Waterfront Charters – Daily Cruises & Luxury Private Charters
 

Our vessels, our passion. We take pride in sharing Cape Town’s beauty from the water, crafting unforgettable experiences while respecting the ocean we call home. We offer a variety of luxury boat trips and charters from the iconic V&A Waterfront—whether you’re looking for a relaxing daily cruise, a romantic sunset sail, or a private charter for a special event, we have the perfect experience for you.

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Pabalelo Pheladi profile picture
0 days ago
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We really enjoyed our cruise . The hosts were warm, friendly, and very accommodating, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

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Thank you, Pabalelo! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your cruise with Waterfront Charters. It's great to know our hosts made your experience memorable. We hope to have you onboard again soon!
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I went on the one hour catamaran cruise with Waterfront Charters on 25 September 2026. It was amazing, the staff were so helpful, the bar was efficient and adding to the enjoyment of the passengers. Music was playing as we saw the amazing views around the ocean. Thank you Waterfront Charters ✨

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Thank you, Johanna, for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the catamaran cruise and the stunning views. It’s fantastic to hear our team and bar added to your experience. Hope to see you onboard again!
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Palesa Nkehli profile picture
2 days ago
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A great experience, unforgettable! I went with my family and we were treated so well, this beautiful photo was taken by one of the guys, thank you so much 🤍

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Thank you, Palesa, for sharing your experience with Waterfront Charters! We're thrilled you and your family had such a special time. We'll pass on your gratitude to the team member who captured that lovely moment.
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Thendo Muremi profile picture
2 days ago
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I had a great time with my family, I love how you treat people, patience that your worker had with my daughter, she was crying scared but she waited and put safety jacket on her, it was a great experience, we both enjoyed the cruise

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Thank you, Thendo! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed the cruise. It’s wonderful to hear about your positive experience with our team. Waterfront Charters is committed to making every trip safe and memorable!
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2 days ago
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely INCREDIBLE Experience! 🐬🌊 We had the most amazing coastal cruise yesterday morning at 9:30am, and what an unforgettable experience it was! The morning started off misty and a little mysterious, but that certainly didn’t stop us from having an INCREDIBLE time! From the moment we arrived, the staff were absolutely amazing — so friendly, attentive and welcoming. They made us feel completely comfortable and truly right at home throughout the entire trip. But the absolute highlight of the morning was getting up close to a pod of Common Dolphins! 🐬🐬🐬 It was such a magical experience watching them in their natural environment, and the crew did everything they could to make sure we could enjoy and appreciate this incredible encounter. It was something we will definitely never forget! And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, on our way back we were lucky enough to see Heaviside’s dolphins too! 🐬 What an incredible bonus and such a special way to end an already unforgettable morning. A huge THANK YOU to the entire Waterfront Charters team for making our experience so special. Your passion, knowledge, friendliness and attentiveness really made all the difference. If you’re considering doing a coastal cruise, DO IT! We honestly cannot recommend Waterfront Charters highly enough. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you, Waterfront Charters, for an absolutely unforgettable morning — you definitely made our day! ❤️🌊🐬

Owner's reply
Thank you, Angie, for sharing your incredible experience! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the coastal cruise and those unforgettable dolphin encounters. Our team loves creating magical moments like these, and your kind words mean so much!
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4 days ago
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Absolutely Amazing tours with friendliest and most helpfull staff will definitely do again and recomend the champagne sunset cruise

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Thank you, Henri! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Champagne Sunset Cruise with Waterfront Charters. Your kind words about our team mean a lot. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience!
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5 days ago
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Was a great experience on the boat

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Thank you, Joann! We're thrilled you had a great experience with Waterfront Charters. Hope to welcome you on board again soon!
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5 days ago
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It was raining on the 13th Sept 2026 but we had a blast. I think the Captain was Siya, what a guy. Thank you Waterfront Charters, till next time

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Thank you, Moipone! We're thrilled you had a blast despite the rain. Captain Soya will be glad to hear your kind words. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another adventure with Waterfront Charters!
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6 days ago
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Had a great experience with so much love and care from the crew

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Thank you, Mapule! We’re so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience with the Waterfront Charters crew. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we hope to see you aboard again soon!
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Mongezi Khamalao profile picture
7 days ago
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The staff was super amazing The captain was on point with the music My partner and I had ablast 10 stars👌👌👌

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Thank you, Mongezi! We're thrilled you and your partner had a blast. Our team and captain love creating memorable moments on Waterfront Charters. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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63 days ago
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Excellent skipper Ricardo Want to thank Ricardo for an excellent outing with whale, dolphin,seal and penguin sightings but also for the way he treated my friend who was very seasick,he went above and beyond to make sure she was treated with kindness and care, definitely a colleague you can be proud of!
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Hannah May Davis profile picture
2 days ago
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Amazing boat trip today at 11:30 the staff are so friendly in the shop and on the boat , they helped me find the shop as my mum can’t walk far and rather told me she can go straight to the dock . Highly recommend this such beautiful views and a lovely experience thank you very much
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Jenny F profile picture
11 days ago
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Serenity One We sailed on the serenity one boat and had a fantastic time. The captain and crew were amazing and so friendly. The champagne and music were so much fun and we sang and danced all of the 50 minute cruise. Highly recommend this trip.
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Thulani profile picture
18 days ago
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An Amazing Cruise with Breathtaking Views and Wonderful Staff! We really enjoyed our cruise with Waterfront Charters! The experience was amazing from start to finish, with breathtaking views of the mountains and ocean making the cruise even more memorable. The staff members were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the experience. They even assisted us with taking photos, which we really appreciated because it allowed us to capture some beautiful memories together. We had such a great time and would highly recommend Waterfront Charters to anyone looking for a memorable boat cruise experience in Cape Town!
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Thais D profile picture
30 days ago
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It’s worth it to see the Cape Town coast and marine life while enjoying some champagne. A great tour for seeing the entire Cape Town coastline. It was cloudy the day I went, but that didn't spoil the experience, as the service from the *Enigma* crew was excellent; they made everyone on board feel completely at ease to enjoy the trip. The boat also featured great music, and despite the cloudy weather, we had the privilege of seeing several seals, dolphins, and even a whale.
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Laura R profile picture
31 days ago
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Highly recommended Amazing experience! The staff is very friendly.
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Šarlota V profile picture
38 days ago
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Speed boat ocean safari We really did enjoy this sail. Small inflatable boats are best to see the marine live up close and you are in a very small group of people which is amazing (our boat had only 6 seats). Our captain Michaela was excellent and told us a lot interesting facts about all the animal we've seen. The only thing I was a bit sad is that the cruises are only 1hour long. 1,5 or 2 hours would be perfect.
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Wesley W profile picture
83 days ago
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Must try! It was a great experience and my captain, Mikayla was awesome!
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DJC
102 days ago
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Amazing ocean safari experience! We booked an ocean safari during our stay in South Africa and it exceeded every expectation. We had the boat just for us, and our guide Mikayla was fantastic from start to finish. She took us to the areas she thought gave us the best chance of spotting marine life — and she was right. We watched dolphins feeding and leaping out of the water, spotted two humpback whales, and even came across a couple of penguins. All in one trip. Mikayla’s knowledge and enthusiasm made it. She was genuinely invested in giving us the best possible time rather than just ticking boxes, and it showed. If you’re visiting the area, don’t skip this. Ask for Mikayla if you can.
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Tamara B profile picture
124 days ago
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Excelente ! We had an amazing experience with Mikaela! She was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and made the whole tour so enjoyable. We were lucky enough to see dolphins, penguins, and seals, which made the trip even more special. The speedboat ride at the end was absolutely incredible — so much fun and a perfect way to finish the experience. Highly recommended!
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Vanessa Prowse profile picture
155 days ago
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had an amazing cruise. They waited for my friend who was trying to find parking as we'd been caught in traffic which we really appreciated. Very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended
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Pip
168 days ago
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Great short harbour cruise Great shorts trip around the harbour. The guides were friendly. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. Collection points for boarding passes and boat boarding point were both well signposted and easy to find. Guide on the boat pointed out key sights around the harbour.
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Bronwyn K profile picture
171 days ago
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Best Cruise EVER EXCELLENT! The Best Cruise I have ever been on. We saw dolphins and whales and penguins and seals. It was Magical! The crew were so helpful and friendly with lots of interesting facts and lots of laughter. I Highly Recommend this Cruise!!
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640 days ago
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Amazing experience with incredible, knowledgeable and competent crew members who entertained, served and hosted us very well. love their vibe and energy. loved the boat and cruise .
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Christine le Roux profile picture
661 days ago
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Thank you for an exceptional morning out on the water with the Civitas CEO Network for a delicious Mimosa Brunch event. The crew were phenomenal and many happy memories were made!
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Jane Twinney profile picture
684 days ago
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Absolute amazing sunset cruise. The sunset was spectacular and all of our crew were amazing. I would definitely use them again next time in Cape Town
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1120 days ago
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Fantastic sunset cruise , I go each time I go to Cape Town.
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1396 days ago
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1476 days ago
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A special thanks to Daniel and the crew members, we had an amazing time.
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Trason Murugen profile picture
1561 days ago
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This was an absolutely amazing experience and what fun crew on board thats at your service. What a great choice it was to go out to sea with yourl... I highly recommend 👌 your services to anyone visiting Cape Town
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Alana Rodgers profile picture
1666 days ago
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Such a great experience. hands on crew and delishious food. live music and such a great vibe
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