we learned...
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Rico H.
Cape Town, South Africa
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on December 18, 2018
We had the perfect start to our amazing first fishing trip out on the sea by millers point close to simons bay, catching two...
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FAQs about Heliox Fishing Charter – Cape Town

Heliox Fishing Charter – Cape Town offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 9,000 per group, additional ZAR 1,000 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
  • ZAR 9,000 per group, additional ZAR 1,000 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Cruise and Fish (5 hours)
  • ZAR 15,000 per group, additional ZAR 1,000 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • ZAR 16,000 per group, additional ZAR 2,000 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Heliox Fishing Charter – Cape Town, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Heliox Fishing Charter – Cape Town include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Chi)
  • Drinks (Water and soft drinks)
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (Sandwiches)

Heliox Fishing Charter – Cape Town offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Indian Ocean, 40 miles offshore)
  • Reef Fishing

Heliox Fishing Charter – Cape Town offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing (Experience required, min. age is 12, 2 guns)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Heliox Fishing Charter – Cape Town include:
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Snoek
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Delon Walker
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
5 Fishing Reports
10 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
"I have been catching fish since I was 3 years old and it is just part of my make up. I love catching fish more than anything else on earth and there is nothing else I want to do." Delon Walker has spent his entire life fishing and he couldn't be happier about it! He loves the entire fishing experience – the hook up, teaching his guests how to land a fish, and meeting interesting customers from all over the world.

The fish you can target

Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Shark (Mako) Mako Shark
Snoek Snoek

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
7 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Carry Cat
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 100HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Indian Ocean, 40 miles offshore
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Handline
Spearfishing
Experience required, min. age is 12, 2 guns
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Chi
Drinks
Water and soft drinks
Fishing License
Lunch
Sandwiches

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
Min. age 3, all life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Split with the crew, captain decides
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can 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:

Cash
Bank Transfer

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