15 Boat Trips in Cape Town Worth the Drive

Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - Start at the Waterfront or Long Street

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

Explore Cape Town by open-top bus, with Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Kirstenbosch, Constantia, Wi-Fi, audio guides, and an optional cruise.

“visited Kirstenbosch and Victoria and Alfred waterfront. then just viewed the sights on the bus. locations are well advertised and spread across cape town. easy to use, great value, good commentary and flexible. you can make it as much or as little as you want”

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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

See Cape Town at your own pace by bus, with Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, coastal stops, Constantia wine estates, and an optional cruise.

“Every time I visit a new city I use the hop on hop off bus. Its a great way to explore a city on your first visit and pick out places you want to visit again or avoid.”

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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise

3.Sunset Champagne Cruise

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

Review of Cape Town’s 90-minute sunset champagne cruise, with sailing routes, wine, views, weather tips, meeting point, and honest value advice.

“Strongly recommend this on a beautiful sunny day - they say two drinks but you definitely get more and the views are beautiful. Also line up early to get a good seat”

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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

Sail Cape Town’s Table Bay at sunset on a 58-foot schooner with two glasses of sparkling wine, mountain views, and chances to spot seals.

“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

5.Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

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

Review of Cape Town’s one-hour catamaran cruise, with Table Mountain views, marine life, practical tips, price advice, and booking guidance.

“What an amazing experience with a fantastic crew! Had lots of fun, got very wet!, saw seals, penguins and a Sun fish. Loved every second, thank you.”

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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

Watch the Cape Town sunset from a luxury catamaran with two glasses of Prosecco, Table Mountain views, music, and possible whale sightings.

“Amazing experience, the crew were outstanding and made the excursion so special.”

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Gansbaai: Marine Big 5 Boat tour

7.Marine Big 5 Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 593 reviews · 2.5 - 10 hours · from $155

Review of Gansbaai’s Marine Big 5 boat tour, with whales, sharks, seals, dolphins, penguins, conservation, costs, and practical tips.

“Their focus in conservation and education is very obvious. Everyone from reception, to check in and briefing, to the crew afterwards was amazing. They truly went out of their way to ensure everyone’s experience was pleasurable.”

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Cape Town: Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles

8.Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles

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

Watch Table Mountain turn gold on a 90-minute catamaran cruise with two glasses of sparkling wine, music, sea views, and Cape Town lights.

“Amazing, we saw a whale jumping out the water! Crew was amazing so was the sunset”

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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

9.Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

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

Sail past Table Mountain at sunset, sip South African sparkling wine, then enjoy a 3-course dinner at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront.

“Had an amazing time, staff was so friendly it was an experience”

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Cape Town: 1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

10.1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

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

Review of Cape Town’s one-hour pre-sunset cruise, with Table Mountain views, sparkling wine, music, marine life, tips, and honest value advice.

“Experiencing first time boat cruise was so nice I would like to recommend it to anyone.”

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Cape Town: 2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

11.2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

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

Review of Cape Town's 25-minute helicopter flight around Table Mountain, plus a V&A Waterfront catamaran cruise, practical tips and value advice.

“The helicopter rode is worth every cent. The staff was very helpful and the Captain was awesome.... If seen so much and i enjoyed every single second of it”

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From Cape Town: Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip

12.Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 378 reviews · 7 hours · from $221

Review of a Cape Town whale-watching trip to Gansbaai and Hermanus, with Southern Right Whales, dolphins, seals, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“The tour was Great although the whales were a Bit shy on our tour, but that is nature. Nevertheless we saw some whales, even calfs and they were amazing! Thanks to Ivanhoe and also special thanks to our Guide Alfonzo who did a great Job!!”

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Cape Town: 30 Minute Harbour Boat Cruise with Seal Watching

13.30 Minute Harbour Boat Cruise with Seal Watching

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

Take a 30-minute Cape Town harbour cruise for seal watching, waterfront views, English commentary, and excellent value at just $4.98.

“It was worth. Beautiful experience just wonderful. It was a bit cold and windy but overall money well spent.”

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Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town

14.Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 345 reviews · from $39

Watch Cape Town’s sunset from the sea with sparkling wine, Table Mountain views, friendly crew, and a 90-minute cruise from the V&A Waterfront.

“Amazing experience! The sunset was great and the staff was incredible! I had an awesome time. I only wish it was a little easier to get to or maybe more staff was available to direct you where to go. It was a little confusing for me personally because there are so many other boat options”

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