Top Cape Town Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Marine Big 5 Adventure from Cape Town

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• Enjoy a 2-hour boat trip from Gansbaai to see great white sharks, whales, Cape fur seals, penguins and more. Visit the ominously-named Shark Alley to see if there are any great whites feeding on seals. Head to other parts of the ocean to look for whales and African penguins, as well as seabirds on Geyser Rock and Dyer Island. With experts on hand, you won’t miss any of the majestic marine wildlife on display.
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Robben Island Tour

• Learn about Nelson Mandela’s remarkable legacy on this guided tour of Robben Island, where the famous leader spent long years of his imprisonment. Cover centuries of history in the UNESCO-listed historical property, which include decades as a military base, hospital, and maximum security prison. Tours include door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your Cape Town hotel.
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Couples Sunset Cruise Including Champagne with Tigger 2 Cruises

• Speed over the waters off Cape Town on this fast cruiser for a couples sunset cruise. Head for Clifton 4th Beach or Table Bay, depending on the day's weather, then anchor to watch the sunset with a glass of Method Cape Classic sparkling wine. On the way back to Cape Town, enjoy the colors of the fading sun and the view of the city lights blinking on for the evening.
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Sunset Zambezi River Cruise with Transport from Victoria Falls

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• Experience the stunning beauty of the African sunset on this 2-hour evening Zambezi River cruise. Enjoy a champagne toast with fellow passengers as you gaze out over the placid waters in search of hippos, crocodiles and elephants. Unlimited drinks and snacks are a part of this relaxing evening that showcases the best of the famous Zimbabwe waterway.
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Sunset Zambezi River Cruise from Livingstone

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• The Zambezi River may be known for its raging rapids and wild rafting rides but this two-hour sunset cruise from Livingstone offers travelers the chance to experience a more peaceful side of this famous river with a relaxing ride and champagne toast. Get an up-close look at local wildlife, like hippos, crocodiles and elephants, while you savor unlimited appetizers and drinks as the African sun sets over the stunning Zambezi.
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Whale Watching and Hermanus Wine Route: Private Guided Day Tour from Cape Town

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• Spend a day whale watching and wine tasting on this private 10-hour trip to Hermanus from Cape Town. See migrating Southern Right Whales off the coast of Hermanus from June through mid-December. Sample some of the local wines at two estates.
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Full Day Private Whale Watching Penguins and Wine Tasting Tour from Cape Town

• Enjoy the best of stunning Cape Town on this private tour that includes whale watching, penguins viewing and wine tasting. You'll journey to the rugged cliffside town of Hermanus, known as the whale capital of South Africa. You will cross Sir Lowry's Pass where you may spot the national bird: the Blue Crane. After spending some time at Walker Bay, stop to see Cape Penguins in their natural habitat on the way back. Finally, enjoy a light lunch (own expense) and wine tasting before returning to Cape Town.
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Clifton & Camps Bay Boat Cruise

• Experience the stunning views that Cape Town has to offer ! Enjoy a boat cruise from Granger Bay to Clifton Beach and Camps Bay - be awed by the breath-taking views of Table Mountain, the Mother City and the abundant marine life that occupy our coastline, have your camera ready for the friendly dolphin pods, the majestic whales, African penguins, cape fur seals and plenty more sightings !Come join us on a boat trip that is unique and personalised ! Book now and enjoy the first local beer on us.  Sit back, relax and enjoy a unique boating experience with Ocean Image Boat Rentals & Charters.Food and beverages available on prior arrangement.
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Whale Watching Tour from Cape Town

• This seasonal tour, which takes place between July and December, offers travelers the incredible opportunity to see Southern Right Whales calf from the rugged cliffs of Hermanus. Spend a full day sightseeing and experience the beauty and the wonder of these massive mammals up close.
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Whale Watching Day Trip from Cape Town

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• Visit pretty Hermanus for a rare chance to go whale-watching from the shore. Southern Right Whales breed in the waters off Hermanus, not far from Cape Town, every year from July through November. The town is uniquely positioned to offer some of the best land-based whale-watching viewing locations in the world, and you can also choose to go out on a boat for more adventure (own expense).
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Whale Watching Private Day Tour to Gansbaai from Cape Town

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• The coastal waters off Hermanus are home to a spectacular range of marine wildlife, but the only way to enjoy truly up-close views is by boat. On this private wildlife cruise, spot humpback whales, dolphins, and more in their natural habitat with your guide. Spin through the seaside villages of Betty's Bay and Kleinmond—with round-trip travel from your Cape Town hotel included—and experience the best of the South African coast.
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Full-Day Whale Watching and Wine Tasting Tour from Cape Town

• Combine a whale-watching boat tour and a visit to a local winery on this full-day tour to Hermanus. After a scenic drive along False Bay to Hermanus, embark on a 2-hour whale watch to learn about the marine mammals' biology and behavior. Back on land, choose to visit a wine estate in the Himmel en Arde valley or Stellenbosch before returning to Cape Town.
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Full Day Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus from Cape Town

• Swap the hustle and bustle of Cape Town for a peaceful day of scenic views and a whale watching boat trip. No need to worry about booking your own transport as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. You won’t waste a moment, as your guide will point out attractions en route such as Pringle Bay and Fernkloof Nature Reserve. After a delicious lunch, you’ll go on a whale watching boat trip to spot these magnificent creatures in the wild.
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Jet Boat Sunset Cruise in Victoria Falls

• Meander down the Zambezi River at sunset on this 2.5-hour jet boat tour near Victoria Falls. Listen to select commentary from your guide while getting close views of the local wildlife.
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Wine-Tasting and Whale-Watching Tour from Cape Town

• Combine two of South Africa's top activities, whale-watching and wine-tasting, in a single 9-hour tour from Cape Town. Travel to Hermanus to see right whales off the coast or upgrade your tour with an optional whale-watching cruise. Taste local wines in the Hemel en Aarde Valley, then visit Sir Lowry's Pass and Elgin. Tastings and round-trip transportation from your accommodations in Cape Town are included.
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PRIVATE ROMANTIC SUNSET & DINNER CRUISE FOR 2 ONLY

• Avoid the boatloads of tourists and enjoy an intimate experience on this private sunset dinner cruise.Toast the sunset with a glass of sparkling wine and some light snacks then sit down to a candlelit three- or four-course meal, set romantically with rose petals and accompanied by soft music.
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Private Cape Riviera and Whale Watching Tour from Cape Town

• Explore South Africa’s ‘Cape Riviera’ during this 9-hour private group sightseeing trip featuring gorgeous coastal scenery, whale watching, and more. Learn about the fishing history of Hermanus, scout for Southern Right whales in Walker’s Bay, check out the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens in Kleinmond, and visit Hamilton Russell Vineyards, plus much more.
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Stony Point Nature Reserve Penguin Colony Via Whale Route

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• Visit both the Stony Point Nature Reserve—home to a large colony of African penguins—and the Waaygat Whaling Station on this tour from Cape Town. See the black and white birds up close from a boardwalk through the colony, learning about their biology and behavior through a guide's commentary. Tour the remnants of the Waaygat Whaling Station, the former site of whale meat harvesting and processing from the early 20th century, to imagine what whaling life was like on the cape during that time. Light lunch included.
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Table Bay Marine Eco-Tour from Cape Town

• Discover the variety South Africa's marine life through this 1.5-hour eco-tour from Cape Town. Board a boat departing from the Victoria and Albert Waterfront and heading out into the ocean for great views of the Atlantic Seaboard, Robben Island, and Table Mountain. Learn about the marine environment's flora and fauna through in-depth guided commentary.
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Full Day Private Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus

• Experience an up close and personal encounter with the 'gentle giants' of the ocean that promises to be an 'experience to be treasured'. Hermanus hosts the bulk of the Southern Right Whales that migrate to South Africa. In addition to the Humpback and Brydes whales an abundance of other marine life can be seen. The whale watching trip begins with an on-land briefing led by our whale specialist guide before heading down the jetty to our catamaran. We then set off from the Hermanus New Harbour in search of the ‘gentle giants.’ The purpose-built catamaran provides superior viewing and comfort and during the Hermanus whale tour the friendly, knowledgeable crew add that personal touch allowing for an all-round great experience, from ensuring the perfect photo opportunities are not missed to serving complimentary light refreshments.
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Ultimate Ocean Experience

• Come and enjoy the ultimate 3 hour ocean experience!  A catamaran cruise, SUPing and Seal Snorkeling available as well as complimentary drink and food platter.  View the marine Big 5 and Cape Town from the ocean.  This is an experience definitely not to be missed.
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V&A Waterfront Seal Snorkeling

• Come and experience one of the most popular and unique activities the Mother City has to offer. The Ocean Experiences team are only too keen to share the beauty of the ocean and its most playful mammals with you as well as the beauty of the Cape Town Atlantic Coastline. On our seal snorkeling experience, you will not only learn about the Cape fur seals habits, but you will also get to experience their friendly nature first hand. The tour includes a picturesque drive from the V&A Waterfront past all the well know sites of the Cape including Lions head and the 12 Apostles on the way to one of the biggest seal colonies found on the Atlantic seaboard. On our seal snorkeling trips, you also have the chance to see Dolphins, Whales, Penguins, Sun Fish and much more.
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4-Hour Atlantic Seaboard Private Luxury Yacht Cruise from Cape Town

• Climb aboard our beautiful 45 foot Princess Yacht and enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise along Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard, via Robben Island and to Clifton. Spend 1 hour at anchor at Robben Island and 1 hour at Clifton while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine and snacks. The Yacht can take up to 12 passengers and is completely private.
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3-Hour Clifton Shore Private Luxury Yacht Cruise from Cape Town

• Climb aboard our beautiful 45 foot Princess Yacht and enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise along Cape Town's Atlantic shoreline to Granger Bay and Clifton. Spend 45 minutes at anchor in Granger Bay and 45 minutes at anchor in Clifton while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine and snacks. The Yacht can take up to 12 passengers and is completely private.
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