South Africa · BOAT TRIPS IN KNYSNA
Every trip has one spare day too few. These 15 boat trips in Knysna justify the slot — priced, timed and compared, so you can pick in a couple of minutes.
A 75-minute guided Knysna Lagoon boat cruise to the Knysna Heads, from Thesen Island. Relax, learn local history, enjoy the views.
“The activity was awesome. I liked the comfort of the boat and how knowledgeable about the area the driver of the boat was. The driver was very friendly.”
Sunset Lagoon Cruise in Knysna, Western Cape. 90 minutes on the water with an expert guide, small group, and optional oysters and drinks.
“Our skipper was friendly and made the whole trip feel like a warm family gathering. A deffies must when visiting knysna. She gave a lot of interesting facts about the lagoon and had blankets available for incase it got cold.”
Two-hour Knysna Heads whale cruise from Thesen Island. Spot humpbacks and southern right whales with a spotter-guided boat.
“Excellent, saw bottlenose Dolphins and a Bryde whale followed the boat for around 25 minutes so we got to seyit surface numerous times just metres away. My wife got seasick towards the end and a very attentive member of tge crew made sure she was ok until we disembarked. Highly recommend.”
Cruise the Knysna Lagoon on the vintage wooden boat Coquette, ride to the Knysna Heads, and enjoy smooth sailing with stories and drinks.
“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.”
90-minute Knysna sunset cruise with guided estuary sailing, award-winning wine, and 3 fresh oysters. Slow boat, big views.
“Justin was a great captain very informative and friendly. The boat was nice and wasn't overcrowded. Lovely trip and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Knysna”
Luxury catamaran sunset cruise from Thesen Island through Knysna Heads with bubbly, snacks, and Captain's braai, in a small group.
“Fantastic hospitality from start to finish. We had a great experience. Wonderful bbq to finish. Highly recommend.”
Sail Knysna Heads at sunset on a 50-foot mono hull yacht for up to 12, with Cap Classique, snacks, and flexible ocean time.
“A great trip, the staff made us feel very welcome. Easton and Nigel took good care of us! Lovely snacks and bubbly made the experience even better.”
90-minute Knysna Lagoon cruise to the Heads with fresh oyster tastings and white wine, plus guided food history and sea views for $46.
“fully met expectation great wine and oyster with information around”
Cruise Knysna Lagoon on the BellaVita luxury lounge cruiser. 80 minutes of Knysna Heads views, birds, and optional champagne and oysters.
Relax on a Knysna Lagoon pontoon cruise with fun commentary, views past Thesen Islands, and a possible swim stop. From $29.
Knysna Sunset Sailing cruise with sparkling wine, Mediterranean platter, and possible wildlife sightings. Sail the lagoon and Knysna Heads at golden hour.
“A lovely evening, we met and checked in 30 mins early as requested, we left on time, sailed to the "Heads" and the Captain decided it was safe to sail from the Lagoon into the Indian Ocean, running parallel to the Coast, returning to the Lagoon for wine and snacks, the experience was well worth taking part in.”
A guided small-group cruise across Knysna Lagoon, past Knysna Heads and toward Featherhead Bay, with wildlife spotting and great sunset light.
“Our guide was fantastic and the views simply breathtaking. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the Garden Route.”
Sail Knysna Lagoon at sunset on a spacious catamaran, pass the Knysna Heads, then enjoy captain’s steak braai with bubbly onboard.
“Awesome sunset trip around the lagoon and out the Knysna heads. Staff were super friendly and attentive.”
A one-hour Knysna Lagoon cruise on a vintage sloep boat to the Knysna Heads, with life jackets included and food arranged at Mane by the Sea.
“Magnificent service, crew was at their level best. Their service is amazing . We enjoy every minute on the boay”
Knysna Sunset Cruise: small-group oyster boat to Knysna Heads with wine, fresh oysters, and calm sunset photos on the lagoon.
“The view and celebration with my partner. Suggestions...more snacks for the price you pay. The skipper was awesome with lots of information to share!!”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
