Cape Town: V&A Waterfront Canal Cruise

Cape Town V&A Waterfront Canal Cruise

This relaxing canal cruise takes you through the heart of Cape Town's famous V&A Waterfront, offering a unique perspective of the city from the water. Your boat glides past contemporary architecture, green spaces, and busy piers whilst an audio guide shares fascinating stories about the area's evolution and landmarks.

Operating as both a sightseeing tour and practical hop-on hop-off water taxi, this cruise connects Cape Town's key attractions whilst helping you avoid traffic. You'll travel between the CBD and V&A Waterfront, with stops at Battery Park, AC Marriott, Harbour Bridge, One & Only Hotel, and the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It's an excellent way to get your bearings before exploring more of Cape Town's city centre attractions.

What is Included

• Canal cruise with hop-on hop-off access
• Audio guide in 12 languages (Afrikaans, Mandarin, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish)
• Mobile voucher for easy boarding

Good to Know

The cruise operates between the CBD and V&A Waterfront with multiple stops along the canal route. You can board or disembark at any official stop, making it flexible for your sightseeing plans. Arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before departure with your mobile ticket and identification.

Please note the boat is not wheelchair accessible. Drinks are not included onboard. The audio commentary covers local legends like the "suitcase of money" story and explains the significance of Cape Town's canals in shaping the city. After your cruise, you might want to explore the Table Mountain cable car for panoramic city views, or discover the historic Robben Island nearby.