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Scott Williams
Scott Williams
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
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Member since 2024
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2 trips
5.0
Verified

A Perfect Family Day w/ Cpt. Donovan

Nearshore charter3 adults1 child

We went out with Donovan for a 4 hour near shore fishing trip. It was THE HIGHLIGHT of our trip to Cape Town for our 8 year old son. He had such an amazing time, catching fish (including 4 sharks), seeing whales, seals, penguins, and driving the boat. Donovan and Mickie were great. Everything was organized, well handled and they were a wealth of local information. If you are in the area and have kids that love to fish, Donovan will give them memories for a life time. Can’t recommend him high enough.

Response from Captain

Thank you Scott, we had a great time with you all on board!

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Ocean Life Fishing Charters
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28 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $707

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5.0
72 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
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Captain & Crew
5.0
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What anglers say

  • 100%
    Great experience
  • 93%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 97%
    Recommended
  • 96%
    Caught fish

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  • Jarno Järveläinen
    Jarno Järveläinen
    fi
    Finland
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Trip !

    6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) • 5 adults

    Trip was great, we where kind of early in the season, but these guys really hunted fish for me ! It was my 50 th birthday and that was very nice present. We did also reef fishing, I would say that then its 100 % to catch fish as we did and a lot and all sort of species. Then whale came to see us ! and also we went to see seals and heard horror stories what had happen to white sharks that used hunt for seals. Then we got great tip from Captain Donovan about shooting range near by! So of course we went there as well, I got to shoot with UZI and Desert Eagle .50 cal. So pretty decent birthday !! Thanks a lot.

    Response from Captain

    thanknyou Jarno, glad that we could celebrate the special occasion with you guys and hope to see you for the next one! Regards Donavan

  • Cindy Esterhuizen
    Cindy Esterhuizen
    za
    South Africa
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    More Than Just Fishing – An Incredible Day at Sea!

    6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) • 4 adults

    What an incredible experience with Ocean Life Charters! A huge thank you to Donovan and Mickey for making it such a memorable family day. The fishing was great, but honestly, the entire experience was so much more than that. We were lucky enough to see whales, dolphins, and seals in their natural habitat, which made the trip absolutely unforgettable. We also caught some beautiful fish, tagged them, and released them back into the ocean, something we really appreciated as it reflects their respect for marine conservation. Donovan and Mickey were friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and made everyone feel welcome from start to finish. They went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing time. Thank you for a perfect family day out. We made memories we’ll treasure for years to come, and we’ll definitely be back!

    Reported Catch
    Black Bream
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Cindy! We had a great day out with you amd your family, we look forward to having you with us again! Regards Donavan

  • Graham Erskine
    Graham Erskine
    gb
    United Kingdom
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    what a great way to spen a day!

    6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) • 2 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.

    Reported Catch
    American Shad
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Black Bream
    Squid
    Response from Captain

    thanks Graham, we had a awesome time with you guys on board, look forward to having you with us again!

  • Karry Moore
    Karry Moore
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Charter EVER!!!

    Nearshore charter - 1:00 PM • 4 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.

    Response from Captain

    thank you Karry! we had a awesome time with you all on board!!

  • TYLER WILLIAMS
    TYLER WILLIAMS
    Repeat angler
    us
    Albuquerque, NM, US
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    Member since 2026
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing fishing trip!!

    6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) • 3 adults

    Donavan and Mickey are great guys that work together well! They are very passionate about fishing and did everything they could to make our trip as memorable as possible. I woild highly recommend these guys to anyone. My wife, my son and I all felt welcomed from the beginning and we left with some new friends.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Tyler We had a wonderful day with you and your family on board! Look forward to having you guys with us again! Hope you have a good trip back home!