Boat trips · CAPE TOWN BOAT TOURS
The 15 best cape town boat tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are aboard and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Cape Town by open-top bus, with Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, Constantia, and an optional harbor cruise.
“I have enjoyed both rides, the hop hop sight seeing bus a cruise harbour”
Review of Cape Town’s hop-on hop-off bus, covering Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, Camps Bay, Constantia wineries, prices, routes, and practical tips.
“Bus was frequent and comfortable. The commentary was very good. I always use City Sightseeing as an excellent way to see foreign destinations.”
Sail Cape Town’s Atlantic coast at sunset with two glasses of sparkling wine, Table Mountain views, music, and a 90-minute cruise.
“Wonderful experience. The crew was the absolute best! Very scenic cruise, beautiful view of the sunset. They kept the bubbles flowing and were very attentive. Would definitely do it again!!!”
Review of Cape Town’s 90-minute sunset schooner cruise from the V&A Waterfront, with sparkling wine, Table Mountain views, and sailing.
“Great value for money Great Party atmosphere ... three glasses of champagne were a bonus.... plenty of seals to see”
Review of Cape Town’s one-hour catamaran cruise, with Table Mountain views, marine life, practical tips, value, access, and booking advice.
“The activity was awesome. We got to see seals, dolphins, the sea was calm, the breeze was refreshing, and it was hot. The staff were very friendly and took very nice photos. Highly recommended.”
Review of Cape Town’s 90-minute luxury sunset catamaran cruise, with Table Mountain views, two Proseccos, music, and wildlife watching.
“It was a fantastic experience. The staff was friendly and the view was all the hype. If in Cape Town one should surely do the sunset cruise. The champagne added to the fun”
Review of Gansbaai’s Marine Big 5 boat tour, with whale, shark, seal, dolphin and penguin tips, costs, timing and honest advice.
“The experience was amazing as all the big 5 were spotted and well explained by the guide.”
Sail Table Bay at sunset with Table Mountain views, two glasses of sparkling wine, music, wildlife, and a lively 90-minute catamaran cruise.
“The Catamaran sunset tour was memorable. Music was not too loud today. And everyone got 2 glass of champagne as expected. I was surprised they provided blankets for journey back as after sunset it became a bit cold. Make sure you as well take sweater or jacket, it is sea activity after all.”
Review of Cape Town’s Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-course dinner, with sailing details, restaurant choices, weather tips, and value advice.
“It was very exciting with a group of other internationals. Kids loved it too”
Review of Cape Town’s one-hour pre-sunset Champagne cruise, with Table Mountain views, sparkling wine, marine life, music, and practical tips.
“Great! I totally enjoyed it! The guide is a very jovial, fun, exciting person, I enjoyed him. The rest of he crew were wonderful! I will definitely do it again!”
Fly around Table Mountain, cross the Cape Peninsula, and enjoy a V&A Waterfront catamaran cruise with this 25-minute Cape Town helicopter tour.
“Howard the pilot & his crew are the best ! The flight was fantastic!!!”
Review of Cape Town to Gansbaai whale watching, with Southern Right Whales, dolphins, transport tips, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“It was a long drive from Cape Town but our guide gave some very interesting information on the way. Worth the drive to see many mother and baby whales and a couple of dolphins. All very respectful to the animals, we were the only boat in the nursery waters area and waited for whales to come to us, the babies were interested in checking us out and mum followed, everything on their terms. Would recommend.”
See Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, working harbor, and playful seals on a 30-minute cruise with commentary for about $4.98.
“Very nice and interesting to see the harbour and lovely to see the seals! Good value for money, thank you!”
Review of Marine Dynamics’ Gansbaai shark cage cruise from Cape Town, with bronze whalers, conservation, meals, transport, and practical tips.
“The tour was great, we were able to see 5 sharks and 1 seal, the sharks are in front of you while you are in the cage, we enjoyed a lot!”
See Cape Town’s seals, harbour, Table Mountain, and skyline on a 30-minute cruise with 15-language audio and free Wi-Fi.
“Everything about the trip was wonderful, although a little brief.”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
