Ocean Life Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (66 reviews)
 Saint Georges Street, Cape Town, WC 7975, South Africa

Ocean Life Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (66 reviews)
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Saint Georges Street
Cape Town, WC, South Africa

Ocean Life Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Donavan out of Simonstown, Cape Town. Come and spend a memorable day fishing in and around False Bay, at the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. We offer a wide variety of trips, all tailored to meet your needs and specifications.

Their charter vessel is a 2017 model 28' Carry Cat powered by twin 130 HP Yamaha engines and running the latest Garmin electronics to get you straight out to the fish! Safety onboard is paramount and all equipment is certified and maintained to the highest standard!

Ocean Life Fishing Charters accommodate anglers of all skill levels and all charters come along with top class tackle, lures and the freshest baits available! Inshore, we focus on catching game species like Yellowtail Kingfish, Cape Snoek, and Bonitos. You can also try reef fishing for Red Roman, Cape Bream, Kob, Rockfish and various other delicious food fish.

Offshore, we offer full day trips fishing one of the best Yellowfin Tuna grounds in the world. Other species encountered are Longfin/Albacore Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, and Dorado/Mahi Mahi.

Ocean Life Fishing Charters is environmentally friendly and they try to tag and release fish whenever possible for the South African Oceanographic Research Institute. You have the option to keep your catch, which they will clean for you, or to tag and release it for research purposes and to be notified once recaptured.

Your Skipper and crew have a wealth of experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm that will educate and entertain you throughout your trip. While out on your adventure, you will get to see the diverse marine life that Cape Town has to offer like whales, dolphins, penguins and various Shark species.

Please note that a local fishing permit is required for all anglers onboard. These can be organized by the captain by prior arrangement at a small additional fee.

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Rating

5.0
66 reviews
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64
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2
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (163)

Great tour with exrta sightings
Unbelievable trip
Unbelievable trip
Unbelievable trip
Top-notch charter in Simon’s Town!
Top-notch charter in Simon’s Town!
+157

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (66)

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Graham Erskine
Graham Erskine
5.0
Verified
what a great way to spen a day!
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on December 4, 20252 adults
It was a privilage to be in the company of Donavan and Mikey. The charter boat was clean and well organised. plenty of tackle and bait for all levels, and on hand instruction from the crew for all levels and size of angler. Both Donavan and Mikey know there stuff and will also talk about the history of the area as well as the marine life it contains. Catch and release operated on the boat with some species being tagged for marine research. you are able to take what you need to braai later! plenty of fish caught and sone really goid conversation. i will definitely be looking this charter up again when i return to capetown and hope to catch that big one that got away. thank you both for a stunning day.
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Reported catch:
Shad
Yellowtail Amberjack
Black Bream
Squid
Response from Captain
December 9, 2025
thanks Graham, we had a awesome time with you guys on board, look forward to having you with us again!
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Karry Bartley
Karry Bartley
5.0
Verified
Best Charter EVER!!!
Nearshore charter - 1:00 PM on November 4, 20254 adults
Captain Donovan and Mickey are the absolute best duo you could ask for on a charter. Cap Donovan was very communicative letting me know the weather was not favorable on the day l picked and we opted to go the next day. Best decision ever! We went out and got on the fish early. They didn't wait around for the fish to come to us we were constantly moving to the fish. The shear excitement they shared while fishing is what you want in your captain and first mate. I've been fishing all around the world and this BY FAR was my favorite trip. Highly Highly recommend.
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Response from Captain
November 11, 2025
thank you Karry! we had a awesome time with you all on board!!
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Erik Mackenroth
Erik Mackenroth
5.0
Verified
New
Great tour with exrta sightings
Nearshore charter on March 20, 20262 adults
Donavan and Micky made the tour very special to us. Not even that they brought us several fish to the hook. Even a bigger fight came up. Unfortunatly we lost the big fish. But Donavan managed to show us additional marine wildlife and explained a lot about the species, the landscape and South Africa in general.
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Rockfish
Shad
Response from Captain
March 20, 2026
Thank you Erik!
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Kaan Uluçay
Kaan Uluçay
5.0
Verified
A lifetime experience!
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on January 7, 20261 adult
I had a six hour afternoon trip with Mickey and Jason both of them are very experienced and were helpful. Though Donavan hadn't joined the trip that afternoon, he was very helpful while i was arranging the trip and was very kind. We caught trophy sized yellowtails and a huge shark thanks to the expert tactics of Mickey and Jason. Overral i highly recommend this trip, it litteraly was the best fishing experience i ever had.
Response from Captain
January 8, 2026
Thanks Kaan It was a absolute pleasure having you with us and well done on pulling all those fish! i hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation in Cape Town regards Donavan
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Conor Pearson
Conor Pearson
5.0
Verified
Trip of a life
Nearshore charter - 1:00 PM on January 2, 20263 adults
Jason and Micky took me (27) my fiance (24) and son (5), the lads are absolutely brilliant and great with my son. We caught plenty of fish . My fiancé had never been fishing before and her first fish was a smoothhead (shark) which was such a magical moment. 100% the best experience ive ever had
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Response from Captain
January 11, 2026
thank you Conor!
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Trip availability and prices

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Nearshore charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
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US $642
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Nearshore charter - 1:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $642
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
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US $788
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $788
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip - Tuna (4 -5 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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Oct 1 - Jul 1
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US $1,284
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
66 reviews
5
64
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (163)

Great tour with exrta sightings
Unbelievable trip
Unbelievable trip
Unbelievable trip
Top-notch charter in Simon’s Town!
Top-notch charter in Simon’s Town!
+157

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (66)

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Graham Erskine
Graham Erskine
5.0
Verified
what a great way to spen a day!
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on December 4, 20252 adults
It was a privilage to be in the company of Donavan and Mikey. The charter boat was clean and well organised. plenty of tackle and bait for all levels, and on hand instruction from the crew for all levels and size of angler. Both Donavan and Mikey know there stuff and will also talk about the history of the area as well as the marine life it contains. Catch and release operated on the boat with some species being tagged for marine research. you are able to take what you need to braai later! plenty of fish caught and sone really goid conversation. i will definitely be looking this charter up again when i return to capetown and hope to catch that big one that got away. thank you both for a stunning day.
Review media 0
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Reported catch:
Shad
Yellowtail Amberjack
Black Bream
Squid
Response from Captain
December 9, 2025
thanks Graham, we had a awesome time with you guys on board, look forward to having you with us again!
0
Karry Bartley
Karry Bartley
5.0
Verified
Best Charter EVER!!!
Nearshore charter - 1:00 PM on November 4, 20254 adults
Captain Donovan and Mickey are the absolute best duo you could ask for on a charter. Cap Donovan was very communicative letting me know the weather was not favorable on the day l picked and we opted to go the next day. Best decision ever! We went out and got on the fish early. They didn't wait around for the fish to come to us we were constantly moving to the fish. The shear excitement they shared while fishing is what you want in your captain and first mate. I've been fishing all around the world and this BY FAR was my favorite trip. Highly Highly recommend.
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Response from Captain
November 11, 2025
thank you Karry! we had a awesome time with you all on board!!
1
Erik Mackenroth
Erik Mackenroth
5.0
Verified
New
Great tour with exrta sightings
Nearshore charter on March 20, 20262 adults
Donavan and Micky made the tour very special to us. Not even that they brought us several fish to the hook. Even a bigger fight came up. Unfortunatly we lost the big fish. But Donavan managed to show us additional marine wildlife and explained a lot about the species, the landscape and South Africa in general.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Rockfish
Shad
Response from Captain
March 20, 2026
Thank you Erik!
0
Kaan Uluçay
Kaan Uluçay
5.0
Verified
A lifetime experience!
6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on January 7, 20261 adult
I had a six hour afternoon trip with Mickey and Jason both of them are very experienced and were helpful. Though Donavan hadn't joined the trip that afternoon, he was very helpful while i was arranging the trip and was very kind. We caught trophy sized yellowtails and a huge shark thanks to the expert tactics of Mickey and Jason. Overral i highly recommend this trip, it litteraly was the best fishing experience i ever had.
Response from Captain
January 8, 2026
Thanks Kaan It was a absolute pleasure having you with us and well done on pulling all those fish! i hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation in Cape Town regards Donavan
1
Conor Pearson
Conor Pearson
5.0
Verified
Trip of a life
Nearshore charter - 1:00 PM on January 2, 20263 adults
Jason and Micky took me (27) my fiance (24) and son (5), the lads are absolutely brilliant and great with my son. We caught plenty of fish . My fiancé had never been fishing before and her first fish was a smoothhead (shark) which was such a magical moment. 100% the best experience ive ever had
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Response from Captain
January 11, 2026
thank you Conor!
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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Carry Cat
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 130HP
Max cruising speed
37 knots
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