Top Western Cape Sailing Tours

This combo package allows you to tick off two of Cape Town’s must-do experiences with just one booking. Admire coastal sights such as Table Mountain from the water and keep an eye out for native marine life on a one-hour boat cruise, then transfer to a restaurant on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront to savour some of the international flavours that this port city is best known for.

Enjoy being out on the water and the wind through your hair on this 1-hour cruise from the V&A Waterfront. Sail towards Clifton Beach on a spacious and comfortable 53-foot catamaran and enjoy unparalleled views of the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, Table Bay, Robben Island and Cape Town Harbour.

This is the ultimate way to start the day in Cape Town. Enjoy a peaceful ocean cruise that showcases the Mother City’s skyline illuminated by the morning sun. Toast the day with a glass of prosecco and enjoy the panoramic views. No need to worry about researching a place to eat after the boat ride—the trip includes a delicious breakfast at the V&A Waterfront.

This sailing trip takes you from the historic Victoria & Alfred Waterfront out to sea on a short cruise across the bay and back. The cruise provides spectacular mountain and city views as well as fantastic photographic opportunities of The Mother City with Table Mountain as a backdrop. They do not offer a specific destination. Typically they motor out of the Harbour and across Table Bay towards Milnerton lighthouse, then return to the protection of Granger Bay Fabulous Table Mountain and city views must do" trip whilst visiting Cape Town.

Avoid traffic and opt for a more scenic way of exploring Cape Town compared to crowded local bus services—a catamaran cruise. As you sail along the Atlantic coastline, you can snap unobstructed photos of key sights, including Robben Island, the 12 Apostles mountain range and the city’s most prominent landmark—Table Mountain.

This cruise and dine combination is the perfect way to make the most of limited time in Cape Town. Instead of exploring the city on foot, save time and see its key sights from the water—including the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, and the city’s skyline. At the end of the cruise, a sushi meal is included at a restaurant at the V&A waterfront.

Our fleet of wooden vessels are unique and allow guests to embrace the ambience and history of Knysna perfectly. Currently we are running Coquette, our 102 year old Mahogany launch and we are very excited to be shortly welcoming two new additions, Elegance, an 89 year old Gaff rigged Ketch and Pamela, a vintage mahogany dauntless cruiser.

This 39ft sailing Catamaran offers a comfortable sailing experience along the Atlantic seaboard showcasing the iconic views of Table Mountain and the Mother City Cape Town. You have the choice of sitting on the foredeck and trampolines which is ideal for those summer days or alternatively, chat with the Captain in the aft undercover and still enjoy the fantastic views of the city. Escape Cat can accommodate 36 passengers and is perfect for special events or functions.

Our well-informed guides share their stories and knowledge of the V&A working harbour. Enjoy the clam waters while the skipper navigates its way around the historically rich and ever busy port. Dawn is a 40 seater harbour cruise boat offering half hour cruises as well as one-hour cruises around the Old Harbour and International Docks. Dawn is ideal for private functions and may be chartered privately for children’s parties, bachelor parties or tour groups

An exciting daytime adventure aboard a unique a twin-masted schooner that brings alive the essence of true sailing. Spend an exciting hour in Table Bay, Cape Town: ride the yacht’s bowsprit and enjoy spectacular views with the wind in your hair. The perfect way to see Table Mountain and Cape Town’s Atlantic shoreline. Leaving from the V&A Waterfront, the routing is weather dependent; either to Milnerton and back if the south-easter is blowing, or towards Robben Island in north-westerly wind conditions. With either option, you’ll experience the excitement and thrills of sailing in Table Bay aboard a beautiful, classic yacht. Keep a look out for marine life such as whales and curious dolphins, who love to accompany the vessels and swim in the wake of the boats. *In the unlikely event that the primary boat for this cruise is unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to utilize an alternative vessel for this experience.

Combine lagoon and open sea sailing on this boat excursion in Knysa. You and a group of just 12 people or fewer will enjoy an intimate atmosphere onboard the sailboat, listening to commentary on the local ecosystem and keeping watch for dolphins and whales. Enjoy personalized attention from the captain and crew, as well as drinks for purchase while you relax on board.

Sail over the Knysa lagoon and past the Knysa Heads on this open-ocean lunchtime adventure. During this half-day tour, see the coastal scenery of the Garden Route from your vantage point on the water, then return to the calm of the Knysa Estuary to anchor for a Mediterranean-style lunch. Learn about the marine ecosystem and the animals who thrive their through your skipper's commentary as you sail.

Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface. A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants. To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf. Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day. Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.

Wavysail specialize in small group (max 6 people), big ocean sailing with the worlds very best skippers - for example, one of our skippers holds the world sailing speed record, another the world record for solo rowing the Atlantic. Our Skippers each have a minimum of 1/2 million miles of ocean sailing at the highest level. Sailing with them is a masterclass and a life-fulfilling experience. Each trip is highly personalized - we will call you before the trip to find out your level of experience and exactly what you want to get from the experience. We can cover mileage building for an RYA Ocean qualification, Celestial navigation practice, or you can simply come for the thrill of the open ocean and the adventure of exploring some of the most isolated places on the planet with us.