Captain
Donavan Cole

Member since December 2017 Cape Town, South Africa
Background
Donavan is extremely passionate about fishing. Whether at work or in his spare time, his entire life has revolved around the sea. He has fished both in South Africa and abroad recreationally, commercially and as a marine fisheries scientist. Donavan absolutely loves fishing and sharing it with others! Donavan is also a registered marine and coastal tour guide specialising in False bay and the Cape Peninsula with a wealth of knowledge in the marine and coastal environment of the areas of operation.

Hey, I'm Captain Donavan Cole

Cape Town, South Africa
Background
Donavan is extremely passionate about fishing. Whether at work or in his spare time, his entire life has revolved around the sea. He has fished both in South Africa and abroad recreationally, commercially and as a marine fisheries scientist. Donavan absolutely loves fishing and sharing it with others! Donavan is also a registered marine and coastal tour guide specialising in False bay and the Cape Peninsula with a wealth of knowledge in the marine and coastal environment of the areas of operation.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(54 reviews)
Cape Town
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $531
Just added to our fleet
Cape Town
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $420

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (125)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Clifford H.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Incredible Fishing Day

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip - Tuna (4 -5 MAX) on March 5, 2025
Arranged a 10 hour Tuna Charter several weeks ago and had to change day due to weather conditions.it was quite a long journey...
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Carla S.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top notch crew and boat for a fab half-day of fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on February 23, 2025
Ocean Life Fishing Charters are fantastic:  total professionals who really know their stuff - and enjoy their work.  We asked...
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Paul M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6hr

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on November 8, 2024
Myself and 14 year old son had an amazing experience. Great communication before hand with a friendly welcome. Due...
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Luke H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Couldn’t have asked for more

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 28, 2025
Captain Donovan and Captain Mickey were amazing. They were super knowledgeable and knew a lot about the fishing and the area....
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Liam D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on February 22, 2025
We had an awesome trip with Captain Donavan and Grant. Great chaps with plenty of stories which made the time out at sea extremely...
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