Cape Town: Two Oceans Helicopter Tour & Champagne
The Helicopter Ride That Rewires How You See Cape Town
You board a helicopter at V&A Waterfront and fly the full arc of Cape Town's coastline in one loop: Clifton, the Twelve Apostles, Chapman's Peak, False Bay, Muizenberg, and Table Mountain. A pilot provides live commentary on landmarks and geography. You land, receive champagne, and get transport back to the waterfront. The whole experience takes roughly an hour airborne, and you see the city's layout in a way ground-level travel can't match.
Step-by-step itinerary
Helicopter tour over Cape Town coastline
- Depart from V&A Waterfront helipad
- Fly along Atlantic coastline over Clifton and Camps Bay
- Fly past Twelve Apostles and Hout Bay
- Fly past Chapman's Peak Drive and over False Bay
- Fly past Muizenberg and over Constantia Wine Valley
- Fly towards Table Mountain and over City Bowl
- View landmarks: Green Point Stadium, Sea Point Promenade, Green Point Lighthouse
- View landmarks: Twelve Apostles, Chapman's Peak Drive, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Lion's Head
- Return to helipad and exit helicopter
- Receive complimentary sparkling wine
- Transport back to V&A Waterfront Shopping Center
What’s included
- Your tour includes the helicopter flight with live onboard commentary covering landmarks like Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Chapman's Peak Drive, False Bay, and the Atlantic coastline.
- After landing, you receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and transport back to V&A Waterfront Shopping Centre.
- The helipad is at V&A Waterfront, and you'll check in 20 minutes before departure.
Times
- Every day 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Sport Helicopters Cape Town
Prices and times updated 13 days ago
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The experience
The helipad at V&A Waterfront is smaller than you'd expect, and when the pilot asks you to step back while he does his pre-flight check, you realize this is actually happening. You're about to see the entire city from the air. The two-oceans helicopter tour launches from here, and the first few minutes are a bit disorienting as you climb over the harbor and the ground drops away faster than your stomach catches up. But then the Atlantic coastline opens up below you, and the disorientation flips into something else entirely.
The route follows the coast in a way that makes the geography of Cape Town suddenly click. You fly low over Clifton and Camps Bay (those beaches you've walked on feel impossibly small from up here), then track along the Atlantic past the Twelve Apostles, the jagged spine of mountains that looks almost unreal when you're level with it. Chapman's Peak Drive winds below like a ribbon someone dropped, and then False Bay spreads out, a different color of blue entirely. The live commentary from the pilot helps you spot landmarks: Green Point Stadium, Signal Hill, Lion's Head. It's not intrusive. It's just there when you need it.
What catches people off-guard is how much you actually see in one flight. Muizenberg, the Constantia Wine Valley, Table Mountain from angles you can't get from the ground. It all threads together in a way that makes sense only from above. The helicopter holds up to six passengers, so you're not alone, but the windows are big enough that you're not fighting for a view. Flights require a minimum of two people, and if you weigh over 125kg, you'll need to purchase an extra seat to balance the aircraft. That's something to know upfront, but the operator handles it straightforwardly on the day.
When you land back at the helipad, the staff walks you down, and that's when the tour pivots into something gentler. You get a complimentary glass of sparkling wine in the office, and they arrange your transport back to the V&A Waterfront Shopping Centre. It's a small touch, but it gives you time to decompress and actually process what you just saw instead of rushing straight back into the city. Check in 20 minutes before your flight, bring a camera with space on it: the light over False Bay alone is worth the memory card.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Cape Town's geography and see all the major landmarks (coastline, mountains, bays) in one flight without spending a full day traveling between spots on the ground. The fixed route and timing mean you're not arranging multiple activities. The helicopter does the connecting for you.
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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?
The flight itself is around an hour, covering the full circuit from V&A Waterfront along the Atlantic coast, False Bay, and back over Table Mountain. Add 20 minutes for check-in and another 15–20 for the champagne and transport back to the waterfront.
What's included in the price?
The helicopter flight with live commentary, a glass of sparkling wine after landing, and return transport to V&A Waterfront Shopping Centre.
Can I book a private flight?
Flights require a minimum of two passengers. If you want an exclusive flight, you can purchase an extra seat to meet the minimum.
What if I weigh over 125kg?
Passengers over 125kg must purchase an additional seat for weight and balance reasons. This is arranged directly with the operator on the day of the tour.
Where do I check in?
At Sport Helicopter's helipad at V&A Waterfront. Arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled flight time.
What if the weather is bad?
Helicopter tours are weather-dependent. The operator will reschedule or refund if conditions are unsafe for flight.
Can I bring a camera?
Yes. The windows are large, and the views are extensive. Make sure your camera or phone has enough storage before you board.
Cape Town: Two Oceans Helicopter Tour & Champagne
25m–30m · EN
from US$ 373 per person
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