SUP Cape Town: Guided Canal + Ocean Tours

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUPing) has seen an upsurge in popularity over the past decade – but in truth, it’s been around a lot longer than most other known sports. Ancient fishermen made their living off it, and African warriors made effective use of it when launching stealth attacks (using their spears as paddles).

Whether roaming the canals of the V&A Waterfront like a Venetian gondolier, or gliding across the open ocean with the marine world swimming beneath you, standing up on a paddleboard allows you to experience the joys of being on water on two legs.

SUP Cape Town’s recently expanded offering ranges from self-guided excursions to guided tours, in three locations: the V&A Waterfront canals, and the open ocean in Granger Bay. All necessary equipment is provided, as well as a brief introduction to SUPing before your excursion. An experienced guide will ensure your safety throughout.

Individual and shared options

Whether you’re keen to cruise the canals at your leisure, brave the open ocean on a 90-minute guided tour or experience the canals at night on a magical glow-in-the-dark SUP, there really is something for everyone. Children are welcome (the minimum age depends on the selected package) and the required experience level ranges from none to intermediate.

Departure point Waterfront: Battery Park, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Open Ocean: Oceana Power Boat Club, Granger Bay, Cape Town
Times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm (April – September)
Monday – Sunday, 8am – 6pm (October – March)
Cost per adult Waterfront Board Rental (1 hour): R300 Book Now
Waterfront SUP Lesson (1 hour): R650 Book Now
Waterfront Single Kayak Rental (1 hour): R280 Book Now
Waterfront Double Kayak Rental (1 hour): R560 Book Now
Private Open Ocean SUP Guided Tour (90 min): R1 200 Book Now
Guided GLOW Night SUP Tour (1 hour): R500 Book Now
Guided SUP Yoga (1 hour): R350 Book Now

Party packages

If you’re looking for an original kids’ party idea, this is it. Forget the local park and book a two-hour SUP party for your child’s next birthday, complete with seasoned instructors who keep the kids engaged with exciting (and, of course, safe) water activities. All equipment is included and a short lesson is given to make sure that everyone’s (we can’t resist) on board.

Departure point Battery Park, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Good to know All party packages include SUP boards, instructors, a gazebo and a table; an extra-large party board is also included in the Medium and Large packages, while two are included in the Monster package.
Times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm (April – September)
Monday – Sunday, 8am – 6pm (October – March)
Cost Standard Party Package (15 people): R4 850 Book Now
Medium Party Package (20 people): R5 550 Book Now
Large Party Package (25 people): R7 150 Book Now
Monster Party Package (35 people): R9 550 Book Now

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