knysna catamaran cruise

EXPLORE THE KNYSNA HEADS & BEYOND ON THE

KNYSNA HEADS EXPLORER

The Heads Explorer… escape the ordinary! Sailing is like flirting with life. Its like saying, “I would like to stay and love you, but I have to go, the sea is calling… it’s a passion.

Embark on an exquisite adventure onboard the beautiful Knysna Heads Explorer. Our Catamaran Cruises are perfect for those seeking adventure, romance, and unforgettable memories. Our luxurious 44 ft catamaran, the Heads Explorer, can accommodate up to 36 passengers, making it an exclusive experience to share with friends, family or team mates. Departing daily from Knysna Waterfront Harbour, our experienced skipper takes you on a breathtaking journey through the famous Knysna Headlands and out to the ocean beyond (weather permitting and groups of 12). We are fully licensed and have a bar onboard, allowing you to enjoy your favourite drinks while lounging on our trampolines, deck, or beanbags. Add sushi or an Island platter to enjoy with your friends. With tailored trips, private functions, and all-inclusive luxury experiences, we customise your trip to your liking, ensuring your every need and request is attended to. Spot dolphins, seals, birds, and even whales (in season) and take something very special back home with you on this unforgettable sailing adventure.

– Rika and Kevin Fouche

A Knysna heads adventure

We sail on the Knysna Lagoon and to the Heads & Indian Ocean and beyond (weather permitting), drop anchor at the beautiful turquoise Featherbed bay where we have lunch, swim and enjoy a day out in nature and the sunshine.

We depart daily from the Knysna Quays Waterfront.  There’s 4 cruises daily.  Departure times: 10h30, 12h30, 14h30. 16h30 – Sunset cruise   Platters and sparkling wine can be arranged. The Experience

• The catamaran yacht is licensed to go through the Heads and into the Indian Ocean weather permitting.
• Sail in style on the Knysna lagoon through the famous heads & beyond.
• See the magnificent coastline of Knysna.
• Sailing with your experienced skipper is an exclusive way to enjoy the splendour of the Lagoon & Ocean.
• View dolphins, seals, birds and, in season, whales.
• See the sun dipping into the ocean on our sunset cruise
• Return to the vibrant Knysna Waterfront after your cruise
• Full catering options can be arranged.
• Perfect for large or small groups – take up to 36pax
• Tailored trips and private functions can be arranged.
• Multiple Payment Options Available. (EFT or credit card facilities)
• Dress Code: Casual
• What to bring: light jacket, beach type shoes (no shoes allowed onboard)/ camera / sunblock

Explore The HEADS

Make sure you bring your camera or smartphone! Our cruise provides excellent photo opportunities of the magnificent Knysna Heads, and the beautiful Knysna lagoon and surrounds.

SOME knysna facts

Knysna oyster festival.

The Knysna Oyster Festival, held annually in late June/early July, is the town's biggest event. The duration of the festival is ten days. It was first held in 1983.

Knysna Speed Festival

The best-known hillclimb event in South Africa is held annually in early May during the Knysna Speed Festival, currently known as The Jaguar Simola Hillclimb.

Knysna Seahorse

The Knysna seahorse is endemic to South Africa and is the only seahorse species known to exclusively inhabit estuaries and has a short snout.

A bit of history

Knysna, from a Khoisan word meaning "place of wood", is a town with 85,708 inhabitants as of 2019 in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

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OUTSAIL ORDINARY

A luxury yacht manufacturer with a difference.

More than just yacht builders, we’re passionate ocean explorers ourselves. 18 years ago, Knysna Yacht Company set out to establish a boutique luxury yacht manufacturing business. Since then, we’ve gained an internationally-renowned reputation for building exceptional yachts based on a unique blend of elements – from the rich maritime heritage of our location and formidable Agulhas current on our doorstep to our equally unrelenting passion, ingenuity and craft.

The result is our world-class customizable, blue-water sailing catamarans. Engineered for stability. Designed for luxury. Destined to unleash the voyager in you.

Performance

Knysna 500se.

Light, quick, and robust, the Knysna 500SE is the ultimate in comfort, luxury, and performance. Customise the interior to your personal preference and make it truly your home on the high seas with a range of high-quality appliances, beautiful finishes, and fabrics. Fully equipped as a liveaboard, the 500SE is an international benchmark in catamaran standards. Ideal for adventurous blue water cruising yachtsmen the world over.

Light, quick, and robust, the Knysna 500SE is the ultimate in comfort, luxury, and performance. Customise the interior to your personal preference and make it truly your home on the high seas with a range of high-quality appliances, beautiful finishes, and fabrics. Fully-equipped as a liveaboard, the 500SE is an international benchmark in catamaran standards. Ideal for adventurous blue water cruising yachtsman the world over.

Luxurious and accommodating, the exclusive Knysna 550 is superior craftsmanship at its finest. The added flybridge provides a commanding vantage point leaving more room to configure your dream catamaran interior to your exacting specifications with only the highest-quality finishes. Also available as a cruising power catamaran, the 550 offers the thrill of high-performance sailing at an entirely new level of comfort.

Customisation

Yours for the making.

Our passion, extensive experience and expertise allow you to create a fully customised yacht interior, creatively using every inch of space to suit your taste and needs.

Our passion, extensive experience and expertise allow you to create a fully customized yacht interior, creatively using every inch of space to suit your taste and needs.

It starts with a dream. The desire to go places. The adventure starts in you and takes shape as we help you navigate the process of building, customising and launching your voyage-ready catamaran.

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World-class yachts expertly handcrafted and lovingly assembled by our passionate craftsmen. Find out more about our state-of-the-art yacht-building facilities and the team.

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