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GENERAL INFO
The Paddle Cruiser is South Africa's only paddle-driven vessel, offering a unique and unforgettable experience on the Knysna Lagoon.
  • Cruise in style on the Lagoon to the famous Knysna Heads aboard this unique paddle-driven vessel.
  • A fine dining experience.
  • The Paddle Cruiser has been graded as a 4 star restaurant by the SA Tourism Grading Council.
  • Contemporary decor - luxury with great ambience.
  • Magnificent 360° Lagoon views.
  • Great for cocktails and sundowners.
  • A wonderful dinner venue - leave at sunset, see the Heads at twilight and return under the stars.
  • Speciality Mediterranean cuisine with superb service.
  • Menu caters for all dietary requirements.
  • Two full bars, one on each deck.
  • Fully enclosed - not dependent on the weather.
  • Oyster and sparkling wine cruises by arrangement.
  • A unique function and wedding venue.
  • An unconventional conference venue.

  • Duration:
    1½-hour lunch time cruise
    2-hour dinner cruise
    Daily Departure:
    12h30 for lunch time cruise
    18h15 for dinner cruise
    Winter Dinner Times: (17H45)
    Other times available on request for 10 or more
    Departure Point:
    Featherbed Ferry Terminus, off Waterfront Drive
    Group Size:
    Maximum 120 pax per trip - vessel serves 160 pax

    CURRENT PER PERSON RATE, INCLUDING
    dinner

    CURRENT PER PERSON RATE, CRUISE ONLY
    (NO MEAL)

    Adults:
    R370
    Adults:
    R160
    Children ages 11 to 15:
    R190
    Children ages 4 to 15:
    R75
    Children ages 4 to 10:
    R100    
    EXCLUSIVE CHARTER OF VESSEL:
    R16000
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    OVERVIEW

    For a unique cruise and dining experience - with a modern, hip and trendy twist - The Paddle Cruiser offers both lunch time (departs 12h30) and evening cruises (departs 18h15).

    Turn your evening meal into a special occasion - depart at sunset, cruise to the famous Knysna Heads at twilight and return under the stars and twinkling lights of the town.

    The Paddle Cruiser offers delicious meals, enjoyed at lunch time or at the end of the day during a magical sunset cruise. It is the ideal opportunity to unwind and enjoy a cocktail, locally brewed beer or a fine wine from an award-winning selection, while savouring fresh Knysna oysters.

    The Paddle Cruiser has been graded as a 4 star restaurant by the SA Tourism Grading Council - the only floating restaurant in South Africa with this grading!

    The Paddle Cruiser has 360 degree views and is fully enclosed, thus unaffected by weather conditions, and she has a bar on each deck.

    FUNCTIONS

    The Paddle Cruiser is a unique and unconventional venue for conferences, corporate functions, incentives, product launches, weddings and private functions.

    Special cruise time requests are catered for groups, and chartering of the vessel for private events is also available.

    The Paddle Cruiser is a unique and unconventional functions venue, surrounded by the beauty of the Knysna Lagoon.

    The vessel has a modern sophisticated feel and offers you the opportunity to have a conference and or lunch in the same venue saving costs.

    We cater for weddings, private parties and a variety of corporate events including conferencing, presentations and product launches.

    Corporate events include dinner, wine/whiskey tasting / oyster presentation and tastings / music trivia / poker evenings.

    DINING
    The Luxury Paddle Cruiser is a unique dining experience, offering both lunch time and evening cruises. This is the only paddle-driven vessel in South Africa and is a unique 4 Star dining venue.

    All cuisine is prepared in the galley of the vessel. The kitchen team specializes in Mediterranean style cooking.

    Lunch cruises are always a relaxing affair with a Tapas style menu and a wide variety of wines “by the glass” to compliment your choice of Tapas.

    Should you prefer a more sophisticated evening, the vessel transforms into an elegant cocktail lounge and restaurant for the evening cruise. Depart around sunset while sipping a Lagoon Cocktail on the upper deck, then venture to the bottom deck where the restaurant is set for you to enjoy a delicious Mediterranean Buffet.

    As you finish your meal, the vessel will return to the dock. A perfect romantic dinner for those special evenings, quietly cruising under the stars across the calm Knysna Lagoon.

     
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