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Boat Trips in Cape Town: 15 That Justify the Spend

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All 15 boat trips in Cape Town you can book right now, with the per-person price, the length of the day and who each one suits. The first one is first for a reason.

Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - Follow the blue route around the coast and mountain
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Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,929 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $23Our pick

Use a one or two-day pass to explore Cape Town by open-top double-decker bus. Ride the red, blue, and purple routes, stop at Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, and Groot Constantia, then add a harbor cruise or sunset ride if available. Multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and frequent buses keep the day simple.

“Hop on Hop off tours anywhere in the world are a great way to be introduced to a new city. The timing was just right - red line at 1 1/2 hours. In fact, i enjoyed the tour so much I went again in the afternoon with my wife. Just a tip though, if you are sitting in the open area, do bring an extra layer and possibly a hat. the temperature may be 16C but there is a wind chill that makes it feel like 10C!”

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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise - The blue peninsula route: Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, and local context
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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

2.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,793 reviews · from $20

Use a 1- or 2-day pass to explore Cape Town on three routes, with stops at Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, Hout Bay, Camps Bay, and Constantia wineries. Audio commentary comes in 15 languages, with a kids’ option, free Wi-Fi, downtown and Bo-Kaap walking tours, and an optional harbor cruise.

“Plan adequate time for all Activities. Traffic in CT can be a nightmare and the buses are no exception!! Staff are very knowledgeable on waiting times for table top. Mountain Also the weather. Could not go first day too windy. Plan this and traffic into your stay. Wait at tabletop was 90 mins which in the heat is not pleasant. Fast pass was a blessing!”

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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise - Two glasses of sparkling wine and a view that does the work
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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise

3.Sunset Champagne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,083 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Sail for 90 minutes from the V&A Waterfront aboard Esperance, Serenity One, or another available vessel. Sip two glasses of local sparkling wine while the crew finds the best weather-dependent route toward Table Bay, Clifton, or Robben Island. Expect sea views, music, a chilly return, and a sunset over the Atlantic when conditions cooperate.

“It was amazing out of this world experience the skipper was professional and staff was friendly the DJ/skipper played all the best music.”

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Cape Town: Sunset Cruise from V&A Waterfront with Bubbly - Boarding at the V&A Waterfront
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Cape Town: Sunset Cruise from V&A Waterfront with Bubbly

4.Sunset Cruise from V&A Waterfront with Bubbly

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 777 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Set out from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront aboard a 58-foot gaff-rigged schooner with distinctive red-brown sails. Over 90 minutes, you’ll pass Table Bay, Milnerton Lighthouse, Granger Bay, and views of Table Mountain and the stadium. Two glasses of sparkling wine are included, and the crew may point out dolphins, seals, and other Atlantic wildlife.

“The crew made effort with each passanger and made sure that everyone was happy and comfortable. A lifetime unforgettable experience.”

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Cape Town: Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise - Following the coast toward Green Point Lighthouse
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Cape Town: Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

5.Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 777 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Cruise from Quay 5 at the V&A Waterfront to Green Point Lighthouse and back aboard a power catamaran. You get open views of Table Mountain, Cape Town, and the Atlantic, plus a chance to spot seals, dolphins, penguins, whales, or sunfish. English-speaking crew, a cash bar, music, and photo help are part of the experience.

“I enjoyed the experience. The guides were amazing to”

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Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco - Table Mountain looks different from the water
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Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

6.1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 668 reviews · 1h 30m · from $57

Join an English-speaking crew for a 90-minute luxury catamaran cruise from the V&A Waterfront toward Table Bay. You’ll see Table Mountain from the water, enjoy two glasses of local Prosecco, and watch for dolphins, whales, penguins, and sunfish. The mood can shift from relaxed sightseeing to lively music on the return.

“Truly amazing time. The crew was fun, funny, experienced, & accommodating. Absolutely do it again!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

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Cape Town: Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles - Boarding at the V&A Waterfront
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Cape Town: Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles

7.Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 591 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Join Wild Horizons at the V&A Waterfront for a 90-minute sunset sail on a 39-foot catamaran. You’ll pass Milnerton Lighthouse, cross Granger Bay, and watch Table Mountain turn dark as Cape Town lights up. Two glasses of sparkling wine are included, with music, blankets when needed, and a friendly crew led on some trips by Captain Fanie, Dylan, or Steven.

“This was a super great experience- for me it was a 10/10”

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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner - Sailing across Table Bay at sunset
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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

8.Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Spend 90 minutes sailing from the V&A Waterfront with two glasses of local sparkling wine, then walk to City Grill or Raj for a 3-course dinner. Expect changing routes, strong wind, live music, and a warm jacket. The boat may be Esperance, Serenity One, or another available vessel.

“A great team who were helpful, attentive and very funny. This was an amazing experience”

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Cape Town: 1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise - Leaving the V&A Harbour before sunset
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Cape Town: 1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

9.1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Cruise from the V&A Harbour for one hour before sunset, with a glass of South African sparkling wine, English commentary, music, and wide views of Table Mountain and Cape Town’s Atlantic coast. This early sailing suits families and anyone who wants golden-hour photos without staying out late. Dolphins, seals, whales, and other marine life may appear.

“It's was the greatest experience a highlight to my vacation by 10/10 even though it was way to expensive for just cruising. If possible add for blog on your web, take 2photos for boards and we can download them from your site.”

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Cape Town: 2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket - Check-in at the V&A Waterfront Helipad
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Cape Town: 2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

10.2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 417 reviews · 25 min · from $320

From the V&A Waterfront, fly around Table Mountain, over Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and the Constantia Valley. Your pilot provides English commentary, and the small helicopter carries up to six people. After landing, collect a catamaran harbour cruise ticket valid for seven days.

“This was a very informative and beautiful flight over Cape Town and the back side of Table Mountain. We even got lucky and saw two whales.”

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Cape Town: 30 Minute Harbour Boat Cruise with Seal Watching - Seal watching around the moored boats
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Cape Town: 30 Minute Harbour Boat Cruise with Seal Watching

11.30 Minute Harbour Boat Cruise with Seal Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 376 reviews · 30 min · from $4Best value

Take a 30-minute English-language cruise from Quay 5 around Cape Town’s working harbor aboard a double-decker trawling boat. You’ll see seals, moored vessels, the V&A Waterfront, and Table Mountain from the water. This is a compact, affordable outing with commentary, friendly staff, and no hotel transfers or refreshments included.

“Beautiful view on Cape Town! We saw seals and had a good time”

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Cape Town: 25min Helicopter Flight with Complimentary Boat Cruise - The V&A Waterfront gives you an easy starting point
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Cape Town: 25min Helicopter Flight with Complimentary Boat Cruise

12.25min Helicopter Flight with Complimentary Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $278Top rated

Fly from the V&A Waterfront around Table Mountain, past Signal Hill, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Muizenberg, and Constantia Valley. Your pilot provides live commentary while you cross the Cape Peninsula from the Atlantic side toward False Bay. Flights are shared, seating follows weight and balance rules, and hotel pickup is offered.

“The company and employees are professional and friendly. However, the helicopter that took us was tiny. At first the machine wasn't starting, when we got on, the helicopter was shaking with the propellers and the wind. We felt unsafe and asked to return early”

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Cape Town: 30 Minute Seal-Watching Harbour Cruise - Finding the boat outside the Two Oceans Aquarium
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Cape Town: 30 Minute Seal-Watching Harbour Cruise

13.30 Minute Seal-Watching Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 267 reviews · 30 min · from $6

Board at the V&A Waterfront, directly outside the Two Oceans Aquarium, for a 30-minute harbour cruise. Look for Cape fur seals on the harbour tyres, enjoy Table Mountain views, and follow the story in one of 15 languages through provided headsets. Free WiFi, regular departures, and a low $6 price make this an easy add-on.

“The Harbour cruise was an exceptional experience, the sights were beautiful, the crew was professional and friendly, all covid protocol was adhered to. It's an affordable experience with high quality service.”

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1 Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise from Cape Town - Leaving from the V&A Waterfront
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1 Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise from Cape Town

14.1 Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · from $21

Set out from the V&A Waterfront on a one-hour coastal cruise toward Green Point lighthouse and back. You’ll see Cape Town, Table Mountain, the stadium, and possibly dolphins, seals, penguins, or whales. Departures run in the morning and afternoon, with a professional crew and drinks available to buy onboard.

“Awesome experience, view was amazing and the guides were very friendly. Was really cool and great length”

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Cape Town: Coastal Cruise & 2-Course Lunch Combo - Setting out from the V&A Waterfront
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Cape Town: Coastal Cruise & 2-Course Lunch Combo

15.Coastal Cruise & 2-Course Lunch Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 253 reviews · 2h 30m · from $45

Spend 150 minutes at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with a one-hour coastal cruise followed by a two-course lunch at City Grill or Raj. Your vessel may be a twin-deck trawler-style boat or sailing vessel, with views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic coast, dolphins, and seals when conditions cooperate. English-speaking staff are on hand.

“Serenity one boat.. The most exciting boat cruise I have experienced thus far. The staff is very friendly, helpful and considerate. We we late for our cruise and they organized that we have our lunch first and cruise afterwards.. Thank you...”

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