Knysna Marine Life & Garden Route Coastline Experience

4.5(32)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna

About this activity

Enjoy this spectacular 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise, that takes you across the Knysna Lagoon and out to sea through the Knysna Heads to explore the coves, caves and bays of our rugged and beautiful coastline. With your local, professional guide, experience the highlights from the geological characteristics and the biodiversity of Knysna’s estuarine and marine environment. Get a chance to often see marine life in your shared group, with no more than 25 people. Choose from one of three departure times when you book.

What's included

✓Local guide
✓Available on request

Not included

✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Travel down Long street, over the white little bridge and make your way on to Thesen Island. Just before you reach the traffic circle at the end of Long st our shop is located on the left hand side (Opposite The Time Machine and next to Diana Loon Boutique)

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
All trips subject to sea and weather conditions
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation - minimum number of passengers required due to vessel operating weight requirement.
Children are considered a passenger and have a seat allocation.
Marine mammals are free roaming and wild, sightings of any kind are not guaranteed therefore we do not offer refunds for no sightings-
Not recommended for children under the age of 3 years
Not recommended for travellers with high risk pregnancies

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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