Affordable Small Boat Rentals in Cape Town

A small boat rental in Cape Town, with us, is a skippered private charter. We do not offer self-drive or bareboat hire on this fleet. You still get a whole boat to yourselves, at a lower price than a large catamaran or motor yacht, with a professional skipper included.

What “boat rental” means here

Search results for “self drive boat hire Cape Town” often mix us with companies that let you take the helm alone. Our charters are skippered. That keeps the trip legal and simpler if you do not hold a local skipper ticket. You relax on deck; the crew handles the boat.

Affordable small boats and current prices

These are private-charter rates from our booking system in 2026:

• Moonshadow sailing yacht, up to 6 guests. A 1-hour sail is R3,000. Two hours is R5,500. Three hours is R7,500. See the 1-hour Moonshadow charter or the 2-hour charter.
• Le Cat sailing catamaran, up to 12 guests. A 1.5-hour sunset cruise is R3,500. Two hours is R4,500. Four hours is R8,500. A full-day charter is also R8,500. Start with the 2-hour Le Cat charter.
• Isabella (Beneteau Oceanis) sailing yacht, up to 8 guests. A 3-hour sail is R6,800. See the 3-hour Isabella charter.

How to rent a boat for a day

Pick a boat that fits your group, then choose a duration. A 1- or 2-hour run from the Waterfront is enough for Table Bay views. A full day on Le Cat suits a slower picnic day. We will confirm wind, swell and a start time when you enquire.

For other budget-friendly options see budget-friendly boat charters.

Ready to book? Talk to the team about dates and a quote, or browse our fleet.