All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-16| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Durban Canal Boat Cruise: Waterfront Tour & Fish SpottingOur pick | US$ 9.92 per person | 30m | 4.49★ · 150 | free | — |
 Gondola Ride with Picnic at Durban Point Waterfront CanalPrivate option | US$ 24 per personUS$ 48 per group (split by 2) | 40m | 4.56★ · 16 | free | — |
 Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari & St Lucia Boat Tour from DurbanAlso recommended | US$ 279 per person | 12h–14h | 4.70★ · 40 | free | — |
 Durban: Isimangaliso Wetlands Game Drive & Hippo Boat Cruise | US$ 204 per person | 10h | 4.40★ only 5 reviews | free | — |
 iSimangaliso Wetlands & boat cruise tour from Durban | US$ 216 per person | 12h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | free | — |
 St Lucia Estuary hippo and croc boat cruise from Durban | US$ 203 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 1 review | free | — |
Boat Tours in Durban 6 options
Boat Tours in Durban at a glance
- Our pick: Durban Canal Boat Cruise: Waterfront Tour & Fish Spotting, US$ 9.92 (30m, 4.49★ · 150).
- Private option: Gondola Ride with Picnic at Durban Point Waterfront Canal, US$ 24 (40m, 4.56★ · 16).
- Also recommended: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari & St Lucia Boat Tour from Durban, US$ 279 (12h–14h, 4.70★ · 40).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 9.92–US$ 279 (median US$ 203). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 5 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Durban Canal Boat Cruise: Waterfront Tour & Fish Spotting is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.49 out of 5 across 150 reviews.