1. What types of trips do you offer?

Our trips vary from half-day to full-day adventures and can be customised for private groups.

• Deep‑sea fishing charters for species like kob, hake, bonito, and seasonal game fish. See our Google reviews.
• Seabird & marine wildlife expeditions, ideal for pelagic birdwatching and spotting whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds such as the Shy Albatross, White-chinned Petrels, European Storm Petrels, and various terns.
• Film production & expedition hosting, including commercial, TV, underwater shoots, shark dives, and more. Film crews can capture white sharks, breaching whales, and raw marine drama with support from our local crew. View our film production services.

2. How do I book a trip?

Just reach out via the contact form on our site. Let us know whether you're interested in a fishing charter, wildlife excursion, or production expedition, and we’ll follow up by phone, email, or WhatsApp.

3. What should I bring?

Bring sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), non-slip shoes, your own water/snacks, and layered clothing for wind protection. For wildlife trips, we recommend bringing binoculars and cameras with long lenses. For filming productions, if you need help to acquire specialist equipment, please chat to us. If you're prone to seasickness, consider taking anti-nausea medication beforehand. Our crew will brief you before departure and provide onboard support throughout the trip.

4. Do you provide gear and permits?

Yes! We supply all fishing tackle and bait, and we can handle local permits upon request. Just bring your enthusiasm.

5. Can I keep my catch?

Absolutely. You may keep fish you catch, as long as it's in compliance with our local regulations. We can take you to the local fishmonger back onshore who can clean and bag your catch for you to take home. We follow sustainable catch practices and respect species-specific limits, as set out by Department of Forestries, Fisheries, and Environment. You can find the Marine Recreational Fishing Regulations in South Africa on the SAAMBR website. If you prefer catch-and-release, we can assist with safe handling and photo opportunities before releasing your fish back into the ocean.

6. Are kids and families welcome?

Definitely! Salt Life Charters are family-friendly. We’ve hosted families with children of all ages and always prioritise safety and fun for everyone on board.

7. What happens if the weather doesn’t cooperate?

Safety comes first. If sea or weather conditions are unsafe, we’ll reschedule your trip or offer a full refund.

8. What wildlife might we see?

Wildlife sightings vary with the seasons, but guests often encounter bottlenose and common dolphins, southern right and humpback whales (June–Nov), or even the occasional orca. We've seen white sharks, blue sharks, and plenty of juvenile hammerheads during trips. And our seabirding trips offer the opportunity to observe of albatross, petrels, jaegers, gannets, terns, and shearwaters - read more about seabirds you might see in Mossel Bay. Our team helps identify sightings and shares marine facts throughout the journey.

9. Does Salt Life Charters support conservation initiatives?

Conservation is at our core. We actively participate in Clean Ocean Dives, where we recover ghost fishing gear and marine debris. We support ethical fishing and tag sharks through the ORI project to support citizen science effortst. Learn more about our tagging project. You can also read all about our committment to responsible angling in our blog. Guests are welcome to get involved or learn more about responsible marine practices during the trip.

10. What film production services do you provide?

We support full-scale productions: documentaries, commercials, feature films, research shoots. Our services include:

• Location scouting
• Vessel & drone support
• Equipment, crew, and marine talent
• Catering and transport

We’ve worked on underwater shoots, shark dives, and a host of documentaries. Explore our production services.

11. How large are your groups?

Fishing and wildlife trips typically accommodate 6 guests. Production expeditions are customised based on your project’s size and needs.

12. Can you survey my boat or assist with boat maintenance?

Yes - we’re authorised SAMSA surveyors and offer vessel surveys, maintenance, and repairs through our team.