Cape Town Sunset Cruise: 90 Minutes on Table Bay

Sail out to Table Mountain views without steering the boat yourself

A 90-minute sunset sailing cruise from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront on the Spirit of Victoria, a traditionally rigged 58ft schooner, takes you across Table Bay toward Milnerton lighthouse and back to Granger Bay. The cruise includes two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine per person and a live English-speaking guide; children from age 4 are welcome, with non-alcoholic drinks served to those under 18.

The Experience

The Spirit of Victoria is a red-brown-sailed gaff-rigged schooner built to carry 45 passengers, and she leaves from the historic Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Once you're aboard, the boat motors out of the harbour and across Table Bay, heading toward Milnerton lighthouse before turning back into the protection of Granger Bay. The whole arc takes 90 minutes, and the timing catches the light when Table Mountain and the city skyline sit behind you as the sun moves lower.

The bar aboard serves sparkling wine, beer and cold drinks throughout the sail. You get two glasses of sparkling wine included in the ticket; anything beyond that you order separately. The laid-back pace means you can stand on deck for photographs, move around the boat, or settle into a spot and watch the water and the mountain. Children from age 4 can come along—they'll get non-alcoholic drinks if they're under 18—and infants can ride in a pram or stroller if you bring one.

The boat is easily spotted in the bay by her distinctive red-brown sails, and the experience is built around the sail itself rather than a guided tour of specific sites. You're on the water for the views, the light and the motion of the boat, not narrated stops. A live guide in English is aboard, and the whole thing is designed to feel unhurried—the kind of afternoon or evening on the water that doesn't require you to plan anything beyond showing up at the waterfront.

What’s included

• 90-minute sunset sailing cruise aboard the Spirit of Victoria.
• two glasses of sparkling wine per person.
• live English-speaking guide.
• bar service with beer and cold drinks available for purchase.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Wild Horizons Waterfront Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to sail across Table Bay with other passengers rather than join a guided tour on land—you'll get unobstructed views of Table Mountain and the city skyline from the water, which photographs differently than from shore.

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Top questions

Can I bring children on the sunset cruise?

Children from age 4 are welcome aboard the Spirit of Victoria. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and anyone under 18 will be served non-alcoholic drinks instead of sparkling wine.

What does the sparkling wine inclusion cover?

Two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine per person are included in the ticket price. Any additional drinks or food beyond that are paid separately at the bar.

How far out does the boat go on Table Bay?

The Spirit of Victoria motors across Table Bay toward Milnerton lighthouse, then returns to the protection of Granger Bay. The full route takes 90 minutes, and the boat does not dock at a specific destination—the cruise is built around the sail itself and the views of Table Mountain and the city.

Is there a guide on the boat?

Yes, a live guide in English is aboard the Spirit of Victoria to provide context and information throughout the 90-minute sail.