South Africa · BOAT TOURS IN CAPE TOWN
Good boat tours in Cape Town fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Cape Town’s top sights by open-top bus, with Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, Constantia, and an optional harbor cruise.
“the service was great. it was convenient and good value. it took me all around cape town, stopping at many major attractions. there was no guide but an audio description. thoroughly recommend it”
Review of Cape Town’s hop-on hop-off bus, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, coastal stops, Constantia wine route, and optional harbor cruise.
“Traveling with teen. Busses were frequent and clean. Easy check in process. Audio guide was excellent, informative and entertaining. Offered a great look at Cape Town. Stopped at all the key locations.”
Watch Cape Town’s Atlantic sunset from a sailboat with two glasses of sparkling wine, Table Mountain views, music, and a 90-minute cruise.
“Pictures and words don’t do this experience justice. The boat was nice, not over crowded, the guide was personable, and the cruise itself to absolutely beautiful. 10/10”
Sail Cape Town’s Table Bay at sunset on a 90-minute schooner cruise with Table Mountain views, wildlife sightings, and two glasses of bubbly.
“Great! Brilliant crew who looked after us all well and created a fun atmosphere.”
Review of Cape Town’s one-hour coastal catamaran cruise, with Table Mountain views, possible wildlife sightings, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“really nice boat, the staffs were really amazing and extremely attentive. I will definitely do it again”
Sail from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront on a 90-minute catamaran sunset cruise with Table Mountain views, two glasses of Prosecco, and wildlife sightings.
“The Prosecco was amazing and smooth..Take lesser passangers to make the experience worthwhile”
Review of Gansbaai’s Marine Big 5 boat tour, with whales, seals, sharks, dolphins, penguins, conservation, tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Great tour - highly Recommend. We were lucky enough to see penguins, sharks, whales & seals.”
Watch Table Mountain turn gold from a 39-foot catamaran, with two glasses of sparkling wine, music, sea life, and Waterfront views.
“We loved this sunset cruise! We had fun, didn’t mind the music (it wasn’t too loud), and enjoyed the bubbles. We did have a lovely sunset and were rewarded by a whale that joined us for the cruise! Amazing to see. Thanks to the team for being great hosts.”
Sail past Table Mountain at sunset with sparkling wine, then enjoy a three-course dinner at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront.
“The sunset and views of the city from the water were divine. We also got to see a moonrise, that was great! The crew were very accommodating and helpful. Please to grab a coat. It gets quite windy and cold.”
Cape Town’s one-hour pre-sunset cruise pairs Table Mountain views, South African sparkling wine, music, marine life and easy family fun.
“We loved the activity!! Worth the money! It was a bit chilly so I’d advise bringing something warm as a back up, but overall, great time. The sun did not set fyi, it was just an hour ride on the water.”
Fly around Table Mountain, cross the Cape Peninsula, and enjoy a V&A Waterfront catamaran cruise with this 25-minute Cape Town tour.
“Weather was not perfect but our trip took place. It was surprise for my daughter on her birthday. She was happy. Plus company did small gift for her.”
Review of the Cape Town to Gansbaai whale tour, with Southern Right Whales, dolphins, seals, transport details, costs, and practical tips.
“The day was incredible, it was sunny and a little cold! We saw a lot of whale, we were lucky! The driver was very good and kind. All was according to the schedule. If there is something I would have like was to return by the coast road.”
See Cape Town’s seals, boats, and Table Mountain on a short, affordable V&A Waterfront harbour cruise with English commentary.
“It was a great memory with our team. the skipper and announcer did a great job to include our team in the speeches and made a special stop for us to get a photo with Table mountain in the background.”
Review of Cape Town’s 90-minute sunset Champagne cruise, with Table Mountain views, sparkling wine, sea conditions, seating tips, and value advice.
“Great trip! Very Enjoyable. Took a really long time to find the ticket office though as the address on the email was incorrect so we nearly missed theboat.”
See Cape Town, Table Mountain, and both oceans from a helicopter, with pilot commentary, pickup, and a possible boat cruise.
“The views are amazing, apparently, if you are sitting on the left side of the helicopter. If you are in the right side, and I was, you will spend $255 USD and 30 minutes listening to the pilot say “if you are sitting on the left side, you’ll get a wonderful Read more”
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