St. Francis Bay Ocean Safari and inshore fishing
ID: GYG797711-1274282
Category:
Country: Denmark
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a full-day ocean safari from Jeffreys Bay to St. Francis Bay. Learn how to launch, prepare, and drive the small vessel "Joh lene" and catch, clean, and prepare the fish you catch.
Depart from Jeffreys Bay and enjoy a free pick-up and drop-off service from your accommodation. Meet your guide, Benjamin Van den Heever, who was born in Jeffreys Bay and has been fishing in the area for over 50 years. Drive from Jeffreys Bay to St Francis Bay, passing through Humansdorp.
Ask questions and gain some local knowledge and tips from your guide. Enjoy a full-day guided tour with a maximum of 4 people per trip, allowing you to make the most of the day and get a specialized one-on-one experience with your captain and guide.
Learn how to launch, prepare, and drive the small vessel "Joh lene". After all the safety checks, preparation, and protocol, depart from Port St Francis harbor. Spend the day on the ocean targeting local reef fish using sustainable fishing techniques and light tackle fishing rods.
Keep your eyes peeled as you often view whales, dolphins, birds, and other marine life on route. All equipment, bait, and gear are provided for the day. Learn how to catch, clean, and prepare the fish you catch, allowing you to enjoy the fish you caught with family or friends.
Enjoy a fish barbecue, locally known as a "fish braai," for an additional fee. Sit around a fire, enjoy a drink, and let the professionals make you a lovely meal. The full tour duration is between 6 and 8 hours long, depending on the weather. Enjoy a sundowner on the route home and relax as you drive back to Jeffreys Bay and are dropped off at your accommodation.
Highlights
- Learn how to launch, prepare, and drive the small vessel "Joh lene"
- Catch, clean, and prepare the fish you catch to enjoy with family or friends
- Spend the day on the ocean targeting local reef fish using sustainable fishing
- Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins, birds, and other marine life
- Enjoy a fish braai around a fire with a drink and a meal prepared by a chef
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Maximum of 4 people per trip for a personalized experience
Tour duration is 6-8 hours, weather dependent
Optional fish barbeque can be arranged at an additional cost
INCLUDED
- Full day guided ocean safari
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation
- All fishing equipment and bait
- Safety equipment and briefing
- Opportunity to learn vessel launching and preparation
- Fish cleaning and preparation lesson
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Fish barbeque (optional extra)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.