Waterfront Charters

Waterfront Charters Daily boat trips and charters on a choice of luxury sail boats and yachts from the V&A Waterfront

Daily scheduled boat trips and private yacht charters on a choice of luxury Catamarans, Sailing vessels and adventure boats from V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

Safety first ✨Our range of vessels are in use constantly on a daily basis, bringing smiles and fun, joy and wonder to th...
25/06/2024

Safety first ✨

Our range of vessels are in use constantly on a daily basis, bringing smiles and fun, joy and wonder to thousands of guests. While these are the results we aim for aboard our luxurious boats, they are not the primary underlying factor in our values. That particular factor is safety, and it’s non-negotiable.

We will not cut corners when it comes to insisting that all aboard follow the necessary precautions at all times, and we know that ensures that customers will feel - and be - safe as they take in the wonders of the Cape scenery.

www.waterfrontcharters.co.za is your site for all the details of our cruises and our boats; booking online is as easy as a mouse click or two and we look forward to saluting you as you board for the (safe) adventure of your choice!

KIDS CRUISE FOR R32 ✨TODDLERS GO FREEA visit to the  is always a great idea during school holidays; there are just so ma...
24/06/2024

KIDS CRUISE FOR R32 ✨TODDLERS GO FREE

A visit to the is always a great idea during school holidays; there are just so many wonders and delights to entertain youngsters (and adults, lets be honest.)

🦭A Seal & Harbour Cruise is the best possible way of checking everything out: a half hour gives plenty of time to cruise past all the vessels and working areas in the harbour, laugh at the antics of the seals and take a detour out of the harbour mouth to get the best possible view of Cape Town and her iconic mountain range.

The cruise is on special too: designed to make it affordable for everyone to enjoy the delights of a harbour tour. With chilled beverages on board, it’s the perfect time out.

Full details at https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/product/half-hour-seal-and-harbour-cruise/; online booking is available too to make life even easier.

Ages 0 - 4 years. (FREE OF CHARGE!) Please note: No toddlers will be allowed to board our vessels without the supervision of at least 1 adult.

☀At 22h50 local time tonight the sun stands still. Well, from Earth’s perspective, at least: it’s the  , and from that m...
20/06/2024

☀At 22h50 local time tonight the sun stands still. Well, from Earth’s perspective, at least: it’s the , and from that moment on our sun starts its inexorable journey back to summer time and Clifton Yacht Parties.

It’s certainly hard to believe that we are at the midpoint of winter already, but time marches on. What better day to enjoy a Sunset Champagne Cruise? You’ll see the sun set at its furthest northerly point on the Atlantic horizon, surely an event worth toasting with sparkling wine.

Easy online booking for these evening cruises as well as all the other amazing adventures at www.waterfrontcharters.co.za; we are on the water 365 days a year, and it’s always a wonderful experience regardless of the season.

The winter months have definitely arrived, but given that this is Cape Town we can expect lots of balmy winter days fill...
18/06/2024

The winter months have definitely arrived, but given that this is Cape Town we can expect lots of balmy winter days filled with gentle sunshine too. At we run our scheduled cruises every day of the year, so apart from perhaps an extra layer of clothing, the experience of an ocean cruise is just as joyful and fulfilling.

All details at www.waterfrontcharters.co.za; check out the cruise options, the specials and the boats you can charter. Online booking makes life extremely simple, and we are always available to chat should you require advice for your special event.

✨Celebrating our Youths ✨We believe that it is imperative to develop the latent strengths in our youth, and put this int...
14/06/2024

✨Celebrating our Youths ✨

We believe that it is imperative to develop the latent strengths in our youth, and put this into practice in our hiring and training regimes. Many of our competent crew members are on track to find a fulfilling life on the oceans’ waves, and we are proud of the fact that we are helping turn dreams into reality for these keen youngsters. It’s a policy we will maintain rigorously, and we hope that there many others in the travel and tourism world who have the same mindset.

Join us this long weekend for a relaxing celebratory cruise this ; meet some of crew members and experienced skippers – they love their jobs and it shows!

Full details and online booking (with handy discounts too) at www.waterfrontcharters.co.za: happy Dad’s and Youth Day to all!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved everything from the booking, the ticket collection at the reception and the warm welcome on the boat by t...
12/06/2024

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'I loved everything from the booking, the ticket collection at the reception and the warm welcome on the boat by the entire crew. Nice cruise, felt very exclusive with a handful of us, great music, and of course the sparkling wine service. The sunset views and skyline of Cape Town are breathtaking, take me back already! Great value for money and a worthwhile experience!' Richard - Rwanda

The view of Table Mountain from the ocean side has been thrilling viewers for millenia. Even those of us who work in its...
11/06/2024

The view of Table Mountain from the ocean side has been thrilling viewers for millenia. Even those of us who work in its shadow can't help but be stunned by the moods and pictures presented daily.

Visit us soon, and get to see the full picture from the deck of one of our luxurious vessels: the view sailors have enjoyed for centuries.

Full details and online booking at www.waterfrontcharters.co.za; we are here 365 days a year for your enjoyment and heart-stopping views.

A motor yacht is a motor yacht until it reaches 40 m in length, and then it’s a superyacht (or megayacht, gigayacht or e...
11/06/2024

A motor yacht is a motor yacht until it reaches 40 m in length, and then it’s a superyacht (or megayacht, gigayacht or even terayacht, take your pick.)

Check out our latest blog post!

Waterfront Charters Luxury Catamaran & Yacht Cruises

The V&A Waterfront has been hosting some of the world’s most incredible private yachts recently, and the latest vessel t...
05/06/2024

The V&A Waterfront has been hosting some of the world’s most incredible private yachts recently, and the latest vessel to grace our beautiful harbour is the superyacht Mar, a 107 m beauty that just oozes opulence and class. The best way to check her out is by taking a Harbour Cruise; highly recommended as the perfect viewing platform for superyachts as well as all the other attractions on offer in the historic Cape Town harbour.

For more details on the superyachts of the world keep an eye out for our upcoming blog; it will be on our website at www.waterfrontcharters.co.za as well as social media platforms. You can also check out our very own yachts too: they are all luxurious platforms ideal for cruising, partying, sightseeing and just chilling!

🥂Treating Dad, Father, Grandad or Dad-to-be aboard a  One-Hour Catamaran Cruise on   this coming 16th June is the perfec...
03/06/2024

🥂Treating Dad, Father, Grandad or Dad-to-be aboard a One-Hour Catamaran Cruise on this coming 16th June is the perfect way to recognise his special calendar day. We have added an extra dose of sparkle for all who join us: a complimentary glass of bubbly to toast the day.

Booking ahead for one of our day one-hour cruises at https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/cruise-category/all-cruises/day-cruises/ gives the opportunity to check out the options and also make sure of your places aboard one of our luxurious boats.

Here’s to all the fathers out there and all they do for their families!

👔THANK YOU DAD 2024 brings an interesting alignment: the 16th June sees Father’s Day and Youth Day being celebrated toge...
31/05/2024

👔THANK YOU DAD

2024 brings an interesting alignment: the 16th June sees Father’s Day and Youth Day being celebrated together (with Monday an extra holiday). This is the perfect coincidence, and what better time to take a family cruise? have the perfect option to celebrate and salute – a 🎀that can be personalised with a special message for Dad.

Dad gets to choose the ideal cruise with a little help from the rest of the family and you all share in the fun.
The vouchers are extremely easy to organise too; just got to https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/product/online-gift-card/ look at all the amazing cruises on offer, then tap in your required amount.

We look forward to celebrating this happy family occasion together.

🇿🇦 Winston Churchill famously stated that “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” South ...
28/05/2024

🇿🇦 Winston Churchill famously stated that “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” South Africa is now a true democracy, and tomorrow we all get another chance to vote for its future. Each vote counts; make sure your voice is heard – apathy has been the downfall of many an arrogant government.

will be operating tomorrow, treating the day as a public holiday. Of course our staff and crew will have their chance to cast their votes, but we will ensure that our scheduled cruises leave the quayside as per normal. Celebrate democracy with a rewarding cruise and gaze upon the beauty of the land you are living in.
www.waterfrontcharters.co.za: we operate 365 days a year (and the 29th of Feb too, when applicable.)

✨Celebrations are a year round occurrence; from birthdays to engagements and weddings, corporate events to product launc...
27/05/2024

✨Celebrations are a year round occurrence; from birthdays to engagements and weddings, corporate events to product launches – there is often a need to find a suitable venue.

offer up a range of superb locations, and the beauty of these places is that they are not static and landlocked; they are our range of modern luxurious catamarans, and they can host any number of guests from two to a hundred and forty. With the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town and her mountains as an ever-changing backdrop, your event cruises serenely along; there is plenty of place for dancing, catering areas with delicious food and chilled drinks, and your choice of musical entertainment to keep smiles broad.

For full details of our fleet and amazingly affordable pricing, just check out https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/cruise-category/private-charters/ For any additional info just get in touch with our team; after all we have been offering up charters for well over three decades and know exactly what it takes to create a successful event.

⛵Sometimes Spring cleaning happens in Autumn. For  this is certainly the case; after a hot summer season of cruising, ca...
24/05/2024

⛵Sometimes Spring cleaning happens in Autumn. For this is certainly the case; after a hot summer season of cruising, carrying parties, ferrying passengers, and just generally showing off beautiful Cape Town to awestruck guests, we need to show our boats some love and care.

They are taken out of the water and given a thorough going-over from mast-tip to keel. Their crews, who are extremely proud of their vessels, get stuck in too, working with professional artisans. Of course, the boats aren’t all out of the water at once; our scheduled cruises are still available each day to delight guests both local and international.

They are all on display at www.waterfrontcharters.co.za; booking ahead saves time, ensures your places aboard your chosen cruise, and best of all, saves you money too!

Thank you  🤍
23/05/2024

Thank you 🤍

Explore Cape Town's coastline with boat trips. Witness seals, enjoy sunsets, and create lasting memories on the water.

 are understandably extremely proud of their fleet of yachts, and at most given times could say that most of them are th...
20/05/2024

are understandably extremely proud of their fleet of yachts, and at most given times could say that most of them are the equal to any luxury vessel moored in the V&A Waterfront. However, this week we must admit to being upstaged by a slightly bigger yacht: a so-called ‘superyacht’ called simply ‘Blue’.
At 160.6 m she is the 5th largest yacht in the world, and believe us, we know that, having had to shift vessels around to accommodate her steel hull, teak deck and aluminium superstructure. Everything about this boat says ‘opulence’, and her four powerful diesel-electric motors can propel this beauty around the world at over 37 kph, or 20 knots in sailor-speak.

You may not get a chance to experience her luxury in person: for most of us, just standing on the quay and taking in her magnificence is the closest we’ll get, but we can assure you that a Waterfront Charters Cruise will never feel like a let-down: step aboard one of our state-of-the-art catamarans and you’ll feel like a billionaire.
www.waterfrontcharters.co.za: for over 30 years we have been delighting guests with our range of cruises and compelling vessels.

⛵️🌅 has a fleet of beautiful vessels, and we are proud of every one and the pleasure they bring to our guests. But we ca...
16/05/2024

⛵️🌅 has a fleet of beautiful vessels, and we are proud of every one and the pleasure they bring to our guests. But we can’t help but admit that the iconic Esperance has a special place in our hearts. She is a twin-masted sailing schooner that could grace any harbour or ocean with attractive lines that hearken back to the days when sailing was not only for pleasure, but transport and travel alike.

We believe that the best way to experience Esperance’s twin decks, fully loaded refreshment area and jutting bowsprit, is to join us for a aboard her decks. It’s not only enormous fun but budget-friendly too.

Full details and easy online booking at https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/product/sailing-sunsets-on-a-classic-schooner/. .

☀️As we head towards winter we remind our guests that there is a very handy weather forecast on our website, and if you ...
13/05/2024

☀️As we head towards winter we remind our guests that there is a very handy weather forecast on our website, and if you are in any doubt about conditions for your chosen cruise just drop us a WhatsApp. The most important aspect of our operation is safety, and we will always err on the side of caution. The good news is that you will never lose out; you can rebook a cruise 24-hours ahead of time with no penalty whatsoever should weather interfere with your plans. (We also are more than happy to alter your cruise dates for any other reason – just a reminder to give us a day’s notice.)

www.waterfrontcharters.co.za is a treasure trove site of cruises, events, special offers and boat charter options. An ocean cruise is the perfect medium for any occasion!

🌸🥂THANK YOU MOMTwo days to Mother’s Day, still time to put plans in place to treat the mothers in your lives to somethin...
10/05/2024

🌸🥂THANK YOU MOM

Two days to Mother’s Day, still time to put plans in place to treat the mothers in your lives to something really special: a cruise. Our One Hour Catamaran Cruises both come with complimentary Mimosa Cocktails to toast mothers, grandmothers and mothers-to-be on Sunday; it’s the perfect chilled beverage add extra smiles to the occasion.

Full details and online booking at https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/cruise-category/all-cruises/day-cruises/; make it a Mother’s Day to remember.; make it a Mother’s Day to remember.

🌸🥂TREAT MOMTwo of our popular  cruises will come with an added   surprise this coming Sunday: join us (with Mom, of cour...
08/05/2024

🌸🥂TREAT MOM

Two of our popular cruises will come with an added surprise this coming Sunday: join us (with Mom, of course) for either of our 1-Hour Catamaran Cruises and all guests (over 18, that is!) will receive a complimentary Cocktail. 🥂You will be able to toast Mom and life as you cruise under the gaze of Table Mountain: the perfect celebration.

Cruise details and easy online booking at https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/cruise-category/all-cruises/day-cruises/ ; booking ahead is always recommended; Mother’s Day is a special occasion and we want all our guests to enjoy a relaxing cruise.

🌸Mother’s Day needn’t be confined to Sunday the 12th; the whole month of May can be designated Mother’s Month, giving yo...
07/05/2024

🌸Mother’s Day needn’t be confined to Sunday the 12th; the whole month of May can be designated Mother’s Month, giving you plenty of opportunity to treat the women in your life.

Here’s a suggestion for a special event that is bound to be a hit: our Cruise & Dine Combo is the perfect blend of relaxed cruising in Table Bay and gastronomic excellence at the . There are a wide range of options too and all at prices that won’t erase bank balances – the family can all join in the celebrations.

Full details and online booking at https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/cruise-category/cruise-and-dine-combo-packages/: a Cruise and Dine experience will ensure Mom knows how much she is appreciated by her loving family.

🌹THANK YOU MOM For those looking for a special treat for the mothers in their lives this   look no further than  amazing...
06/05/2024

🌹THANK YOU MOM

For those looking for a special treat for the mothers in their lives this look no further than amazing cruise options. With our incredible range of boats and scheduled cruises, there’s a cruise that will suit every mom’s wishes. And to make it personal, we offer the best solution: our Waterfront Charters will give Mom the opportunity to choose her own, special adventure. They are incredibly easy to purchase online, and can be personalised with your own thoughts for Mother’s Day wishes and thanks, and can be used whenever Mom chooses and the weather allows.

Just check out https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/product/online-gift-card/ and remember to add in a few extra bucks to make sure you go along with Mom on her adventure!

Eclipse Luxury Motor Catamaran 🌔🌓🌒 fleet is the pride of the , and allow us to offer cruises and charters to suit every ...
03/05/2024

Eclipse Luxury Motor Catamaran 🌔🌓🌒

fleet is the pride of the , and allow us to offer cruises and charters to suit every need. Our range of catamarans are ideal vessels for special events, being stable, extremely safe floating platforms for any occasion. Add luxury to that mix, as well as superb catering and chilled refreshments, and Cape Town’s glorious views as an ever-changing backdrop, and your venue becomes pure perfection ranging from intimate parties of two to 140 dancing guests chilling to a top DJ.

Our latest addition, , is as good on the eye as she is on the water: a state-of-the-art cat with all the mod-cons required to host your special affair. Whether you join us for one of our renowned parties or charter her for your own, Eclipse’s beauty and functionality will make it perfect.

https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/product/eclipse-private-charter/ ; we’ve been providing cruises and charters for over three decades.

🥂🍊Brunch: a meal designed for lazy weekends, when the day isn’t a frenetic working period of stress and deadlines. Now, ...
30/04/2024

🥂🍊Brunch: a meal designed for lazy weekends, when the day isn’t a frenetic working period of stress and deadlines. Now, take that brunch and put it on board a luxurious catamaran; add cocktails and then put in a soundtrack weaved magically by top DJ . Then sit back and at a respectable 11h00 let the skipper guide the floating party out into Table Bay where the views are spectacular, and voila! A perfect Saturday unfolds.

It’s not just a vivid dream; it’s all happening on this coming Saturday, the 4th May. All you have to do to be part of this boatload of fun is go to https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/product/mimosa-brunch-cruises-in-partnership-with-martini-prosecco/; check out all the enticing details (the menu alone is enough to set your senses reeling) and with a few more clicks your places are booked.

🥰Brunch in the Bay with Waterfront Charters aboard the beautiful Eclipse? Life doesn’t get better!

🍹⛵️Must do Yacht Parties this May⛵️🏖Summer may be fading into the morning mist, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that t...
25/04/2024

🍹⛵️Must do Yacht Parties this May⛵️🏖

Summer may be fading into the morning mist, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the fun must end. . As an aide memoire here are our Yacht Party events you can still look forward to (and, obviously, book places aboard):

✨️27th April: Freedom Day - Gin High Tea featuring DJ Claudia Lovisa
✨️4th May - Mimosa Brunch Cruise featuring DJ Claudia Lovisa
✨️18th May - Gin High Tea featuring DJ Stunna

There’s no need for the Autumn or Winter Blues: just go to https://waterfrontcharters.co.za/cruise-category/special-events/ and choose an event or cruise that is sure to buoy up your spirits, keeping smiles going until spring rolls around in a few short months.

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Shop 5, Quay 5, V & A Waterfront
Cape Town
8002

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27214183168

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Daily Scheduled Cruises and Private Luxury Charters

Waterfront Charters offer everything from fascinating Cape Town harbour trips to a variety of amazing coastal cruises under power or sail: sailing in Table Bay, partying off Clifton Beach or toasting a sunset – our range of cruises will thrill every guest. With seven boats in our fleet, we have a choice of vessels to suit every venture: Sea Princess, a large foil-assisted power catamaran; Serenity One, a luxurious modern sailing catamaran; Esperance,an iconic sailing schooner; Southern Cross, a stable trawler design cruiser; and our newest addition, Enigma – a stunning powered catamaran that is the perfect party platform for up to 50 guests.

Our two high-powered jet boats are perfect for ocean safaris.

Our regular, daily, scheduled trips operate seven days a week and can accommodate small to large groups, or you can hire or charter any of our vessels for a private party or a corporate function.

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