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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Vinoshini Parian profile picture
0 days ago
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We had a fabulous time with Antony , Nathan and the ladies on the Southern Cross. Highly recommend.

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Thank you, Vinoshini! We're thrilled you had a fabulous time aboard the Southern Cross with Antony, Nathan, and the team. Your recommendation means a lot. We hope to welcome you back to Waterfront Charters soon!
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Lithetha Notununu profile picture
1 days ago
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10/10! What an incredible experience! 🥹❤️ The boat is beautiful, modern and still feels brand new. Even with the bad weather, the experience was out of this world. The crew were so friendly, attentive and thoughtful. I felt so well taken care of. Definitely a must-do when in Cape Town! ⛵️

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Thank you, Lithetha! We're thrilled you enjoyed your Waterfront Charters experience despite the weather. Your kind words about our crew and boat mean a lot. We hope to welcome you aboard again for another unforgettable adventure!
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Yui
1 days ago
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one of the best sunset view that I got kind crew, fun music will definitely come back again

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Thank you, Yui! We're thrilled you enjoyed the sunset, our crew, and the vibes on board. Waterfront Charters looks forward to welcoming you back for another amazing experience!
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Tandile Mxakato profile picture
1 days ago
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I booked on Wiki deals I enjoyed my self and my family so much.. the service on the boat was excellent the guys were very accommodating would definitely come back

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Thank you, Tandile! We're thrilled you and your family had an amazing time with Waterfront Charters. It's wonderful to hear our team made your experience memorable. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again!
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Leonard Pheeha profile picture
3 days ago
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Great experience and friendly team. The vibe was amazing.

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Thank you, Leonard! We're thrilled you enjoyed the amazing vibe and our friendly team at Waterfront Charters. We hope to welcome you on another great experience soon!
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Mariana Lima profile picture
4 days ago
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Very very good. The team is very friendly

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Thank you, Mariana! We're thrilled you had a great experience with Waterfront Charters and found our team friendly. Your feedback means a lot to us!
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Chris Castater profile picture
6 days ago
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This was amazing beginning to end! The boat was impeccable! The crew was divine and attentive! The trip to sea was beautiful so was the sunset. It included a dinner after which was great. I’d do this again if I came back to be honest because it was just a really nice evening! Totally recommend !

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Thank you, Chris! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your Waterfront Charters experience, from the stunning sunset to the attentive crew and dinner. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another memorable evening at sea!
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Paul Davies profile picture
6 days ago
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Spirit of Victoria. Each time I come to the Cape.

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Thank you, Paul, for choosing Waterfront Charters each time you visit the Cape! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Spirit of Victoria. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon. Safe travels!
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7 days ago
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I highly recommend you try it out.

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Thank you for your valuable review, Geonwoo! We are delighted to have you recommend Waterfront Charters. We will continue to do our best to provide you with wonderful experiences.

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Pamela Ndebele profile picture
7 days ago
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It was an exciting and beautiful cruise,very friendly staff.

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Thank you, Pamela! We're thrilled you enjoyed the cruise and our friendly staff made it special. We hope to welcome you aboard Waterfront Charters again soon!
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51 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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Thulani profile picture
6 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
18 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
19 days ago
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Highly recommended Amazing experience! The staff is very friendly.
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Šarlota V profile picture
26 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
71 days ago
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Must try! It was a great experience and my captain, Mikayla was awesome!
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DJC
90 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
112 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
143 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
156 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
159 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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159 days ago
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Enigma sunset - recommended We went out with the Enigma. Great crew, highly recommended!
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628 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
649 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
672 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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1108 days ago
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Fantastic sunset cruise , I go each time I go to Cape Town.
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1384 days ago
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1464 days ago
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A special thanks to Daniel and the crew members, we had an amazing time.
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This was a beautiful experience with Serenity boat and thanks to the captain and bar lady...Daniel you made us feel safe and made us lough too... Coming back next year and will definitely recommend you to my Pretorians people....
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1549 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
1654 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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