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A luxurious afternoon at sea

Cape Town is a beautiful city on the Atlantic Ocean and a must-see destination in South Africa. Naturally, because of its location, locals and tourists alike take advantage of all the leisure activities available including an afternoon cruise.

My cruise was aboard the

, a 76-foot luxury catamaran built to be able to host yacht parties as well as smaller groups out to enjoy the sea breeze, scenic beauty and marine animal sightings.

Almost immediately we started to see dolphins following the yacht; soon after we came upon several African penguins floating on the surf hunting for fish. Along the shoreline wewatched athletes parachuting off the face of the mountain and drift toward the water in the shadow of Table Mountain.

We passed seals and cormorants on rocks lining the shoreline and a beach with its sunbathers and colorful umbrellas.

The yacht was designed for luxury and almost as soon as we boarded, a shipmate brought a bottle of champagne and began to pour. I requested my usual Diet Coke, but they delivered it with just as much elegance as they had the bubbly for my friends.

For private parties, gourmet cuisine is offered making the yacht the perfect location for any number of occasions — anniversaries, birthdays, corporate functions and special events. The surrounding couldn’t be better with the beautifully-appointed yacht and the glorious scenery of Cape Town, Table Mountain and the ocean’s wildlife. Plus the yacht was customized to withstand the unpredictable weather conditions of the Cape.

Our excursion was a lovely way to experience Cape Town.

Back on shore we stood and watched a seal clap its flippers and do “hand” stands in the water just off the dock as a final antidote for the cruise. The sea-air, sunshine and natural beauty offered the perfect way to relax and enjoy another chapter of my South African experience.

Tags: Africa, Cape Town, Cruise, South Africa
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Marilyn Jones, a journalist and photographer for more than 30 years, specializes in travel. Her articles and photographs have appeared in major newspapers including Dallas Morning News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, Chicago Sun-Time and Columbus Dispatch. As well as major magazines including Elks Magazine, Alabama Living, Military Officer, Escapees, Texas Farm and Home, Illinois Country Living, Carolina Country and Renaissance Magazine.

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31 Comments

  1. Jackie Smith
    May 8, 2017 at 7:04 am

    Looks like a wonderful cruise! I’ve had had to try a bit of the bubbly!

    • marilynjones
      May 8, 2017 at 8:40 am

      It was so relaxing and fun!!!

  2. Doreen Pendgracs
    May 8, 2017 at 8:28 am

    I’ve not yet been to Cape Town. this cruise looks like a dream, Marilyn. Thx for sharing.

    • marilynjones
      May 8, 2017 at 8:41 am

      Cape Town is a beautiful city with lots of opportunities to enjoy the waterfront and take a cruise. It was a lot of fun!!

  3. Donna Janke
    May 8, 2017 at 9:25 am

    This sounds like an absolutely delightful afternoon. I have not yet made it to cape Town (or any other part of Africa).

    • marilynjones
      May 8, 2017 at 9:34 am

      It was very relaxing and there were so many sites along the way! When you get to Africa, you will love it!!

  4. Billie
    May 8, 2017 at 9:41 am

    A sail on a luxury yacht and dolphins. A hard to beat combo!

    • marilynjones
      May 9, 2017 at 6:37 am

      It was such a fun and relaxing experience!!

  5. Irene S. Levine
    May 8, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    Cape Town is on my list of places I’d like to visit! This looks like a great way to see the city from the water.

    • marilynjones
      May 9, 2017 at 6:38 am

      Cape Town has so many different “personalities.” You’ll enjoy it when you visit!

  6. Carol Colborn
    May 9, 2017 at 1:34 am

    I love that view of Cape Town with the two layers of hills/mountains at the background of the cityscape. I really do wish I can go some day!

    • marilynjones
      May 9, 2017 at 6:40 am

      The city is set in such a beautiful location!! The mountains and ocean!

  7. Linda
    May 9, 2017 at 2:48 am

    Drinking is all about the ceremony attached to it whether that be tea in a cup or diet coke in a glass so I’m pleased he served it up with as much aplomb –
    Floating about on the water is always such a treat, isn’t it – and with those views – dreamy 🙂

    • marilynjones
      May 9, 2017 at 6:41 am

      I agree totally!! It was such a wonderful afternoon!!

  8. Karen Warren
    May 9, 2017 at 9:54 am

    I’ve been to Cape Town but I didn’t get that view of the Table Mountain from the sea. Looks lovely, as does the cruise and the champagne!

    • marilynjones
      May 9, 2017 at 11:45 am

      Sometimes my trips are so busy I forget to stop and just take it all in. This cruise was a perfect way to do just that!!

  9. jane
    May 9, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Any boat, ship, yacht, cruiser, or other vehicle that has bubbly on board is okay in my books! Sounds like this one came with a great view, and some wildlife sightings too – perfect way to do ‘adventure’ travel!

    • marilynjones
      May 9, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      You and I are on the same page!!! My style of ‘adventure’ travel! 🙂

  10. Suzanne Stavert
    May 12, 2017 at 9:18 am

    I could feel the wind in my face and see those adorable dolphins. What a lovely experience!

    • marilynjones
      May 12, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      It was so relaxing and beautiful!! Just what I needed. 🙂

  11. Sue Reddel
    May 12, 2017 at 10:38 am

    Looks like a perfect way to spend the afternoon in Capetown. My kind of trip!

    • marilynjones
      May 12, 2017 at 9:44 pm

      It was a wonderful two weeks in South Africa…the pace was perfect!!

  12. Nathalie
    May 14, 2017 at 11:21 am

    The title of your post is quite appropriate. A wonderful way to luxuriate on the waters. Thanks for sharing!

    • marilynjones
      May 14, 2017 at 11:48 am

      Luxury and relaxation!! I’m all for it!! 🙂

  13. Patti Morrow
    May 14, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    The Mirage looks like the perfect way to experience Cape Town. The view of Table Top Mountain is spectacular!

    • marilynjones
      May 14, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      It was a perfect way to experience Cape Town; no traffic, no walking, just total relaxation and amazing scenery!

  14. Drucilla Zaltz
    June 20, 2017 at 12:15 am

    Keep up the excellent piece of work, I read few content on this website and I believe that your site is very interesting and has got lots of fantastic information.

    • marilynjones
      June 24, 2017 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you so much!! I hope you will continue to read my website!

  15. Cindy
    July 14, 2017 at 7:59 am

    What a fun way to see Cape Town! I never even thought about doing a day cruise while we were there, but with all that wonderful scenery along the bay and all the wildlife, it looks like an ideal way to see the city!

    • marilynjones
      July 14, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      Sightseeing can be exhausting; this was pure bliss! I saw so much and was so relaxed. 🙂

  16. cours de theatre
    September 30, 2017 at 6:28 am

    Awesome article.Much thanks again. Really Cool.

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