The Ocean Safari was great. The guide (Lorenzo) was knowledgeable and made a huge effort to make the experience as much fun as possible. 5/5 star experience. Thank you.Unfortunately, the booking experience could use some work. The office was largely unresponsive. Phones werent answered and messages ignored. When I eventually got in touch with the office, I was told the booking was done. It is partly my fault for booking at the last minute, but service was definitely sub-par. A simple confirmation sooner would have spared us much stress and anxiety.Overall, would recommend. Just make sure you book well in advance to spare yourself some unnecessary stress.
Terrrrrrible service, very arrogant and rude. I live abroad and contacted their Whatsapp number to ask some questions, no response, when I sent another message to ask if this is their number I was just replied with go look on the website... youd think that after covid these people want some business, but clearly not.
Can I give a negative 5 stars? My sister and I had a sunrise safari booked for Sept 16. 2021. They no showed. We were there before 7 am and waited for about a 1/2 hour in the wind and cold for nothing. We had been looking forward to this excursion for a while. They didnt message to cancel/reschedule. I suggest finding a reputable company to book with.
Had one of the best cruises ever. Grew discounts on tickets. Very friendly staff. Excellent choice of music which ties in with a celebratory mood!! Highly recommended
Apart for the openly racist man who serves the second stall it was an refreshing experience
Waterfront charters are scoundrels and thieves! They allow you to make online payments and then they cancel trips. If you are lucky enough to get a refund (it took me two weeks of unhappy emails and phone calls) they deduct a 10% processing fee. Easy peasy money!
Loved it. The guide was so funny in his explanation of the surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Had a fantastic outing into Table bay and managed to spot some whales.
Went for the Sunset Cruise on Serenity One, the experience was epic! Big ups to the crew, especially Daniel who was so kind, assisted in getting us around and made sure to even capture the best photos.
An awesome experience, will definitely do it again when I visit Cape Town
Driver was rude and ill-tempered, Jaapie I think was the name, unfortunately cant give less than 1 star actual rating -2(the scenery boosted the score)
A lovely boating experience through the V&A Waterfronts canals, using earbuds to listen to the stories behind some of the buildings and boats - and we saw some seals sunning themselves in tyres on the waterfront walls!
Exceptional experience! Lovely weather, professional yet humorous crew (Liam, Josh and Daniel/ Craig) who made our time that much more worth it. Would definitely do it again and recommend others to try!
I really love it. The cruise ride was also refreshing. I had a wonderful time.
Waterfront Charters is one of the original tenants of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The founders of the business are still involved in the daily operations, and strive to provide unique fun filled experience on the water. Our boats are situated on Quay 5 and North Quay right outside the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre in the waterfront and provide the perfect interaction between the city and the working harbour.
Great view. Beautiful
We booked the Enigma for a private charter for a bachelor party for 3 hours.Firstly a shout out to Leslie that handled the booking. Was most helpful.Then secondly to Harley, Max and Daniel on the day of the boat. They made our experience super fun and were so helpful. Waterfront charters, you guys have 3 amazing employees here...look after them.Thanks guys and lady for being responsible for making it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended for having a party of note!
The Guys from the Esperance were a delight. The cruise was one of the best things I ever expirienced. Thank you guys so much!
The crew was amazing the experience absolutely lovely. We had the best time. Id recommend them in a heartbeat
Rasist... Was in front of row... Was being pushed all over even fell on stairs... 7 black ladies and was helped by 3 others...... The attended saw it and did nothing... Only said dont fight its chrismas... So ja whites is nothing... Very dissapointed... Will not recommend to anybody
Went on a trip on Enigma. Amazing experience! The crew was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly!
It was very good and lovely we enjoyed me and my family 👪
The boat trip was lovely and the team was incredibly friendly. In addition the tour guide was funny and made it a memorable experience!
We made use of Waterfront Charters for a morning boat ride around Table Bay in the Enigma (Grey Goose).The boat was in pristine condition, with ample viewing decks at the front, back and 360 degree views from the roof.Ours was a somber occasion because we intended to spread the ashes of my mother over the bay, as she loved the sea. Twelve members of our family joined us on the boat.I would like to say a very big thank you to the crew – Gary, Max and Harley – for their care and professionalism on the day.Even the music playlist was so relevant to our occasion, and I commend the crews intuition. They were really friendly and sent us off with some kind and wise words at the end.If you’re looking for a charter service that will bend over backwards to meet your needs, then there is no better option than Waterfront Charters.
What an awesome experience! We booked the speedboat trip. It was a windy day which made the sea quite choppy which only made the experience even better. The skipper was friendly and knowledgeable providing information on the surroundings as we went out to sea. We were also lucky enough to see two sun fish. Highly recommended experience.
Nice experience. Excellent staff
Fantastic experience and not to be missed if youre in Cape Town. We cruised on Enigma and it was a great experience. The magic is the crew. A super super crew. Everything was taken care of properly and the whole experience was superb. Would do this again anytime and recommend it to anyone.
Nice vibes
Great fun for young and old
Boat Cruise was Great
Amazing staff ,we were late for our sunset cruise and they offered us an opportunity to reschedule. We are so thankful for the help and friendliness we got through out both cruises we did ,from the office team to straight on the boats. You guys rock
Best experience ever. The boat crew were so friendly and very educative. The boat was clean and comfortable. Lovely mood and music. It was just the best. Honestly!
Such an amazing experience. Even though the weather was cold, the people were warm and made an already great ride, more enjoyable. We were told at the beginning that the sea was a bit rough, but offered a refund if werent able to go far. Would absolutely recommend it to anyone.
This is must if you are visiting Cape Town or a local. Waterfront Charters has loads of specials at the moment. I tried the lunch and cruise one and loved it. (lunch is off the boat) super friendly crew. Worth experiencing
Very good experience,friendly staff and enjoyable experience on the boat with the guys on the boat,lovely time!
Loved it. Amazing staff
Really great sunset cruise experience. Crew very attentive. Lots of information provided.
My experience with the sunset and champagne cruise was blissful. The staff on deck are incredibly friendly and do their best to make you as comfortable as possible. We didnt see much of the sunset as the clouds created a thick barrier around it, but we DID happen to see three or four whales in a short distance. We could hear their bellows and the boat stopped in a pleasant distance so we could admire their tales slamming against the surface of the sea, accompanied by loud bellows and whistles . Do remember that lots of alcohol can be and is served, resulting in a few drunk passengers that could ruin your experience depending on how easily bothered you are.
Was wonderful experience
We booked a sunset champaign cruise. The boat and the crew were fine. What I could not understand was, that it was obvious before the start of the cruise, that it was too foggy out on sea to enjoy the sunset in any way. The boat moved directly into an area of thick fog (less than 50 meters of sight). We could see nothing but fog. I would have expected the company to say: Hey guys, well cancel the trip, as you gonna see nothing today, and well give you a refund or another try the next day.
Amazing experience! Great prices! Z and his colleagues were funny and hospitable.
Had a wonderful time on Serenity One with my friends. The crew was amazing - and so funny, very entertaining. Felt like we had our own personal Tour Guide onboard. Thank you for a WONDERFUL cruise.
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What a great team Mitch, Sadi, Ricky and Andrea are! We were made to feel very welcome on their newest addition to their fleet, enjoying a great trip out including a beautiful spot to drop anchor, and view the stunning sunset, whilst sipping champagne. Whilst the chap selling the charter got a bit carried away by offering free drinks and snacks on board, it did not detract from the fantastic cruise that it was! Well done guys and Thanks!
Great service, got engaged on the trip, highly recommended!! :)
The jet boat is an absolute thrill! Extreme fun! Certainly a must do when visiting Cape Town and the V&A waterfront. Thank you waterfront charters!
Terrible. Insisted on going out during gale force wind. Not fun at all. Guess money is more important than customer safety or enjoyment. Avoid
This was my trip on a yacht... The staff in the office and especially on the yacht.... Super awesome. What an exhilarating experience... I want to do this everyday, wish it was possible.
1 hour Sailing on Serenity One with Hilton, Hennie and the durbanite with the shaggy hair. These gents made the experience grand, with all sorts of facts and info. Dolphins and Seal sightings! We were absolutely happy with this wonderful experience and with the gentleman who welcomed us onto their boat with smiles and good vibes.
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Could you please update your contact details.
A truly enjoyable experience. Our captain was extremely polite and full of fun and made the extra effort to show us a good time.
Not impressed. Staff rude. Music terrible. Not the boat in all the ads. Awful champagne. Looked forward to this and ended up being a complete waste of time.
People at the counter and on the boat treated kindly! Loved every second of it! Perfect sunset!
Loved it
The most friendly crewman, there is a captain named Sam if I am not mistaken and he truly went the extra mile for my uncles birthday. Very professional, and a MUST DO whether a local or tourist
Well worthwhile trip. Gave me another angle in the docks away from the Waterfront.
Extremely enjoyable! The staff are chilled and show you a great time on the cruise.
It was awesome. I wont mind to go back.
Very good service and friendly staff. Saw some beautiful scenes of the city.
The views are great out at sea but you can receive better service, cleaner boats/bathrooms and attractive boats at the same price in the waterfront. They have a limited selection of drinks available and seating options cannot accommodate everyone in the most comfortable way.
The boat ride was amazing, music on board also sterling. The staff were absolutely engaging and friendly.
We did not enjoy the Champagne Sunset Cruise. We did not expect a Crèche, thought its exclusively for adults as it’s champagne 🥂 after all. Very hot and uncomfortable inside. We really don’t understand how can a champagne sunset cruise be so unorganized. From queues, signing in. Till you on the sea princess it’s ridiculous.jolly Rodger and sea princess people were in same queue. 😳😳. We enjoyed the 13:00 with the Serenity. thats the standard we were hoping for. Excellent experience. Stunning catamaran.
Great place to chill next in water and have a great time with your family.
My husband booked a one hour trip for 4 people for my birthday on Serenity One. We arrived on time but the trip started 15 minutes late due to latecomers, whom the Skipper chose to wait for. We didnt complain as we assumed that the trip would be extended 15 minutes, and we would get the full hour. We had a lovely ride, but only 45 minutes. This upset us as we had paid for an hour for 4 people. When we mentioned it politely to the skipper, rather then explain or apologise, he was aggressive and rude, and refused to listen, saying that he did not have the authority to extend the trip and we should take it up with the office. However, he did seem to have the authority to delay the trip and deprive us of our full experience! His unprofessional behaviour upset us and ruined a special evening. Would not recommend.
Me and my husband enjoyed it. Staff very professional, excellent tour guide......
It was awesome. Will definitely bring the rest of the family, all thing that is sad is that my mom with a wheelchair wont be able to get on the boats.
Its very peaceful yet exciting its what youre after but its really spectacular to be out at sea
Marvelous, we really enjoyed it
Almost every entertainment are on the same place, no need to walk for long distance
Skippers Mitchell and Garin were incredible! Very professional, friendly and upstanding guys that made our experience on the jetboat memorable and fun! This was particularly appreciated as it was a wedding gift for good friends. Thanks again.