Private Yacht, Helicopter & Boat Charters in Cape Town

Why Book with Chartercraft?

We don’t own the boats and helicopters — we book them. That’s deliberate. It means you get the right vessel for your group size, date and budget, rather than whatever the operator happens to be selling. Our fleet spans motor yachts, sailing yachts, power catamarans, sailing catamarans, and Airbus helicopters — all maintained to SAMSA (maritime) and SACAA (civil aviation) standards, with crews who’ve worked the Cape Town coastline for years.

Every charter includes:

• Dedicated booking manager from enquiry to departure
• Operator-vetted vessel or aircraft with qualified crew
• Transparent, per-hour pricing in South African Rands
• Flexible itineraries — sunset cruise, lunch cruise, proposal flight, corporate charter, whale-watching route
• Secure online payment via bank transfer or card

How to Book

1. Find your charter using the filter above, or browse the category pages.
2. Submit the booking request form for your chosen vessel or aircraft.
3. Receive a quote and Charter Terms within 24 hours.
4. Confirm with signed terms and secure payment.
5. Receive your confirmed reservation email with all departure details.

For same-day availability or itineraries over R100,000, call +27 (0)21 300 6180 or email bookings@chartercraft.co.za.

Our Cape Town Charter Fleet

Yacht Charters — Choose from luxury motor yachts (Princess Eve, The Only One, Princess Emma, Princess Skye), sailing yachts (Esperance), power catamarans (Enigma, Tigger 2 Royale, Sea Princess), and sailing catamarans (A Beautiful Life, Ameera, Le Cat). Capacity from 6 to 65 guests. Minimum 2 hours. Departures from the V&A Waterfront Marina. View all yacht charters

Helicopter Tours & Charters — Scenic flights over the Cape Peninsula aboard Airbus H120, H125, H130, and Robinson R44 helicopters. Routes include the 12-minute Hopper, the 25-minute Two Oceans Tour, the 60-minute Full Cape Peninsula flight, and winelands flights to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Durbanville. View all helicopter tours

Sunset & Boat Cruises — Private sunset cruises over Table Bay, 2-hour coastal cruises along the Atlantic Seaboard, and full-day charters to Cape Point or Robben Island.

Cape Town’s Most Scenic Charter Routes

From the V&A Waterfront you can see:

• Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles — panoramic from both sea and air
• Clifton and Camps Bay beaches — Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard
• Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak Drive — dramatic Atlantic coastline
• Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope — the southwesternmost tip of Africa
• Robben Island — UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Seal Island and Duiker Island — close-range Cape fur seal colonies
• False Bay coastline — Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay
• The Cape Winelands — Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Durbanville (helicopter only)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private charter cost in Cape Town? Private boat charters start at R12,750 per hour for a 50-guest power catamaran, with a 2-hour minimum. Motor yacht charters start from R17,550 per hour. Private helicopter charters start at approximately R47,700 per hour for an Airbus H120 (6 passengers), with a 1-hour minimum.

Where do Chartercraft charters depart from? All yacht and boat charters depart from the V&A Waterfront Marina in central Cape Town. Helicopter tours depart from the V&A Waterfront Helipad (Mount Nelson side of the Waterfront).

How far in advance should I book? For peak season (November to April) and weekend sunset cruises, book at least 2–3 weeks in advance. Weekday charters and helicopter tours can usually be booked within 48–72 hours subject to availability.

Do you offer corporate and group bookings? Yes. Our fleet includes vessels for up to 65 guests (Tigger 2 Royale power catamaran) and we regularly arrange corporate team-building charters, year-end functions, client entertainment and private events. Contact us for tailored corporate packages.

What happens if the weather is bad? All charters are subject to operator safety discretion. If the operator cancels due to weather, you’ll be offered a rescheduled date or a full refund. We do not charge cancellation fees for operator-initiated changes.