Ocean Safari
Aboard “Ice Blue” — Yacoob Yachts, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Overview
Our Ocean Safari is a game drive on the water. Departing from the V&A Waterfront, you cruise the Atlantic Seaboard aboard Ice Blue — our Bayliner, a stable and comfortable platform for up to 12 guests — taking in Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles and the coastline at Sea Point
Along the way we search for Cape Town’s Marine Big 5 — whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and the elusive sunfish — as well as the prolific pelagic birdlife of Table Bay. Through education and appreciation of the marine environment, we aim to encourage marine conservation.
The Experience
On arrival you are met by our crew and complete the necessary paperwork. The experience begins with an informative safety and marine life briefing, after which you board Ice Blue and head out of the harbour. From there you enjoy a 1 to 1.5 hour cruise along the coastline, with the skipper and guide keeping a close watch for marine life.
Tour Details:
Vessel: Ice Blue — Bayliner, up to 12 guests
Departs from: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours (arrive 30 minutes before departure; allow 2 hours in total)
Departure times: 10h30, 12h00 or 16h00
Group size: Minimum 4 guests, maximum 12 guests
Minimum age: No age limit
Requirements: Completion of our indemnity paperwork and acknowledgement of our Terms & Conditions
Rates:
Adults 12 yrs and above: R1 100.00
Children 11yrs and under: R750.00
Rates are quoted in ZAR and include VAT. A minimum of 4 guests applies per departure.
What Is Included
– Informative safety and marine life briefing
– A 1 – 1.5-hour cruise along the Atlantic Seaboard with views of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles
– Experienced skipper and marine guide
– Life jackets and safety equipment
– Binoculars on board for spotting marine life
– Coffee and fresh juice on board
– Onboard toilet facility
Not Included
– Staff gratuities
– Hotel transfers
– Bottled water — please bring your own to stay hydrated
What To Bring
– A windbreaker or jersey for insulation against the wind
– Sunblock, a hat and sunglasses for sun protection
– A camera and soft-soled shoes
Weather
Cape Town’s weather changes daily throughout the year. The safety of our guests is our top priority and we assess sea conditions continuously to determine the most favourable days and times. Any change to your booking will be communicated with as much notice as possible, so we strongly advise allowing flexibility in your plans for this trip.
Route
No two safaris are quite the same. We never use bait or any other means to attract the marine life, so every sighting is a genuine wild encounter, the animals are seen on their own terms, in their natural habitat, on open and untamed water. Our skipper and guide have spent years reading this bay, and they know how the patterns of the ocean, the weather, the light and the tides come together to put you in the right place at the right time.
The quietest hours are often the best: before the city stirs and the traffic builds on the water, the bay belongs to the wildlife.
For that reason, the route is never fixed. Some days we hug the shoreline past Sea Point, on others we head further out to where the activity is. Sightings can never be guaranteed, but the search is half the adventure, and the views of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles from the water are a certainty. The final call always rests with the skipper and is weather dependent, with the safety and comfort of our guests the deciding factor.
Please note: Marine life sightings are never guaranteed. Our safaris take place in a wild, open ocean environment and the animals are free roaming, so we cannot promise a sighting of any species. No refunds are offered where marine life is not seen.
Booking, Payment and Cancellation
Full payment is required 7 days before the cruise date. Unpaid bookings are cancelled automatically.
Scheduled cruises: 100% cancellation fee within 24 hours of departure; 50% within 15 days.
Private charters: 100% cancellation fee within 48 hours of departure; 50% within 30 days.
Special event dates (Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Easter weekend and Ocean Race events) carry a 100% cancellation fee.
Should we cancel due to weather or safety concerns, as determined by the skipper, the full charter or ticket value is refunded. Third-party arrangements such as catering or entertainment remain for the client’s account.
Rescheduling requires a minimum of 24 hours’ notice and is subject to availability.
Guests must board 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the vessel has departed and no refunds are given for missed cruises. Please allow extra travel time for traffic at the V&A Waterfront.
Trade rates start at a 15% discount or commission off rack rates.
Bookings and Enquiries
Yacoob Yachts, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Telephone: +27 21 421 0909
WhatsApp: +27 66 179 8466 Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
Web: www.yacoobyachts.co.za