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The 8 Best Boat Trips in Knysna

8 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $28

The shortlist a Capetonian would send you: 8 boat trips in Knysna, each with its price in dollars, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before the deposit goes down.

Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise - Starting at Thesen Island Harbour Town
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Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

1.75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31Our pick

Review of Knysna’s 75-minute boat cruise to the Heads, with practical advice on guides, views, value, meeting point, and accessibility.

“It was my Mom’s first boat cruise and I couldn’t have chosen a better boat! Best ride with Kyle, very knowledgeable about the history and area. He was polite and professional, gave us as much advice & knowledge. Would truly recommend him everywhere.”

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Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise - Cruising the Knysna Lagoon
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Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise

2.Sunset Lagoon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · 1h 30m · from $31

Review of Knysna’s 90-minute sunset lagoon cruise, with Knysna Heads views, small groups, optional oysters, drinks, and practical tips.

“Wonderful guide in Dylan - excellent information and local knowledge, lovely tour in small boat with v small group. Relaxing and very pleasant. Very well worth it. Highly recommended for any visit to Knysna.”

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Knysna: Close Encounter Whale Watching Tour by Boat - Cruising the Knysna Estuary
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Knysna: Close Encounter Whale Watching Tour by Boat

3.Close Encounter Whale Watching Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 207 reviews · 2 hours · from $113

Review of Knysna’s 2-hour whale watching boat tour, with humpbacks, dolphins, Knysna Heads scenery, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Great team, exactly what it says on the tin, you're up close to whales!! The sea can be rough, the boat is fast. I love that stuff but my wife realised she gets sea sick so it wasn't great for her, but again the team were amazing and did everything they could for the (several) people who's stomachs didnt enjoy the fast boat / rough sea element. Worth it to see whales that close up though.”

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Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette - Leaving Thesen Island For The Knysna Lagoon
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Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette

4.Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $28Best value

Review of the Knysna Boat Cruise aboard 102-year-old Coquette, with Knysna Heads views, local stories, small groups, price, and tips.

“Amazing guide and view. Perfect relaxing boat trip ever. The Knysna heads are immaculate. We met Henry the seal that stays in the lagoon as well.”

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Knysna: Wine & Oyster Luxury Lounger Sunset Cruise - Meeting at Thesen Island
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Knysna: Wine & Oyster Luxury Lounger Sunset Cruise

Knysna: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain's Barbeque - Through the Knysna Lagoon
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Knysna: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain’s Barbeque

Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise with Light Dinner and Wine - Meeting the Outeniqua at Knysna Waterfront
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Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise with Light Dinner and Wine

7.Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise with Light Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 2h 30m · from $124

Review the Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise aboard the 50-foot Outeniqua, with ocean views, sunset snacks, Cap Classique, and practical tips.

“Apart from the attentiveness and friendliness of the crew, we felt like we were in very safe hands with their experienced skipper. The boat is beautiful and very comfortable and it was an awesome experience sailing out of the Knysna Heads before making our way back into the lagoon.”

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Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting - Starting at Thesen Island Harbour Town
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Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting

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