KNYSNA ACTIVITIES
Springtide Charters
Springtide Charters offers a variety of sailing charter options on our beautiful sleek 50 foot mono-hull sailing yacht. Our highly experienced crew will take to the helm so you can relax and take in the splendour of our rugged coastline; sailing, salt air and scenery, all an exhilarating combination. Once back into the calmer waters of our lagoon, guests have the option to
feast on a platter of savoury snacks, cheeses and seasonal fruits and sip on delicious South African bubbly.
Where we are: Conveniently located at the popular Knysna Quays Marina, adjacent to popular restaurants and shopping facilities and within walking distance of Thesen Island and the centre of Knysna Town.
Safety: The safety of our guests and crew are our number one priority and each tour commences with a safety briefing prior to departure. Each guest is supplied with the latest approved commercial PFD/Life jackets (automatic/ inflatable /super comfy type).
What to bring: Camera or Camcorder, warm clothes, sunscreen & sunglasses and cosy socks (we have a strict no shoe policy on-board and guests are advised to bring socks during the colder season.
All our trips are ocean going trips and are weather and conditions permitting. Only the skipper of the vessel can make a judgement call on these conditions which are determined on the day of the charter. Conditions are influenced by tide, wind direction, wind speed & sea swell, therefore going out through the heads is never guaranteed.
A romantic sunset cruise on board the 50ft yacht, Outeniqua is the perfect way to end your day in Knysna.
The magnificent Knysna Heads are among the most remarkable features on South Africa’s coastline and a perfect backdrop for an ocean sunset and a spot of bubbly. This sailing activity takes you from the lagoon, through the heads to the open sea aboard a luxurious yacht.
Although we are not a permitted whale watching vessel, guests can expect to see a diverse range of marine life from whales and dolphins to a host of pelagic birds endemic to our pristine coastline.
After a sublime sail, we return to the calmer waters of the Knysna Estuary and serve a delicious savoury cheese platter along with a glass of fine South African Bubbly.
Pax: Maximum – 12pax |Minimum – 2pax
Duration: 2½ Hours
Departure: 15:00 Winter | 16:00 or 17:00 Summer
Facilities: Full service cash bar | Two toilets
If you enjoy sailing, this experience, followed by a delicious savoury cheese platter, is the perfect way to bring a little luxury into your Knysna adventure. This activity also provides an ideal way to view the spectacular scenery and marine life of the world-renowned Garden Route coastline.
The route takes you over the Knysna lagoon, through the impressive Knysna Heads and out into the true freedom of the open ocean.
Pax: Maximum – 12pax |Minimum – 4pax
Duration: 2½ Hours
Departure: 11:00 or 12:00 Winter | 11:00, 12:00 or 13:00 Summer
Facilities: Full service cash bar | Two toilets
This 4 hour leisure cruise takes you out the Heads to spend some quality time out in the Indian Ocean. Experience the thrill of sailing as you cruise over the Knysna lagoon, glide between the impressive Knysna Heads and out into the open ocean on our 50ft yacht. This sailing experience culminates in a gourmet finger lunch. The Knysna coastline is one of the gems of the Garden Route so make the most of it on this sailing activity.
Pax: Maximum – 12pax | Minimum – 6pax
Duration: 4 Hours
Departure: 10:00 Winter | 10:00 or 11:00 Summer
Facilities: Full service cash bar | Two toilets
Although this is our shortest sailing cruise and excludes catering, you will still thrill at the wind in the sails and the beautiful scenery out through the Knysna Heads and along the coast line.
Pax: Maximum – 12pax |Minimum – 4pax
Duration: 1½ Hours
Departure: 11:00 or 12:00 Winter | 11:00, 12:00 or 13:00 Summer
Facilities: Full service cash bar | Two toilets
Looking for somewhere unique to host a private function? Book the exclusive use of our yacht and highly skilled crew. This includes the exclusive use of the yacht and our competent crew. This charter option is ideal for seminars, corporate function and launches, team building and office parties.
Pax: Maximum – 12pax
Duration: Minimum of 2 Hours
Catering: Optional – Excluded in charter rate
Facilities: Full service cash bar | Two toilets
Get in Touch
Contact Details
Telephone: +27 (0)382 0321 / 0421 or
+27 (0)82 470 6022
Email: info@springtide.co.za
Website: www.springtide.co.za
Opening Hours
08h00 – 17h00 (office hours)
or until the last boat gets back
Address
Kiosk Number 7,
Small Craft Harbour at Dry Dock,
The Waterfront Knysna Quays,
21 Waterfront Drive,
Knysna
GPS:
– 34° 02′ 30.3″ S
23° 02′ 41.2″ E