Author: Morgan Cadle
When people think of South Africa, the main image that comes to mind is a safari, but large and vibrant plains are not the only adventure our country can offer. We are a coastal country with so many opportunities to view memorizing marine wildlife such as the massive sperm whale, the adorable and lovable Cape fur seal, and the most notorious apex predator of the ocean—the great white shark. And what better way to view these amazing creatures than on a boat trip, and not just a boating trip for adults but boating trips for kids as well.
Boating trips are by far the best way for people to see marine life in person, and there are so many companies ready and waiting to offer adventurous families this once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, as always, when kids are involved, parents need to do extra research to which of those countless companies will not only allow their little one to join on the trip but are also safe. Well, we at Boating for Africa are here for you and have comprised this list of the top boating trips for kids.
Raggy Charters
Founded in 1992 in Gqeberha, South Africa, Raggy Charters have offered a variety of boat tours appealing to everyone’s wants. With the opportunity to see a wide variety of marine life, from pods of dolphins to penguins, seals, and even whales, the cruises offered by Raggy Charters are a must-visit for families. Not all of their cruises offer spaces for children, but a large majority of them do, so your little ones can accompany you on many of the cruises you want to embark on.
To find more about Raggy Charters, you can visit them on their website You can contact them via telephone at (+27) 73 152 2277 and email HERE. You can follow them on Instagram HERE and YouTube HERE. Their address according to Google Maps is Yacht Club, Algoa Bay, Gqeberha, 6001 with the entrance at 16 Lower Valley Road.
Drumbeat Charters
Opened in 1989 in Hout Bay, Cape Town, Drumbeat Charters offers breathtaking and scenic boat trips perfect for the whole family. Their website offers four enticing cruise packages, all of which are open to children of all ages. Drumbeat Charters ensures passengers that their fully trained crew will provide them with a safe and unforgettable empierce as they sail through the beautiful ocean waters. All together this makes Drumbeat Charters cruises some of the best boating trips for kids in South Africa.
To find out more about Drumbeat Charters, you can visit them on their website. You can contact them via telephone at (+27) 82 658 7055 and email HERE. You can follow them on Facebook HERE and Twitter HERE. Their address according to Google Maps is 60 Harbour Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa.
Harties Boat Company
Located about 45 minutes from Johannesburg and Pretoria, the Hartbeespoort Dam, or as most people call it, Harties, has been offering families an unforgettable experience for years. The Harties Boat Company offers multiple types of daily cruises, all available to children from the ages of 6 and above easily making these packages some of the best boating trips for kids. Due to safety reasons, no children under the age of 6 are allowed on the boats. And don’t worry, the crew are Harties is also fully trained to keep you and your little ones safe and sound as you enjoy your cruise.
To find out more about The Harties Boat Company, you can visit them on their website. You can contact them via telephone at (+27) 12 253 5045 and email HERE. You can follow them on Instagram HERE, Facebook HERE, and YouTube HERE. Their address according to Google Maps is Kommando Nek Resort, Simon Bekker St, Kosmos, Hartbeespoort, 0216.
Advantage Tours and Charters
A renowned tour operator for 20 years Advantage Tours and Charters allows families to travel through Saint Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal. With packages ranging from whale watching to a hippo and crocodile cruise through the famous St Lucia Estuary Advantage Tours and Charters has something for everybody. Parents traveling with kids are advised to check each package noting which ones can accommodate children and what ages they must be. Their whale watching cruise for example is only available to children from ages 12 and up for safety reasons related to the boats take-off.
To find out more about Advantage Tours and Charters, you can visit them on their website. You can contact them via telephone at (+27) 35 590 1259 and email at info@advantgetours.co.za. You can follow them on Facebook HERE. Their address according to Google Maps is 35 Mckenzie St, Central, St Lucia, 3936, South Africa.
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