Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay, Cape Town

Overview

This sunset catamaran cruise on Table Bay is the most relaxed way to end a day in Cape Town. You board a sailing catamaran at Quay 5 in the V&A Waterfront in the early evening and sail out across the bay as the light softens, passing Granger Bay and the Milnerton lighthouse with Table Mountain, Lion's Head and the city skyline behind you. Sit on the foredeck trampolines or the shaded aft deck and watch the sun slide into the Atlantic before the Waterfront lights come on for the sail home. Seals and dolphins sometimes appear and are never guaranteed. The cruise lasts about an hour and a half, suits couples, families and friends, and starts and ends in the Waterfront.

Highlights

• Evening sail on Table Bay from the V&A Waterfront timed for sunset
• Table Mountain and Lion's Head turning gold from the water
• Sail past Granger Bay towards the Milnerton lighthouse
• Foredeck trampolines for open-air seating or shade on the aft deck
• Skipper and crew on board, life jackets provided
• Cape Town's Waterfront lights on the return into the harbour
• Chance of seals and dolphins along the way, never guaranteed

Itinerary

1. Check-in at Quay 5, V&A WaterfrontArrive fifteen minutes before the evening departure, meet the crew at the jetty and board the catamaran.
2. Out of the harbourMotor past the breakwater and raise sail with Table Mountain and Lion's Head behind the city, about 15 minutes.
3. Across Granger BaySail west along the Atlantic shoreline past the stadium and Mouille Point, watching for seals and dolphins, about 25 minutes.
4. Sunset off the Milnerton lighthouseReach the turning point as the sun sets over the Atlantic, with time for photos of the mountain in the last light, about 20 minutes.
5. Return to the WaterfrontSail back into the harbour as the city lights come on and disembark at Quay 5, about 30 minutes.

What's included

• Sunset catamaran cruise of 1.5 hours
• Skipper and crew
• Seating on the foredeck or the shaded aft deck
• Views of Table Mountain, Granger Bay and the Milnerton lighthouse
• Life jackets

Not suitable for

• People who cannot wear a life jacket
• Babies who cannot be held safely on deck

Meeting point

Meet the crew at the boat jetty at Quay 5 in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, fifteen minutes before departure; the sailing is timed for sunset, around 19:00 in summer and earlier in winter, and the exact time and berth are confirmed with your booking. Hotel pickup is not included; the Waterfront is a short taxi ride from the city centre and the Atlantic seaboard hotels.

Important information

• Arrive at Quay 5 fifteen minutes before departure; the catamaran cannot wait for late guests
• Bring a warm jacket or windbreaker: the evening breeze on Table Bay is cool even in summer
• Flat, non-slip shoes are best on deck; the foredeck trampolines are not suitable for heels
• Take seasickness medication beforehand if you are sensitive; a catamaran is stable but the bay can have a swell
• Food is not included; eat before or after the cruise at the Waterfront
• The departure time changes through the year to match sunset; check your confirmation
• The cruise depends on weather and sea conditions; if the skipper cancels we help you rebook or arrange a refund
• Children are welcome at a child rate; please give ages when booking
• Wildlife sightings are a bonus and never guaranteed