Simply The Best Fishing Charters 

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

Simply The Best Fishing Charters 

Durban, NL, South Africa
36 ft
10
4.8/5 (15 reviews)

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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!

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!

Jakes Van Den Berg
Captain
Jakes Van Den Berg
37 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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 $297
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 $334
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 $334
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 $371
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 $371
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 $371
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 $408
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 $408
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 $557
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 $557
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 $594
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $594
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $594
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 $594
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 $631
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 $631
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 $668
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 $668
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 $742
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 $742
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 $816
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 $853
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 $891
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 $965
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 $1,113
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 $1,113
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 $1,150
Entire boat: up to 10 people
8 hours deep drop
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $1,187
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 $1,262
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 $1,559
Entire boat: up to 10 people
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Rating

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

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Jan Kruger
Jan Kruger
za
South Africa
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
December 21, 2025
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.

Christopher Johnston
Christopher Johnston
Repeat angler
Member since 2019
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Deep sea fishing
4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) on April 28, 20253 adults

Captain and helper were great.

Subramoney Kuppusamy Naicker
Subramoney Kuppusamy Naicker
za
South Africa
Member since 2024
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.

Reported catch:
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Jakes Van Den Berg
Response from Captain

Thank you for choosing us for your fishing experience

Juliana Csiszer
Juliana Csiszer
za
South Africa
Member since 2024
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!

Jakes Van Den Berg
Response from Captain

Thanks for the support

DENNIS CRUSE
DENNIS CRUSE
za
South Africa
Member since 2018
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever
5 hour bottem reef fishing on December 12, 20232 adults

Please do yourself a favour and book a trip with Simply the best charters. The skipper (Jakes) has vast knowledge of all facets of fishing and his deck hand (Shorty) is the best assisting and giving advice. His fishing gear is top notch.

Reported catch:
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)

FAQs about Simply The Best Fishing Charters

Simply The Best Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 4,800 per group - 3 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (3 hours)
  • ZAR 5,400 per group - 3 Hr Trip – Backline (AM) (3 hours)
  • ZAR 5,400 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • ZAR 6,000 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Backline (PM) (4 hours)
  • ZAR 6,000 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 6,000 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 6,600 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Backline (AM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 6,600 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Backline (PM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 9,000 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • ZAR 9,000 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • ZAR 9,600 per group - 5 hour bottem reef fishing (5 hours)
  • ZAR 9,600 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Geelbek (Night) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 9,600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 9,600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 10,200 per group - 6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • ZAR 10,200 per group - 6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • ZAR 10,800 per group - 5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 10,800 per group - 5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (PM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 12,000 per group - 6 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM) (6 hours)
  • ZAR 12,000 per group - 6 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (PM) (6 hours)
  • ZAR 13,200 per group - 8 hours reef fishing bottems (8 hours)
  • ZAR 13,800 per group - 8 Hr Trip – Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (8 hours)
  • ZAR 14,400 per group - 10 hours reef fishing bottems (10 hours)
  • ZAR 15,600 per group - 8 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (8 hours)
  • ZAR 18,000 per group - 10 Hr Trip – Big Game/Bottom (10 hours)
  • ZAR 18,000 per group - 10 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (10 hours)
  • ZAR 18,600 per group - 12 Hr Trip – Big Game/Bottom (12 hours)
  • ZAR 19,200 per group - 8 hours deep drop (8 hours)
  • ZAR 20,400 per group - 12 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (12 hours)
  • ZAR 25,200 per group - 15 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (15 hours)
When you book a trip with Simply The Best Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Lowrance
  • Fishfinder Lowrance
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Radio
Trips booked with Simply The Best Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Simply The Best Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Simply The Best Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly fishing (BYO tackle)
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Simply The Best Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluenose Warehou
  • Bream (Black)
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Hapuka
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Jakes Van Den Berg
Jakes Van Den Berg
Jakes Van Den Berg

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2014

Captain Jakes Van Den Berg has over three decades of fishing experience, which have gained him a vast knowledge and an impressive reputation. Jakes is a professional skipper who especially enjoys deep sea fishing and introducing his clients and friends to it. One of Jakes' favorite species of fish is Geelbek.

17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2014

Captain Jakes Van Den Berg has over three decades of fishing experience, which have gained him a vast knowledge and an impressive reputation. Jakes is a professional skipper who especially enjoys deep sea fishing and introducing his clients and friends to it. One of Jakes' favorite species of fish is Geelbek.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluenose Warehou
Bluenose Warehou
Black Bream
Black Bream
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Hapuka
Hapuka
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluenose Warehou
Bluenose Warehou
Black Bream
Black Bream
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing
BYO tackle
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Lowrance
Fishfinder
Lowrance
Live bait well
Outriggers
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 Durban right now

Geelbek (Cape Salmon)Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
WahooWahoo

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