Our top 3 of 5 experiences
Our pickSea Kayaking Cape Town: Table Mountain from the water★ 4.81 (209)2hEvery day · 5 start timesLive guide EN
from · per personUS$ 37
★Top ratedCape Town: Table Mountain Kayak Tour & Dolphin Sighting★ 4.94 (157)2hEvery day · 4 start timesLive guide EN
from · per personUS$ 37
Best valueNight Kayaking in Cape Town: Glow Kayaks at Battery Park★ 4.60 (20)1hEvery day · 3 start timesLive guide EN
from · per personUS$ 28
Kayaking in Cape Town 5 options
From US$ 28 · 4 of 5 run daily · departures between 06:30 and 19:30
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Sea Kayaking Cape Town: Table Mountain from the waterPaddle the Atlantic along Cape Town's coastline for 2 hours with a guide, life jacket and all gear included: Table Mountain, Lion's Head and Cape Fur seals from sea level.
- 209 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 5
Cape Town: Table Mountain Kayak Tour & Dolphin SightingFeel the salt air as you kayak Table Bay with a local guide, spot dolphins near Cape Town’s iconic coast, and enjoy easy booking with all gear included.
- 157 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Cape Town Sea Kayaking: Dolphins & Table Mountain from V&A WaterfrontPaddle past dolphins and seals off Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard with Table Mountain views. Guides included, swim breaks available. 2–3 hours from V&A Waterfront.
- 25 reviews
- 4.76★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 8
Kayaking with African penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape TownKayak alongside African penguins from Simon's Town to Boulders Beach, then hike Cape of Good Hope. Includes hotel pickup and lunch.
- 55 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 7h–9h
- Mon–Sat
- 07:00
Night Kayaking in Cape Town: Glow Kayaks at Battery ParkPaddle glow kayaks through Battery Park's canals at night with a live English-speaking guide who provides all equipment and safety gear.
- 20 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 1h
- start times · Every day
- 3
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-09| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Kayaking Cape Town: Table Mountain from the waterOur pick | US$ 37 per person | 2h | 4.81★ · 209 | Every day · 5 start times | English |
| Cape Town: Table Mountain Kayak Tour & Dolphin SightingTop rated | US$ 37 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 157 | Every day · 4 start times | English |
| Night Kayaking in Cape Town: Glow Kayaks at Battery ParkBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 28 per person | 1h | 4.60★ · 20 | Every day · 3 start times | English |
| Cape Town Sea Kayaking: Dolphins & Table Mountain from V&A WaterfrontGroup of up to 8 | US$ 34 per person | 1h 30m | 4.76★ · 25 | Every day · 8 start times | English |
| Kayaking with African penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape TownPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 233 per person | 7h–9h | 5.00★ · 55 | Mon–Sat · 07:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Kayaking with African penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Town (US$ 233)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Night Kayaking in Cape Town: Glow Kayaks at Battery Park (US$ 28) · Cape Town Sea Kayaking: Dolphins & Table Mountain from V&A Waterfront (US$ 34)
- With pickup (1): Kayaking with African penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Town (US$ 233)
Kayaking in Cape Town at a glance
- Our pick: Sea Kayaking Cape Town: Table Mountain from the water, US$ 37 (2h, 4.81★ · 209).
- Top rated: Cape Town: Table Mountain Kayak Tour & Dolphin Sighting, US$ 37 (2h, 4.94★ · 157).
- Best value: Night Kayaking in Cape Town: Glow Kayaks at Battery Park, US$ 28 (1h, 4.60★ · 20).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 28–US$ 233 (median US$ 37). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 2 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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