Stampede Cruises

17/10/2024

In beautiful moments like these the world stands still for a while and the only question on our minds is what we going to see next. Special occasion or just because WhatsApp us on 0817666749

10/05/2024

Clearly this Subantarctic Skua wants to grow up to be a pilot on an aircraft carrier one day. Practicing the treacherous touch and go maneuver is only for the best of the best and this guy is undoubtedly Top-Gun.

10/05/2024

Generally we recover living organisms needing assistance, however this non-biological sea creature needed to be collected south of Kenton as she was having a tough time and needed intervention. She's a smart, carbon neutral, unmanned research vessel that autonomously wing sails the ocean collecting valuable climate change data and maps the ocean floor as she goes. It's the stuff of science fiction how she avoids shipping, collects and transmits data day and night in the world's toughest environment.

09/05/2024

Enter now!! Zsports Events SA Whale Trail fun run/walk at The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre on 2nd June. Enjoy a scenic run through the The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre grounds, safe and spectacular view to enjoy.

Raggy Charters - Marine-Eco Cruises Periexpo Go See Do South Africa One Land Love It African Drumbeat World Cetacean Alliance Nelson Mandela University Boardwalk Mall UpperDeck Cruises SSTG Bayworld PE SANCCOB saves seabirds Firefly The Travel Guy HRG Security Gardmed Ambulance Service Magnetic Storm Talisman Hire - Port Elizabeth The Function Warehouse Kleinrivier Mountain Escapes Addo Cruises and Sand Sledding Schotia Safaris private game reserve Addo Tourism ProDive Travel The Waste Trade Company Fogarty's Bookshop Skål International Nelson Mandela Bay WESSA Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa Algoa Bay Conservation Algoa Bay Ocean Stewards Addo Elephant National Park Nissan Eastern Cape Montpellier de Tulbagh 5D Global VR Alan Tours Skål International Garden Route Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala Game Reserve Elephant Walk Restaurant & Country Pub Remo's PE
Barnacles Restaurant Boardwalk Hotel and Casino Avoca River Cabins, Addo, South Africa Kragga Kamma Game Park Stampede Cruises Bargain Buys

24/04/2024

When you're convinced your boat has infinite maneuverability second to none, the real master appears to reveal what's up.

24/04/2024

16/04/2024

Probably the one and only opportunity I'll get to meet a Crabeater from the Antarctic along the African coast. Thanks to the amazing people at Bayworld PE for dedication in giving marine mammals, reptiles and birds a second chance at life, where they belong in the blue heart of our planet. Holding thumbs for Emily, her big eyes, and gentle nature stole all of our hearts 💞

16/04/2024

08/11/2023

Awesome work from Ruth and her rehab team.
Spoiler alert, if you like Masterson's pick up their new 🐢 turtle branded coffee and support the local turtle rehab program. Lovely coffee.

05/08/2023

Such good news.

An international panel of experts found that fishing closures have a positive impact on penguin population growth, albeit small.

04/08/2023

Such good news

An international panel of experts found that fishing closures have a positive impact on penguin population growth, albeit small.

05/05/2023

We’re over the moon! The lovely STAMPEDE and her crew consistently raised the heaviest bag of four Yellowfin tuna at the prestigious PEDSAC TUNA CLASSIC, to win the TOP BOAT 2023, which, amongst a field of 36 very capable boats, not an easy feat.

STAMPEDE was built to be a high performance, versatile, family tuna hunting / day cruiser. Her ideal playground, the tuna grounds 40Nm / 75km south along the continental shelf of Africa where the current flows around 7km/h, water is 27C hot and 1000m deep. For that she needed to be exceptionally strong, very light, (the lightest SUPERCAT ever produced in 38ft), bone dry on deck for comfort and safety, boasting stability second to none, achieved by gorgeous slim 11.7m / 38ft hulls and a 5m / 16ft beam. She’s turned out exceptional in every way possible.

STAMPEDE needed an equally amazing crew on and off the water to perform optimally, she couldn’t have wished for better than :

Jamie “Hawk eyes” Edward
Arjan “Nicks meer raad, net nog KRAG!” Floor.
Francois “First” Colyn
Liesel “Emmer” Floor
Chantelle “Marvel” Fourie
Anton “fishon” Van Der Berg
Jacques “Gees” Fourie
Illana “Tropicana” de la Rey
John “Staadmaker” Raffan
Robbie “Fixalot” Francis
“Mello” Danielo Snyman
Dawn “Vasbyd” Francis

At the start of day one, armed with the knowledge that STAMPEDE hasn’t blanked since the start of tuna season we should have felt more confident. However Jan, Feb, March, April, and Mays fish now counted for nothing. We needed to once again find Goldilocks water, not too hot/not too cold, rediscover the fish, raise them from the deep, and entice them to bite properly before the fight can even begin. Then all the chaos and challenges we sought could commence, connected to possibly 8 of the oceans top athletes by the slimmest of lines. Until we had one or two on ice we would suffer the frenzy of the million butterfly’s now residing within all of us.

On Day one we headed to the area we believed we stood the best chance at success, based on the prevailing conditions and forecast. We picked up Skipjack tuna along the way, a good sign, “we're on the right track” of the some times elusive Yellowfin tuna, "just a little deeper."
We received a call over the radio, another boat landed the first of the day and along with it a cash prize, my heart sank.
Moments later two of our reels started screaming and our crew sprang into action. After some time, gaff in hand I started to see the familiar vibrant yellow signature of our quarry, both fish were soon landed and iced.
The first by Francois, the second hot on his heels by Chantelle not messing around. As luck would have it the other boats “first fish” transpired to be a case of mistaken identity, the honour and cash of First Fish belonged to our Francois. As it turned out, wasn’t just the first of the day but for Francois his first Yellowfin
ever, no better way to remember the occasion than the fish of your dreams to be accompanied by a prize in a prestigious competition.
We proceeded to land many more with very few losses. Day one ended neck and neck with only 2kg separating the TOP 8 boats STAMPEDE included, our crew now needed rest, it was anyone’s competition.

Day two was cancelled due to sea conditions. If possible the crew wanted to fish regardless. Sea conditions allowed one Yellowfin and a few losses. The time drew near for us to navigate the waters back to port to maintain comfort. Stampede harnessed the power of the swell to minimise our fuel burn and reduce our carbon footprint and made excellent time returning to port having a proper adventure
and yellow gold in the ice box. With the rest of the fleet having a leisure day, we would need to dig extra deep tomorrow.

The second official day started with visibility lower than expected, intermittent squalls and clouds delayed the sun. Boats started turning around back to port, as the sea still lay hungover and messy from the previous day’s strong winds. Radio calls started coming in from around 6 miles further south,
conditions were beginning to improve for them. Hopeful boats were now turning back south again and soon caught up to us. We once again arrived south on time to raise the first Yellowfin of the official second day and the accompanying prize, followed by even more. That afternoon we left early to ensure
we made the scales comfortably, to see who got what and to celebrate with the rest of the fleet as it was yet again another Tuna Classic to remember.
We weighed our beautiful Yellowfins and prize giving began. To our delight STAMPEDE ended up around 75kg ahead of the closest competitor to receive the award of PEDSAC TUNA CLASSIC TOP BOAT 2023.
Absolute privilege to fish amongst legends from near and far. Gaffing the win, a feather in our cap.

Fishing is the strangest game, competition is fierce yet social. Connected by the sailors code we unite to share adventures unlike any other and the mysteries of the deep bring us back to the shelf time and time again.

PEDSAC TUNA CLASSIC will always be a highlight on STAMPEDE’s calendar.
Many thanks to sponsors, organisers and the brave competitors. Till next year...

Arjan Floor Jamie Edwards John Raffan PEDSAC: Port Elizabeth Deep Sea Angling Club Jacques Fourie Danielo Snyman

04/06/2022

Come down to Willows for the whale festival.
Food trucks, musicians, prizes, interesting talks and lots of fun. It's happening right now.

29/05/2022

Need a home loan?
Speak to Magda from Get Go she'll make it feel like your ships come in.

12/03/2022

2 hours before tonight's amazing sunset.

10/03/2022

Visitors living their best lives where treated to great sea conditions and plenty action along the waterfront today.

08/03/2022

These Transient/Biggs Orca are seldom seen the world over. Unlike fish eating residents they generally spend most of their time far offshore feasting on mammals. Interestingly they thought to be a matriarchal society. The males are bigger and stronger however their successes is due to a very tight family cooperative structure and when it comes to social cohesion we know females generally perform better. When hunting prey often much bigger than ones self everyone needs to pitch in, work together, cooperate and be on point. Testosterone fueled aggression has its time and place but when looking for strategic leadership Orca prize female estrogen smarts.
Perhaps when organizing our own societies we can learn from the natural world? 🇺🇦🇷🇺

04/03/2022

When experiences are done right they're one of few purchase that makes one richer.

04/03/2022

Whether in search of a beautiful sunset inshore, the fish of a lifetime offshore or islands seafari our 38ft Supercat Stampede is still the best way to SEA the bay.
For options whatsapp 081766 6749

28/05/2021

Blessing of the 2021 Tuna classic fleet

12/04/2021

STAMPEDE had the honor of showing Mayor Nqaba Bhanga, and his team some of Nelson Mandela Bays marine wonders; highlighting our unique bays vast diversity and challenges its facing.

Our city has being compared to a sinking ship, but this is set to change. Mayor Bhanga's team has set about tirelessly plugging holes and setting course for the destination of our communal aspirations.

We're going places and require all hands on deck. So ALL Aboard!!!
Its going to be a hell of a ride!

01/04/2021

Algoa Bay has the last islands up our South African coast. The rich history and phenomenal natural encounters along this route are simply amazing. Good sea conditions are forecast for this weekends morning cruises.
Limited availability and advanced bookings are essential.
Contact Stampede on 081766 6749

05/03/2021

"Any astronaut can tell you you've got to do everything you can to learn about your life support system and then do everything you can to take care of it."

Sylvia Earle

05/03/2021

Love to support the excellent work of Bayworlds rehab team. So far we have managed to release 3 critically endangered Hawksbill, 11 endangered Green and 31 endangered Loggerhead Turtles.

05/02/2021

If I had half her titles I would insist people curtseyed. PEs very own Prof Lorien Pichegru celebrated her birthday yesterday and the sea lay flat like a polished jewel for her sunset cruise.
A little seabird told me she's received a new title to add to her long list of excellence. I'll give you a clue it's to do with being a protector, guardian, crusader or hero and I couldn't think of a more deserving human.

Happy birthday to African Penguin champion Prof Lorien Pichegru.