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Waterfront Boat Company: Boat Trips
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Our Most Popular Scheduled Trip
The Current Sunset Champagne Cruise Departure time is 17h00 (From 1st June to 30th July 2013)
Cape Town has one of the best locations to see the Sunset from the Sea. Fabulous Table Mountain and city views while the sun dips into the sea at sunset. This is certainly a "must do" trip whilst visting Cape Town. We serve a complimentary glass of sparkling wine per person. A Cash Bar available for Beers and softdrinks : Kids are welcome , but remember it is an adult cruise. SUNSET UNDER SAIL The Sail boats SPIRIT OF VICTORIA and ESPERANCE follow the wind for this cruise. They do not offer a specific destination . Typically they motor out of the Harbour and sail across Table Bay towards Milnerton lighthouse, then return to the protection of Granger Bay in the lee of Table Mountain to watch the sun set, and then motor back to the Waterfront. SUNSET on a Motor Vessel. The Motor Vessels’ CONDOR, SEA PRINCESS and SOUTHERN CROSS follow a different route to the sail boats. They can offer a destination and normally cruise slowly along the Atlantic seaboard towards Clifton beach and return...
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Adults
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Departure Times |
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R125 |
90 Minutes |
Last Scheduled Trip of the day
The Current Sunset Champagne Cruise Departure time is 17h00 (From 1st June to 30th July 2013)
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Cruise Depature at |
Actual "Sunset" on first day |
| 15th March 2013 to 8th April 2013 |
18h00 |
19h05 |
| 9th April 2013 to 31st May 2013 |
17h30 |
18h31 |
| 1st June 2013 to 30th July 2013 |
17h00 |
17h45 |
| 31st July 2013 to 25th September 2013 |
17h30 |
18h06 |
| 26th September 2013 to 30th October 2013 |
18h00 |
18h45 |
| 31st October 2013 to 17th November 2013 |
18h30 |
19h13 |
| 18th November 2013b to 14 February 2014 |
19h00 |
19h30 |
| 15th February 2014 to 14th March 2014 |
18h30 |
19h39 |
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SUNSET CRUISE (with No "Champagne" ) |
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This Cruise is basically the same as Sunset "Champagne " Cruise ( described above ) without the Complimentary Sparkling Wine being served . It is priced at R20 less to accomodate individials and groups who do not drink alcohol/or enjoy Sparkling Wine .Cape Town has one of the best locations to see the Sunset from the Sea. Fabulous Table Mountain and city views while the sun dips into the sea at sunset. This trip has no complimentary drinks and a cash bar available for sparkling wine , beers and soft drinks . |
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Adults
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Kids |
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Departure Times |
| R230 |
R115 |
90 Minutes |
Last Scheduled Trip of the day |
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| The PRE-Sunset Family Cruise ------
The Current Champagne Cruise Departure time is 15h00 (From 1st June to 30th July 2013)
The same routing and vessel choice as the Sunset Champagne Cruise detailed above , but leaving 2 hours earlier and returning while it is still light.Ideal for families and those wanting a pre-dinner cruise.Spectacular mountain and stadium views. Also and ideal alternative if the Sunset Cruise is fully booked . |
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Adults
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Kids |
Duration |
Departure Times |
| R 210 |
R105 |
90 Minutes |
2nd Last Scheduled Trip of the day
The Current Champagne Cruise Departure time is 15h00 (From 1st June to 30th July 2013)
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ONE HOUR CHAMPAGNE CRUISE |
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(Undiluted pleasure , just add Water )
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A cruise to sea with “Champagne” included. A shorter version of the above 2 cruises and one we only offer if the wind is too strong for a longer cruise or upon request for groups either before or after a lunch ashore . Popular with tour operators and corporate.
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Adults
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Kids |
Duration |
Departure Times |
| R160 |
R80 |
60 Minutes |
On Request |
| One Hour "Champagne" Cruise- Booking Code BT-CC-60 |
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HALF HOUR HARBOUR SEAL CRUISE |
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(look out for Alfie the Seal)
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A scenic guided Harbour cruise through the working Harbour of Cape Town, seals ships and much much more .Ideal for School Groups or visitors who would like a quick introduction to the city and Waterfront. Views of Victoria and Alfred Basins’ and the international Harbour Cruise available on DAWN and SOUTHERN CROSS.
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Kids |
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R 60
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R 30 |
30 Minutes |
Regular Departures |
| Half Hour Harbour Seal Cruise - Booking Code BT-HC-30 |
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Working Harbour in action
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An extended version of the half hour Harbour cruise with more time spent in the international Harbour area, the Ben Schoeman Container terminal and the Duncan dock.
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Kids |
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R120
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R 60 |
60 Minutes |
On Request |
| One Hour Harbour Cruise - Booking Code BT-HC-60 |
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Kids |
Duration |
Departure Times |
| 2 Adults R200 |
2 Kids Free |
60 Minutes |
On Request |
| One Hour Harbour Cruise - Booking Code BT-HC-60-special |
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| Choice of Motor or Sail |
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The most popular Motor Boat trip. Takes you from the historic waterfront area out to sea and a short cruise along the coastline to Green Point Lighthouse and return. Spectacular mountain and city views. See the New 2010 stadium from the sea. Cruise available on SOUTHERN CROSS. Also available on the sail boats.
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Adults
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Kids |
Duration |
Departure Times |
| R 120 |
R 60 |
60 Minutes |
Regular Departures |
| One Hour Bay Cruise -Booking Code BT-BC-60 |
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ONE AND HALF HOUR SAILING CRUISE |
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Cruise to no-where
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A Sailing Cruise to no-where across the bay and back
On either ESPERANCE or SPIRIT OF VICTORIA.
Depending on the wind, either to Milnerton and back in the South East Wind ( Summer )or to Robben Island in a North West Wind (Winter ).
The Skippers pick the most comfortable course, normally a beam reach |
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Adults
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Kids |
Duration |
Departure Times |
| R180 |
R90 |
90 Minutes |
Regular Departures |
| One and a Half Hour Sailing Cruise- Booking Code BT-BC-90 |
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1 HR ECO/ADVENTURE CRUISE - JET BOAT CRUISE |
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FUN FUN FUN A fast ride down the coast to see a large variety of marine life. Whales, African Penguins Cape Fur Seals, Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Sun Fish and many species of bird life. A real adventure and the best alternative to the Whale Watching cruise when the whales have left our shores. This trip requires a minimum of 4 adult passengers. Kids need to be tall enough able to sit on the straddle seats . |
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Kids |
Duration |
Departure Times |
| R575 |
R575 on request |
60 Minutes |
Regular Departures |
| R300 |
R300 on Request |
30 Minutes |
Regular Departures |
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ROBBEN ISLAND COAST/ African Penguin Release |
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Classic Cruise Operating since 1989 !!
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Cruise to the coast of Robben island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for most of his 27 years .This trip offers breath-taking views of the island and also Cape Town and Table Mountain from the sea.On occasion we combine this trip with a SANCCOB Penguin release .SANCCOB has reponded to every oil spill along the coast since 1968, and continues to treat about 1000 oiled , orphaned , ill and injured African Penguins every year that there is not a major oil spill . We Normally release the Penguins North of Murray Bay Harbour as there is a Penguin Colony on Robben Island .
Please note we do not land on the Island and only cruise down the East Coast of Robben Island and then return to the Waterfront . If you wish to land on the Island and do the Tour then please Contact Robben Island Museum ( RIM ) on 021 403 4200. Or Visit the website .
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Adults
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Kids |
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R250
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R 125 |
120 Minutes |
Upon Request |
Robben Island Coastal Cruise-Booking Code -BT-RI-120
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WHALE WATCHING ( Boat Based ) |
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Boat Based Whale Watching on CONDOR- Daily Trips - Regular Sightings - see news pages
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Seasonal June to November Annually -The 2011 Season is now open -
Our Qualified Whale Guides will impart in-depth knowledge of the marine environment around you. Sightings include a large variety of marine life. Whales, African Penguins, Cape Fur Seals, Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Sun Fish and many species of bird life . See our dedicated page regarding Whale Watching. We are the licensed operator for Area 3 which is from 34 Degrees South (South West of Cape Town) to Robbesteen (North East of Cape Town).
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Adults
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Departure Times |
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R 600
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R 300 |
3 to 4 Hours |
The 2011 Season has now opened with a breach and a blow
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| Whale Watching- Booking Code BT-WW-240 |
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Sunset Cruise Departure Times -and why they change |
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We try to arrange the departure of our Sunset Champagne Cruise around the time of the Sunset .This cruise is designed to catch the Sunset and catchs both daylight before and Nautical twilight and then darkness after .
As the Sun sets at a different time every day it would be impractical to have a different Sunset Cruise departure time every day . We therefore have set departure times over the year between 17h00 and 19h00 SAST ( South African Standard Time ).The Amount of daylight / twilight / darkness therefore also changes with each cruise .We move the departure times in 30 minute increments 17h00,17h30,18h00,18h30 and 19h00 and then back downwards again as we move to midwinter .
- Definitions of Twilight
Civil Twilight Civil twilight is defined when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon. This is the limit at which twilight illumination is sufficient, under good weather conditions, for terrestrial objects to be clearly distinguished; at the beginning of morning civil twilight, or end of evening civil twilight, the horizon is clearly defined and the brightest stars are visible under good atmospheric conditions in the absence of moonlight or other illumination. In the morning before the beginning of civil twilight and in the evening after the end of civil twilight, artificial illumination is normally required to carry on ordinary outdoor activities. Nautical Twilight Nautical twilight is defined when the sun is 12 degrees below the horizon. At the beginning or end of nautical twilight, under good atmospheric conditions and in the absence of other illumination, general outlines of ground objects may be distinguishable, but detailed outdoor operations are not possible, and the horizon is indistinct. Astronomical Twilight Astronomical twilight is defined when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon. Before the beginning of astronomical twilight in the morning and after the end of astronomical twilight in the evening the sun does not contribute to sky illumination; for a considerable interval after the beginning of morning twilight and before the end of evening twilight, sky illumination is so faint that it is practically imperceptible.
Find out more at this great website , where you can see up to date information .Rerun the page to show the twilights if required .
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