Sunset Cruise & Helicopter Flight (50 min)

The Explore Cruises helicopter and cruise combo gives you the best air and sea experience there is to offer in Cape Town. The 50-minute helicopter flight with one of our highly experienced pilots departs from V&A Waterfront. Enjoy a scenic flight along the Atlantic Coast, flying over False Bay, passing Fish Hoek to Muizenberg, while you enjoy breath-taking views of the Mother City. Thereafter, set sail on one of Explore Cruises’ one-hour scheduled cruise.

The Explore Cruises Catamaran Description

Our two high-performance catamarans are IQ a 45ft (13,72 m), built by Voyage Catamarans in 2010, comprising 2 x 39 horsepower Yanmar engines, while the Explore is a 39ft (11,99 m) catamaran with 2 x 29 horsepower Yanmar engines and built by Scape Catamarans in 2015.

These luxurious catamarans are both stylish and safe. The Explore Cruises catamarans each offer a large open teak deck, comfortable cushion seating with roof covering and side screens, as well as sunny spacious trampoline areas at the foredeck. Designed as live-aboard cruising catamarans and ultimate sailing catamarans for day sail excursions. These luxurious, spacious catamarans, with bar facilities and onboard sound systems, are perfect for any occasion, be it a romantic excursion, small weddings, celebratory parties, or corporate events.

Features

Cash/ card bar, gas braai, a kitchen (galley), and two toilets (heads). Onboard sound system, free WiFi, teak decking, a padded cushioned area with a roof covering and side screens, as well as two trampoline areas.

Capacity

Explore: 35 guests (3-4 crew members)
IQ: 33 guests (3-4 crew members)

Tour details

Scheduled cruises: 1 hour
Sunset cruises: 1,5 hours
Private charters: We offer a variety of private cruises.
Adventure Cruises: Starting from 1 hour 30 minutes up to 3 hours, depending on the booked adventure.

Route

Explore Cruises departs from the Iconic V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. We sail along the Atlantic seaboard with exceptional views of our Mother City and one of the world’s seven natural wonders – Table Mountain.