Watching the sun set from the deck of a luxury catamaran off the beautiful Cape coastline is an experience not to be missed – in fact it’s an experience that you’ll want to repeat many times over. Departing from the V&A Waterfront, the vessels follow a regular route, cruising slowly along the iconic Atlantic seaboard towards Clifton beach, returning after sunset along the same route. Waterfront Charters luxury catamarans are the perfect vessels to host guests for this daily event, and with two glasses of complimentary Prosecco to toast the setting sun as well as a fully stocked bar for other refreshments, it’s the perfect deluxe mobile venue for an evening adventure, and a superb way to salute the day’s ending and the start of your nighttime fun.
Sunset Cruise under sail
The sailboats follow the wind for this cruise. They do not offer a specific destination for this reason; you will be advised before departure as to the expected direction. The typical Cape Town summer wind blows from the south-east; the boats use the motors to leave the harbour and then they sail across Table Bay towards Milnerton lighthouse, returning to the protection of Granger Bay in the lee of Table Mountain to watch the sunset, and then motor back to the Waterfront.
In the winter months with the northwester prevalent, the direction taken will be toward the Clifton Coastline, or the Robben Island Coastline, also returning to Granger Bay. The wind and sea conditions change daily so the routing and style of the trip also change to meet the conditions; the skipper and crew will give you the best possible adventure.
Sunset Cruise on a motor vessel
The Motor Vessels follow a different route to the sailing boats, as they are not dependant on the wind. They follow a regular route, cruising slowly along the iconic Atlantic seaboard towards Clifton beach, returning after sunset along the same route.
Start your activity by checking in at our booking office to collect your boarding pass at Shop 5, Quay 5, V&A Waterfront.
Look for signs to Waterfront Charters situated next to Sevruga Restaurant, next to the water’s edge on Quay 5, V&A Waterfront.
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