A trip to Cape Town isn’t complete without experiencing the magical African sunset at least once. Don’t feel like missing out on one of the most astonishing sights of your trip? A sunset boat cruise in Cape Town is the perfect solution for a romantic visit to the Mother City!
We know how difficult it can be to pick the perfect boat cruise in Cape Town. There are so many sunset cruises in Cape Town to choose from. We’ve handpicked the best waterfront sunset champagne cruise and reviewed them to help you make an informed decision.
Cape Town Sunset Cruise Waterfront Prices 2024
What does a cruise cost? Prices for sunset cruises from the waterfront start at about R300 (18 USD) and can cost up to R2700 (200 USD).
Sunset Champagne Yacht Cruise
This Champagne sunset cruise in Cape Town is a great way to experience the waters around the city, whether you are with family, friends, at an office party, or with a loved one.
Starting and ending at the V&A Waterfront, you can spend your day exploring one of the most popular and famous spots in the whole city, have some dinner or pre-drinks, before heading to the yacht for your Cape Town cruise.
We also recommend an exclusive sunset yacht cruise in Cape Town for only one couple. This option is great for special romantic birthday celebrations or proposals.
This tour is a 3-hour tour and includes a 3-course dinner and some bubbly! Personally, we think its the best boat cruise in Cape Town options.
Cape Town Sunset Cruise Operating Times and Days
Monday – Sunday. Sunset Time slots will typically start an hour before sunset.
Duration
60-90 minutes. Private tours can last up to 3 hours.
Cost
Booking a sunset yacht cruise can range from R750 ($53, £42, €47) – R12 000 ($849, £665, €746)
- Complimentary champagne
- 2-hour boat cruise
- 3-course meal on luxury cruises
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra champagne
Facilities
- Mens and ladies bathroom facilities available
- Upper relaxation lounge for those windy days
- Open sundeck
- Cash bar available
Capacity
65 passengers
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Do you want to enjoy the most romantic sunset champagne cruise Cape Town has to offer? This rare sunset boat cruise includes a 3-course dinner at a choice of three restaurants in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Departing from the waterfront, the boat will make its way towards the Milnerton Lighthouse, sailing across Table Bay before slowly sailing back to the waterfront. You’ll get to experience the magical sunset over Table Mountain while you’re sipping on a glass of champagne.
You get to enjoy your meal ashore once you arrive back at the harbour. The 3 restaurants include different varieties and menus. Italian, traditional local South African grill and Greek food. So spice things up and make sure to choose the best restaurant to enjoy your 3-course meal after watching the glorious sunset.
Operating Times and Days
Sunset cruise time slots range from 17:00 – 19:00 depending on the season
Duration
4 hours
Cost
Starts at around R850 ($52, £43, €50)
Price Includes
The sunset cruise, 2 glasses of champagne, 3-course meal and gratuity at your chosen restaurant
Facilities
Toilet facilities on board
Capacity
50-60 passengers
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise Cape Town
To top off a great day of adventure and sightseeing, relaxing on a catamaran as it floats along the beautiful Cape Town coast is the ultimate way to relax. Throw in the fact that you can watch a jaw-dropping sunset, you have the makings of a very memorable night.
Your catamaran cruise in Cape Town will start at the V&A Waterfront, where you will then sail down the Atlantic Seaboard, along with the southern coast peninsula. With the sea on one side, and Table Mountain on the other, be prepared to be mesmerized.
You can also enjoy amazing views of Cape Town Stadium, and depending on the night, it could be lit up. You can also view the city lights as the sun sets. Your cruise will end where it started, back at the amazing V&A Waterfront.
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Operating Times and Days
Sunset cruises start around 17:00 – 19:00 depending on the season
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes
Cost
Starts from R300 ($18, £15, €17)
Price Includes
Catamaran cruise and a glass or two of sparkling wine
Facilities
- Toilet facilities
Capacity
40 passengers
Taking in the beautiful sites of the city from the comfort of a yacht or a catamaran is one of the most unforgettable experiences. Pick the best sunset cruise Cape Town has to offer. Once the sun starts to set, you will be captivated by the beauty of the Mother City.
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Last updated on June 10th, 2024 at 09:37 am
The crew were extremely efficient and made our trip interesting and informative. The boat was comfortable and when it got cold we were given blankets to warm us. Unfortunately, because of Covid, we could not see the sunset because the sun set at 20:00 and we had to be home at 21:00 also, we could not drink champagne for the same reason! It was great fun!
An excellent evening! We were lucky to have a dry and clear evening and rewarded with the most stunning sunset! The water was very choppy though so all of us sat at the front of boat got quite soaked in the first 20 mins of the journey! However we all laughed about this and bonded with strangers! Glad they had blankets on board as it did get cold (we went in February). The best bit was just floating and watching the whole sunset, blissful.
The cruise provides a very priceless and relaxing moment everybody surely needs. Shuu, such a memorable moment with the loved ones. I bet the cruise was my best highlight of CT. It gets chilly when we come back and they provide us with blankets to keep warm, but please consider coming with a jacket or pack your small one. Overall all went well and the stuff is very friendly with their nice and accommodative music, however I was a bit disappointed to realize that customers who pay for their drinks on the boat receive special attention than us who ALSO PAID when we bought tickets and were promised 2 glasses of champagne, it was so unfair for him to skip the queue because he was paying there. We did eventually get the champagne but treating us equally/fairly might do better. Otherwise, you won't regret any cent paid; go for it!!!
No doubt one of the best decisions I took on the trip I wanted to surprise my boyfriend for our anniversary in CPT and I got the cruise with the dinner at CityGrill. The cruise was magnificent, the view, the environment, the staff, everything was perfect!! We even saw a whale!!!! And the dinner was awesome, the 3 courses were to be chosen from a limited menu, EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS!! Thanks