South Africa · KNYSNA TOURS
The 15 best knysna tours you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
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.”
Guided Knysna forest quad bike tour from Thesen Island, small group and safety gear for a thrilling 12 to 15 km ride.
“Beautiful scenery, guide was gracious enough to take pictures of me as I was travelling alone. Loved the pace!”
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.”
A 90-minute eco cruise from Thesen Harbour to Knysna Heads, the estuary, and beyond, for a chance to spot whales, dolphins, seals, and more.
“Due to poor weather conditions, we were unable to take the planned trip. We were informed that we would receive a full reimbursement of the cost paid for the trip within 3 or 4 days. A week later we are still waiting for the refund.”
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.”
1-hour self-guided kayak hire on Knysna Lagoon from 23 Sawtooth Ln, stable kayaks, life jackets included, explore Thesen Island channels.
2-hour guided quad biking through Knysna pine and indigenous forest, with small-group care, photos, and an easy check-in at Heads Up Coffee.
“Amazing scenery and good fun. Nice part of Knysna to go and explore. Guide was helpful and the whole process was easy.”
Cruise the Knysna Heads on a luxury catamaran from Thesen Island, with bubbly, snacks, and a real shot at seals and dolphins.
“Excellent cruise and fabulous crew which made for an exceptional and memorable experience.”
Guided 4-hour fishing on Knysna Lagoon with tackle, bait, and a small group. Target Garrick, grunter, steenbras, kob, and sharks.
“Fishing although we did not catch any fish just being on the water and looking at the views was amazing. Fishing is like gambling 🤣 you throw in your bets and you wait to either catch the fish or the fish catches you by eating your bets and not get caught.”
2.5-hour sailing on the Outeniqua from Knysna Waterfront with a small-group lunch, classic hands-on sailing, and possible ocean views.
“Fabulous trip on the yacht perfect sailing conditions and given the opportunity to sail the yacht with my husband (for a short while:)) saw a whale - great captain nick and crew. Highly recommended”
Knysna Lagoon cruise on Coquette, a 104-year-old Thames launch. 1-hour sail with English captain, optional champagne and oysters.
“The driver/guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Unfortunately the weather did not enhance the trip, but that is life…….”
A 90-minute Knysna sunset cruise on the Coquette, passing the Knysna Heads and gliding over Knysna Lagoon, with life jackets included.
“The trip was great. The boat was awesome, over 100 years old in vert going condition built from wood”
Sail 90 minutes on the Outeniqua monohull through Knysna Estuary and sometimes the Heads, with a small crew and cash bar aboard.
“Mooie zeiltocht waar we volop van genoten hebben ; vriendelijk personeel en goede service ! Wij komen terug.”
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