Sailing and cruises
For fresh-water sailing in Nature’s Valley lagoon vessels can be chartered and tuition is available from De Vasselot Nature Reserve. Just 20 km from Nature’s Valley is Keurbooms estuary for an eco-experience with unsurpassed views, lyrical birdcalls and rocky outcrops. A ferry trip allows for swimming, walking, and picnicking opportunities.
Salt-water vessels can be rented 30 kilometres from Nectar cottage in Plettenberg Bay or in picturesque Knysna.
| Water type | Further information | Contact info |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Nature’s Valley Lagoon | Tel: +27 44 531 6835 |
| Fresh | Keurbooms Lagoon (Plettenberg Bay) | Tel: +27 44-533 2125 |
| Fresh | Keurbooms River Ferries offer trips through forest and gorge, sundowners, and even wedding trips. 7 days a week. Keurbooms River Estuary |
Tel: +27 (0)83 254 3551
Tel: +27 82 303 1620 E-mail: ferry@ferry.co.za |
| Fresh | Knysna Charters for Boat Cruises , Lagoon Cruises, Oyster Tours, Oyster Experience and Sunset Cruises (Knysna) | Tel: +27 82 892 0469 E-mail: info@knysnacharters.co.za www.knysnacharters.com |
| Fresh | The Paddle Cruiser. South Africa’s only paddle-driven vessel. Trips to the Knysna waterfront Heads and the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Bars and restaurants on board. | Tel: +27 44 382 1693
Fax: +27 44 382 2373 E-mail: bookings@featherbed.co.za |
| Salt | Ocean Blue Adventures (Plettenberg Bay) for guided sea kayak trips and private kayak charters | Tel: +27 44 533 5083
Mobile: + 27 83 701 3583 E-mail: info@oceanadventures.co.za |
| Salt | Ocean Safari’s and The Centre for Dolphin Studies (Plettenberg Bay) | Tel: +27 44 533 4963
Tel: +27 82 784 5729 |
| Fresh and Salt | Canoeing and Sea Kayaking Eco-Adventure | Cell: +27 79 753 8968
E-mail info@edu-eco.com |
| Salt | Ocean Sailing Charters offer Plett lagoon cruises on a luxury 44 foot sailing catamaran. Includes fishing, snorkelling, and swimming or simply relaxing while learning sailing techniques. Can accommodate 12 guests on a cruise, 8 guests overnight or 30 for an event while anchored. (Plettenberg Bay) | Cell: +27 82 881 2937 |
| Salt | Springtide Charters offer cruises from 1,5 hours to longer, sunset cruises and private charters aboard the yacht Outeniqua (Knysna) | Cell: +27 82 470 6022
Tel: +27 44 382 0321 |
| Salt | Ferry / Catamaran. Knysna Waterfront Ferries |
Tel: +27 44 382 5520
Fax: +27 44 3826073 |
| Salt | The Knysna Yacht Club offers two dingy sail training schools, a keelboat club, canoe club, restaurant,2 bars, a small play area for children and yacht berths. | Tel: +27 44 382 5724
Knysna Yacht Club |
For information on crewed yacht delivery, yacht staff, and cargo yacht delivery see international Indigo Yacht Management see www.indigoyacht.com
Keurbooms river ferry cruise