Sunset Cruises, Private Trips & Sightseeing Tours on the Knysna Lagoon |
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Looking for the best Knysna boat cruises? Step aboard one of our handcrafted mahogany boats and discover the beauty of the Knysna Lagoon in style.
Magic Lagoon Charters offers unforgettable sunset cruises, private boat hire, and sightseeing tours that are perfect for couples, families, and small groups. Whether you’re planning a romantic proposal, a luxurious celebration, a laid-back family outing, or simply want to see the iconic Knysna Heads, your perfect cruise starts right here.
Let our experienced captains take you on a truly memorable adventure with breathtaking views, optional gourmet platters, and chilled drinks on board.
Price comparison table
Cruises | Coquette | Pamela | Olympic | Sophia |
Sightseeing pp | R499 | R599 | R699 | R900 |
Sunset pp | R699 | R799 | R900 | R799 |
Romantic pb | R3499 | R2999 | R4999 | R1999 |
Private pb | R4999 | R3999 | R7000 | R2999 |
pp = per person, pb = per boat
Embark on an Unforgettable Journey: Discover the natural beauty of the Knysna Lagoon with our diverse range of Boat Cruises offered aboard our Unique Fleet of Vintage Vessels
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Explore the Knysna Lagoon
The breathtaking Knysna Lagoon, as shown in the photo below, is where your next boat cruise adventure begins.
Click on the headings in the photo to explore our diverse cruise options.
Explore the serene and sheltered waters of the Knysna Lagoon with Magic Lagoon Charters. Our unique Vintage vessel cruises are the top-rated Knysna boat charter company on TripAdvisor! We offer a variety of boat trips, with our most popular being the sunset cruise.
For your comfort and peace of mind, our boat cruises focus on the calm and beautiful areas of the lagoon, steering clear of the challenging waters in the mouth of the Heads and the Indian Ocean beyond.
Discover the best way to experience Knysna’s natural beauty with our diverse range of boat cruises.
Enhance your cruise experience with Oysters, Champagne, Drinks, and Platters available for pre-order at checkout. Check out the menus @ The Sandbar below.
Elise G2025-05-26Perfection! What a wonderful way to end the day in Knysna!!Beautifully restored classic wooden boat with a leisurely, calm cruise out to The Heads and then back in, just in time for an amazing sunset. Watched the other Knysna boats head back to the docks - and they missed this spectacular view.Peter was a wonderful captain, narrator, and wisely asked if we wanted a few extra minutes in the bay, to watch that sunset.Perfection!
Explore414247660102025-05-02Wasted my money and time on the Coquette This was peaceful and scenic and the only reason why it gets 1 star. You would expect the skipper and tour guide to at least be fluent in English and be a bit more informative.
mathew pattenden2025-04-19Highly recommended. Great skipper. This was so much fun and the skipper was so cool and informative. The trip to the heads is very much recommended. Very scenic and idyllic. Very calm water unless you head out to sea.
Anna H2025-04-11Great trip We had an amazing time on board Coquette - the boat is beautiful with plenty of history and well maintained. Peter the captain alongside his team, were great with all the guests and we were made to feel very welcome. We chose to supplement our trip with some refreshments which, for us, was definitely the correct choice and they were well presented and chilled. The sunset tour was perfect for us and the views of the lagoon and the heads were fantastic. I would recommend this tour to families and couples alike.
Tony J2025-03-18A magic trip in a magic lagoon The weather was beautiful and we really enjoyed our leisurely tour of the lagoon. The staff were very helpful and the boat is an historic treasure. A lovely way to see Knysna.
Ghislain59062025-02-19Very nice walk! Welcome , nice companion. Nice family walk (8 adults and grandchildren ) Clean boat . Beautiful discovery of the lagoon , the foothills surrounding it , privileged villas , up to the pass leading to the ocean . Between 1 or 2 hours of relaxation appreciated for a correct cost of about 40 euros with conso .
Jo B2025-02-17Beautiful boat and Fabulous Captain A beautiful little trip around The heads . The captain is so friendly and knowledgeable and this was our second time as enjoyed last years trip so much . Thank you Captain !
Mike S2025-02-15Very relaxing A really relaxing trip around the bay and to the Heads. Our skipper was polite, friendly and informative. If you fancy something a little chilled their 102 year old Thames launch it ideal
Pippa2025-02-12Magic Lagoon cruise The day of our trip it was raining so after a quick phone call we rearranged for two days later when the sun was shining. We had a wonderful trip it was very informative and all our questions were answered
Zanna C2025-02-08Expensive for what we experienced. We got off to a bad start when the young skipper suggested we sit at the back of the boat - as it was better for him! He wouldn’t have to talk so loudly, he explained. How about a small mic? Aside from that - and while he was perfectly nice - he didn’t ask anything about his four passengers, to let us get to know one another and, while he did his best, was unable to answer a lot of our questions. We got the feeling this was not his regular job, so we’d spent quite a lot of money on a 1hr 15m boat ride where we saw no wildlife, and nothing we hadn’t already seen from being on land. We booked on the strength of the excellent reviews but for us, Unfortunately it wasn’t magical at all, especially for the price (we paid much the same for 2-3 hour game drives), and we were rather disappointed.
Marta Villar2025-04-18Nono conduce muy bien y muy simpática
John Taplin2025-04-12Really enjoyed our trip with the owner, Peter.
The TLK Fitness2025-03-23Best boat trip I’ve ever done. Great service great people. The view was amazing .
Tamsyn Janse van Rensburg2025-03-03Amazing experience!!! Stunning views and Nono was the best skipper! Thank you for much for a memorable time!
Carlie Dube2025-02-27Thank you for the nice experience from magic lagoon charter 👍 to Nono
Weronika Formela2025-02-03We had an amazing experience. The owner is very attentive and makes sure you have an amazing time. Highly recommend
Christina Ostend2025-01-16We had a wonderful experience on our boat tour. Firstly, Peter kindly accommodated us by rearranging our tour time last minute so that we could catch the sunny weather. All the staff were wonderful and kind, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Peter and his team were also incredibly kind by gifting us a non-alcoholic bottle of bubbly when they found out we are on our honeymoon and babymoon expecting our first baby! We will definitely be back again one day with the little one.
simo dumane2025-01-09I had a great cruise on Pamela the staff(Sharon,Happiness, Tumelo) was really good and the captain(Nono) also my kids were very happy I'll definitely come back with my husband
Danni Alberts2025-01-07Another magical experience on the Knysna Lagoon! We were lucky enough to see a dolphin and a seal on route to the Heads. Peter and staff really make this experience a special one! My mother and aunt said it was a bucket list adventure ticked off their list. Thank you so so much!
Jillian Antoville2025-01-07Wow, this was awesome. Everytime I have visited Knysna I have wanted to go on one of these. My only regret was the hour and a half went too quickly 😊 I loved every minute. The views were incredible, the highlight was the dolphin swimming in front of us. At 72 I can cross off this as one of my bucket list wishes, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended. Thanks Pete. From Jill Antoville