Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

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Durban, South Africa

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Booked 5+ times last week!

30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Cruise the Durban Point waterfront on an African gondola. One of South Africa’s most dynamic property development and investment projects, the waterfront is home to A-list residents, upscale shops and boutiques, and scenic views. Look for marine life in the canal and the many bridges along the route, which make for great photos.

Enjoy a relaxing ride along the Durban Point waterfront
Great for families and couples
Shopping, cafes, and activities nearby
Multiple departure times available

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Zulumoon Gondolas Boat Rides
39 Timeball Blvd, Point, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Meet us at the Zulumoon Gondolas Dock. All you need is your Name and Surname and we will do the rest.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Zulumoon Gondolas

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Paballo_M

Mxolisi Gamede is the best person for the job. His service was excellent and remarkable! He explained the history of the surrounding area and also took amazing photos and videos of our experience, super grateful for his kindness and passion for his work. We will be back soon for a night ride, this experience was so much fun!

Reviews

4.4

based on 29 reviews

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Pay cash when u arrive, don't book through Viator

Kevin_H, Feb 2026

Pay cash when u arrive was really nice and they have multiple boats. Dont book through Viator, it's double the price

Amazing customer service

Paballo_M, Nov 2025

Tranquility

Tsepang_B, Oct 2025

Relaxing & worth every penny. Will definitely be doing if again this time with the kids. The driver friendly and helped rake beautiful pictures.

It was great really...

Nondumiso_D, Aug 2025

It was great really enjoyed, our tour guide/driver was great. The breeze, peace I would love to come back

Awful

Peter_J, May 2025

The people did not have busses or drivers. After 90 minute delay we got a private taxi to take us. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!

Cute Idea But Totally Skippable

RDerrick_T, May 2025

Quiet uninteresting gondola ride that takes you down through a canal between some apartment buildings and office buildings. If you go at 5pm then you miss a good sunset when the better alternative is to just walk along the sidewalk behind Shaka Marine at sunset time. The Gondola operator did not offer any commentary so it was very peaceful/quiet but I did not learn anything about the area unless I specifically asked, “what’s that!”

A Must Do!!!

Timothy_H, Jan 2025

We saw 4 of the Big 5!!! The trip out to the reserve was wonderfulnwith conmentarybfrom our guide, Man! Weather was windy and rainy but our guide was prepared with ponchos. Excellent excursion.

Relaxing and Peaceful Boat Ride

Aku_O, Jan 2025

This boat was extremely fun, relaxing, informative, and entertaining. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and was a great driver. We arrived early and they took us out on arrival. Overall great experience, only wish it could have lasted longer.

Awesome

Ezile_K, Jan 2025

It was a very relaxed and therapeutic experience, I enjoyed the view I got while riding. You get to see fishes to in the pond

Bliss

Gontle_H, Sep 2024

Having to relax in water surrounded by beautiful buildings while with your love . Such an amazing experience . The driver was so kind

Relaxing

kefilwe_p, Jun 2024

Very relaxing experience and amazing scenery with beautiful landscape. The tour also answered questions asked with great clarity.

Excellent well worth it

Craig_W, May 2024

A different experience, well worth the visit and trip . Friendly and informative staff , clean and tidy

First Gondola experience

Asanda_M, Feb 2024

The whole experience was wonderful but only took 10 minutes or less..not 30 minutes as advertised. Only disappointing part was that otherwise the ride itself was enjoyable.

Best memories

Sisanda_N, Oct 2023

My fiancé and I enjoyed this ride from start to finish, our driver also deserves a 5 star rating because he was so nice and also took beautiful pictures of us, his name is Sphe. Overall, the experience was out of this world, thank you ♥️

Epic ride

Ashnee_N, Apr 2023

It was a birthday surprise for my hubby and we all enjoyed this beautiful experience. Will do it again.

Nice ride

Alungile_M, Nov 2021

When the driver of the Gondola boat was buying ice cream for us, the Gondola boat moved with us and he couldn’t get back in. It was the funniest thing for us