OCEAN CRUISES IN EAST LONDON
Southern Cross Cruises offers you a choice of 2 boats when heading out to sea on an ocean cruise. Suitable for whale & dolphin watching, tourists sight seeing, family outings, school groups, birthday parties, intimate weddings, corporate events, dive charters or simply a leisurely sundowner cruise. These cruises are suitable for all ages, and are a must for all locals and visitors to our beautiful city.
The sea cruises start at the East London Harbour, sail to Eastern Beach and back to the starting point.
PACKAGE 1: THE INYATHI WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING CRUISE
A. PRIVATE OCEAN WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING CRUISE
(2-3 HOURS)
View the whales and dolphins off the East London Coastline from onboard the Inyathi. This lovely ocean yacht is capable of taking up to 12 passengers and is the perfect way to get up close with the whales, dolphins and wildlife in our coastal waters, and offers a unique view of our city, coastline and beaches.
B. NON-PRIVATE WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING CRUISE
(2-3 Hours)
Boat: Inyathi
Maximum number of passengers: 12 Passengers
Refreshments: Feel free to bring your own (none provided)
Times and Bookings: Contact 073 257 2319
PACKAGE 2: THE INYATHI OCEAN CRUISE
A. PRIVATE INYATHI OCEAN CRUISE (1.5 Hours)
Experience the East London Coastline from onboard the Inyathi. This lovely ocean yacht is capable of taking up to 12 passengers and is the perfect way to view our beautiful coastline from the sea.
B. NON-PRIVATE INYATHI OCEAN CRUISE (1.5 Hours)
Boat: Inyathi
Maximum number of passengers: 12 Passengers
Refreshments: Feel free to bring your own (none provided)
Times and Bookings: Contact 073 257 2319
PACKAGE 3: THE SPIRIT OF EMMA OCEAN CRUISE
A. PRIVATE ‘THE SPIRIT OF EMMA’ OCEAN CRUISE
(1 Hour)
Enjoy the bay and East London coastline and all it has to offer, on a 1.5 hour Ocean Cruise aboard The Spirit of Emma. Feel the wind in face as you hoist the sails and sail along the coast.
B. NON-PRIVATE ‘THE SPIRIT OF EMMA’ OCEAN CRUISE (1 Hour)
Boat: The Spirit of Emma
Maximum number of passengers: 20 Passengers / Minimum 8
Refreshments: Feel free to bring your own (none provided)
Times and Bookings: Contact 073 257 2319
PACKAGE 4: THE ECO CRUISE
A. PRIVATE RUBBER DUCK ECO OCEAN CRUISE
(To Nahoon Beach and back)
Enjoy the bay and East London coastline and all it has to offer, on an eco cruise from The Port of East London to the world famous Nahoon Beach, previously home to the Gunston 500 surfing competition.
B. NON-PRIVATE RUBBER DUCK ECO OCEAN CRUISE
(To Nahoon Beach and Back)
Boat: Rubber Duck
Maximum number of passengers: 8 Passengers / Minimum 4
Refreshments: Feel free to bring your own (none provided)
Times and Bookings: Contact 073 257 2319
PACKAGE 5: ANNUAL SHOAL MIGRATION
THE ANNUAL SHOAL MIGRATION
(Whole Day Tour)
Known as ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’, the annual Shoal Migration occurs off the coast of East London during the months April to June each year. Book a seat on this one-of-a-kind event and discover the oceans wildlife as never seen before.
Available: Apr – Jun annually
Maximum number of passengers: None
Minimum number of passengers: 6 Passengers
Refreshments: Provided
Times and Bookings: Contact 073 257 2319
SPECIAL CRUISES + IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In addition to our standard 1 hour cruises, we also offer a range of 2 hour and special cruises such as Sunset Cruises, Whale Watching Cruises and the annual Sardine Run.
To find out more about these cruises, booking information, rules and other important information, click on our information link.
