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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Mark chhunthang profile picture
0 days ago
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Had an absolutely wonderful sunset cruise! 🌅 The views were breathtaking, the atmosphere was lovely, and watching the sun go down over the ocean was simply magical. The crew was friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. A perfect way to spend an evening. Highly recommended! ❤️

Owner's reply
Thank you, Mark! We’re glad you enjoyed the ocean views and welcoming crew on your sunset cruise with Waterfront Charters. It’s lovely to hear it made for such a memorable evening.
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Hassan jaber profile picture
0 days ago
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We had a wonderful time on this boat trip. The crew was friendly and professional, and they made us feel welcome from the moment we stepped on board. We would happily recommend this trip!

Owner's reply
Thank you, Hassan! We're glad you felt welcome on board and enjoyed your trip with Waterfront Charters. We appreciate your recommendation and your kind words about the crew.
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Amy Kandulu profile picture
1 days ago
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Fantastic. The best yet. 10 out of ten

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Thank you, Amy! We're delighted you had such a fantastic experience with Waterfront Charters.
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2 days ago
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My experience it was the best cruise ever i enjoyed

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Thank you, Namhlanje! We're glad you enjoyed your cruise with Waterfront Charters. We hope to welcome you aboard again.
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Perfect start to a trip to Cape Town! The staff, the music (!), the VIEWS... loved everything.

Owner's reply
Thank you, Kobby! We're glad the staff, music and views made your Waterfront Charters experience a perfect start to your Cape Town trip.
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2 days ago
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A wonderful 1-hour cruise from the Waterfront Harbour in CapeTown! Perfect for enjoying breathtaking views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill, the beautiful ocean, harbour and playful seals. The ocean waves and stunning sunset views make it a lovely experience, with plenty of opportunities for beautiful photos. The staff are friendly, the seating is comfortable, snacks are available to purchase on board, and there are bathroom facilities and safety vests for children. A relaxing, scenic experience for the whole family. Highly recommended for families and tourists! 🌊⛴️📸

Owner's reply
Thank you for sharing your experience with Waterfront Charters! We’re glad you enjoyed the sunset views, playful seals and a relaxing cruise with your family.
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Absolutely amazing 😍

Owner's reply
Thank you, Kudzai! We're thrilled you had an amazing experience with Waterfront Charters. Your enthusiasm means a lot to us!
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Sandikazi Masala profile picture
5 days ago
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The crew was amazing, very friendly and cheerful, they ensured that our ride is exceptional. We wanted to go again because they were that amazing

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Thank you, Sandikazi! We're thrilled you had such a great experience with the Waterfront Charters crew. They truly aim to make every ride exceptional. We’d love to welcome you back for another amazing adventure soon!
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9 days ago
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Jolly Roger so fun to go onto! Vibe great! music DJ Brandon Leigh Carl Waistie Producer Petrus all from the Best radio station KFM🍾🥂🎼💃💃

Owner's reply
Thank you, Veronica! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Jolly Roger vibe and the amazing music. Waterfront Charters loves hosting such fantastic experiences—hope to see you onboard again for more fun!
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10 days ago
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It was an amazing experience ever 👌👌👌💯 it was fun

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Thank you, Vuyokazi! We're thrilled you had such an amazing time with Waterfront Charters. Your enjoyment means the world to us!
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Rosy Phillpotts profile picture
109 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!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much, Rosy! We're thrilled to hear about your amazing experience and that Ricardo made such a positive impact. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words to him—it means a lot to us!
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Pam R profile picture
3 days ago
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Excellent Sunset Cruise An exceptional cruise. Staff were friendly and helpful. The catamaran wasn’t full so plenty of room to move around. Fortunately for us a clear night so saw a stunning sunset, all with the backdrop of Camps Bay and Table Mountain. Only negative was the meal afterwards as we’d booked the cruise plus dinner, so if booking with the dinner at City Grill there is minimal choice . But 100% for the cruise and their staff.
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Genna McKay profile picture
13 days ago
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McKay family Just back from a tour with my family! We were so lucky with what we saw and it was sooooomuch fun! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and fabulously entertaining. I highly recommend.

Owner's reply
Thank you, Genna! We're thrilled you and your family had such a fun and memorable experience with Waterfront Charters. Your kind words about our guide mean a lot – we’ll be sure to share them with the team!
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Christine R profile picture
27 days ago
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It would be lovely on a calm day... The yacht was lovely and the crew very helpful and efficient. It was interesting to meet our fellow passengers from all over the world. Of course, the operator was not responsible for the windy conditions and bumpy seas... We did see a few seals, clinging to a buoy. We didn't see the sunset, due to thick cloud cover.
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Lisa profile picture
35 days ago
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Fabulous adrenaline ride into the ocean!
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Jeandre profile picture
35 days ago
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Excellent Service will do again
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It was a nice a experience
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37 days ago
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The crew was very hospitable and exhibited great customer service. The restaurant was awesome!
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Michael profile picture
39 days ago
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This is definitely worth doing. The skipper was brilliant and she made the trip informative and fun. We’ve done quite a few speedboat rides in various countries and as well as spotting the wildlife, the trip was fast and exhilarating. Just do it!
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Alan profile picture
40 days ago
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The boat ride and staff were great.
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It was such an effortless experience. Jumped on, were looked after, treated to a sunset whale experience as the skipper knew exactly where to go and a fun vibe towards the end. Crew were amazing!!!
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Great music and awesome vibes and also great assistance keep it up
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Linda P profile picture
43 days ago
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Amazing Sunset Cruise from V& A. Most amazing sunset cruise ever. Comfortable catamaran. Bubbles galore. Fun, fun, fun. Saw dolphins, seals, sun fish, shark, sea otter. Staff were all amazing throughout. So helpful & friendly the whole time. Most definitely recommend.
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Anthony profile picture
43 days ago
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Absolutely Fabulous sunset cruise We were so Very Lucky to have been treated to be surrounded by Whales such a treat meant that the sunset took 2nd place. 🌅 The crew were Amazing the Guy in the picture was the only person that captured it on video. He shared it via ‘Air-drop’ from iPhone to iPhone but I was disappointed that when I checked later it hadn’t worked. 😢 is there any chance He could send it via WhatsApp? It would be Very much Appreciated Thank You.
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Overall everything met our expectations. Very enjoyable trip
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Hannah May Davis profile picture
48 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
57 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
64 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
76 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
77 days ago
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Highly recommended Amazing experience! The staff is very friendly.
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Šarlota V profile picture
84 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
129 days ago
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Must try! It was a great experience and my captain, Mikayla was awesome!
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DJC
148 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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201 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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686 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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707 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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730 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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1166 days ago
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Fantastic sunset cruise , I go each time I go to Cape Town.
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1522 days ago
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A special thanks to Daniel and the crew members, we had an amazing time.
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1607 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
1712 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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1740 days ago
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We had a fabulous time on the Enigma today, spectacular views, beautiful and perfect weather, the entire crew were great,.. Highly recommended and will definitely do this again!!

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Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and wonderful pics of the day :D
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