2 hours
Sunset escape
The Atlantic Seaboard at golden hour, with the city lighting up behind you.
From R19,900Winter rate, excl. VAT
Private yacht charters from the V&A Waterfront
Cape Town,
from the water.
A private Azimut 55 for sunsets, celebrations, long lunches and unhurried days at sea. Your group. Your pace. Up to 11 guests.
Private yacht charterUp to 11 guests
Home berthV&A Waterfront Marina
Private charterExclusive use of M/Y Alias
FromR19,900 winter rate
Charter length2 hours to full day
The Alias way
All the privacy of your own yacht, without the guesswork.
Every charter starts with a private yacht, experienced crew, water, ice and welcome snacks. Then you choose the details that make the day yours: lunch, celebration drinks, flowers, a hosted occasion or simply a clear deck and the Cape Town coastline.
Made for the moment
Lunch at anchor.
Sunset on deck.
Comfortable interiors, a generous flybridge, a teak aft deck and space for the whole group to settle in.
Signature charters
Choose how you spend the day.
3 hours
Coastal day charter
A relaxed private charter for swimming, celebrations and time together.
From R27,500Winter rate, excl. VATOvernight
Alias Marina Night
Stay aboard in the V&A Waterfront Marina, with the city at your door.
From R13,900Winter rate, excl. VATYour occasion
One yacht. Many good reasons to come aboard.
Birthdays & celebrationsPrivate lunch & swimProposal & anniversaryCorporate hostingBachelor & bacheloretteNew Year's Eve fireworks
Why book direct
Simple rates.
Thoughtful extras.
We publish the core charter price clearly, then tailor the food, beverage and celebration details around your brief. No mandatory luxury package. No paying for things your group does not want.
Step aboard
Spaces made for
the whole occasion.
Private charter experiences
Make the day
your own.
Private time at sea for the people you choose, with Cape Town as the backdrop.
Seasonal rates
More of Cape Town,
in every season.
Summer1 Sep - 31 MayPeak-season rates
Winter1 Jun - 31 AugReduced seasonal rates
Festive15 Dec - 15 JanPremium rates on request
Robben Island and other weather-dependent routes are always subject to the skipper's final approval. A suitable coastal alternative will be offered when needed.
Every day charter includes
The essentials are already aboard.
Exclusive use for up to 11 guestsSkipper and professional crewWater, ice and welcome snacksPre-charter route and occasion planning
Fuel is included for the agreed standard itinerary. Catering, alcoholic beverages, premium provisions, special route requests and water-sport sessions are quoted separately unless included in your proposal.
Plan your charter
Build a starting
point for your day.
Select a season and experience to see the core private-charter rate. Add-ons are tailored after we understand your plans.
Private charter fromR24,900Summer rate, excl. VAT
Rates are for exclusive use of M/Y Alias. Weather-sensitive routes, catering, alcoholic beverages, premium provisions and water-sport sessions are confirmed in your written proposal.
2 hours
Sunset escape
Depart late afternoon for a relaxed cruise along the Atlantic Seaboard as the city begins to glow.
- Private yacht for up to 11 guests
- Skipper and professional crew
- Water, ice and welcome snacks
SummerR24,900Winter: R19,900 excl. VAT
3 hours
Coastal day charter
A flexible private charter for lunch, swimming, celebrations and time with your people.
- Private yacht for up to 11 guests
- Skipper and professional crew
- Jet ski session available in Granger Bay
SummerR34,500Winter: R27,500 excl. VAT
3 hours
Private Robben Island
A distinctive private route around Robben Island, framed by views back to the city and Table Mountain.
- Private yacht for up to 11 guests
- Skipper and professional crew
- Weather and sea-state dependent
SummerR39,900Winter: R31,900 excl. VAT
Your table at sea
Unhurried lunches.
Nothing else waiting.
Settle in on the aft deck, dive in when you feel like it, and let the day take its time.
5 hours
Coastal lunch charter
Time to cruise, swim and settle into a long, relaxed afternoon on the water.
- Private yacht for up to 11 guests
- Skipper and professional crew
- Jet ski session available in Granger Bay
SummerR52,500Winter: R41,900 excl. VAT
8 hours
Full-day escape
For guests who want the sea to set the rhythm: a full day, tailored route and an unhurried pace.
- Private yacht for up to 11 guests
- Skipper and professional crew
- Jet ski session available in Granger Bay
SummerR72,500Winter: R57,900 excl. VAT
31 December | Limited availability
New Year's Eve fireworks
Welcome the new year from the water with city lights, sparkling wine and a front-row view of Cape Town's festive fireworks.
- Private yacht for up to 11 guests
- Skipper and professional crew
- Welcome sparkling wine and canapes
Event rateR85,0003 hours, excl. VAT
Overnight in the V&A Marina
Alias Marina Night
Stay aboard in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, with a prepared private yacht and the city at your door.
Stay and cruise
Make the yacht yours
for longer.
Our stay-and-cruise packages reserve Alias exclusively from check-in to check-out. A charter is built into each package, so the time aboard is part of the experience, not simply a night alongside.
2 nights + 3-hour cruise
Alias Stay & Cruise
Two nights aboard and a private coastal day charter, shaped around your plans.
R68,300Winter: R55,300 excl. VAT3 nights + 5 charter hours
Alias Long Weekend
Three nights aboard with either one five-hour cruise or a three-hour cruise and sunset escape.
R103,200Winter: R83,600 excl. VAT4 nights + full-day escape
Alias Extended Escape
Four nights aboard and a full private day on the water, planned at an unhurried pace.
R140,100Winter: R113,500 excl. VATUp to 4 overnight guests. Five or more nights are tailored by enquiry. Overnight stays are subject to calendar availability, turnaround time and peak-date terms.
Tailor the details
Make it your
own kind of day.
Start with the charter. Then add the details that suit your people, your plans and your budget.
Dine aboard
Food, your way
Bring your own provisions, have the galley stocked, or ask us to arrange a hosted lunch or dinner.
Celebrate well
Set the tone
Add a welcome pour, a cake, flowers or a bespoke drinks package for the occasion.
Stay active
Take to the water
Arrange a supervised jet ski session in Granger Bay, subject to conditions and the skipper's briefing.
All rates exclude VAT. The yacht accommodates up to 11 guests on day charters. Your written proposal confirms the itinerary, final inclusions, weather plan and selected additions.
M/Y Alias
Azimut 55
Flybridge
A classic Italian flybridge yacht with generous indoor-outdoor space for private entertaining in Cape Town.
17.5mLength overall
11Day guests
3Guest cabins
6 + 1Berths
2Caterpillar C12 engines
Enough room to celebrate. Enough privacy to disappear.
From the flybridge lounge and aft dining deck to the welcoming saloon below, Alias gives every guest a place to enjoy the journey. The lower deck includes a master cabin, forward VIP and twin guest cabin, making a V&A Marina stay feel genuinely private.
The yacht gallery
Meet M/Y Alias.
From the flybridge to the cabins below, every space is designed to make private time together feel easy.
Explore the yacht
Open-air days.
Private nights.
Browse the spaces guests will share with the people they bring aboard. Select any image to view it in full.
See it in person
The best view is still from the deck.
Before you come aboard
Questions,
answered clearly.
Everything you need to know before planning a private charter or V&A Marina stay.
Know before you book
Private charter should feel straightforward.
We will confirm the route, weather plan, guest details and final inclusions in writing before your day aboard.
How many guests can Alias accommodate?
Alias accommodates up to 11 guests on a private day charter, in addition to the professional crew. Overnight stays accommodate up to 4 guests.
What is included in the quoted rate?
Your core rate includes exclusive use of the yacht, skipper and professional crew, water, ice, welcome snacks and the agreed standard itinerary. Tailored catering, alcoholic beverages, premium provisions and special requests are quoted separately.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes. You can bring your own provisions or ask us to arrange the food and beverage details for you. We will confirm practical arrangements with you before the charter.
What happens if weather changes?
Safety and comfort come first. The skipper confirms conditions and may recommend a suitable coastal alternative or reschedule where appropriate.
Can the jet ski be used during a charter?
Jet ski sessions may be arranged in Granger Bay only, subject to conditions, operating permissions and the skipper's briefing.
How do overnight stays work?
Overnight stays are based in the V&A Waterfront Marina. Stay-and-cruise packages reserve Alias exclusively from check-in to check-out and include time on the water.
How do we secure a date?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date, guest count and experience. We will confirm availability, final pricing and the booking terms in your written proposal.
Availability & proposals
Let's plan
your day at sea.
Tell us the date, group and occasion. We will return a clear private-charter proposal with the appropriate route, seasonal rate and any extras you would like us to arrange.