4 Wine Cruises in South Africa Worth Booking

1.Sunset Champagne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,083 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46Our pick

Spend 90 minutes aboard Esperance or Serenity One, sailing from the V&A Waterfront along Cape Town’s Atlantic coast. Enjoy two glasses of local sparkling wine, music, and sunset views toward Table Mountain, Clifton, or Robben Island. Bring a warm layer, since the sea air turns chilly quickly.

“Really good cruise, we were a bit delayed in taking off but the guide on the tour (Jason) was fantastic! He was very funny, entertained us, ensured we all were topped up with Prosecco and took photos for people.”

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2.Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Join Waterfront Charters for a 90-minute sunset sail on Esperance, Serenity One, or another available boat, with two glasses of local sparkling wine and Table Bay views. Afterward, walk to City Grill or Raj for a three-course dinner. Bring a warm jacket, since the Atlantic breeze is part of the evening.

“The cruise itself was brilliant staff very friendly and helpful. The city grill restaurant was not good, very poor food set menu. Prices for drinks very expensive staff not friendly wod not recommend city grill”

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3.1-Hour Pre-Sunset Champagne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 1 hour · from $27Best value

Cruise from Cape Town’s V&A Harbour for one hour before sunset, with a complimentary glass of South African sparkling wine, Table Mountain views, crew commentary, music, and possible dolphin, seal, shark, or whale sightings. Arrive 20 minutes early and bring a warm layer.

“It should basically say "party boat" because that was too much fun. Even my mom in her fifties had fun. The crew was cool, dancing and singing along with us. Enjoyed the views, felt short. Would do it again!”

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4.Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 345 reviews · from $39

Sail from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront for 90 minutes as the sun drops behind Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. Waterfront Charters provides two glasses of local sparkling wine, crew commentary, music, and a chance to spot dolphins, whales, seals, or penguins. Outdoor seating can fill quickly, so arrive early.

“Very welcoming and helpful crew who also offered to take lovely photos of us, we saw dolphins and whales! Such a treat”

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