Simply The Best Fishing Charters 

4.8/5 (15 reviews)
 Boatmans Road, Durban, NL, South Africa

Simply The Best Fishing Charters 

4.8/5 (15 reviews)
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Boatmans Road
Durban, NL, South Africa
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Simply The Best Fishing Charters is located at Wilson’s Wharf in Durban Harbor, South Africa. For those who are looking for an exclusive fishing excursion with a lot of fun, you have found the right place!

Book a trip and hop onboard to enjoy your adventure. The ‘Simply The Best’ will be your boat for the day. She is a 36’ John Butt catamaran with twin 200 HP Suzuki engines and plenty of space for up to 10 anglers. Simply The Best is rigged with Lowrance and Furuno electronics, along with professional accessories. With an enclosed portable toilet, an experienced skipper, and a deckhand on board, Simply The Best is a boat for you.

All trips are tailored to suit your specific needs. Both light and heavy tackle is brought on board for bottom fishing, trolling, and deep sea fishing. If you want to try fly fishing, just let the crew know and bring your favorite tackle. Bait, lures, and a complimentary fish cleaning service are also included.

Depending on what trip you decide to choose, you will be able to fish up to 25 miles out for Black, Blue, and Striped Marlin, as well as Wahoo, King Mackerel, Dorado, Snapper, and Geelbek.

The team will work hard to put you on the hottest bite. Even though you will be fishing with a lucky crew, there is no guarantee of fish. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the adventure!

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Rating

4.8
15 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (12)

Unimpressed
Fishing with Jakes
Wonderful geelbek fishing trip
March fishing trip
Best fishing trip ever
Best fishing trip ever
+6

All reviews (15)

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Jan Kruger
Jan Kruger
The captain canceled
December 21, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Christopher Johnston
Christopher Johnston
5.0
Verified
Deep sea fishing
4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) on April 28, 20253 adults
Captain and helper were great.
2
Leon Smith
Leon Smith
The captain canceled
January 11, 2026
The charter operator canceled 7 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Subramoney Kuppusamy Naicker
Subramoney Kuppusamy Naicker
5.0
Verified
Wonderful geelbek fishing trip
5 hour bottem reef fishing on May 26, 20248 adults
Jakes and Shorty were amazing. My friends and I enjoyed our trip and we caught some beautiful fish. Both Jakes and Shorty were very friendly and helpful. Will always recommend them. Keep it up.
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Reported catch:
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Response from Captain
May 27, 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your fishing experience
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Juliana Csiszer
Juliana Csiszer
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jakes
6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) on December 13, 20245 adults
It was very good,we caught a lot of fish.we got what was promised Thanks for this wonderful day!
Response from Captain
December 13, 2024
Thanks for the support
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $293
Entire boat: up to 10 people
3 Hr Trip – Backline (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $330
Entire boat: up to 10 people
4 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $330
Entire boat: up to 10 people
5 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $367
Entire boat: up to 10 people
5 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $367
Entire boat: up to 10 people
4 Hr Trip – Backline (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $367
Entire boat: up to 10 people
5 Hr Trip – Backline (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $403
Entire boat: up to 10 people
5 Hr Trip – Backline (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $403
Entire boat: up to 10 people
4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 10 people
4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 10 people
5 hour bottem reef fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $587
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $587
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $587
Entire boat: up to 10 people
5 Hr Trip – Geelbek (Night)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Jan 1
US $587
Entire boat: up to 10 people
6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $623
Entire boat: up to 10 people
6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $623
Entire boat: up to 10 people
5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $660
Entire boat: up to 10 people
5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $660
Entire boat: up to 10 people
6 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $733
Entire boat: up to 10 people
6 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $733
Entire boat: up to 10 people
8 hours reef fishing bottems
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $807
Entire boat: up to 10 people
8 Hr Trip – Game/Tuna/Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $843
Entire boat: up to 10 people
10 hours reef fishing bottems
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $880
Entire boat: up to 10 people
8 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $953
Entire boat: up to 10 people
10 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 10 people
10 Hr Trip – Big Game/Bottom
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 10 people
12 Hr Trip – Big Game/Bottom
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $1,137
Entire boat: up to 10 people
8 hours deep drop
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $1,173
Entire boat: up to 10 people
12 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $1,247
Entire boat: up to 10 people
15 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
15 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 AM
US $1,540
Entire boat: up to 10 people
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Rating

4.8
15 reviews
5
9
4
0
3
1
2
0
1
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (12)

Unimpressed
Fishing with Jakes
Wonderful geelbek fishing trip
March fishing trip
Best fishing trip ever
Best fishing trip ever
+6

All reviews (15)

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Showing 15 of 17 reviews
Jan Kruger
Jan Kruger
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on December 21, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Christopher Johnston
Christopher Johnston
5.0
Verified
Deep sea fishing
4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) on April 28, 20253 adults
Captain and helper were great.
2
Leon Smith
Leon Smith
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on January 11, 2026
The charter operator canceled 7 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Subramoney Kuppusamy Naicker
Subramoney Kuppusamy Naicker
5.0
Verified
Wonderful geelbek fishing trip
5 hour bottem reef fishing on May 26, 20248 adults
Jakes and Shorty were amazing. My friends and I enjoyed our trip and we caught some beautiful fish. Both Jakes and Shorty were very friendly and helpful. Will always recommend them. Keep it up.
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Reported catch:
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Response from Captain
May 27, 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your fishing experience
2
Juliana Csiszer
Juliana Csiszer
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jakes
6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) on December 13, 20245 adults
It was very good,we caught a lot of fish.we got what was promised Thanks for this wonderful day!
Response from Captain
December 13, 2024
Thanks for the support
0

FAQs about Simply The Best Fishing Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2012
Boat manufacturer
John Butt
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Suzuki 4 stroke
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
34 knots
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