Learn about and taste fresh oysters as you sail around the stunning lagoon and surrounding headland on the coast of Knysna. Embark on an oyster adventure to expand your knowledge, indulge your taste buds, and admire stunning coastline views.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Enjoy a 90-minute guided lagoon cruise to the Knysna Heads
Learn all there is to know about oysters
Taste fresh oysters on the boat accompanied with white wine
Admire sprawling sea views from the boat

Full description

The tour departs from Thesan Island Harbor Town and heads out onto the blue waters of Knysna Lagoon. As you sail, learn all there is to know about oysters, as well as how to taste the difference between those that are wild or cultivated. The boat takes you around the stunning lagoon where the ocean stretches out towards the crisp blue sky, then sails around the Kynsna Head for more spectacular views. Throughout the tour, feel free to ask questions, take photos, and excite your taste buds with complimentary oyster tasting and white wine too.

Includes

Oyster educational experience
Complimentary white wine
Half a dozen fresh oysters per person (extra oysters can be pre-ordered)

Drinks and snacks not mentioned above
Guests are welcome to purchase additional drinks from the restaurant and bring them onboard

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

The tour operator is based at the activity desk at Sirocco Restaurant. Take Long Street down onto Thesen Island Harbour Town. At the end of Long Street, keep left at the traffic circle and park. Sirocco is on the waters edge. Find us out front at the activity desk.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Pets

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4.9 /5

based on 11 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
5/5

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The cruise was amazing, scenery was breath-taking, hosts on the boat entertaining and the oysters were delicious! The cruise directors were friendly and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. There was amazing demonstrations of opening oysters and we learnt quite a lot from the staff. All in all an amazing experience.

2 October 2021

LOVED it

We really really enjoyed the tour - though we‘re not usually into the touristy must-dos, this trip was really worth it! Beautiful views, a lot of info on the area, delicious oysters (I even learnt how to open them :)) - and a great host/captain/guide. Thank you Keith (?) you really made our day special!!!

13 September 2019

Excellent for 1 time experience.

5 January 2021

Knysna: Lagoon Boat Cruise and Oyster Tour with Tastings

Knysna: Lagoon Boat Cruise and Oyster Tour with Tastings

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