The Knysna Heads is one of the most scenic natural locations in South Africa. Yacht charters around the Knysna Lagoon and through the Knysna Heads into the Indian Ocean offer visitors an opportunity to experience this in sheer style.

The picturesque surroundings have been the subject of countless photographs, and the memories of the experience the subject of many discussions. Some of the world’s most beautiful sunsets can be experienced while sailing on Knysna Lagoon, as the rays of light pierce the Heads and shimmer brilliantly on the surface of the water.

Springtide Charters is an option to consider for yacht charters through the Knysna Heads. Their 50ft yacht, The Outeniqua, offer various packages, depending on whether you would prefer a dinner, breakfast or overnight cruise. Ocean Sailing Charters, another option in Knysna, offers sunset cruises, as well as packages for corporate functions, private parties and team-building expeditions.

Keurbooms River Ferries is an unforgettable experience and a perfect excursion for the whole family. The  Keurbooms River Gorge is thousands of years old, and lined with ancient indigenous forest where you can admire the sights that lie between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains.

Your guide will take you on an exciting adventure where you will learn all about this fascinating ecosystem. Our qualified skippers and guides will point out and identify the rich diversity of bird life occurring along the river, the ‘nursery’ areas for many fish species, the specific habitats of the land mammals, and the intricate workings of the indigenous forest.

Once our 5km destination has been reached, we stop on a natural formed river bank where you are able to explore the forest up close by strolling through pristine canopies of towering Yellowwoods and other indigenous trees. Enjoy a picnic and take a stroll  in the pristine forest.

Our permitted marine excursions offer guests the opportunity to have an unforgettable close encounter with various whale species (seasonal), dolphins, seals and a myriad of birds, sharks and pelagic fish. The trip commences with an exciting beach launch through the surf. While the routes may vary, depending on weather, animal distribution and sea conditions, a typical trip runs as follows:

Our highest success rate is to head offshore to what we refer to as the "humpback highway". This is a passage of water from the Robberg Point across to Nature's Valley and the Tsitsikamma Marine Reserve, where migrating humpback whales are often encountered en route to their breeding or feeding grounds.

Occasionally we also head along the Keurbooms Beach in search of breeding groups of southern right whales. This area is also a popular hang-out for bottlenose and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins. Depending on time constraints and location of whales, we also try to visit the Cape fur seal colony at Robberg Peninsula, with a chance of spotting endangered great white sharks.