Blue Water Charters Durban - Fishing Charter for Marlin Fishing, Tuna Fishing, Game Fishing, and Deep Sea Fishing

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Find us at WIlson's Wharf Marina - Moorings 44 and 45
14-18 Boatmans Road, Durban Harbour
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Go on a Deep Sea Fishing Charter Trip or Boat Cruise in Durban.
From Family Fun to Big Game, we have a trip for you

Established in 2008, Blue Water Charters is one of Durban's most popular Charter Fishing Charter operators with 3 Charter Boats for hire to choose from.
Located at Wilsons Wharf Marina in Durban Harbour.

Offering Deep Sea, Marlin, Game and Tuna fishing trips from Durban in summer and a wide variety of fishing trips like light tackle fishing, bottom and reef fishing. Kid's Fishing and Fun Family trips to suit most people’s needs throughout the year, from Family and Childrens fun to Big Game/Marlin fishing including Cruises and Boat rides, we have you covered.

We understand that it is all about the experience, we take this very seriously and strive to put every effort in to ensure your fishing trip gives you a wonderful experience with memories that will last a lifetime.
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Fishing is for everyone. No Experience is needed. As a Fishing Charter We will help you.

If you just want to spend some time outdoors with the kids or family doing some fishing, a day out with your friends or if you are looking for that trophy fish or Marlin we have a fishing trip for you.
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We have a very good reputation and catch rate, with many satisfied and repeat customers from Durban, around South Africa and all around the globe. We are probably the best equipped charter operating out of Durban and  have high Game and Marlin catch rates during the season.
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Our Charter is for those anglers who are seeking an Exclusive Fishing Charter with Personal Attention on well appointed boats fitted with top class equipment and tackle complete with guiding from professional specialised anglers. Be it for the kids, family, friends or some big fish hunting we have a package for you.

From humble beginnings in 2008 starting with a little boat and 6 fishing rods Blue Water Charters has grown to be one of the leading Charter operators in the Durban area, being popular not only with the locals, but with guests from around the country and the globe, with more than 10yrs of operation, well over 1000 trips and more than 6000 guests aboard our vessels we are dedicated to delivereing consistent good service.
Blue Water Charters is a full time owner run operation, it is what we do and Mike is 100% dedicated to running this operation.

We do not share our bookings or make up groups, which means that you, the angler get to do exactly what you want along with personal assistance and guiding.

We are not the cheapest, our aim is to give you the angler a comfortable, quality fishing experience which offers good value for money on a well equipped and comfortable boat.
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Although we mostly get fish on our bookings and sometimes some nice big ones and sometimes lots of fish, there is no guarantee of fish, our best efforts are assured at all times. Otherwise we would call it catching and not fishing, the variables are too many.

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Woman and Children are Welcome.

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Note: All pictures shown are from our actual trips with our guests, they are not "borrowed" from other websites or catches from exotic locations so they show what we actually catch and are not misrepresenting in anyway.

Fat Girl

A 10.4m (34ft) Silverton Convertable Sport Fisher imported from the US and completely refitted in 2015, she powered by 2 x Yamaha 250Hp motors and has a top speed of 35 knots.
 
Built and equipped for fishing and fully rigged for Marlin, Tuna and Game fishing complete with out-riggers, fighting chair and top class equipment.

She is a sturdy boat able to handle the seas comfortably for those long days out hunting big fish in deep waters, ideal and very comfortable for a relaxing fun day out at sea for the family, kids or group for whatever kind of trip booked.

The cabin has a comfortable lounge area complete with a private toilet and small galley, the fore deck offers a great platform for sun tanning on calmer days, there is seating on the fly bridge where one can really take in the view and observe nature around, watch the birds and the variety of marine life, sometimes we see Dolphins that swim by the boat and even Whales can be seen in the distance.

Fat Girl comes with a skipper and deckhand, she is licensed for 10 passengers, we limit to 8 passengers for fishing and 10 on cruises.

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Nawty Girl

Our smaller Boat Nawty Girl is an Escape Cat, a 5.8m (19ft) Catamaran powered by 2 x Mercury 90Hp outboard motors with a top speed of 30 knots.

Suitable for smaller groups wanting a no frills boat that is friendly on the budget, she is quick and gives a comfortable ride. She is ideal for the short Family/Kiddies trips that we offer..

Nawty Girl is rigged for Game Fishing complete with outriggers and fighting chair, she has a T-Top covered area by the helm. The boat is well equipped with tackle for game, bottom and light tackle fishing, along with good equipment.

Nawty Girl has a skipper and deckhand and can carry 4 passengers for fishing and 6 for cruises (No deckhand on cruises)

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McFire

McFire is a 14m (46ft) Lee Cat powered by 4 x Suzuki 300hp Motors. She is a large catamaran and is all about Space and has lots of it with 1200Hp she has a top speed of 35 knots.

She is the biggest boat in the Blue Water Charters fleet, and also Durban’s biggest charter fishing boat. Whether you just want a fun trip or want to head out to the deep for something big you will do in spacious comfort aboard McFire.

McFire is the ideal boat to entertain your clients on corporate trips, or for team building. A great boat for the family, friends or for anyone that wants to fish with loads of space. She is not all just comfort and space, she is also a well equipped fishing vessel.

McFire Girl has a skipper and Deckhand and can carry 10 passengers.
 
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Where to find us

Blue Water Charters is based at Wilson's Wharf in the Durban Harbour which is where all our trips depart and return to.

Blue Water Charters Address
 Wilson's Wharf
18 Boatmans Road
Durban Harbour
Our boats are docked at moorings 44 & 45

There are many restuarants there where you could go to before or after your trip.
 
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Durban Tuna and Game Fishing Charter
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Game Fishing is one of our specialities that we love sharing with our guests.
Game Fishing Charter specialising in targeting a variety of game fish in and off Durban. Dorado Fishing, Tuna Fishing, Wahoo Fishing, Sailfish Fishing, King Mackerel found inshore and deep sea in the warm Indian Ocean waters off the KwaZulu Natal coastline on the East Coast of South Africa
Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Sailfish, King Mackerel, Queen Mackerel, Bonito and more...
Game Fishing Charter in Durban for Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Sailfish, King Mackerel and other Game fish species found inshore and offshore with extremely well equipped boats and top class tackle
Kids Welcome
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Durban Big Game and Marlin Fishing Charter
Please see our Marlin Fishing
Marlin Fishing is something we specialise in, it is a big part of why we do what we do, it is our passion
Marlin Fishing in Durban. A Marlin Fishing Charter with professional experienced skippers specialising in Marlin Fishing in the blue waters of the Indian Ocean along the Eastern Coastline of South Africa targeting Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin and Sailfish
All our Billfishing is strictly catch, photo, release (CPR)
Marlin Fishing Charter based in Durban targeting Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin and Sailfish with well appointed boats and Shimano Tiagra tackle; fighting chair, outriggers and a vast collection of konas and lures
We Love Marlin Fishing
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Durban Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Please see our Deep Sea Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing is for everyone, there are so many species, styles and areas
Deep Sea Fishing Charter for bottom fishing and reef fishing targeting a variety of bottom reef fish inshore and offshore from Durban. Harbour fishing, Inshore fishing and Backline fishing trips also offered
A wide variety of species from light to heavy tackle
Durban Deep Sea Fishing Charter with a wide variety of tackle including Shimano spinning tackle for Bottom Fishing, Reef Fishing, Harbour Fishing, Backline Fishing, Inshore Fishing, and Game Fishing, light tackle fishing also available along with mid deep and mini deep fishing trips, Harbour and Backline Fishing also available
Children Welcome
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Durban Children's/Kid's Fishing Trips and Family Fishing Trips
We love taking kids fishing, we offer trips specifically catered for Kids and for Families
Family and Kid’s Fishing trips in Durban. We love taking families and children fishing we offer fun Harbour Fishing and Backline Fishing trips and no experience is required we will help you all the way to get you into fish.
A great way for families to spend quality time
We have lighter tackle suitable for young children and smaller Life Jackets
Durban Fishing Charter for Kid’s and Families. We offer Children’s and family fishing trips for harbour fishing, backline fishing, inshore fishing and deep sea fishing. First timers are welcome we will show you how it is done and you will have a great time
Harbour, Backline, Mini Deep, Inshore and Deep Sea Fishing
Fishing is a great outdorr activity for the whole family

Durban Shark Fishing Charter
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Sharks give strong hard fights, even the little ones
Shark Fishing Charter. Challenger yourself against one of the many species of sharks found in the Durban waters, we release all our sharks and treat them with the utmost care
All our Shark Fishing is strictly catch, photo, release (CPR)
Durban Shark Fishing Charters. Test your strength against one the toughest predators of the ocean, long strong fights with some really big sharks including the mighty Zambezi shark also known as a bull shark
Fight with a Shark in Durban, it's a great outdoor adventure
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Durban Harbour and Offshore Sea Cruises, Boat Rides, Trips and Tours
Private and Exclusive Boat Cruises. If you want a boat ride without being worried by the crowds and want to enjoy it your way then we have a boat trip for you away from the noise and hustle and bustle of the masses along with personal service from our crew
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Harbour and Offshore Sea Cruises. We only book private trips and do not offer the per person public trips, our focus is on a personalised experience exactly how you would like it with the crew dedicated to your preferences, we really enjoy taking family, kid’s, couple and friends out cruising
Cruises are a great outdoor activity in Durban

Tiger Fishing and Bass Fishing Trips
Tiger Fishing Charter and professional fishing guide on Lake Jozini also known as Pongolapoort Dam specialised in spinning, lure fishing and fly fishing, we also offer camping and fishing trips so you can be close to nature and enjoy the full experience of the wild beauty surrounding these waters along with the excitement of fighting a tiger fish
Tiger Fishing at Lake Jozini and Bass Fishing at Inanda Dam and a few others
Bass Fishing Charter and professional fishing guide on Inanda dam targeting large mouth bass, we offer day trips and multi day camping trips on these tranquil waters that have all kinds of structure allowing one to catch bass all year round and in most conditions. Great for families and kids
All our Tiger Fishing and Bass Fishing is strictly catch, photo, release (CPR)
Please see our Tiger Fishing
Please see our Bass Fishing
Ideal for Adults, Families and Children, a perfect outdoor activity

CHARTER BOATS FOR HIRE
Fat Girl - a 10.4m Silverton Sport Fisher
Nawty Girl - a 5.8m Catermaran
McFire - a 14m Catermaran

Please see our Boats and Equipment

Our Fishing: 
Marlin Fishing, Billfish Fishing, Big Game Fishing, Tuna Fishing, Game Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Shark Fishing, Fly Fishing, Harbour/Bay Game Fishing, Artificial Lure Fishing, Vertical Jigging, Spinning, Lure Casting, Plugging and Popping, Light Tackle Fishing, Family Fishing, Kids Fishing.

Our Cruises:
Trips and Tours, Corporate Charters, Team Building, Nature Tours, Bird Watching Trips, Sunset Cruises, Sunrise Cruises, Harbour Cruises, Marriage Proposals, Parties, Functions, Filming, Photography Sessions, Spreading of Ashes

IMPORTANT NOTICE
You are required by law to have in your possession a valid fishing license on any saltwater fishing trip. You only require a standard fishing licence which must be in your name and is available at any South African Post Office. You do not require the additional boat fishing permit as only one person on the boat is required to have this and this is held by the skipper. Due to current legislation we are not able to supply you with a fishing license on the day NB: Should you fail to bring this along we will not be held responsible for any fines.