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Boat cruises and sunset cruises from the V&A Waterfront Cape Town


If you want to experience the beauty of Cape Town from a unique perspective, book a boat tour with Waterfront Boat Tours Cape Town! Our professional staff and experienced captains will ensure that your tour is unforgettable. Boating along the stunning coastline of Cape Town, you’ll get to see the beauty of the city and its surroundings from a different angle. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy the fresh sea breeze and the waves lapping against the boat. So don’t miss out – book your boat tour today and start planning your adventure!

We are excited to have launched two brand new boats in the V&A Waterfront, offering daily scheduled 30min Harbour Cruises, 60min Bay Tours and 90min Sunset cruises. We also offer private harbour boat, catamaran and luxury motor yacht charters. Contact us today and our professional team will assist you to book a charter.

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Daily scheduled boat cruises


Daily 30min harbour cruises and 60min catamaran cruises from the V&A Waterfront Cape Town. We do multiple boat and catamaran trips per day. Pre-book your seats online to avoid the queues and guarantee your seats.

  • Harbour boat cruise Waterfront Cape Town
    From: R120pp
    R120 $6 £5 6
    Approximate cruise time: 30 MinutesEnjoy a relaxing harbour cruise aboard our newly built 47ft double-decker boat, Une Belle Vie. This cruise will take you on an exciting tour through the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town harbour.

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Daily scheduled Sunset Cruises


Daily 90min champaign sunset cruises from the V&A Waterfront Cape Town. Pre-book your seats to avoid the queues and be guaranteed a seat.

  • Harbour Boat Sunset Cruise Cape Town
    From: R540pp
    R540 $29 £23 27
    Approximate cruise time: 90 MinutesWatch the sun go down while sipping on some local sparkling wine or a local beer. Cape Town is most definitely the best location to watch the sunset from the water.
  • Catamaran Sunset Cruise Cape Town
    From: R540pp
    R540 $29 £23 27
    Approximate cruise time: 90 MinutesWatch the sun set on Table Mountain and the city lights come alive while enjoying a complimentary drink. Definitely the best location to watch the sunset from the ocean.

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Princess Skye


Private Yacht Hire

Select one of many private motor yacht cruises on board our private motor yacht Princess Skye.

  • Private yacht cruise Cape Town waterfront
    R14,700 Per Cruise
    R14,700 $793 £625 723
    Approximate cruise time: 1 HOURTreat your loved ones to a 1 hour private yacht experience with champers and MAGNIFICENT views. An adventurous cruise from V&A Marina. 1 - 12 Persons.
  • Ocean Safari Yacht Cruise Cape Town
    R28,000 Per Cruise
    R28,000 $1,510 £1,191 1,377
    Approximate cruise time: 2 HOURSAn adventurous cruise searching for wild marine life in the Table Bay. Get up close to seals, dolphins and whales with spectacular views of the city, Waterfront and the harbour.

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Private Charters

Book a private cruise aboard one of our vessels shown below. Click on a vessel to see our various charter packages available.

Harbour Boat Cruise Waterfront Cape Town

Une Belle Vie

Max 56 passengers

Private Catamaran cruise charter cape town waterfront

A Beautiful Life

Max 60 passengers

Princess Skye Luxury Yacht Charters Hire Cape Town

Princess Skye

Max 12 passengers

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Helicopter Flights around Cape Town & Table Mountain

  • star rating  Best sunset cruise by far. From the first moment you set foot on board, you feel welconed and looked after. With a bottle of bubbly per couple, we... read more

    avatar thumb LE1106
    20 October 2023
  • star rating  What a fun way to spend an evening enjoying the best views this beautiful city has to offer. We even saw a whale!!
    The wonderful team hosted us so beautifully!... read more

    avatar thumb DanielleD222
    7 October 2023
  • star rating  Lovely Thursday evening sunset trip - The trip was amazing! The very best crew you could ask for. They made us feel welcome, created a fabulous party atmosphere and were around to cater to all... read more

    CarinD93
    7 October 2023
  • star rating  Oh, where do I even begin with this sunset boat cruise in Cape Town? It was like Mother Nature herself decided to throw a celestial soirée, and we were all... read more

    avatar thumb Chris H
    28 September 2023
  • star rating  We had an amazing experience with a great team. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
    very much ️️️️️

    avatar thumb Sightseer11813772289
    19 September 2023