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Cape Town boating - Boat trips in and around Cape Town harbour

Cape Town Boating - A boat trip provides you with a different view of all the well known attractions and allows you time to relax from the frenetic pace of trying to do and see as much as possible.

The Waterfront Boat Company, situated in the V&A Waterfront, have various cruises available throughout the year.

Their fleet consists of the following vessels:

SEA PRINCESS – 23.5m luxury high-speed catamaran:

The Sea Princess offers space, a bar and all the modern conveniences’ on board.
The saloon area has comfortable couches with side tables and a buffet area.
Two large stainless steel Gas BBQ’s on the back deck as well as hot and cold showers on two swimming platforms on the stern deck allows you to rinse off after a dip at Clifton's 4th Beach.

CONDOR – 61ft Motor Cruiser

The Condor has a very authentic look and feel and is based on a "Trawler" design.

A large top deck area is perfect for watching the sunset.

The full bar on board carries a comprehensive range of alcoholic beverages. In addition she is equipped with an out-door barbeque on which a number of culinary delights may be produced. Cape Town boating...


Sea Princess	Condor

ESPERANCE - Marconi Rigged Schooner

The Esperance has a well deck forward and aft allowing two separate seating areas with ample space for those fun-filled summer days at Clifton.

Dive overboard and relax while the crew on board prepares a BBQ for you and your guests.

SPIRIT of VICTORIA – 58ft Gaff Rigged Schooner

Spirit of Victoria is the most recognisable Charter boat in Cape Town.

She flies the Jolly Roger from her main mast and is also known as the "Waterfront Pirate boat".
Wooden bench seating protected within a well deck allows protection for passenger while the crew sail the ship.

The bar on board offers various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

SOUTHERN CROSS - Fun Cruise Boat

Southern Cross is a 45ft double deck fun motor cruiser that undertakes scheduled cruises into the bay and down the coast towards Green Point.

She is ideally suited for the family and young groups with her top deck offering uninterrupted viewing of the harbour scenes. She also has a GPS based commentary.

She has full on board bar facilities. Cape Town boating...


Spirit of Victoria	Southern Cross

DAWN- Catamaran Harbour Ferry

Dawn is a 10m Catamaran Harbour ferry that offers unique insight into the historic Old Harbour Area of the V&A Waterfront, as well as cruises into the International Harbour area.

The perspex roof allows Dawn to get really close up and under the bows and sterns of the vessels in the Old Harbour.

In September 2008 a GPS Based commentary was installed.

There are no toilet facilities on board and bar facilities are available on request.

JET BOAT I & JET BOAT II- High Speed Adventure Boats

These boats are renowned for their speed, safety and efficiency on the water in and around Table Bay.
Each Boat is powered by twin Yamaha 200hp offering sophistication and speed in challenging conditions.

There is seating for up to 12 passengers on jockey style seats. Lifejacket are compulsory and should be worn at all times.

FREESTYLE -11.2 m Sloop Rigged Sail Boat

Freestyle is a 34 foot Sailing boat that is ideal for up to 7 passengers on a skippered charter.
She carries an 8 man life raft and is perfect for those who know how to sail, and want to experience the Cape waters. Cape Town boating...