Charter Operator
Vida Loca

Member since December 2018 Cape Town, South Africa
Background
As a boat captain with over 25 years of experience focused in the marine industry, and thousands of sea miles on the South Atlantic Ocean, I can reliably say that the boat and crew that you choose to go to sea with will make a huge impact on the quality of your experience"
Techniques
The thrill of Tuna Fishing is way up on my priority list. I've also been honoured to captain our boat onto a massive monster of a Marline which we released and i'm not sure much can come close to this.....However, being at sea with some light tackle or just observing is just as nice and exciting with so much to discover and learn.

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Cape Town, South Africa
Background
As a boat captain with over 25 years of experience focused in the marine industry, and thousands of sea miles on the South Atlantic Ocean, I can reliably say that the boat and crew that you choose to go to sea with will make a huge impact on the quality of your experience"
Techniques
The thrill of Tuna Fishing is way up on my priority list. I've also been honoured to captain our boat onto a massive monster of a Marline which we released and i'm not sure much can come close to this.....However, being at sea with some light tackle or just observing is just as nice and exciting with so much to discover and learn.
Our Team
Andrew M.
First mate

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Cape Town
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Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Don't leave SA without spending a day with Captain James
Fantastic captain and crew- exceeded all expectations
Great Experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Charlotte V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kids had the best time

VERIFIED   3 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari on April 22, 2025
We had a great time out at sea and saw a Whale and caught lots of great tasting fish. The Captain and crew were very helpful...
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Mark C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a day out!

VERIFIED   Hout Bay to Robben Eiland Seafari on January 31, 2025
This was exactly what we were looking for, father and son day out with friends.ย  Met our expectation in every sense, firstly...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 11, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Roger B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great half day out

VERIFIED   3 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari on March 27, 2024
We are a three generation family from grandparent, parents and two children. The Captain was very attentive and assisted...
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Eva W.
Cape Town, South Africa
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 HOURS SUNSET CRUISE

3 Hour Midday Light Tackle Seafari on December 27, 2023
We booked a three-hour sunset boat tour, what an experience! The tour went from Hout Bay to Camps Bay, passing the seal island...
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