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.
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

3 Hour Light tackle Seafari -

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(19 reviews)
Cape Town
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Trips from US $784

Tuna/Marlin Offshore Seafari

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Cape Town
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Trips from US $863

Vida Loca โ€“ Hout Bay to Robben Island Seafari

Cape Town
Trips from US $1,366

Fishing Reports

Light Tackle Seafari
Light Tackle Seafari
May 5, 2025 Cape Town
Very Happy Customers.
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Tuna Offshore Seafari
Tuna Offshore Seafari
May 5, 2025 Cape Town
Learning and sharing heros to friends ?? Great angling! Tuna are still around suprisingly. Hopefully for yours ??. 6 May 2025 - updates available on enquiry. Ideally PAX 4 (Guests) , two crew + Captain Up spec bespoke trips available on request.
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Happy New Year 2025 - Tuna Season Update
Happy New Year 2025 - Tuna Season Update
Jan 6, 2025 Cape Town
Wishing the Fishing Booker team,collegues, customers and special friends that we have met through charters from all over the world wonderful fish filled, hassle freeband safe 2025. Plesse note that the Tuna have moved off and we do not expect them back until end February. They should here until April. Please forwaed any enquiries for around these months and we will get you out there confidently. If you are traveling Cape Town or planning to, you will not be dissapointed with our other Seafari Fishing Packages! We take great pride in all our Seafari packages and with tuna, we never take tounout id we know the fish are not there. If you do have any enquiries or special requests, please contact me theough the Fishing Booker ap and make sure that they can enjoy the fruits of their amazing and easy to navigate application. Tight Lines. James Many Options, One Solution. ยฉ
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Light Tackle Seafari
Light Tackle Seafari
Dec 14, 2024 Cape Town
Always a pleasure to sea the litrle people go for it! You fan exoect allot of marine life around at this time of year. Wondeful to sea, important to adhere to local laws and regulations. Swim, optional barbeque, fish, optional rock jumping. Flexible time slots.
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Yellow Fin Tuna
Yellow Fin Tuna
Dec 14, 2024 Cape Town
The fish are still here ???
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2024 Offshore Tuna Seafari
2024 Offshore Tuna Seafari
Nov 4, 2024 Cape Town
The Tuna have officially arrived.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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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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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Derek T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An amazing fishing/Seafari Experience in Cape Town

VERIFIED   3 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari on October 25, 2023
Vacationed in Cape town with my family of six, consisting of both experienced and first-time fishers. Right from the beginning,...
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Roz O.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Don't leave SA without spending a day with Captain James

VERIFIED   3 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari on September 13, 2024
We had a great day. Captain James and his crew couldnโ€™t do enough for us. We hired his boat for 4 hours to deep...
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Aimee V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic captain and crew- exceeded all expectations

VERIFIED   3 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari on August 16, 2024
Our experience went beyond all expectations! We highly appreciated the extensive communication with the Captain prior to the...
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Michael F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Phenomenal isnโ€™t a strong enough word!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Midday Light Tackle Seafari on March 13, 2024
The Boat is a beauty, the location is incredible, and the Captain and his crew are the greatest!ย  These guys love what they...
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DALENE H.
Excellent
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Awesome!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Morning Light Tackle Seafari on October 15, 2023
What a great experience! After a couple of disastrous attempts with another charter, we found Cpt. James and his amazing crewman,...
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