South Africa · SAILING
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 sailing tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
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”
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 from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to Green Point lighthouse for Table Mountain views, friendly crew, sea life, and a one-hour coastal escape.
“The cruise was awesome and very refreshing. Water is very therapeutic for me and it’s always lovely to be around it. Enjoyed the cruise”
Sail Table Bay from Cape Town’s Waterfront for an hour, with city views, working sails, friendly crew, and a harbor backup in rough weather.
“Such a relaxing cruise, yet so much sea life excitement to be seen and last but not least amazing and energetic tour guides who made the trip so worth while.”
Review of Cape Town’s 1-hour catamaran cruise, with Table Mountain views, harbor sailing, price advice, timing tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Disorganized, late, no introduction by skipper, no pointing out landmarks to passengers. Boat dirty from previous trip - pizza boxes and champagne bottles scattered around. Very disappointing!”
Review of Knysna’s intimate sunset sail aboard the 50-foot Outeniqua, with Knysna Heads views, Cap Classique, snacks, and ocean sailing when conditions allow.
“A great trip, the staff made us feel very welcome. Easton and Nigel took good care of us! Lovely snacks and bubbly made the experience even better.”
Review of Cape Town’s one-hour Table Bay catamaran sail, with Table Mountain views, friendly crew, wildlife sightings, prices, and booking tips.
“Outstanding experience for me. A pod of dolphins swam with our catamaran for around 10 minutes and I will never forget this.”
Review the Cape Town sunset catamaran cruise, with Table Mountain views, sparkling wine, marine life, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“No catamaran available so a replacement was offered. It was ok but not quite the same experience.. no safety talk, no greeting, not champagne but ok fizz! However, the sunset was spectacular and everything aside I would absolutely recommend you see it. Tip: take a blanket or layer up.. it can get chilly…”
Watch Table Mountain fade into sunset on a 90-minute Cape Town catamaran cruise with sparkling wine, music, and Atlantic views.
“Perfekte 90 Minuten. Leute waren cool. Crew war super aufmerksam. Locker und lustig.”
Sail from Knysna Waterfront through the Heads at sunset with bubbly, a Mediterranean platter, wildlife, and a small 12-person crew.
“Absolutely amazing. the crew made it so much fun. It was much more of an adventure than we were expecting. we saw lots of wildlife and riding the waves out into the open sea had my wife hugging me tightly, but my goodness... it was fun. then on our way back to the docks we took it nice and slow and the dinner was amazing. absolutely incredible experience. we loved it!”
Sail Cape Town’s Table Bay by catamaran for one hour of Table Mountain views, possible wildlife sightings, and a friendly crew at a fair price.
“I had a bunch of fun, there was just a issue with the times and the booking but star camera people”
Sail Knysna Lagoon at sunset, pass the Heads, enjoy a steak braai and bubbly aboard a spacious 55-foot catamaran.
“It was expensive for what it was. The lad looking after us was brilliant, he really worked hard while the chap who drove the boat, although a very pleasant man, spent most of the time on his phone. The food was not great. Meat was excellent but came with pasta salad, potato salad and garlic bread. No salad or vegetables and afterwards no dessert.”
Sail Table Bay from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront on a relaxed one-hour cruise with Table Mountain views and a licensed cash bar.
“Even though it was my friend and I they still took us on a tour. It was amazing”
Sail through Knysna Heads on a luxury catamaran with bubbly, ocean views, light snacks, and chances to spot seals and dolphins.
“Excellent cruise and fabulous crew which made for an exceptional and memorable experience.”
Review of Cape Town’s catamaran cruise and sushi meal, with Table Mountain views, marine life, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.
“It was my first time in the boat, so it was a great moment, enjoyed the view and sushi after the 1hr cruising.”
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