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10 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 cruises & boat tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In South Africa

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

Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - The Red, Blue, and Purple routes: what to expect in real time

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

Most Popular★ 4.8

City Sightseeing Cape Town hop-on hop-off bus with multilingual audio and Wi‑Fi, plus optional V&A Waterfront harbor cruise.

“Plenty of buses, you were not waiting for long to catch the next red or blue bus. The routes took you to such lovely places. I didn't realise the small wine route was included so that was a lovely surprise. staff were very friendly. would definitely recommend.”

3,929 reviews1 - 2 daysFrom $23by City Sightseeing South Africa

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

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise - Downtown Kickoff: Aquarium, V&A Waterfront, Museums, and Long Street

Hermanus: Boat Based Whale Watching Experience

Hermanus: Boat Based Whale Watching Experience - Out on Walker Bay: how whale watching typically unfolds

Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise

Cape Town: Sunset Champagne Cruise - From Waterfront Check-In to Getting On Board

St Lucia: Hippo and Crocodile Cruise on a 15-Seat Vessel

St Lucia: Hippo and Crocodile Cruise on a 15-Seat Vessel - Boarding at Siyabonga Jetty: How to plan your 2-hour cruise

Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip - What You’re Wearing Matters More Than You Think (Boat Comfort Basics)

6.Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

★ 4.6

Hermanus whale and dolphin cruise from the Whale Shack catamaran. Specialist guide, light refreshments, and up-close sightings near Walker Bay.

“Fantastic experience! The guide was very knowledgeable and taught us about the whales before getting on the boat with tea and coffee available too. Once on the boat we were able to see lots of different whales as they pointed them out to us and tried to get as close as possible. Towards the end…”

807 reviews2 hoursFrom $98by Southern Right Charters

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

Cape Town: Sunset Cruise from V&A Waterfront with Bubbly - The route you’ll follow: Table Bay, Milnerton lighthouse, and Granger Bay

Cape Town: Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

Cape Town: Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise - Getting Oriented at V&A Waterfront: Quay 5, Shop 5

Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise - The water hunt in Algoa Bay: whales and dolphins when timing matters

9.Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

★ 5.0

Whale, dolphin, and penguin cruise from Port Elizabeth to Algoa Bay and St. Croix Island, with conservation-focused guides.

“We were in a small group on the boat and were lucky enough to see a pod of 200 dolphins, penguins hunting for fish and some seals sunbathing. The team really care about the wildlife and spent time explaining to us the different animal behaviRead more”

687 reviewsFrom $185.19by Raggy Charters

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Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco - Prosecco, the onboard vibe, and why the included drinks matter

10.Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

★ 4.7

90-minute luxury catamaran sunset cruise from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with 2 Prosecco glasses, wildlife spotting, and Table Mountain views.

“great sunset cruise! the captain and staff were hospitable and fun. I'm glad we paid a little extra and choose this company. other cruise companies were leaving at the same time and they were packed in! thanks for a great sunset cruise!”

668 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $57by Waterfront Charters

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