Cape Town: Two Oceans Helicopter Ride & Waterfront Champagne

Summary

Helicopter ride over Cape Town’s coastlines with city views

You’ll fly by helicopter from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront along both coastlines, passing Clifton beaches, Table Mountain, and Chapman’s Peak before circling back for a glass of sparkling wine. With live commentary from your local pilot and transport included after landing, you’ll come away with memories—and maybe shaky hands—you won’t forget soon.

What’s the experience like?

“That’s the line where two oceans meet,” our pilot said, pointing out through the glass as we banked over False Bay. I was still trying to process how tiny the city looked from up here—Table Mountain just sitting there like it owned the place, and all those ribbons of road curling around Lion’s Head. The headset crackled every now and then, but honestly, I barely noticed because my heart was thumping louder than the rotors. I’d never seen Cape Town like this before. Even the air smelled different—kind of crisp, almost salty, even inside the cabin.

We lifted off from the V&A Waterfront helipad (they make you feel safe about it, which helped my nerves), then swung out along Clifton and Camps Bay. Those beaches look way whiter from above. Our guide—can’t remember his name now, maybe Pieter?—kept calling out landmarks: Green Point Stadium, Chapman’s Peak Drive (I’ve driven that before but it’s a whole other thing from up here). He had this dry sense of humor too; when we circled back over Constantia Wine Valley he joked about wine tasting at 100 miles an hour. I laughed harder than I thought I would.

The light changed fast as we crossed between the Atlantic and Indian sides—like someone flicked a filter on. For a second there was just cloud shadow sliding over Muizenberg’s surf breaks and then sunlight bouncing off Signal Hill. It felt weirdly quiet up there except for us and the hum of the engine. I tried to take photos but mostly just stared out the window, hands sweaty on my phone. When we landed back at the helipad they handed us glasses of sparkling wine—my hands were still shaking a bit so I nearly spilled it (no one seemed to mind). You get driven back to the V&A Shopping Centre after, which is nice because my legs were jelly for a good ten minutes.

I still think about that view over Table Mountain—how it made everything down below feel both familiar and totally new at once. If you’re thinking about doing a day trip helicopter tour in Cape Town, don’t overthink it too much. There’s something about seeing your own footprints from above that sticks with you longer than any photo.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Helicopter tour over Cape Town coastline

• Depart from V&A Waterfront helipad
• Fly along Atlantic coastline over Clifton and Camps Bay
• Continue 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
• See 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

Top questions

How long does the Cape Town helicopter tour last?

The flight covers Cape Town’s coastline and lasts approximately 25-30 minutes.

Where does the Two Oceans Helicopter Tour depart from?

The tour departs from Sport Helicopter's helipad at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

Is hotel pickup included in this helicopter tour?

No hotel pickup is included; transport is provided back to V&A Waterfront Shopping Centre after landing.

What landmarks will I see during this helicopter ride?

You’ll see Clifton beaches, Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Muizenberg, Constantia Wine Valley, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Green Point Stadium and Promenade.

Is this Cape Town helicopter tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes—all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible and transportation options are available for wheelchairs or strollers.

Are children allowed on this helicopter ride?

Yes—children must be accompanied by an adult; infants can sit on an adult's lap or use specialized infant seats if needed.

Do I get anything after landing?

You receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine after your flight.

How many people are required for this flight to operate?

A minimum of two clients sharing is required; for an exclusive flight you can pay for an extra seat.

What’s included

Your day includes departure from V&A Waterfront helipad with live commentary onboard as you fly along both coasts of Cape Town; after landing you’ll be offered a glass of sparkling wine and assisted transport back to the V&A Waterfront Shopping Centre—all with guidance from friendly local staff throughout.