You are welcomed aboard with a glass of locally produced bubbly. We then venture out for a magical sail on the Knysna Lagoon, navigate the famous Knysna Heads and explore the spectacular scenery and marine and bird life of the Indian Ocean. An amazing way to explore the natural beauty the Knysna lagoon has on offer, with magical bays and coves. We navigate through the famous Knysna Heads out into the open Indian Ocean, abundant with a diversity of marine and birdlife. Duration 1h40

Although this is our shortest sailing cruise and excludes catering, you will still thrill at the wind in the sails and the beautiful scenery out through the Knysna Heads and along the spectacular coastline. If you love sailing, this experience offers you a little taste of everything. From the calm waters of the lagoon, through the magnificent Knysna Heads and on to the vast expanse of the open ocean, you and your family can enjoy many different aspects of a day at sea with our highly experienced crew. This rare opportunity to combine lagoon and sea sailing means you can feel the rush of the wind in the sails and perhaps even see dolphins and whales, and also float merrily along on the tranquil lagoon, enjoying the view. All our trips are ocean going trips and are weather and sea conditions dependent. Only the skipper of the vessel can make a judgement call on these conditions which are determined on the day of the charter. Conditions are influenced by tide, wind direction & speed and sea swell, therefore going out through the Knysna Heads is never guaranteed.

If you enjoy sailing, this experience, followed by a delicious lunch, is the perfect way to bring a little luxury into your Knysna adventure. This activity also provides an ideal way to view the spectacular scenery and marine life of the world-renowned Garden Route coastline. The route takes you over the Knysna lagoon, through the impressive Knysna Heads and out into the true freedom of the open ocean. After a magnificent sail, we return to the calmer waters of the Knysna Estuary and serve a delicious feast of Mediterranean style cuisine. All our trips are ocean going trips and are weather and sea conditions dependent. Only the skipper of the vessel can make a judgement call on these conditions which are determined on the day of the charter. Conditions are influenced by tide, wind direction & speed and sea swell, therefore going out through the Knysna Heads is never guaranteed.

Join us for the ultimate sailing experience whilst soaking up the golden hues of the Knysna sunset. This 2.5 hour experience departs from the Knysna waterfront and cruises through the Knysna estuary and through the rugged headlands, our beautiful passage to the extensive Indian Ocean. Let the natural beauty of Knysna entertain you, from the breath-taking coastline to the diverse marine life, as we allow our sails to steer us. Our guests are treated to an appetizing Mediterranean platter and complimentary glass of chilled South African Cap Classique MCC, while you watch the sun sink into the horizon. All our trips are ocean going trips and are weather and sea conditions dependent. Only the skipper of the vessel can make a judgement call on these conditions which are determined on the day of the charter. Conditions are influenced by tide, wind direction & speed and sea swell, therefore going out through the Knysna Heads is never guaranteed.

Bella Vita Sunset Cruise Promotion - Dinner Cruise available until 31 October 22 Starting 1 November - this magnificent cruise itinerary remains the same, it will just exclude the Sirocco Dinner. Children will pay R250 only. Snacks and drinks are still available on pre-order. You will start your journey from Thesen Harbour Town with all its quaint little shops, interesting art, and fantastic restaurants. We will welcome you at the Tapas Jetty and then head out over the turquoise lagoon. Sit back and relax aboard our stylish lagoon cruiser Bella Vita and enjoy the sunshine. Delicious pre-dinner snacks, drinks and oysters are available on pre-order. You will be mesmerised by the exquisite views of the lagoon, framed by our beautiful town and the Outeniqua mountains as a backdrop. We often see a playful seal or interesting birdlife along the way. You are welcome to bring your own music on private charters, we have a sound system onboard. We depart daily, every 2 hours from Thesen Island, bookings are essential. You can book per person, or hire the boat exclusively for the ultimate function, or celebration. Our maximum capacity is 12 people per cruise. The cruise will last 1h30 mins. After that we will return to the pick-up point where you will walk over to the Sirocco restaurant which is only 20 meters away from the boat. Here we will treat you to a special 2-course menu, which was designed for our guests exclusively. Should you wish to include your kids in this promotion, you can book the adult price or alternatively they can order from the normal Sirocco kiddies menu at your own cost. Cruise inclusive menu for adult price R450 Grilled Baby Sole Three grilled baby soles served with savoury rice and lemon butter sauce or Half Baby Chicken Semi deboned half baby chicken flame-grilled in our Portuguese peri peri sauce and served with cumin rice or 2 Topping Pizza Sirocco thin crust Margherita pizza with 2 toppings of your choice or Ceaser Salad Cos lettuce, anchovies, bacon, croutons and parmesan cheese Dessert Macadamia Nut Chocolate Brownie Served with sensational chocolate sauce, Macadamia nuts and vanilla ice cream. or Gourmet Ice Cream Your choice of 3 scoops of our selection of gourmet ice cream

The privately-owned Featherbed Nature Reserve is a pristine piece of land situated on the Western Head of Knysna and is only accessible by ferry. A 3-hour excursion departs daily including a ferry cruise, 4x4 vehicle drive and a 2,2 km guided nature walk. The views are breath-taking, and the knowledgeable nature guides will share their insights of the area, fauna and flora. A must-do trip while in Knysna and suitable for young and old. Good walking shoes are recommended as well as cameras, hats, sunblock in summer and a warm jacket in winter on the ferry.

The privately-owned Featherbed Nature Reserve is a pristine piece of land situated on the Western Head of Knysna and is only accessible by ferry. This 4-hour family-friendly outing departs daily including a ferry cruise, 4x4 vehicle drive a 2,2 km guided nature walk. The views are breath-taking, and the knowledgeable nature guides will share their insights of the area, fauna and flora. Once completed you will be treated to a spectacular outdoor buffet food experience included in the tour. A must-do trip while in Knysna and suitable for young and old. Good walking shoes are recommended as well as cameras, hats, sunblock in summer and a warm jacket in winter on the ferry.