Watch the sun set from onboard a luxurious sailboat and enjoy enchanting views of South Africa's world famous Garden Route from along the Knysna coast!
Located along South Africa’s Garden Route and surrounded by white sand beaches and lush forest, the town of Knysna is a must visit when in the region! Nestled between the larger towns of George and Plettenberg Bay, Knysna stands out due to its unique blue lagoon where the Knysna river empties out into the sea.
Knysna’s marine estuary is teeming with wildlife and during your sunset sailboat tour you might get to see dolphins and whales if you are lucky! A sailboat tour is also the perfect way to experience South Africa’s Garden route, near Plettenberg Bay, with its emerald mountains that plunge straight into the turquoise sea. As the golden light shimmers upon the sea and mountains, you will have a world-class view of some of South Africa’s most beautiful scenery!
Onboard the Outeniqua, Springtide Charters’ sleek 50-ft sailing yacht, you can lounge on deck with a glass of South African sparkling wine and enjoy a delicious snacking platter of savoury snacks, cheeses, and seasonal fruits while you take in the exquisite Garden Route landscape around you during sunset. Unlike other types of boats, sailboats use no motor but simply the skill of the captain and crew to tack in and out of the wind. The resulting experience is both peaceful and thrilling depending on the wind and weather conditions and is sure to provide you with unforgettable memories of South Africa’s Garden Route, from Knysna.
Book your sunset sailboat tour from Knysna, near Plettenberg Bay, now and experience the Garden Route like never before!
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Practical information
2.5 hour sunset sailboat tour of the Knysna estuary and coastline, including a glass of South African sparkling wine and a picnic of savoury snacks, cheeses, and seasonal fruits.
-Meet the boat in front of the Dry Dock restaurant along the quay
-Welcome
-Safety and activity briefing
-Set sail
-Enjoy picnic/sparkling wine onboard
-Return to harbour
-Disembark
-End of tour
A minimum of 4 people are required for this activity to take place. If the tour doesn't have 4 passengers, the activity will be cancelled and you will be fully refunded.
We have a no-shoe policy on-board, so feel free to bring a pair of socks during the colder months.
Journeys to sea are highly weather-dependent. You will be notified on the day of the activity if the conditions aren't good for sailing.
Meeting point instructions: park in the dock's car park and make your way through the Knysna Quays promenade. Walk across bridge and you will find Springtide Charters' lighthouse-inspired ticket office on the right hand side. The sailboat is moored in front of Dry Dock restaurant.
- Cheese platter with savoury snacks and seasonal fruit
- Complimentary glass of sparkling wine
- Safety equipment (life jacket)
- Full service bar
- Additional refreshments (tab payable at the end of the cruise)
- Hat
- Jumper
- Camera
- Socks
- Spare cash or credit card