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Step aboard a magnificent schooner and enjoy a relaxing evening along the Garden Route coastline. This sunset cruise from Mossel Bay combines authentic sailing, coastal landscapes, and remarkable marine wildlife in one memorable experience. Visit Seal Island, home to approximately 4,000–4,500 Cape Fur Seals, while your onboard guide shares fascinating insights into the colony. Continue past Cape St. Blaize, its historic lighthouse, and the remarkable Khoisan Sea Caves, which can only be seen from the water. Along the way, you may also spot dolphins, seabirds, and, during whale season, even whales in their natural habitat. As the day draws to a close, your captain pauses at the best viewpoints, allowing you to soak in the colourful sunset and capture beautiful photographs as the sky fills with shades of gold, orange, pink, and crimson.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please proceed to Mossel Bay Harbour for check-in. Enter the harbour, turn left towards the restaurants, and look for the bright yellow and blue kiosk—the first kiosk on your right. Exact meeting location will also be sent 24–48 hours before your tour. Please arrive 15–30 minutes before departure.
Itinerary
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Begin your experience at Mossel Bay Harbour, where you'll meet the crew, complete check-in, receive a safety briefing, and board a traditional schooner before setting sail along the Garden Route coastline.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Cruise near the Seal Island, home to approximately 4,000–4,500 Cape Fur Seals. Your skipper pauses near the island, giving you plenty of time to take photographs while your onboard guide shares fascinating insights into the seal colony and its natural habitat.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Cruise around Cape St. Blaize, where you'll enjoy spectacular views of the dramatic cliffs, rugged coastline, and historic St. Blaize lighthouse from the water. The schooner slows down here for a time as well, allowing you to admire the scenery and capture memorable photographs.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Mossel Bay
Take in the spectacular Mossel Bay Coastline, including the remarkable Khoisan Sea Caves, which can only be seen from the water. As you make your way along the coast, you may also spot dolphins and seabirds in their natural habitat. Your captain will slow down or briefly pause at the most scenic viewpoints, giving you plenty of time to admire the rugged coastline and capture stunning photographs. During whale season, if whales are spotted nearby, your captain may also briefly pause to allow for responsible whale viewing from a safe distance. As the day draws to a close, experience the highlight of your evening as your captain pauses so you can enjoy the spectacular sunset. You can then soak in the breathtaking views as the sky transforms into brilliant shades of gold, orange, pink, and crimson, creating the perfect backdrop for unforgettable photographs of the Garden Route coastline.
1 hour 5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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