Riptide Charters offers a variety of fishing packages to anglers of all skillsets. Whether you want to go far far out and get some big game, wish to try getting the fish on the fly, or are a first time fisherman, here you will likely find a package to suit you.

Riptide Charters are deep sea fishing specialists. Just an hour drive from Durban, they depart from the Shelley Beach at Margate. With a luxury of dry launch, you won’t have to worry about getting soaked on an early morning.

You will be going after the fish aboard a 28’ Butt Cat, powered by twin 147 HP Yamaha engines. The boat can take up to nine anglers. The vessel is rigged with GPS, a fishfinder, stores life jackets, and has a toilet, especially for ladies. The boat is launching from the beach, with a shopping mall just around the corner, so if someone in your party would rather stay behind, they will have a nice past time to fill out their day.

But, with all the fish swimming around, coming along is the safest gateway to a day well spent outdoors. These waters are home to a variety of species. You can go after bottom species and target the local Black Musselcracker around coastal rocky bottoms.Then, further out, you can try trolling for Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Amberjack, Kingfish, Yellowtail.

Typically, you’d fish for bait and then head after bottom fish, but a private charter can be customized to your needs. If you have minors, a private trip’d be the best option. The crew’ll get in touch to tell you how to dress and what to expect the next day.

The crew will provide the fishing gear and lures, but you’re also welcome to bring along your favorite fishing equipment. The skipper will clean the catch for you, and you can also enjoy the view and maybe see dolphins, turtles, sea birds, even whales or Sardine run — May to July is the time to be here.

Pack sunblock, a cap, sunglasses, drinks, water, and food. Hop on and head straight to the fisheries!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    7 Hour Trip - Shared (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $148
    This 7 hour trip is your chance to explore the rich offshore waters of South Africa. It is a shared package and a great chance to meet new fellow anglers. You will get the fishing gear, and will be able to target a true variety of species, including Yellowfin Tuna, Snoek, Kob, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Musselcracker, Amberjack, and even Marlin. You will get the gear, but need to bring license, drinks, and snacks. You will get your catch cleaned. Suitable for all levels of anglers.
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Cod (Breaksea)
    Breaksea Cod
    Bream (Black)
    Black Bream
    Musselcracker
    Musselcracker
    Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
    Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
    Bream (Common)
    Common Bream
  • Shared trip
    7 Hour Trip - Shared (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $148
    If you'd rather head out at noon, come along. This shared package will see you and other anglers fishing for Yellowfin Tuna, Snoek, Kob, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Musselcracker, Amberjack, and even Marlin. You can go around reefs or further out. You will get the gear, but need to purchase license, and bring drinks, and snacks. The crew can clean your catch. The trip is suitable for all levels of anglers.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Rainbow Runner
    Rainbow Runner
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Cod (Breaksea)
    Breaksea Cod
    Jobfish (Green)
    Green Jobfish
    Bream (Fingermark)
    Fingermark Bream
    Bream (Black)
    Black Bream
    Musselcracker
    Musselcracker
    Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
    Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip - Private (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $502
    If you're an early bird, this trip can get you a lot of nice fish. Yellowfin Tuna, Snoek, Kob, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Musselcracker, Amberjack, or even Marlin. This package is private and can take up to nine anglers. The skipper will take you around reefs or further out, weather permitting. You will need to bring snacks, drinks, a fishing license. Make sure to pack a camera to get a nice shot of your catch. It's suitable for all all levels of expertise, but have in mind that it last around seven hours.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip - Private (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $502
    Use the afternoon for some fishing around the local waters. You will have the boat to yourself. Up to nine anglers can come along and go fishing around reefs or deep seas. Target Yellowfin Tuna, Snoek, Kob, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Musselcracker, Amberjack, or even bigger game such as Marlin. You will get the gear and the crew will clean your catch. Pack snacks, drinks, sunblock, a license, a cap, comfortable clothes, and grab a camera.
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FAQs about Riptide Charters

Riptide Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 1,400 per person - 7 Hour Trip - Shared (AM) (7 hours)
  • ZAR 1,400 per person - 7 Hour Trip - Shared (PM) (7 hours)
  • ZAR 9,500 per group - 7 Hour Trip - Private (AM) (7 hours)
  • ZAR 9,500 per group - 7 Hour Trip - Private (PM) (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Riptide Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Riptide Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Riptide Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Reef Fishing

Riptide Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Riptide Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Kob
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Musselcracker
  • Rainbow Runner
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Riptide Charters
Shelly Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2017
Riptide Charters runs deep and reef sea fishing trips around the water of South Africa. They cater to anglers of all levels of expertise and work to provide enjoyable trips. The skippers have extensive knowledge of local fisheries matched by their experience on these water. Year-round, the action is on, and Riptide Charters will help you get your dream catch as you fish from their stable boat with dry launch.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Butt Cat (Catamaran) originally built in 2009. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
9 persons

Types of fishing

Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Shelly Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
6+
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Brilliant day, brilliant catch
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Brilliant day, brilliant catch

VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for Lawrence Atkinson on June 28, 2023
The team really look after you and everyone caught as many fish as they could possibly eat. It’s fishing off a ski boat so...
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VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip - Private (AM) on December 23, 2023
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