Luxury Sunset Cruise on the Estuary
- 1–1.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Watch Knysna come alive in a glow of gold, pink and amber as you cruise the tranquil lagoon towards the iconic Knysna Heads aboard Bella Vita, our stylish 24-foot luxury lagoon cruiser. Settle into comfortable lounge seating and soak up the changing colours of the sky, forested hills and Garden Route coastline. Keep an eye out for the lagoon’s birdlife and playful seals along the way. Enhance your experience with pre-ordered oysters, sparkling wine or a charcuterie board to enjoy as the sun sets. A relaxed and scenic way to end the day on the sheltered waters of the Knysna Lagoon.
Inclusions
What's included
- Comfortable lounge-style seating
- Wildlife and birdlife viewing opportunities
- Scenic views of Knysna Estuary and the Heads
- Bella Vita sunset lagoon cruise
- Professional skipper
What's not
- Enjoy a selection of refreshing beverages from our onboard cash bar while you cruise the lagoon and take in the sunset.
- Shoes are not permitted onboard. Kick back, go barefoot and enjoy the cruise!
- Enjoy a selection of snacks available to purchase onboard, including crisps, nuts, biltong and dry wors. Charcuterie boards and oysters are available by pre-order only.
Itinerary
Our experienced crew will welcome you at the jetty and take you on a scenic trip of the beautiful Knysna Lagoon where a myriad of marine life can be found. Thereafter you will be brought back to the meeting point.
Cruise towards the iconic Knysna Heads, where the tranquil estuary meets the Indian Ocean. Take in dramatic cliffs, sweeping coastal views and the ever-changing colours of the evening sky as the sun sets over Knysna. Relax aboard Bella Vita, soak up the scenery and capture stunning photographs from the water.
Discover the untouched beauty of Featherbed Nature Reserve on Knysna’s Western Head. From the water, take in sweeping views of the lagoon, rugged coastline and dramatic headlands, with the reserve’s lush fynbos and coastal landscape rising above the shoreline. A peaceful escape into one of Knysna’s most scenic natural settings.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Ocean Sailing Charters is situated on the Sirocco Jetty on Thesen Island next to Tapas Restaurant. When facing Tapas Restaurant, you will see the sign for Ocean Sailing Charters when you look to your right.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Ocean Sailing Charters
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Knysna
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 22 experiences we list in Knysna.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 22.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Knysna
Knysna is a lagoon town on South Africa's Garden Route, guarded by two sandstone cliffs called the Heads and backed by ancient forest.
Knysna lies on the Garden Route in the Western Cape, around a broad, tidal lagoon whose narrow entrance to the sea is guarded by two sandstone cliffs, the Knysna Heads. The waterfront has boats, craft markets and cafés, and homes cluster on Thesen Island. The surrounding forest, the largest of South Africa's indigenous forests, shelters the Knysna turaco, a green bird with red wings, and a few secretive elephants.
Top-ranked sights in Knysna: Knysna Heads.
