Sea Kayaking Cape Town: Table Mountain from the water

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1/19

Duration2h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Paddle beneath Table Mountain and spot seals along the Atlantic coast

Sea kayaking in Cape Town's Table Mountain Marine Nature Reserve is a 2-hour paddle along the Atlantic shoreline with a professional guide, all equipment and safety gear included. You launch from the V&A Waterfront, navigate protected waters with unobstructed views of Table Mountain and Lion's Head, and watch for Cape Fur seals, dolphins and sunfish. Children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult; groups stay under 14 people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sea kayak tour along Cape Town coast

Safety briefing at V&A Waterfront office
Gear up with life jackets and paddles
Kayak in Table Mountain Marine Nature Reserve
View Table Mountain and local marine life
Paddle along coastline past Lion's Head and Signal Hill
Reach turning point near Sea Point suburb
View Sea Point Promenade and historic lighthouse
Navigate waters of Granger Bay past DHL Stadium

The Experience

The paddle starts at the V&A Waterfront office, where you get a safety briefing, store your belongings, and put on a life jacket and paddle before launching into the Atlantic. The water here is protected by the Table Mountain Marine Nature Reserve, which means the conditions stay manageable even for people new to kayaking. From sea level, Table Mountain fills your view without obstruction—a perspective most visitors never get. Lion's Head and Signal Hill rise dramatically along the shoreline as you paddle, offering angles for photographs that land differently than the views from land.

As you work your way along the coast, you keep an eye out for Cape Fur seals, dolphins and sunfish that move through these waters. The route takes you past Sea Point, where you can see the historic lighthouse and the promenade from the water, then turns at the edge of Granger Bay. The DHL Stadium—Cape Town's architectural landmark—comes into view as you head back toward the harbour. The whole paddle is 2 hours, which leaves you time to dry off and move on to the rest of your day.

What’s included

A professional guide leading the paddle.
kayak, paddle, life jacket and all safety gear.
a safety briefing and gear setup at the V&A Waterfront before launch.
storage for your belongings during the 2-hour paddle.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Atlantic Outlook

Is this one for you?Book the early morning departure if you want the calmest water and the fewest crowds on the Atlantic; the later slots work better if you're staying nearby and want to paddle after other activities. Groups stay under 14 people, so the paddle never feels crowded even at midday.