Cape Town, Južnoafrička Republika

Your tour starts with a transfer to the helipad at the Waterfront and a short briefing before you board the helicopter for take-off. This flight takes you along the Atlantic coast via the impressive Chapman's Peak and the lagoon-laced stretches of pristine Noordhoek beach. The flight then turns inland to fly over Sun Valley, before reaching the False Bay coastline and the fishing villages of Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay. You then continue over Muizenberg and back via the lush Constantia Valley, South Africa's oldest wine region and home to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, before returning to the V&A Waterfront. After this amazing experience a transfer will be waiting to take you back to the ship.

• The helicopter does not touch down during the flight: this is a scenic flight only 
• The helicopter flight is subject to weather conditions and this tour is therefore strictly weather permitting 
• This tour may be suitable for passengers with walking difficulties as not much walking is involved, however stepping into the helicopter could be difficult for these passengers 
• The pilots are English speaking. 
• The back seat accommodates 3 people; 1 person will therefore NOT have a window seat

An experience of four days and three nights in a safari camp in the desert of Namibia, surrounded by unique views over fiery red dunes that stretch all the way to the mountains. Between a stroll in the desert and exploring in a 4x4, you'll find time to relax by the infinity pool and when night falls, you'll sleep in a comfortable bed under the stars: it's really true, the African sky is immense! And to finish: Swakopmund

Day 1

• Flight from Cape Town over the Namibian desert and transfer to the safari camp
• Kwessi Dunes Lodge: welcome drink and lunch
  *Quad ride or nature walk, or extra activity of your choice: hot air balloon ride or helicopter flight, spa treatments, trip to the highest dunes in Sossusvlei
• Sightseeing afternoon tour in a 4x4 in the NamibRand Nature Reserve
• Kwessi Dunes Lodge: Dinner and overnight stay in comfortable accommodation under the stars

Day 2

• Sightseeing 4x4 tour in the morning
  *Quad ride or nature walk, or extra activity of your choice: hot air balloon ride or helicopter flight, spa treatments, trip to the highest dunes in Sossusvlei
• Sightseeing afternoon tour in a 4x4  Dinner at the Kwessi Dunes Lodge  Kwessi Dunes Lodge: Dinner and overnight stay in comfortable accommodation under the stars

Day 3 

• Transfer from the camp to the Kanaan Airstrip Flight to Swakopmund.

  Lunch and dinner at the hotel and afternoon at leisure.

Day 4

• Breakfast at hotel
• Scenic tour of Sandwich Harbour before rejoinig the ship

Day 1 – Red dunes at Kwessi Dunes Lodge
The NamibRand Nature Reserve is an enormous expanse of desert spanning more than 200,000 hectares of arid plains, rocky mountains and iconic red dunes. The exploration begins right away: on the flight from Cape Town and Walvis Bay to the Kwessi Dunes Lodge, you can admire the reserve from above, from the unique perspective of the plane.
Then, start to get to know it with a with a walk or a quad ride: just a little taster before venturing out on a voyage of discovery with your guide. Now, from your open-top 4x4 you can immerse yourself in the sounds of the desert while you look out over its harsh terrain, to the purple mountains across endless stretches of sand.
In the evening, the spectacle continues: your bedroom has no walls, and you can admire the starry sky above your head before drifting off. Did you know that the NamibRand is one of the areas with the least light pollution in the world?

Day 2 – Colors and stories of the desert 
The day starts early and your 4x4 exploration continues, as you set off to discover the secrets of the red dunes and the "fairy circles", mysterious irregular circles in the thin turf. There are millions of them here, but who made them?
While you think about it, keep your binoculars to hand: you might spot some of the animals that live in these lands: wolves, jackals, wild cats, zebras and antelopes.
Later, it's up to you to decide whether you want to continue your exploration on foot or on a quad bike, or take part in one of the many extra activities on offer: spa treatments, helicopter flights or trips in a hot air balloon, horse rides or adventures among the highest dunes in the desert.
And when evening arrives, another night of sleeping beneath the stars awaits you at the Kwessi Dunes Lodge, before you catch your flight to Walvis Bay.

Day 3 – Welcome to Swakopmund!

Upon arrival at the hotel, enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by check-in formalities. The remainder of the afternoon is at own leisure to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and relax. Explore Swakopmund town on foot, at own leisure. 

In the evening, enjoy a lovely dinner at the Ocean Cellar Restaurant situated at the hotel.

Day 4 - Bye bye Namibia, hoping to see you soon again!

The day begins with an early wake-up call, followed by breakfast at the hotel.

Once ready, embark on a scenic excursion to Sandwich Harbour, where dramatic sand dunes plunge into the Atlantic Ocean, creating one of Namibia’s most iconic landscapes. 

Following this unforgettable experience, guests will be transferred to the port where the cruise ship awaits. Guests will embark, marking the continuation of their journey with unforgettable memories of Swakopmund and the Namibian coast.

• To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars. 

• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail. 

• After the welcome at the camp, make sure you book your activities for the coming days at reception. 

• Bring your passport: you'll need it to take part in this experience. 

• The experience can be booked and canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion. 

An experience of four days and three nights in a safari camp in the desert of Namibia, surrounded by unique views over fiery red dunes that stretch all the way to the mountains. Between a stroll in the desert and exploring in a 4x4, you'll find time to relax by the infinity pool and when night falls, you'll sleep in a comfortable bed under the stars: it's really true, the African sky is immense! And to finish: Swakopmund

Day 1

• Flight from Cape Town over the Namibian desert and transfer to the safari camp
• Kwessi Dunes Lodge: welcome drink and lunch
  *Quad ride or nature walk, or extra activity of your choice: hot air balloon ride or helicopter flight, spa treatments, trip to the highest dunes in Sossusvlei
• Sightseeing afternoon tour in a 4x4 in the NamibRand Nature Reserve
• Kwessi Dunes Lodge: Dinner and overnight stay in comfortable accommodation under the stars

Day 2

• Sightseeing 4x4 tour in the morning
  *Quad ride or nature walk, or extra activity of your choice: hot air balloon ride or helicopter flight, spa treatments, trip to the highest dunes in Sossusvlei
• Sightseeing afternoon tour in a 4x4 Dinner at the Kwessi Dunes Lodge Kwessi Dunes Lodge: Dinner and overnight stay in comfortable accommodation under the stars

Day 3

• Transfer from the safari camp to the airport
• Flight to Walvis Bay
• Transfer to the hotel and free time

Day 4

• Walk to visit the Swakopmund Museum and the Kristal Galerie.
• Free time for shopping at the Brauhaus Arcade
• Transfer to Walvis Bay Lagoon to admire the flamingos.
• Route along the coast to return to the ship

Day 1 – Red dunes at Kwessi Dunes Lodge
The NamibRand Nature Reserve is an enormous expanse of desert spanning more than 200,000 hectares of arid plains, rocky mountains and iconic red dunes. The exploration begins right away: on the flight from Cape Town and Walvis Bay to the Kwessi Dunes Lodge, you can admire the reserve from above, from the unique perspective of the plane.
Then, start to get to know it with a with a walk or a quad ride: just a little taster before venturing out on a voyage of discovery with your guide. Now, from your open-top 4x4 you can immerse yourself in the sounds of the desert while you look out over its harsh terrain, to the purple mountains across endless stretches of sand.
In the evening, the spectacle continues: your bedroom has no walls, and you can admire the starry sky above your head before drifting off. Did you know that the NamibRand is one of the areas with the least light pollution in the world?

Day 2 – Colors and stories of the desert
The day starts early and your 4x4 exploration continues, as you set off to discover the secrets of the red dunes and the "fairy circles", mysterious irregular circles in the thin turf. There are millions of them here, but who made them?
While you think about it, keep your binoculars to hand: you might spot some of the animals that live in these lands: wolves, jackals, wild cats, zebras and antelopes.
Later, it's up to you to decide whether you want to continue your exploration on foot or on a quad bike, or take part in one of the many extra activities on offer: spa treatments, helicopter flights or trips in a hot air balloon, horse rides or adventures among the highest dunes in the desert.
And when evening arrives, another night of sleeping beneath the stars awaits you at the Kwessi Dunes Lodge, before you catch your flight to Walvis Bay.

Day 3 – Arrival at Walvis Bay

Say goodbye to this golden spectacle and get ready for the next adventure: we're off to Walvis Bay. With a full stomach, hop on your flight from Kwessi Dunes and while you take off, you can still admire the unique and unpredictable views of the desert. On arrival, you'll be greeted by a local guide who will accompany you to your hotel. From here, you'll have all the free time you could wish for to relax or continue exploring the area. Remember to recharge your batteries properly, tomorrow another adventure awaits you!

Day 4 – Swakopmund, among minerals and flamingos
After breakfast, you'll set off again: you're headed for Swakopmund, the place where the desert and the ocean meet. A brief stop in the resort, and then you're off again, making your way on foot to the Swakopmund Museum and the Kristall Galerie, where you'll find minerals, crystals, colorful precious stones and the jewelery museum. One sparkle after another will accompany you throughout your visit. And then? Free time and shopping at the Brauhaus Arcade.
The day would not be complete without a look at the natural side of things, so set off for Walvis Bay Lagoon to admire the flamingos with their unmistakable coloring, as well as other local birds.
Finally, a transfer will take you back to the ship for your return, taking you along the coast so you can admire the contrasts with the ocean one more time.

• To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars.

• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail.

• After the welcome at the camp, make sure you book your activities for the coming days at reception.

• Bring your passport: you'll need it to take part in this experience.

• The experience can be booked and canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.

An experience of 4 days and 3 nights in the Namibian desert where, like an explorer from days gone by, you'll immerse yourself in the adventure and luxury of a 1920s-style safari camp and make all the contrasts of the desert your own, exploring at dawn in a 4x4. After so much adventure with a host of different activities, relax in your spacious tent beside the infinity pool, or at the open-air cinema under the immense starry African sky.

Day 1  Flight from Cape Town to Sonop Lodge

• Sonop Lodge: reception with a light welcome lunch
• Sightseeing 4x4 tour in the desert
• Dinner and overnight stay at Sonop Lodge

Day 2 

• Sightseeing 4x4 tour in the desert at dawn: walk up the dune and drink whilst admiring the panoramic views
• Free time or wide choice of extra activities offered at the camp: hot air balloon tour, helicopter tour, yoga, private 4x4 tour
• Sightseeing afternoon nature tour
• Free time or extra activities of your choice: open-air cinema, guided stargazing
• Dinner and overnight stay at Sonop Lodge

Day 3

• Transfer from the camp to the Kanaan Airstrip Flight to Swakopmund.
• Lunch and dinner at the hotel and afternoon at leisure.

Day 4

• Breakfast at hotel
• Scenic tour of Sandwich Harbour before rejoinig the ship.

Day 1 – At Sonop Lodge: like early-20th century explorers 
Sonop Lodge is a safari camp on a granite plateau in the heart of the Namibian desert, spanning more than 5,000 hectares of wild nature inhabited by antelope and jackals. Here, you'll be welcomed to the timeless world of the safari camps of the past. Reach it with a flight from Cape Town to Sonop, where a transfer awaits you to take you straight to the camp.

In the afternoon, venture into the magic of the desert aboard an open-top 4x4 with all the comforts you could desire, and when night falls, the adventure continues at the open-air cinema or on a trip to the Milky Way as you admire one of the darkest skies on the planet: observe it along or with your guide and the powerful camp telescope.

Day 2 – Following the dawn in the desert 
The desert awakes at dawn, with the warmth of the first rays of sunshine: witness this awakening with your guide, and when the 4x4 stops, make your way to the top of the dunes on foot. Stretched out before you, you'll see an endless expanse of sand and a view that is all reds and yellows: all you need now is a refreshing drink to make this occasion even more memorable...and here it is!

In the afternoon and evening, enjoy the facilities at Sonop Lodge, or choose from one of the many extra activities: a private 4x4 tour to get to know the desert at your own pace, a helicopter ride or hot air balloon flight above the red dunes, or a relaxing yoga class. And when the sun sets, you can enjoy films in the desert or astronomical observations, before taking advantage of another night at the camp.

Day 3 – Bye Sonop Lodge and welcome to Swakopmund!

Upon arrival at the hotel, enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by check-in formalities. The remainder of the afternoon is at own leisure to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and relax. Explore Swakopmund town on foot, at own leisure. 

In the evening, enjoy a lovely dinner at the Ocean Cellar Restaurant situated at the hotel.

Day 4 - Bye bye Namibia, hoping to see you soon again!

The day begins with an early wake-up call, followed by breakfast at the hotel.

Once ready, embark on a scenic excursion to Sandwich Harbour, where dramatic sand dunes plunge into the Atlantic Ocean, creating one of Namibia’s most iconic landscapes. 

Following this unforgettable experience, guests will be transferred to the port where the cruise ship awaits. Guests will embark, marking the continuation of their journey with unforgettable memories of Swakopmund and the Namibian coast.

• To enjoy this experience to the full, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars. 

• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail. 

• After the welcome at the camp, make sure you book your activities for the next two days at reception. 

• Bring your passport: you'll need it to take part in this experience. 

• The experience can be booked and canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion. 

• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early. 

• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.

An experience of 4 days and 3 nights in the Namibian desert where, like an explorer from days gone by, you'll immerse yourself in the adventure and luxury of a 1920s-style safari camp and make all the contrasts of the desert your own, exploring at dawn in a 4x4. After so much adventure with a host of different activities, relax in your spacious tent beside the infinity pool, or at the open-air cinema under the immense starry African sky.

Day 1  *Flight from Cape Town to Sonop Lodge

• Sonop Lodge: reception with a light welcome lunch
• Sightseeing 4x4 tour in the desert
• Dinner and overnight stay at Sonop Lodge

Day 2 

• Sightseeing 4x4 tour in the desert at dawn: walk up the dune and drink whilst admiring the panoramic views
• Free time or wide choice of extra activities offered at the camp: hot air balloon tour, helicopter tour, yoga, private 4x4 tour
• Sightseeing afternoon nature tour
• Free time or extra activities of your choice: open-air cinema, guided stargazing
• Dinner and overnight stay at Sonop Lodge

Day 3

• Transfer from the camp to the Kanaan Airstrip Flight to Swakopmund.
• Lunch and dinner at the hotel and afternoon at leisure.

Day 4

• Breakfast at hotel
• Scenic tour of Sandwich Harbour before rejoinig the ship

Day 1 – At Sonop Lodge: like early-20th century explorers 
Sonop Lodge is a safari camp on a granite plateau in the heart of the Namibian desert, spanning more than 5,000 hectares of wild nature inhabited by antelope and jackals. Here, you'll be welcomed to the timeless world of the safari camps of the past. Reach it with a flight from Cape Town to Sonop, where a transfer awaits you to take you straight to the camp.

In the afternoon, venture into the magic of the desert aboard an open-top 4x4 with all the comforts you could desire, and when night falls, the adventure continues at the open-air cinema or on a trip to the Milky Way as you admire one of the darkest skies on the planet: observe it along or with your guide and the powerful camp telescope.

Days 2 – Following the dawn in the desert 
The desert awakes at dawn, with the warmth of the first rays of sunshine: witness this awakening with your guide, and when the 4x4 stops, make your way to the top of the dunes on foot. Stretched out before you, you'll see an endless expanse of sand and a view that is all reds and yellows: all you need now is a refreshing drink to make this occasion even more memorable...and here it is!

In the afternoon and evening, enjoy the facilities at Sonop Lodge, or choose from one of the many extra activities: a private 4x4 tour to get to know the desert at your own pace, a helicopter ride or hot air balloon flight above the red dunes, or a relaxing yoga class. And when the sun sets, you can enjoy films in the desert or astronomical observations, before taking advantage of another night at the camp.

Day 3 – Bye Sonop Lodge and welcome to Swakopmund!

Upon arrival at the hotel, enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by check-in formalities. The remainder of the afternoon is at own leisure to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and relax. Explore Swakopmund town on foot, at own leisure. 

In the evening, enjoy a lovely dinner at the Ocean Cellar Restaurant situated at the hotel.

Day 4 - Bye bye Namibia, hoping to see you soon again!

The day begins with an early wake-up call, followed by breakfast at the hotel.

Once ready, embark on a scenic excursion to Sandwich Harbour, where dramatic sand dunes plunge into the Atlantic Ocean, creating one of Namibia’s most iconic landscapes. 

Following this unforgettable experience, guests will be transferred to the port where the cruise ship awaits. Guests will embark, marking the continuation of their journey with unforgettable memories of Swakopmund and the Namibian coast.

• To enjoy this experience to the full, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars. 

• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail. 

• After the welcome at the camp, make sure you book your activities for the next two days at reception. 

• Bring your passport: you'll need it to take part in this experience. 

• The experience can be booked and canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion. 

• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early. 

• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.

Depart quayside together with your tour guide, and travel to the colourful Bo-Kaap - a typical example of a Malay Quarter residence. Experience the unique culture, lifestyle and personality of this Cape Muslim community and their role in Cape Town’s development. Enjoy a local taster (samoosa, dhaltjie, koesister).

Depart the Bo-Kaap and travel along the scenic Atlantic Seaboard to the V&A Waterfront.

The 1½ hour leisurely paced tour is a great way to explore the area and to learn some interesting facts and information about the role and development of the harbour, from the arrival of the Dutch settlers, right through the British Victorian era and into modern day South Africa.
At the end of the walk, return to the quayside.

DUIKER ISLAND

Depart the quayside and enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton and Camps Bay. Continue along the coastal road, past the upmarket suburb of Llandudno and on towards the charming fishing village of Hout Bay.  

We depart on a 35 minute boat ride to Duiker Island. Beneath the Sentinel Mountain you can view the Cape Fur Seals in their natural environment.

Dive into the crisp, cool Atlantic Ocean and view hundreds if not thousands of Cape Fur Seals frolicking around Duiker Island.  

Cape Fur seals occur naturally on islands around the southern African coast and are found nowhere else in the world. Duiker Island in Hout Bay is home to 5000-10000 seals and lies within the Karbonkelberg marine protected area, part of Table Mountain National Park. These seals are not fed or trained, they behave naturally and interact with visitors on their own terms. This is a wildlife adventure that brings you nose-to-nose with playful and inquisitive wild animals in their natural habitat, and affords you the privilege of viewing them on their own terms.

After your adventure with the seals, change your clothes and enjoy some hot beverages. After your adventure return to the quayside in Cape Town.

• The activity might be physically strenuous to some guests, therefore a reasonable level of fitness might be required
• Trips dependent on weather and ocean conditions
• Snorkelling site is 1 – 5 m in depth
• No experience needed for snorkelers but must be competent swimmers
• Bring along swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and waterproof camera.
• Guests will be required to sign indemnity forms before taking part in this excursion
• If you are pregnant, have had a recent operation or have a medical condition that may be deemed unsafe to do, for safety reasons you may be refused to partake in this excursion

Perched on the slopes of Signal Hill and overlooking Table Bay and Mountain is the colourful Bo-Kaap community with its cobblestone streets, legends and secrets. You'll walk to Cape Town's historical quarter and turn your focus to the extraordinary cuisine of the Cape Malay community. While shopping for ingredients to prepare a typical Cape Malay dish, you'll discover the links between the local history, food and religion. You'll then take part in an informal cooking workshop in a Bo-Kaap family home. You'll learn how to mix masala, fold samosas, and balance the flavours of Cape Malay curry. The workshop caters for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. You'll share your table with the hostess (your cooking instructor),with the wonderful chance to engage in some fascinating conversation and learn more about the Cape Malay culture, before returning back to the quayside.

• Please note: This tour is not recommended for guests in wheelchairs.
• No children allowed.

Depart the pier for the scenic coastal drive along the Atlantic seaboard to Hout Bay a vibrant and popular fishing harbor where many locals come to visit. Upon arrival you will board your boat for your one hour scenic cruise.  This 1-hour cruise is a special signature trip to see the Cape Fur seals and Duiker Island and then continue below the Kabonkelberg mountain range to Maori Bay notoriously known for its shipwrecks.  After your scenic cruise you will return along the scenic route over Constantia Nek enroute to Groot Constantia Estate, South Africa’s oldest producing wine farm.   Groot Constantia’s rich history and popular wine is celebrated globally across the world.  Here you will be able to see the beautiful grounds and partake in a wine and chocolate pairing. Following your wine tasting experience you will take a scenic route back to Cape Town harbor passing the University of Cape Town at the mountains edge.

DUIKER ISLAND

Depart the quayside and enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton and Camps Bay. Continue along the coastal road, past the upmarket suburb of Llandudno and on towards the charming fishing village of Hout Bay.  

We depart on a 35 minute boat ride to Duiker Island. Beneath the Sentinel Mountain you can view the Cape Fur Seals in their natural environment.

Dive into the crisp, cool Atlantic Ocean and view hundreds if not thousands of Cape Fur Seals frolicking around Duiker Island.  

Cape Fur seals occur naturally on islands around the southern African coast and are found nowhere else in the world. Duiker Island in Hout Bay is home to 5000-10000 seals and lies within the Karbonkelberg marine protected area, part of Table Mountain National Park. These seals are not fed or trained, they behave naturally and interact with visitors on their own terms. This is a wildlife adventure that brings you nose-to-nose with playful and inquisitive wild animals in their natural habitat, and affords you the privilege of viewing them on their own terms.

After your adventure with the seals, change your clothes and enjoy some hot beverages. After your adventure return to the quayside in Cape Town.

• The tour does not include a guide

This day tour to Aquila Game Reserve will take you to the semi scrub desert of the Karoo for a wild encounter with Africa’s game.

Aquila Game Reserve

Transfer in an air conditioned coach to your game drive destination. This two and a half hour drive will meander through the scenic Hex River Valley to Cape Town's closest private game reserve, Aquila. The Aquila Game Reserve is situated on 4 500 hectares of Southern Karoo Highlands and combines the fauna and flora of three beautiful valleys. The reserve encompasses a natural wetland and a magnificent mountain range. You will have the opportunity to experience an outstanding variety of game.

A welcome drink awaits your arrival, which will be served in the reception area.

Depart for your safari game drive, which will be in a 4 x 4 safari vehicle, with an experienced ranger guide.
Animals found roaming in the reserve include Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe and Lions (in an enclosure). Large herds of zebra, black and blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, warthog, eland, springbok, blesbok, gemsbok may also be seen in the semi-arid desert conditions. Hippo and crocodile lurk in the wetlands and in the rainy season, flamingos share these waters. Aquila's wide array of bird species, include several pairs of the rare and endangered Black Eagle, after which the reserve has been named.

A delicious buffet lunch follows, which is served in the restaurant.

After unwinding and soaking up the desert atmosphere, you will board your coach and return to Cape Town.

• Guests are not allowed to use mobile phones during the safari. They are also not allowed to talk loudly or stand on safari vehicles, as this will disturb the animals.
• Please note that pax with walking difficulties or with limited mobility might find it difficult to get in and out of the game drive vehicles
• Please note that the game drive can become very bumpy and is therefore not advisable for pax with back- & neck problems and pregnant ladies 
• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended
• Game sightings are not guaranteed
• Lions and cheetahs is in a separate enclosed area
• The terrain is very different to bushveld safari areas as this is considered to be a semi desert area

Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated, located on the Cape Peninsula.

African Penguins used to be known as jackass penguins because of their distinctive braying and are the only penguins found on the African continent. Here you will have a tour of Boulder’s Penguins, viewing nesting grounds and learning about the colony. These penguins are currently endangered and as a result, the penguins are under the protection of the Cape Nature Conservation. 

• Boulders Beach
• Kalk Bay

Depart the quayside and drive to Simons Town, your first stop will be Boulders Beach to visit the African penguin colony.
After your visit with the Penguins you will take a short drive to Kalk Bay a picturesque harbour town.  Similar to Simons Town it has gorgeous historical buildings some dating back to 1870s.  Fishing was the mainstay of Kalk Bay and is still a favourite amongst locals to buy your fresh fish when the boats come in.  Kalk Bay has an array of boutique shops selling local arts and crafts, situated along the coast it is a must see for any visitor.
After your free time exploring this quaint town you will board your coach and head back to Cape Town harbour to meet your ship.

• Boulders Beach have a strict no touch the penguins, this is a conservation area.

Cruise from Hout Bay harbour to Duiker Island the Seal Colony beneath the well-known Sentinel Mountain where you can view thousands of Cape Fur Seals in their natural environment and Boulders Penguin Colony in Simons Town is home to a unique and endangered land-based colony of African Penguins.

• CAMPS BAY
• HOUT BAY
• DUIKER ISLAND
• CHAPMAN'S PEAK DRIVE
• SIMON'S TOWN
• BOULDERS BEACH
• FISH HOEK

Depart from Cape Town Harbour drive over Kloof Nek to Camps Bay, a beautiful, up-market residential suburb, before continuing to the small fishing harbour in Hout Bay.

Join a 35 minute cruise from Hout Bay harbour to Duiker Island the Seal Colony beneath the well-known Sentinel Mountain where you can view thousands of Cape Fur Seals in their natural environment.

Return to the harbour & spend some time looking at the fishing vessels & browsing through the informal craft market before re-boarding the coaches.

From Hout Bay, you will pass by Chapman's Peak Drive (provided the road is open), and proceed through Sunnydale and Simon’s Town to Boulders Beach, where you will be visiting the African penguin colony.

Boulders Penguin Colony in Simons Town is home to a unique and endangered land-based colony of African Penguins. This colony is one of only a few in the world, and the site has become famous and a popular international tourist destination.

Thereafter return to the quayside passing Fish Hoek, the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay, before before joining the M3 motorway en-route to Cape Town Harbour.

• Flat, comfortable walking shoes & sun hats are strongly recommended
• This tour is not recommended for guests in wheelchairs or those with walking disabilities
• Boat cruise is weather permitting
• The road along Chapman's Peak Drive is extremely steep, narrow and winding
• Should Chapman’s Peak be closed, we will have to re-route the tour via Constantia Nek and Ou Kaapse Weg
• This tour is not recommended for guests with a fear of heights
• Passengers are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and a sun hat

No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, the city’s most celebrated landmark and enjoy a tasting of world known South African wines at Cape Town most spectacular wine estates.

 You will leave the quayside and travel up Kloof Nek, the saddle between Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, to the Lower Cableway Station. A Swiss engineered Rotair cable car will take you up from the Valley Station (363 m) to the Mountain Station (1,060 m). The journey from the base to the summit takes just under 4 minutes and you can enjoy spectacular views, as the floor of the car rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and descent. Table Mountain gets its name from the flat-topped central massif of the mountain, which, viewed from the city, is surrounded by Devil’s Peak on the left, Lion’s Head on the right and Signal Hill in the foreground. They form a sort of amphitheatre that encloses the city centre and some of the older suburbs. Other earlier suburbs are on either side of the chain of mountains, which runs like a spine through the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point – the cape which gives Cape Town its name. From the summit, the natural protected area stretching from Signal Hill to Cape Point has been managed under the custodianship of the National Parks Board. This area has one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species in any area of its size, containing a staggering 2,285 plant species – more than in the United Kingdom put together.
After the visit you will you’ll travel through the prestigious suburbs of Bishopscourt and Constantia into the region where South Africa’s wine industry began over 3 centuries ago. Groot Constantia Estate boasts one of the most magnificent Cape Dutch homesteads.  Once the private home of Dutch Governor Simon van der Stel the manor house, which you will be able to visit briefly, is a fascinating blend of the West, East and Africa, incorporating European ideas, Asian craftsmanship and African materials. Join a guided tour of the cellar, followed by a formal wine tasting and chocolate pairing.  Thereafter you will return to the quayside.

• This tour is strictly weather permitting. If there are strong winds, the cable car cannot operate. If it is cloudy, visibility from the summit is very limited. In case Table Mountain will be closed due to adverse weather conditions, an alternative tour will be performed at its place to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, skirting the slopes of Devil's Peak and Table Mountain.
• There can sometimes be queues at the Lower Cableway Station. 
• This tour is not suitable for guests who are afraid of heights. 
• Guests in wheelchairs can manage this tour with assistance from a friend or partner. However this tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes and a sun hat are strongly recommended.
• Pending group size, they may be split between wine estates for wine tasting.

Experience the magical beauty of the Cape Winelands on a full day tour to the heart of the award-winning South African wine producing region.

• Franschhoek
• Cape Dutch farm
• Wine estates
• Picnic basket lunch
• Stellenbosch

Depart the pier for your drive on the N1 National Road en route to Franschhoek.  
Along the way you will stop at Babylonstoren one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms with its beautiful fruit, herb and vegetable gardens.  Stroll around the gardens and take in the beauty of this botanical paradise.  There is also a fresh farm stall to purchase local delicacies.
Depart Babylonstoren and head towards wine estates for a formal tasting. The farm is a combination of agricultural and indigenous fynbos, positioned uniquely as an amphitheater, with north-east-and south-west-facing slopes, which comprise of rich granite and black marble soils.
Your next adventure will take you to Boschendal Wine Estate, after a brief orientation you will enjoy a wine tasting of their famous wines.  Settle in the picturesque grounds for a delicious picnic basket lunch.
After lunch you will take a short drive to the Huguenot Monument, situated at the foot of the Franschhoek Pass, this monument commemorates the arrival of the Huguenots in South Africa, and the adjoining Huguenot Memorial Museum focuses on the genealogy of the Huguenot families.
Leaving the Franschhoek region you will then drive to Stellenbosch, a university town and heart of the winelands.  Enjoy an orientation drive through Stellenbosch, see Cape Dutch Architecture your guide will point out various landmarks and give you some history of this historic town.
After your Stellenbosch orientation tour you will head back to Cape Town harbor.

• Pending group size, they may be split between wine estates for wine tasting and lunch.
• Not recommended for guests in wheelchairs as the grounds are uneven and gravel.

For over four centuries, Robben Island was a place of punishment for exiles and prisoners as well as a place of confinement for lepers, lunatics and the sick. Since 1960, it has become synonymous with the political struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Political prisoners of the past have included Nelson Mandela and poet Dennis Brutus. The last political prisoners were released in 1991 and on 1 January 1997, the Robben Island Museum opened its doors to the public, with quite a number of the former political prisoners becoming island guides. In 1999, Robben Island was declared a Word Heritage Site.Robben Island is an outcrop of rock formed by geological processes dating back millions of years. Rising and falling sea levels have changed the appearance of the island periodically. Over the past 700,000 years, there have been 12 periods of lower sea levels during which the island has been linked to the mainland. Except for the administrative buildings and prison infrastructure, the island is primarily sand covered with somewhat limited vegetation. It is home to penguins, seals, chameleons, lizards, snakes, seabirds and a variety of buck. Robben Island hosts about 23 mammals and 132 bird species, including the third largest colony of African Penguins.A transfer will bring you to the ferry terminal, located at the Nelson Mandela Gateway. You will climb aboard the ferry for the transfer across Table Bay to Robben Island. Upon arrival at the island, bus will take you for a 45 minute tour, showing you the old leper colony, a Muslim shrine and a shipwreck. You will also visit the lime quarry, where the former President's eyes were damaged permanently, and where personalities in the struggle were forced to carry out back-breaking labour. You will then join a guided walking tour through the maximum security block, led by a former political prisoner. A visit to Nelson Mandela's former cell is also included.After your 2 ½ hour visit to the island, you will return to the mainland by ferry, and then back to your ship.

• The ferry ride is 30 minutes in each direction and is strictly weather permitting.
• This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties as it involves a substantial amount of walking.

No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, the city's most celebrated landmark. 

You will leave the quayside and travel up Kloof Nek, the saddle between Table Mountain and Lion's Head, to the Lower Cableway Station. A Swiss-engineered Rotair cable car will take you up from the Valley Station (363 m) to the Mountain Station (1,060 m). The journey from the base to the summit takes just under 4 minutes and you can enjoy spectacular views, as the floor of the car rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and descent. Table Mountain gets its name from the flat-topped central massif of the mountain, which, viewed from the city, is surrounded by Devil's Peak on the left, Lion's Head on the right and Signal Hill in the foreground. They form a sort of amphitheatre that encloses the city centre and some of the older suburbs. Other earlier suburbs are on either side of the chain of mountains, which runs like a spine through the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point, the cape which gives Cape Town its name. From the summit, the natural protected area stretching from Signal Hill to Cape Point has been managed under the custodianship of the National Parks Board. This area has one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species in any area of its size, containing a staggering 2,285 plant species: more than in the United Kingdom put together. After admiring the magnificent views from the summit, you will return to your ship.

• This tour is strictly weather permitting. If there are strong winds, the cable car cannot operate. If it is cloudy, visibility from the summit is very limited.
• Please note should Table Mountain be closed due to adverse weather conditions an alternative tour will be operated to Chapmans Peak, Boulders Beach with photo stop at Rhodes Memorial.
• There can sometimes be queues at the Lower Cableway Station. 
• Please note Guests in wheelchairs can manage this tour with assistance from a friend or partner. However this tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. 
• This tour is not suitable for guests who are afraid of heights. 
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes and a sun hat are strongly recommended.

Don't lose the possibility of entering the myth and marking your personal map of the world with this legendary place. Even if it is not the lowest point in the south of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope, more than only being the rocky southermost point of the Cape Peninsula, it has the ancient fascination of marking the point where the ships began to travel more eastward than southward.As one of the great capes of the South Atlantic Ocean, it has long been of special significance to sailors, many of whom refer to it simply as "the Cape" or "Cape of Storms", as nominated by Bartolomeu Dias.

You wave goodbye to the quayside and head off on one of South Africa's most scenic routes to Cape Point, the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, passing through the suburbs of Green Point and Sea Point and Camps Bay, behind which are the impressive peaks of the Twelve Apostles. You will continue along the Atlantic seaboard towards Hout Bay, a small fishing village. From Hout Bay, you will proceed along the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive passing through the seaside residential suburb of Scarborough en-route to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where, by tradition, the Atlantic and Indian oceans and their differing ecosystems are said to meet. The reserve occupies 7,750 hectares of indigenous flora and fauna and Cape Point, with its dramatic sea cliffs - among the highest in South Africa - is the main attraction in the reserve. A funicular railway takes you to the top of the point, from where you can enjoy the breathtaking views. From here, you will head to a scenically situated restaurant for a seafood lunch en-route. In the afternoon, you will pay a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, before travelling through the naval base of Simon’s town to Fish Hoek. From here, your tour continues along Glencairn Road. After joining the M3 motorway, you will make your way back to the quayside, passing the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and the famous Groote Schuur Hospital en-route.

• The road along Chapman’s Peak Drive is extremely narrow & winding. This tour is therefore not suitable for pax with a “fear of heights”
• Pax are encouraged to wear flat, comfortable walking shoes – and to take along a sunhat, sunblock & a windbreaker jacket.
• Please note that this tour involves a fair amount of walking and is therefore not suitable for pax with walking difficulties – or those in wheelchairs.

Discover Cape Town on board your coach: as one of the most southern points in the world, it will really make your head spin. Take unique pictures at Maiden's Cove, between the Atlantic and 12 towering peaks, then gaze out over the ocean along Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most famous roads, and soak up the views on Ou Kaapse Weg, the old cape road.

• Panoramic bus tour of Cape Town along the Atlantic coast to Hout Bay port
• Maiden’s Cove: photo stop
• Chapman’s Peak: photo stop
• Panoramic tour on the Ou Kaapse Weg road

• Ready for a tour along Cape Town's Atlantic coast? Choose a spot near the window and… we're off!
• Stop at Maiden's Covefor a panoramic view of Camps Bay beach, against a backdrop of the "Twelve Apostles", the collection of 18 mountains that surround it.
• Then it's back on the bus and off to the fishing port of Hout Bay, where Chapman's Peak begins - it's one of the most spectacular and iconic coast roads in the world, and reaches a height of 593 m in places.
• You can imagine the views! Here, a photo stop is a must. Point your viewfinder at the blue Atlantic Ocean: with a bit of luck, you might get a snap of some whales or dolphins.
• The white sand of Noordhoekmarks a definite change in the scenery: From here, the view opens up over Ou Kaapse Weg, the old cape road that runs through the Silvermine nature reserve.
• Below you, the plains of Cape Flatsand False Bay: while it looks like a bay, it is really a body of water in the Atlantic.

• This tour is suitable for passengers in wheelchairs, and those with walking difficulties, as no walking is involved
• The road along Chapman's Peak Drive is extremely steep, narrow and winding
• Should Chapman’s Peak be closed, we will have to re-route the tour via Constantia Neck
• This tour is not recommended for guests with a fear of heights