Solo-Friendly Cape Town Boat Tours

Short answer: Yes. 18 tours qualify, including Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise (City Sightseeing South Africa); Whale Watching from Gansbaai (Eubalaena Sea Safaris CC - Trading as Ivanhoe Sea Safaris); Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town (Waterfront Charters). Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 23 boat tours in Cape Town; 23 state solo-friendly details in the listing. 18 tours of the 23 that mention it qualify: Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise (City Sightseeing South Africa); Whale Watching from Gansbaai (Eubalaena Sea Safaris CC - Trading as Ivanhoe Sea Safaris); Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town (Waterfront Charters). 5 say no.

TourSolo-friendlyOperatorFrom
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKCity Sightseeing South Africa$26Check dates
Whale Watching from Gansbaai
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKEubalaena Sea Safaris CC - Trading as Ivanhoe Sea Safaris$132Check dates
Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKWaterfront Charters$46Check dates
1 Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise from Cape Town
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKWaterfront Charters$25Check dates
Cape Town: 25min Helicopter Flight with Complimentary Boat Cruise
“A minimum of 2 guests is required for any flight.”
2-person minimum or single supplementCape Town Helicopters$316Check dates
Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKSouthern Right Charters$109Check dates
1- Hour Catamaran Cruise Cape Town
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKWaterfront Boat Tours$25Check dates
Champagne Cruise (Pre-Sunset) from Cape Town
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKWaterfront Charters$27Check dates
Catamaran Sunset Champagne Cruise Cape Town
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKWaterfront Boat Tours$40Check dates
Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKWaterfront Charters$57Check dates
Sailing in The Bay by Catamaran (One Hour)
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKWaterfront Charters$25Check dates
Half Hour Seal and Harbour Cruise from Cape Town
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKWaterfront Charters$5Check dates
Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town Canal Cruise
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKCity Sightseeing South Africa$8Check dates
Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town
“Minimum 2 travelers per booking”
2-person minimum or single supplementZion Escape Tours and Travels$209Check dates
Cape Town Private 8Hour Guided Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Tour
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKJoel$298Check dates
Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Cruise & Penguins from Cape Town
“Minimum 2 travelers per booking”
2-person minimum or single supplementBeyond Africa Safaris (Pty)Ltd$292Check dates
Shared Hermanus Boat Based Whale Watching and Penguin Adventure
“Minimum 2 travelers per booking”
2-person minimum or single supplementPaul polano tours$111Check dates
Full Day Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Tour from Cape Town
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKAksanti Tours$317Check dates
Catamaran Cruise in Cape Town
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKCape Town Cruises$26Check dates
Catamaran Cruise and Sushi Experience in Cape Town
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKWaterfront Charters$41Check dates
Cape Town Whale Watching and Penguin Boat Shared Tour
“Minimum 2 travelers per booking”
2-person minimum or single supplementAksanti Tours$111Check dates
Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Cape Town
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKYacoobYachts$41Check dates
Private Transfer from Cape Town Cruise Port to Cape Town hotels
“Minimum 1 traveler per booking”
Solo OKtaxiGo DMC$20Check dates

Questions

Are there solo-friendly Cape Town boat tours?

Yes. 18 tours qualify, including Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise (City Sightseeing South Africa); Whale Watching from Gansbaai (Eubalaena Sea Safaris CC - Trading as Ivanhoe Sea Safaris); Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town (Waterfront Charters).

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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