If you’re a water enthusiast or love the ocean, Cape Town is your ultimate playground. Known for its stunning coastline and crystal-clear waters, the city offers an incredible variety of ocean and water activities perfect for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike.
Here are our top ocean activities to try on your next visit:
Scuba and Free Diving
Head to the Two Oceans Aquarium to experience their PADI-certified scuba and freediving courses. With beginner and speciality courses offered, this activity is perfect for all types of travellers.
Location: Two Oceans Aquarium located at Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Cost: From R2340 per person
Contact: 021 418 3823
Website: www.aquarium.co.za/experiences/dive-school
Learn to Surf
Cape Town is a surfer’s paradise and provides favorable conditions virtually all year round. One surf school to check out is Surf Emporium in Muizenberg, one of the top 5 learn-to-surf destinations in the world.
The company offers surfing lessons designed by internationally qualified ISA surf coach and 9 x South African champion Roxy Davis. Whether it’s a beginner lesson or one used to improve your current surfing level-these structured weekly lessons equip you with all the skills needed to hit the waves.
Location: Surf Emporium located at Surfers Corner, 72 Beach Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town
Cost: R1485 for 4 lessons. Private lessons start from R495 per 90-minute session
Contact: 021 788 8687
Website: www.surfemporium.co.za
Diving at the Kelp Forest
Cape Town’s Kelp Forest is home to thriving ecosystems. As you swim between them, soak in this underwater paradise as fish, crabs, and other marine animals glide past you. Hosted by Pisces Divers, a PADI Five Star Instructor Development dive centre and Cape Town scuba diving operator that present a range of PADI dive training and daily dive excursions.
Location: Pisces Divers located at 1 Main Rd, Simon’s Town
Cost:From R3200 per person
Contact: 021 786 3799
Website: www.piscesdivers.co.za
Yacht Cruise
One of the best ways to see Cape Town is through a scenic yacht cruise along the Atlantic Seaboard. Travellers have the option of an hour-long journey or can rent it privately for a few hours. The Mirage luxury yacht offers day sails and sunset cruises that boast postcard-perfect views of the Mother City. Travellers can also hire private charters for special occasions like weddings, birthdays or corporate events.
Location: The Mirage located at Pierhead (opposite the Clock Tower), V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Cost: From R350pp
Contact: Call 071 428 1126
Website: www.miragecatamaran.com
Shark Cage Diving
If you’re looking for an activity that has the perfect balance of ocean life, beauty and adventure, look no further than a thrilling shark cage diving trip. Shark cage diving is a popular activity among visitors to Cape Town and the perfect way to experience one of the ocean’s most majestic creatures up close. Marine Dynamics hosts daily shark cage diving experiences where their marine biologists and expert crew members share insightful details of these apex predators.
Location: Marine Dynamics – 5 Geelbek Street, Kleinbaai
Cost: From R3655 per adult
Contact: +27 (0) 82 380 3405
Website: www.marinedynamics.co.za
Stand Up Paddling
SUP! Are you ready for an exhilarating trip with gorgeous views of the Mother City – you’re in for a treat. Standup paddleboarding, a water sport born from surfing with modern roots in Hawaii, is another activity to enjoy in the Mother City. SUP Cape Town provides introductory lessons as well as day and longer-term rentals.
Location: SUP Cape Town located at Battery Park, Alfred St, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Cost: From R280pp
Contact: 071 603 8388
Website: www.supcapetown.co.za
Kayaking
For a fun solo or friend activity, a kayak trip on the Atlantic Ocean is recommended. While kayaking requires some agility and is a workout, the blue waters and breathtaking views make it well worth the effort. Waterfront Kayak offers guided sea kayaking paddling experiences from the Waterfront. These daily trips are “suitable for all fitness levels” and require no experience.
Location: Waterfront Kayak located at Yacoob Yachts, Shop 7, Quay 5, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Cost: R450 per person for 90 minutes (60 minutes on the water)
Contact: 021 421 0909
Website: waterfrontkayak.co.za
E-foiling
Feel the freedom of flying on water with E-foiling!
E-foiling is a surfboard with a hydrofoil attached to a propeller. The electric motor on the hydrofoil generates speed to lift the board out of the water, hovering over the surface, allowing for an unforgettable experience. Efoil Cape Town offers 1-hour lessons and packages to help you enjoy your adventure.
Location: Devonbosch, Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch
Cost: From R1500 per adult
Contact: 060 815 7293
Website: www.efoilcapetown.co.za
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