Book your unforgettable Knysna boating experience with Magic Lagoon Charters today!
Thesen Island to the Knysna Heads and back
“Cruise the Heads” and the Knysna Lagoon aboard any vessel from The Magic Fleet. Depart from The Magic Quay on Thesen Island and cruise to the Knysna heads while enjoying snacks, drinks, and the natural splendour of the Knysna lagoon
Duration
1 hour
Departures Schedule
Summer – 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm
Winter – 10am,Noon, 2pm
Perfect for first-time and returning visitors, our 1-hour Sightseeing Cruises showcase the stunning sights and sounds of the Knysna Lagoon. Enjoy a return cruise that takes in the dramatic views of the Knysna Heads at the mouth of the lagoon. Don’t forget your camera for amazing photos and videos!
Book your seats on one of the boats below
Our leisurely Sunset Cruises are ideal for enjoying sundowners while watching spectacular sunsets over the lagoon. It’s a great way to end the day with pre-drinks aboard. Make a booking at one of the nearby restaurants for dinner after the cruise.
Book your seats on one of the boats below
Our leisurely Sunset Cruises are ideal for enjoying sundowners while watching spectacular sunsets over the lagoon. It’s a great way to end the day with pre-drinks aboard. Make a booking at one of the nearby restaurants for dinner after the cruise.
Duration
1h30
Departures Schedule
Summer – 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm
Winter – 10am, Noon, 2pm
Perfect for first-time and returning visitors, our 1-hour Sightseeing Cruises showcase the stunning sights and sounds of the Knysna Lagoon. Enjoy a return cruise that takes in the dramatic views of the Knysna Heads at the mouth of the lagoon. Don’t forget your camera for amazing photos and videos!
Duration
1 hour
Departures Schedule
Summer – 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm
Winter – 10am, Noon, 2pm
Designed for couples, our Romantic Cruises are perfect for proposals, engagements, anniversaries, honeymoons, and other special moments. With a maximum of 2 passengers, you’ll enjoy an intimate and memorable experience. Contact our team for special requests such as video recording, flowers, balloons, bunting, and other personalised touches.
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Depart Thesen Island for your Bespoke Private Cruise
Avoid the crowds by booking a private cruise aboard any vessel from The Magic Fleet for You, Your family, and your close friends. Cruise safely on the Knysna lagoon aboard your own privately chartered vessel. Choose your route, destination, and a drink to enjoy with those closest to you.
Fully licensed bar and platters available on pre-order
Duration
1 to 1 ½ hours (depends on tides and weather – if you would like to book a longer cruise, then the previous time slot becomes two hours long. I.e., if you book the 10am, 12 and 2pm slots your cruise starts at 10 and ends at 3:30pm)
Departures Schedule
Summer – 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
Winter – 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm
For intimate groups of family and friends, our Private Boat Charters offer a private escape for a few hours. Ideal for birthday parties, small corporate events,
and other celebrations.
Fully embrace the knysna lifestyle with a private cruise to the Knysna Heads. Anchor the boat for swimming, snorkeling, suntanning and finish off with a Captains braai.
You don’t need to buy a boat in Knysna to enjoy the lagoon when you can lease one of ours for a couple of hours. Helmsman included.
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Enhance your cruise experience with Oysters, Champagne, Drinks, and Platters available for pre-order at checkout. Check out the menus at The Sandbar.
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