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Important: Whale watching boat ticket (USD 95 per person) is not included and must be purchased separately at the whale watching office before departure. This tour price includes shared return transportation from Cape Town, hotel pick-up and drop-off, bottled water, and an experienced tour guide. Experience one of the world's best whale watching destinations with a seamless shared tour from Cape Town. Travel comfortably with an experienced local guide, enjoy a scenic journey along the beautiful Overberg coastline, and spend 2 hours on a purpose-built catamaran searching for southern right whales, humpback whales, and Bryde's whales (seasonal). You may also encounter dolphins, Cape fur seals, African penguins, and a variety of seabirds. To make the day even more memorable, the tour also includes a visit to the African penguin colony at Betty's Bay, giving you the chance to experience two of the Western Cape's most iconic wildlife encounters in one unforgettable day.

Discover the best sights of Cape Town from the sky by going for a ride on the Cape Wheel. You won’t waste a moment waiting in long visitor lines as a skip-the-line admission ticket is provided. Once you get in your cabin, it’s comfortable, air-conditioned, safe, and fully enclosed, so you won’t have to worry if you’re traveling with children. Access incredible views of Table Mountain, Robben Islands, and Cape Town city highlights that you wouldn’t see otherwise.

If you’re curious about learning how to surf, but you don’t want the potential embarrassment of learning in a large group, then this private experience is the one for you. Led by a qualified surf coach, enjoy a lesson that goes at your preferred pace, with surfboard and wetsuit rental included to ensure the ultimate stress-free experience.

Spend time outdoors, exercise, and see endangered African penguins with this sea kayaking adventure in the Simon's Town area of Cape Town. To save you time organizing equipment rental—a sea kayak, double paddle, and personal floatation device are provided. Best of all, a guide leads the tour and teaches you about local marine life along the way.

Gansbaai is known as the great white shark capital of the world and is only a two-and-a-half hour scenic drive from Cape Town. It is here that Great White Shark Tours will make your dreams come true! The experienced crew will share their vast knowledge of the water world where they operate when they take you to view sharks from the surface or underwater from a cage. This marine wonderland is the closest place in the world where you can safely see these apex predators in their natural environment. Great White shark behaviour has been unpredictable since Orca predation in 2017. We work with various shark species, including Bronze Whaler sharks.

Get out on the water inside the beautiful V&A Waterfront on this short cruise, perfect for those with limited time. Enjoy great views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, Signal Hill and Devils Peak, along with highlights of the V&A Harbor, including the Table Bay Hotel, V&A Waterfront Clock Tower, swing bridge, fishing fleets and international cruise ships.

Cape Town is famous for its incredible whale watching, and this boat tour offers the perfect chance to embark on an exciting adventure. Set sail to spot the majestic Southern Right Whales, along with playful dolphins and seals. By booking in advance, you can ensure a date that fits your schedule and enjoy added perks like hotel pickup, plus snacks and bottled water on board. It's the ideal way to experience Cape Town’s marine life up close.

One of the best times of day to see Cape Town from the water is during sunset and this perfectly timed boat trip offers spectacular views and a great party atmosphere. After setting off from the V&A Waterfront, you can enjoy included alcoholic beverages and soda/pop. Soak up the views, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, and capture great sunset views at the same time.

Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town and Western Cape area in a single day with this small-group tour from Cape Town. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, see the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach, and visit the Cape of Good Hope.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty town of Hout Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fees extra).

Unlike larger dive operators, we keep our Discover Scuba Diving experiences small and personal, giving every guest plenty of individual attention from a professional instructor. We take the time to ensure you feel comfortable and confident before entering the water, making this the perfect experience for first-time divers. Located in the spectacular waters of Simon's Town, you'll discover the unique marine life and beautiful reefs of False Bay in a safe, relaxed environment. With high-quality equipment, expert local knowledge, and a passion for creating unforgettable memories, our goal isn't just to introduce you to scuba diving—it's to give you an experience you'll remember long after your visit to Cape Town.

Cape Town is world-renowned for being a great whale-watching destination, and with this boat tour, you can head out on an exciting adventure to look for the Southern Right Whale, as well as dolphins, and seals. Booking your package in advance means you can secure a date that works for you, and benefit from having hotel pickup included, as well as snacks and bottled water.

Explore the Great African Sea Forest on our snorkeling experience and immerse yourself in the magical world beneath the kelp. Our kelp forests are teeming with colour and life. There is no place quite like it. Our highly experienced guides will introduce you to the creatures living in our kelp forests during their initial briefing. They will also help you get fitted with the high-quality snorkeling equipment which we provide, to make sure that this experience is warm and enjoyable. The easy shore entries make our snorkeling experience suitable for most ages and does not require you to be a skilled swimmer. Each guide has a safety buoy with them in the water which less confident snorkelers can hold on to.

A Cape Town sunset is beautiful, but seeing the sun dip from a luxury catamaran with incredible coastal views is even better. Take photos of the city and mountain from the water, and watch out for local marine life such as dolphins or whales during your cruise. This is your time to take a break and relax.

Tick off two Cape Town must-dos with this combo Cruise and Dine package. Watch the sunset over the port town with a glass of complimentary bubbly in hand on a sunset cruise, then transfer to a V&A Waterfront restaurant for a three-course dinner, choosing from Italian, Greek, or local cuisine to suit you.

Spotting the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—is a priority for many visitors to South Africa and this tour is ideal for those with limited time. Travel from Cape Town by upmarket air-conditioned vehicle, enjoying views of the Breede River, Hex River Wine Valley, and Table Mountain along the way, then join a group safari drive at a private game reserve and enjoy some incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.

Embark on a serene kayaking adventure in Hout Bay, where the stress of equipment rental is taken care of for you. With a guide leading the way, you'll glide along a meticulously planned route, offering stunning views of Chapman's Peak and Hout Bay Harbor. As you navigate these tranquil waters, keep an eye out for the local marine life, as seals, penguins, whales, and dolphins might just make an appearance.

Discover the wild scenery, unique culture, and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this full-day sightseeing tour. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns, and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans, and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope.

Immerse yourself in Cape Town's apartheid-era history on this half-day tour that includes visits to District Six, a local preschool, a local shebeen (pub), and meet a traditional healer. Learn about apartheid and its legacy in South Africa through a guide's enlightening commentary. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere that comes with traveling in a small group of 15 people fewer. Upgrade your tour with an additional excursion to Robben Island.

Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush as you come face-to-face with great white sharks in their natural habitat, safely from a sturdy cage. This isn’t just a dive-it’s a full wildlife adventure, set near Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, where you may also spot African penguins, Cape fur seals, and soaring seabirds. With expert guides, small-group attention, and professional photographers capturing every heart-pounding moment, this is one of the world’s most unforgettable marine encounters.

IQ is a 45 ft (13.72 m) & Explore is a 39 ft (11.99 m) are high-performance sailing catamarans, IQ built in 2010 & Explore built in 2016 with a purposeful design that is both stylish and safe. IQ & Explore offers a large open teak deck, comfortable cushioned seating area with roof covering and side screens as well as sunny spacious trampoline areas in the foredeck. Designed as both a liveaboard cruising yacht with 2 x 39 Hp Yanmar engines, as well as the ultimate sailing catamaran for day sail excursions. These luxury catamarans are perfect for any occasion from tying the knot with your special person, to yacht parties and corporate functions.

This seasonal tour, which takes place between July and December, offers travelers the incredible opportunity to see Southern Right Whales calf from the rugged cliffs of Hermanus. Spend a full day sightseeing and experience the beauty and the wonder of these massive mammals up close.

This cruise and dine combination is the perfect way to make the most of limited time in Cape Town. Instead of exploring the city on foot, save time and see its key sights from the water—including the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, and the city’s skyline. At the end of the cruise, a sushi meal is included at a restaurant at the V&A waterfront.

This special animal encounter allows you to descend into the ocean in a cage, and meet sharks face-to-face. No need to worry about the trip being crowded—this is a private experience for just your group, so you can ask the instructor as many questions as you like before you start your dive. To maximize sightings, the trip visits two different shark diving spots in the Western Cape.