Knysna Marine Life & Garden Route Coastline Experience

4.5 (32 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Knysna Marine Life & Garden Route Coastline Experience — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Our Flagship vessel Odysseus — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy this spectacular 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise, that takes you across the Knysna Lagoon and out to sea through the Knysna Heads to explore the coves, caves and bays of our rugged and beautiful coastline. With your local, professional guide, experience the highlights from the geological characteristics and the biodiversity of Knysna’s estuarine and marine environment. Get a chance to often see marine life in your shared group, with no more than 25 people. Choose from one of three departure times when you book.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 37 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water: Available on request

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Knysna Heads

Passing by

The Knysna Heads is our passage to sea. We travel through them and out into the ocean. Depending on the day we will take you to the various caves and coves that skirt the headlands.
Knysna Lagoon

Passing by

The Knysna Lagoon is a big part of our tour. We travel through it to proceed out into the ocean and come back into our moorings at Thesen Island Marina. Passengers can admire the beauty of the Knysna estuary and its surroundings from the boat as we cross the estuary.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Travel down Long street, over the white little bridge and make your way on to Thesen Island. Just before you reach the traffic circle at the end of Long st our shop is located on the left hand side (Opposite The Time Machine and next to Diana Loon Boutique)

End point

Travel down Long street, over the white little bridge and make your way on to Thesen Island. Just before you reach the traffic circle at the end of Long st our shop is located on the left hand side (Opposite The Time Machine and next to Diana Loon Boutique)

Using your ticket

Guests will check-in 30 minutes prior to departure at our reception where they are required to sign an indemnity form

All trips subject to weather conditions, the minimum number of passengers required due to vessel operating weight requirement. Children and infants are considered a passenger and have a seat allocation.

Marine mammals are free roaming and wild, sightings of any kind are not guaranteed therefore we do not offer refunds for no sightings.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
All trips subject to sea and weather conditions
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation - minimum number of passengers required due to vessel operating weight requirement.
Children are considered a passenger and have a seat allocation.
Marine mammals are free roaming and wild, sightings of any kind are not guaranteed therefore we do not offer refunds for no sightings-
Not recommended for children under the age of 3 years
Not recommended for travellers with high risk pregnancies