Ocean Odyssey Knysna

Ocean Odyssey Knysna Ocean Odyssey offers unforgettable marine adventures. We offer three daily departures and a fleet of ocean going vessels.

Our close encounter, boat-based whale watching tours and marine eco-tours are perfect activities to add to any itinerary in Knysna. The only boat with the permit to do Whale Watching in Knysna, our trips are Close Encounter whale watching during Whale season from June to November. Our trips depart from the convenient walk on Jetty's at the popular Thesen Island Harbour Town, Our other trips on of

fer are:Eco Marine tours out through the famous Knysna Heads, Explore the coastline and see what Paradise really looks like.

Good morning from Knysna Thesen Island!!We are looking forward to spending some time with you on the ocean. The ocean is...
30/06/2025

Good morning from Knysna Thesen Island!!
We are looking forward to spending some time with you on the ocean.
The ocean is a little wild at the moment, BUT it's looking great later this week!!
In the meantime....

๐Ÿฐ We have a great cafe with delicious eats and treats
โ˜•๏ธ Fantastic coffee
๐Ÿ“ฃOur shop filled with goodies
๐Ÿ‹ And, visit our True Beaked whale outside..

27/06/2025

Dear Ocean Odyssey โฃ๏ธ We at the Mr & Ms pearl Knysna oyster festival would like to thank you for hooking us up with that awesome voucher for a hour of stand up paddling for 2. Thanks Ocean Odyssey Knysna

๐Ÿฆ‘ Next up at Talk of the Townโ€ฆ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™™๐™ค ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ ๐™– ๐™จ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™˜๐™ž๐™š๐™จ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™—๐™–๐™ง๐™š๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™›๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™?This Knysna Oyster Festival, we dive into...
27/06/2025

๐Ÿฆ‘ Next up at Talk of the Townโ€ฆ

๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™™๐™ค ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ ๐™– ๐™จ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™˜๐™ž๐™š๐™จ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™—๐™–๐™ง๐™š๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™›๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™?

This Knysna Oyster Festival, we dive into the world of one of Knysnaโ€™s most elusive residentsโ€”the ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™๐™–๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™š๐™ง๐™š๐™™ ๐™†๐™ฃ๐™ฎ๐™จ๐™ฃ๐™– ๐™จ๐™š๐™–๐™๐™ค๐™ง๐™จ๐™š.

Marine biologist Clement Arendse will take us behind the scenes of cutting-edge research happening right here in our estuaries. From citizen science in Swartvlei to new studies planned for Knysna, learn how habitat mapping, invasive algae monitoring, and population tracking could be the key to conserving this iconic species.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Because we canโ€™t protect what we donโ€™t understand.

๐Ÿ“ Knysna Yacht Club
๐Ÿ—“ Tuesday 8 July
๐Ÿ•• Doors open @ 17:30, talk starts @ 18:00
๐ŸŽŸ R70 โ€” Limited seats available! Grab your ticket now before theyโ€™re gone: https://knysnaestuary.co.za/product/talk-of-the-town-tuesday-july/

All proceeds go towards environmental education for local youth.

๐Ÿฆ‘ Next up at Talk of the Townโ€ฆ

๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™™๐™ค ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ ๐™– ๐™จ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™˜๐™ž๐™š๐™จ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™—๐™–๐™ง๐™š๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™›๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™?

This Knysna Oyster Festival, we dive into the world of one of Knysnaโ€™s most elusive residentsโ€”the ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™๐™–๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™š๐™ง๐™š๐™™ ๐™†๐™ฃ๐™ฎ๐™จ๐™ฃ๐™– ๐™จ๐™š๐™–๐™๐™ค๐™ง๐™จ๐™š.

Marine biologist Clement Arendse will take us behind the scenes of cutting-edge research happening right here in our estuaries. From citizen science in Swartvlei to new studies planned for Knysna, learn how habitat mapping, invasive algae monitoring, and population tracking could be the key to conserving this iconic species.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Because we canโ€™t protect what we donโ€™t understand.

๐Ÿ“ Knysna Yacht Club
๐Ÿ—“ Tuesday 8 July
๐Ÿ•• Doors open @ 17:30, talk starts @ 18:00
๐ŸŽŸ R70 โ€” Limited seats available! Grab your ticket now before theyโ€™re gone: https://knysnaestuary.co.za/product/talk-of-the-town-tuesday-july/

All proceeds go towards environmental education for local youth.

Ocean Odyssey Knysna Mission Blue

We all know it's breaching season!! Watching these guys, known to us as the Angels of the Ocean, propel themselves into ...
25/06/2025

We all know it's breaching season!! Watching these guys, known to us as the Angels of the Ocean, propel themselves into the air is quite something significant!!
Imagine the absolute power it takes.
It will never get boring

How cool is this!!!
22/06/2025

How cool is this!!!

In this video I explain how whale baleen works. This is whale baleen from a humpback whale. Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan ...

This is so exciting ๐Ÿ™Œ We have been nominated the 2025 Best of Knysna/Plett readerโ€™s choice awards and would love your no...
19/06/2025

This is so exciting ๐Ÿ™Œ
We have been nominated the 2025 Best of Knysna/Plett readerโ€™s choice awards and would love your nomination! Please use the link to access the Entertainment & Hospitality category and find us under the โ€œBest outdoor activityโ€ category! We would love your vote ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ and donโ€™t forget to cast your vote for other establishments too and share the love ๐Ÿ’™ TIA Ocean Odyssey ๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’™

https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/knysna-plett/bokp-voting-category-entertainment/

MARINERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF TEMPORARY MARINE OPERATIONS INVOLVINGAERIAL DRONE TESTING AND SUBMERGED SAMPLE INSTALLATI...
16/06/2025

MARINERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF TEMPORARY MARINE OPERATIONS INVOLVING
AERIAL DRONE TESTING AND SUBMERGED SAMPLE INSTALLATIONS IN THE VICINITY

Snap away and win ๐Ÿ† โœจ๏ธ ๐Ÿ˜Ž
16/06/2025

Snap away and win ๐Ÿ† โœจ๏ธ ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful afternoon it was. ๐Ÿ˜
16/06/2025

Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful afternoon it was. ๐Ÿ˜

What a pleasure to have you join us on the ocean ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿค™
16/06/2025

What a pleasure to have you join us on the ocean ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿค™

16/06/2025

Address

TH22 Long Street, Thesen Island
Knysna
6571

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27443820321

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Ocean Odyssey Charters Knysna

Ocean Odyssey, Knysnaโ€™s only permitted whale watching operator, proudly showcases the natural beauty of the Garden Route coastline, from the diverse Knysna estuary to the gentle giants of the ocean! We are extremely passionate about what we do and love having the opportunity to be able to show our local and international tourists our unique and abundant coastline. From Close Encounter Whale Watching tours to Eco Marine Tours, we will take you on an ocean adventure of a lifetime! Come aboard and explore the wonders of our liquid landscape!