4 Cape Town Sailing Trips to Build a Day Around

1.Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

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

Sail from Quay 5 at the V&A Waterfront toward Green Point Lighthouse on a one-hour power catamaran cruise. You can expect open views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic coast, and possible sightings of seals, dolphins, penguins, or whales, with an English-speaking crew and cash bar onboard.

“The boat was soo amazing it was not over crowded and the drivers were so friendly 👌it was only me and my friend in the cruise such a lovely experience 😍”

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2.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 catamaran cruise past Milnerton Lighthouse and Granger Bay. You will see Table Mountain from the water, enjoy two glasses of sparkling wine, listen to music, and return as the Waterfront lights up.

“A great tour with friendly and funny crew. We also got to see sea lions and penguins which was a bonus. Sailing back to the V&A waterfront when it is all lit up is an impressive sight. I would recommend the trip”

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3.1 Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise from Cape Town

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

Set out from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront on a one-hour catamaran ride to Green Point lighthouse and back. The crew handles the sailing while you take in Table Mountain, the stadium, the city, and possible sightings of dolphins, seals, penguins, or whales. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Its bad we are late because of trafic they didn’t give me ride and even not give back money do my advice that don’t book next time from here just go straight on location booked same time”

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4.Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 190 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Spend an hour on Table Bay aboard Serenity One when conditions allow, learning sailing basics from an English-speaking crew. The route changes with the wind, heading toward Milnerton Lighthouse or Robben Island. If the sea turns rough, you may cruise the harbor instead.

“The cruise staff is super friendly. The music on the boat is relaxing and very hip. The ride is an experience on it's own. Its very very nice.”

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