Sit back, relax, and enjoy the cruise and sights, as your skipper takes you to explore the largest harbor in the Southern Hemisphere. Watch as huge ships are maneuvered inside the port with the Transnet Tugs.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 30 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Explore and see the Durban Sky-line from another vantage point
Bring your own cooler box to enjoy a cold drink as you cruise
Watch the array of birds fly around the harbor (bring a pair of binoculars for this)
See the different docks up close and the work being done there
Enjoy an educational and informative cruise

Full description

This tour will take you on an unforgettable trip around Durban. Durban Harbor is the biggest and busiest harbor in the southern hemisphere. The harbor tours are especially educational for kids, as the boat takes them to points of interest in Africa’s largest harbor and shows them the route through which ships enter the harbor, discharge cargo, and exit. The skipper will teach the passengers about the port and its operation. If the weather conditions are favourable, the boat may go further out from the shore. The skipper is in close contact with the passengers and will give you a comprehensive guided tour. The trip will either take you down the Maydon Wharf Channel or to the City and Cor Container terminal.

Includes

30-minute boat cruise

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

• Please report to the office Isle of Capri Cruises kiosk • You must exchange your voucher at the ticket counter before the tour begins. • Our kiosk has a big red flashing sign seen from the Casadena Spur entrance.

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Important information

What to bring

Sun hat
Towel
Sunscreen
Long-sleeved shirt

Know before you go

Children under eight years of age are the responsibility of their parents or guardians
This activity is safe for all ages, although it is not recommended toddlers, as it is sometimes unsettling for them to go out onto the ocean

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 306 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Safety
5/5

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Very nice and wished my family had booked an hour long boat ride. The skipper (Siboniso) made it more interesting as he explained activities taking place around the harbour. What I did not likenis the littering in the water as you go to the boat. The littering in Durban is an eyesore

January 4, 2022

Although it was a windy day, our tour guide/captain maneuvered through the waves swiftly without any water splashes. Also, he was kind enough to play us good music. I loved how he explained and answered all questions we had in line with the boats at the harbor. I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise.

December 19, 2021

What an awesome experience. The Skipper (Michael) was very friendly, informative about the activities happening in and around the harbour, the overall experience was just absolutely great. The office called us to check our whereabouts when we were running a bit late, tickets issuing was a quick and easy experience, we were guided on what and where to go. I really enjoyed my cruise and would definitely choose booking through Get your Guide again because honestly, for people who visited there for the first time - we were properly guided.

May 21, 2021

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

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