South Africa · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Harbour cruises in Durban for the price of a coffee, sunset sails off the Atlantic seaboard and the seal islands in between. The 15 below are priced and clear about how long you are actually on the water.
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.”
See whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds from a comfortable boat in Hermanus, with expert guidance and wide views across Walker Bay.
“A great trip out seeing the whales. 2 hours was the perfect amount of time, and we managed to catch many breaching whales at sunset too. Would highly recommend!”
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”
Review of Hermanus whale and dolphin cruise with Southern Right Charters, covering sightings, guides, boat comfort, price, safety, and useful tips.
“Best Whale watching in the world. We saw lots of Southern Right Whales in Hermanus' Walker Bay. You will even see them from the Coast. Beautiful place and professional company with good Crew a Guide.”
Cruise Lake St Lucia in a 15-seat boat for close hippo sightings, crocodiles, birdlife, expert guides, and two hours of estuary scenery.
“Fantastic! Have been on many of these cruises and this by far the best!”
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”
Cruise Algoa Bay from Port Elizabeth for whales, dolphins, penguins, seals, and expert conservation insight on a small, eco-minded catamaran.
“Great tour. It was a really rainy day but the crew made it an enjoyable experience. We saw lots of dolphins as well as penguins. Highly recommend this tour for all.”
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”
Cruise Durban Harbor for 30 minutes, see giant ships and tugboats up close, learn port life from a skipper, and enjoy skyline views for $7.
“The activity was good I enjoyed my self and my daughter also enjoyed, i think you should fix the path that leads you to the boat it broken and at the same time it shakes , my nearly fell coz she was walking on the broken path, other than that, I’m will to share my experience with my friends”
Cruise Hartbeespoort Dam for two hours with Magaliesberg views, South African finger foods, music, a welcome drink, and a cash bar.
“The boat Captain and crew was friendly but didn't inform us about the area till we ask them about it. Music and food was amazing. I will definitely positively tell people about your🚢”
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.”
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