7-Day Cape Town Yacht Charter Itinerary: South African Coastline Explorer
7 planned days, starting at V&A Waterfront, Cape Town and finishing at Return to V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Stops include V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Clifton Beaches & Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Simon's Town, Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Final planned stop
- Return to V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
- Day 1Two Oceans Aquarium
- Day 1Zeitz MOCAA Museum
- Day 1Shopping at Victoria Wharf
- Day 2Swimming at Clifton Fourth Beach
- Day 2Sunset cocktails in Camps Bay
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Begin your journey in the bustling V&A Waterfront, a hub of activity with its luxury boutiques, fine dining, and panoramic views of Table Mountain. Settle into your yacht and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere before setting sail.
- Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Zeitz MOCAA Museum
- Shopping at Victoria Wharf
- Anchorage
- V&A Waterfront Marina
- Dining
- The Silo Rooftop
- DAY 02
Clifton Beaches & Camps Bay
Cruise along the scenic Atlantic Seaboard, passing the picturesque Clifton beaches with their white sands and granite boulders. Anchor off Camps Bay, renowned for its palm-fringed promenade and stunning sunset views.
- Swimming at Clifton Fourth Beach
- Sunset cocktails in Camps Bay
- Walk along the Camps Bay strip
- Views of Lion's Head
- Anchorage
- Camps Bay Anchorage
- Dining
- Paranga, Camps Bay
- DAY 03
Hout Bay
Navigate to the charming fishing village of Hout Bay, nestled in a sheltered bay. Explore its working harbour, visit the local market, or take a boat trip to Duiker Island to see the Cape fur seals.
- Duiker Island Seal Colony tour
- Hout Bay Market
- World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary
- Chapman's Peak Drive (from land)
- Anchorage
- Hout Bay Harbour
- Dining
- Mariner's Wharf Restaurant
- DAY 04
Simon's Town
Continue south to Simon's Town, a historic naval base with a distinctly Victorian charm. Its protected waters offer excellent mooring, and the town is famous for its resident African penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
- Simon's Town Naval Museum
- Jubilee Square
- Kayaking in the bay
- Anchorage
- Simon's Town Yacht Club Marina
- Dining
- Bertha's Restaurant
- DAY 05
Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope
Experience the dramatic meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point and the legendary Cape of Good Hope. Anchor in a nearby bay for a truly wild and secluded experience, enjoying the raw beauty of the reserve.
- Cape Point Lighthouse
- Hiking trails in Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Spotting baboons and eland
- Panoramic ocean views
- Anchorage
- Buffels Bay (weather permitting)
- Dining
- Picnic onboard with local produce
- DAY 06
False Bay & Muizenberg
Sail into the warmer waters of False Bay, known for its vibrant marine life and surfing beaches. Anchor off Muizenberg to admire its iconic colourful beach huts and enjoy a swim.
- Muizenberg's colourful beach huts
- Surfing lessons (optional)
- Kalk Bay harbour exploration
- Whale watching (seasonal)
- Anchorage
- Muizenberg Anchorage
- Dining
- Harbour House, Kalk Bay
- DAY 07
Return to V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Enjoy a final scenic cruise back into the V&A Waterfront, reflecting on a week of South African coastal exploration. Disembark with memories of grand landscapes and exceptional experiences.
- Last views of Table Mountain from sea
- Souvenir shopping
- Relaxation at a spa
- Farewell dinner
- Anchorage
- V&A Waterfront Marina
- Dining
- Sevruga Restaurant
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