The 15 Boat Trips in Cape Town That Repay the Fare

Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

/ August 12, 2026

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

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

Hop-on hop-off buses with free audio guide and Wi-Fi, plus optional V&A Waterfront cruise. Cover Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Constantia.

“Hop on Hop off tours anywhere in the world are a great way to be introduced to a new city. The timing was just right - red line at 1 1/2 hours. In fact, i enjoyed the tour so much I went again in the afternoon with my wife. Just a tip though, if you are sitting in the open area, do bring an extra layer and possibly a hat. the temperature may be 16C but there is a wind chill that makes it feel like 10C!”

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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

/ August 12, 2026

2.Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,793 reviews · from $20

Cape Town hop-on hop-off bus with optional harbor cruise. Flexible 1- or 2-day pass, Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, wine route value.

“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

/ August 12, 2026

3.Sunset Champagne Cruise

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

90-minute Cape Town sunset cruise with Atlantic views, two sparkling wine glasses, and a weather-smart route from sailboats.

“We had the best time! Staff were attentive and hospitable. Guests were well looked after. Views were spectacular.”

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

/ August 10, 2026

4.Sunset Cruise from V&A Waterfront with Bubbly

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 777 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

90-minute Cape Town sunset cruise on a 58-ft gaff rigged schooner, sailing past Table Bay with 2 glasses of sparkling wine included.

“One of the best experiences, my son had an awesome 21st birthday. Will be doing it again, definitely.”

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Cape Town: Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

/ August 10, 2026

5.Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

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

1-hour catamaran cruise from V&A Waterfront to Green Point Lighthouse for Atlantic views, Table Mountain skyline, and marine-life spotting.

“Lovely little trip out, we went during the quieter month of August, and happened to be the only two on board. The staff still made such a fantastic effort to make sure we enjoyed it, sharing information along the way, taking pictures for us and serving us drinks. All of them made it such a lovely experience I would thoroughly recommend no matter what the time of year.”

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Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

/ August 13, 2026

6.1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 668 reviews · 1h 30m · from $57

90-minute luxury catamaran sunset cruise from V&A Waterfront with Prosecco, Table Bay views, and chances to spot whales and dolphins.

“It was a fantastic experience. The staff was friendly and the view was all the hype. If in Cape Town one should surely do the sunset cruise. The champagne added to the fun”

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Gansbaai: Marine Big 5 Boat tour

/ August 14, 2026

7.Marine Big 5 Boat tour

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

Marine Big 5 boat tour from Gansbaai, with an onboard biologist, warm soup after, and an optional African penguin rehab stop.

“It was good enough, but could be better to spend less time for the launch and more - for the sea trip.”

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Cape Town: Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles

/ August 14, 2026

8.Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles

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

A 90-minute sunset catamaran cruise in Cape Town’s Table Bay with two sparkling wine drinks, Table Mountain views, and marine life spotting.

“Good music and great vibes. Guide was funny and knowledgeable.”

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Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

/ August 14, 2026

9.Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

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

Cape Town sunset champagne cruise plus 3-course dinner at City Grill or Raj, with 90-minute harbor views from V&A Waterfront.

“Excellent fun. Great cruise with plenty of dancing and drinking. Staff are friendly and professional. The meal afterwards was great too, with high quality food in a lovely restaurant.”

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Cape Town: 1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

/ August 15, 2026

10.1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

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

A 1-hour pre-sunset champagne cruise from V&A Harbour in Cape Town with views of Table Mountain, Atlantic coastline, and a glass of sparkling wine.

“It's was the greatest experience a highlight to my vacation by 10/10 even though it was way to expensive for just cruising. If possible add for blog on your web, take 2photos for boards and we can download them from your site.”

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Cape Town: 2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

/ August 15, 2026

11.2 Oceans Helicopter Flight with Boat Tour Ticket

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

A 25-minute helicopter loop over Table Mountain, then a V&A Waterfront catamaran harbor tour, with Cape Town Helicopters.

“Great flight - super organisation and Werner our pilot was excellent. Can only recommend doing it !”

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From Cape Town: Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip

/ August 15, 2026

12.Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip

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

Speedboat whale watching from Gansbaai to the Hermanus area, with commentary, small group size, and chances to see southern right whales and more.

“The day was incredible, it was sunny and a little cold! We saw a lot of whale, we were lucky! The driver was very good and kind. All was according to the schedule. If there is something I would have like was to return by the coast road.”

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