Cape Town: Cape Point Helicopter Tour & Champagne

See Cape Town's entire coastline in one flight, landing back with champagne

You fly from the V&A Waterfront helipad over Cape Point and the entire Cape Peninsula coastline, with the pilot narrating landmarks and geography from the air. The tour includes live commentary and a glass of champagne on return, plus transport back to the waterfront. Flights are shared unless you book an extra seat for privacy. Check in 20 minutes early and bring a full phone battery for photos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour to Cape Point

• Depart from V&A Waterfront helipad
• Fly around Cape Town coastline and mountains
• View Cape Peninsula and Cape Point from air
• Take photos of scenic views
• Receive complimentary sparkling wine
• Return transport to V&A Waterfront Shopping center

The experience

The helicopter was running five minutes late, which somehow made the whole thing feel real, not like a polished experience, but like something that actually happens. You're standing at Sport Helicopter's helipad at the V&A Waterfront, checking in 20 minutes early like they ask, and then you're waiting. The aircraft isn't huge. It seats up to six, and on a shared flight you might have strangers beside you, which is fine. The pilot does a final weight check (if you're over 125kg you'll need to buy an extra seat, something they tell you upfront), and then you're climbing in, and suddenly the city drops away.

The flight goes straight to Cape Point, the tip of the Cape Peninsula where the Table Mountain National Park meets the ocean. From the ground it's a drive and a walk. From the air it's just there, the rocky point cutting into the Atlantic, and you understand the layout of the whole city in a way a map never shows you. The pilot talks you through what you're seeing: the Twelve Apostles mountains running down the spine of the peninsula, the beaches on either side, the way the coastline curves. You're taking photos the whole time. The window is right there, and the light off the water is sharp. It's the kind of view that makes you want to zoom in on everything, which is why they mention bringing enough phone and camera memory: people do fill up fast.

The whole thing is maybe 30 to 45 minutes in the air, depending on the route and the weather. When you land back at the V&A Waterfront, there's a complimentary glass of sparkling wine waiting, and transport back to the shopping center if you need it. It's a small touch, but it's the kind of thing that makes you sit for a minute before heading back into the day.

What’s included

• Live commentary from the pilot as you fly over Cape Point, the Table Mountain National Park, and the Cape Peninsula coastline.
• A complimentary glass of sparkling wine after landing.
• Return transport to the V&A Waterfront shopping center.
• The flight departs from Sport Helicopter's helipad at the V&A Waterfront.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (2 to 17 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 100 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Sport Helicopters Cape Town

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Cape Town's geography and coastline in one flight without spending a full day on the ground. The helicopter does in 30 to 45 minutes what would take hours by car and foot, and you're back at the waterfront with champagne before lunch.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the helicopter tour from Cape Town?

Around 30 to 45 minutes in the air, depending on weather and route.

Where do I check in for the Cape Point helicopter tour?

At Sport Helicopter's helipad at the V&A Waterfront. Arrive 20 minutes before your flight time.

Is the helicopter tour shared with other passengers?

Yes, flights are shared with up to 6 passengers total. You can book an extra seat for a private flight.

What's included in the tour?

Live commentary from the pilot, a glass of sparkling wine after landing, and return transport to the V&A Waterfront shopping center.

Is there a weight limit for the helicopter?

Passengers over 125kg must purchase an additional seat, payable to the operator on the day of the tour.

What if the weather is bad?

Helicopter tours are weather-dependent. Check with the operator about rescheduling options if conditions are unsafe.

Can I bring my camera?

Yes. Bring plenty of phone and camera memory: the views over Cape Point and the coastline fill up storage fast.