Cape Town Cruises & boat tours

Experience the best way to see the Cape Town Atlantic coastline. This one-hour cruise from the V&A Waterfront to the historic Green Point Lighthouse offers spectacular views of the city and Table Mountain from the perspective of ancient mariners.

Cape Town: Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

Enjoy a half hour cruise around the iconic Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town aboard a double-decker trawling boat. Watch out for seals splashing around in the water, and admire the variety of boats docked along the shore at the waterfront.

Cape Town: 30 Minute Harbour Boat Cruise with Seal Watching

From$3.99per person

Embark on an exciting cruise from Hout Bay harbor to Duiker Island where you can view thousands of wild Cape Fur Seals up close in their natural habitat.

Hout Bay: Duiker Island Seal Colony Cruise

From$6per person

Encounter the rich wildlife of Cape Town's bay ecosystem on a 1.5-hour eco-cruise from Cape Town. Encounter whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and sunfish in their natural surroundings.

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Cape Town: Marine Wildlife Tour from the V&A Waterfront

~~From$60~~From$36per person

Experience a picturesque 2-hour drive from Cape Town along the stunning coastline to Gansbaai. Gain insights from your guide along the way, before embarking on a 2-hour whale watching boat trip.

From Cape Town: Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus and Gansbaai

From$209per person

Visit some of the notorious townships of Cape Town, including District Six, and learn more about South Africa's apartheid policies. Then, visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Townships Tour

From$89per person

Experience the thrill of coming face-to-face with some of the ocean’s most powerful predators on a shark cage diving adventure in Gansbaai – one of the world’s top shark hotspots.

Cape Town: Gansbaai Eco-Friendly Shark Cage Diving Cruise

From$192per person

Sail out onto the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Town and take in views on this sunset cruise with champagne. Sit back and relax on board and admire the views of the sun setting over the ocean.

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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise

From$39per person

Marvel at the sunset over Cape Town on a gentle catamaran cruise. Unwind on deck with 2 glasses of sparkling wine and take in the breathtaking views of Table Mountain in the distance.

Cape Town: Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles

From$34per person

Embark on a a late afternoon cruise with bubbles of sparkling wine and superb views of the coastline from the Atlantic.

Cape Town: 1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

From$17per person

Try an exhilarating sailing cruise to no-where across the bay. This cruise can be done on the luxury catamaran Serenity One, depending on the wind on the day.

Cape Town Waterfront and Bay: Sailing Trip

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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

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4 hours • Skip the line

From Cape Town: Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip

#1 selling day trip

7 hours • Pickup available • Optional audio guide

2.5 hours • Pickup available

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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry with Prison Ticket and Tour

#1 selling guided tour

4.5 hours • Skip the line

1.5 hours

6 - 10 hours • Pickup available

#1 selling water activity

1.5 hours • Pickup available

1.5 hours

Cape Town: Marine Big 5 Ocean Safari from V&A Waterfront

1.5 hours

Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup

5 hours • Small group • Pickup available

Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

3 - 4 hours

1 hour

1.5 hours

Cape Town: Robben Island, Cape of Good Hope and Penguin Tour

9 hours • Pickup available

Cape Town: Catamaran Champagne Sunset Cruise

1.5 hours

Half Day Robben Island including Tickets and Transfers Tour

6 hours

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30 minutes

1 hour

Pre-Booked Ticket Robben Island Half-Day Tour from Cape Town

1 day • Pickup available

Cape Town: Robben Island Tour Tickets and V&A Waterfront

5 hours • Skip the line • Pickup available

Cape Town: Marine Biologist Led Safari Tour - V&A Waterfront

1.5 hours • Skip the line

2 hours • Pickup available

With a champagne flute in hand, the ocean below, and a velvety sunset above, enjoy this sightseeing cruise in Cape Town. Sail past Table Bay, Milnerton lighthouse, and Granger Bay.

2 - 2.5 hours

Cape Town: Robben Island Guided History Sightseeing Day Tour

6 hours

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Cape Town: Sunset Cruise from V&A Waterfront with Bubbly

From$26per person

Cape Town Ocean Safari: Speed Boat Adventure in Table Bay

From$27per person

4.8

Cape Town: V&A Waterfront Gin Voyage Cruise

From$31per person

Cruise and dine on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Enjoy a package that includes a 1-hour cruise followed by a 2-course meal at a waterfront restaurant.

Cape Town: Coastal Cruise & 2-Course Lunch Combo

From$38per person

4.8

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Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Admire the sunset from the deck of a luxury catamaran off the beautiful Cape coast on this 1.5-hour cruise. Relax on board with 2 glasses of Prosecco, and keep an eye out for marine life as you sail.

From$49per person

Cape Town: Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

Cape Town: 30 Minute Harbour Boat Cruise with Seal Watching

From$3.99per person

Embark on an exciting cruise from Hout Bay harbor to Duiker Island where you can view thousands of wild Cape Fur Seals up close in their natural habitat.

Hout Bay: Duiker Island Seal Colony Cruise

From$6per person

Encounter the rich wildlife of Cape Town's bay ecosystem on a 1.5-hour eco-cruise from Cape Town. Encounter whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and sunfish in their natural surroundings.

Recommended by solo travelers

Explore activities that solo travelers share as the best and most ideal for a solo adventure.

Cape Town: Marine Wildlife Tour from the V&A Waterfront

~~From$60~~From$36per person

Experience a picturesque 2-hour drive from Cape Town along the stunning coastline to Gansbaai. Gain insights from your guide along the way, before embarking on a 2-hour whale watching boat trip.

From Cape Town: Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus and Gansbaai

From$209per person

Visit some of the notorious townships of Cape Town, including District Six, and learn more about South Africa's apartheid policies. Then, visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Townships Tour

From$89per person

Experience the thrill of coming face-to-face with some of the ocean’s most powerful predators on a shark cage diving adventure in Gansbaai – one of the world’s top shark hotspots.

Cape Town: Gansbaai Eco-Friendly Shark Cage Diving Cruise

From$192per person

Sail out onto the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Town and take in views on this sunset cruise with champagne. Sit back and relax on board and admire the views of the sun setting over the ocean.

Recommended by friend groups

See what’s trending among group travelers to make the best choice for your crew’s next unforgettable experience.

Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise

From$39per person

Marvel at the sunset over Cape Town on a gentle catamaran cruise. Unwind on deck with 2 glasses of sparkling wine and take in the breathtaking views of Table Mountain in the distance.

Cape Town: Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles

From$34per person

Embark on a a late afternoon cruise with bubbles of sparkling wine and superb views of the coastline from the Atlantic.

Cape Town: 1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

From$17per person

Try an exhilarating sailing cruise to no-where across the bay. This cruise can be done on the luxury catamaran Serenity One, depending on the wind on the day.

Cape Town Waterfront and Bay: Sailing Trip