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Luxury Sailing Adventures and boat trips in Knysna

Unforgettable journeys & sunsets on the knysna lagoon and beyond....

Sail with Knysna’s Premium Yacht and Boat Cruise Company. A Boat trip on one of our luxury sailing catamarans through the Heads, is an absolute must when you are in Knysna. Ocean Sailing Charters and Boat Trips is a family owned and operated venture, with a team of passionate people who have brought together our love for travel, fun, sailing, good food and wine! Sit back while we treat you to a magical escape, while sipping on a glass of ice-cold bubbly on the most luxurious Catamarans in the Garden Route. Keep an eye out for playful seals and dolphins and other majestic creatures and marine life. There is nothing that makes you feel more alive than breathing in the fresh ocean air while gazing out over the blue horizon with the African sun on your skin. Step into our world and discover the difference. Sail fast, live slow.

We have three different options to choose from and a variety of Knysna lagoon and ocean cruise options.

OCEAN RHYTHM & BELLA LUNA

Explore the spectacular marine and bird life of the Indian Ocean and the magnificent natural beauty of the Garden Route, on a scenic yacht cruise, a sunset yacht cruise, or one of our many private charter options.

Private Catamaran Cruises

Inspired itineraries for your private catamaran cruise in knysna..

HIRE A YACHT FOR THE DAY Onboard your cruise you can choose to be as entertained as you wish…try your hand at fishing, learn how to SUP, dive straight off the boat and enjoy swimming in the clear water, or just simply sit back, relax and enjoy every moment.  Speak to our crew to customise a cruise to your liking.  On our private charters we can create an exciting journey – Hire a musician, a DJ, a private chef, or a photographer, we can make it all happen. The value, luxury, comfort, space and fun which we offer is unmatched by any operator in Knysna. Our two Catamarans and Champagne lagoon lounger can take up to 12 guests per boat exclusively.

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Things to do in Knysna

We sail the most pristine part of the Garden Route, a coastal stretch that runs from the Outeniquas to the Tsitsikamma Mountain range, of which Knysna is the heart. A town situated on the shores of a protected natural basin guarded by two huge geological formations known as the Knysna Heads. The Knysna Basin forms a perfect lake like estuary, a natural bay, and is home to our sailing vessels with the Knysna heads being our passageway to the warmer Indian Ocean. This phenomenon must be one of the most striking natural geographical features along the entire Southern African coastline. Views along this jagged edged coast include small hidden beaches bordered by indigenous fynbos and weathering sandstone formations, that have, through time, created alluring picturesque coves and mysterious stone caverns.  To complete it all, the line of forests and the blue mountains in the distance create the perfect backdrop for this remarkable vista.

Experience the thrill of adventure as you explore Knysna

Knysna is the “heart and soul” of exploration and adventure along the Garden Route. Its natural surroundings make this the perfect destination for sightseeing, foodie experiences, leisure adventures and recreational sport, be it on the water, on land or in the air.

The region boasts mountains, forests, rolling hills and coastal routes. It can be explored while hiking, cycling, running and road tripping by car or motorcycle.  The countryside of Knysna is home to a huge diversity of natural fynbos and indigenous forests. It has a mysterious past which includes wood cutters, gold and elephants. Many legends have been born in this region and untold stories are to be found along the beautiful back roads of the area, go and find them…

Take to the sky in Sedgefield and soar with the birds in a tandem paraglider There are numerous take off sites in the Garden Route which is known as the unofficial paragliding Mecca of South Africa.

Knysna is situated in the middle of the Garden Route National Park, which forms part of a natural Lakes District with an endless network of rivers, lakes and estuaries, all waiting to be explored. Grab a canoe, go kloofing or try water-skiing, stand up paddling, kite surfing or wakeboarding – Knysna is a water sports adventure wonderland. Stretches of unspoilt beaches with rock pools situated alongside the warm waters of the Indian Ocean all add to the large range of activities available in the area. Snorkel along the coast or scuba dive at the notorious Knysna Heads. Sail through the Heads on an exciting adventure, or perhaps enjoy some world-class surfing at Buffalo Bay.

If you tire of adventure, spoil yourself with some shopping or a sunset cruise on the Knysna estuary. Treat yourself to a visit to one of the nearby boutique wine estates and perhaps indulge in a relaxing massage before a delicious meal at any of Knysna’s amazing restaurants which cater for a variety of tastes and offer varied cuisines.

Enjoy the Garden Routes’ abundance of culinary delights, from an oyster experience to the farmers’ markets where you can indulge in the taste of home-grown greens, farmers produce and taste a sample of the ocean’s bounty in the form of seafood.

The Greater Knysna area includes Sedgefield, Buffalo Bay, Rheenendal, Brenton, Belvidere, Knysna and Knoetzie, each unique in its own way. Amidst this large expanse, you are sure to find an adventure that will fill your box of memories, leave a smile on your face and a camera full of photographs.

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Knysna Yacht Company Launches 47th Catamaran

Knysna Yacht Company successfully launched their 47th custom-built 50-foot sailing catamaran, a   Knysna 500SE (Special Edition)   – SV-Catching Up.

The Knysna 500SE is a sleek sailing catamaran yacht, expertly designed by world-renowned naval architect Angelo Lavranos, who has been designing yachts for over 40 years. It is designed in a perfect balance between luxury, safety and practicality. The 500SE is the complete package, where the perfect finishes, ultimate comfort and amazing performance are a ll prioritized for the boat owner's complete satisfaction .

SV–Catching Up, the Knysna 500SE boasts amazing features including completely customized solar panels. The Whisper M-GV 2 4.3kw (24v – 150A) generator named Piccolo will be powering SV-Catching Up along with 8 Whisper ION Power Plus Lithium-ion batteries, which is the latest energy-saving technology by manufacturers Whisper Power and Solara.

Another special customization installed on the vessel is the Ambassador Marine rope stripper. The Stripper has been the market leader in protecting propellers from ropes, weeds, netting and other hidden dangers under the water’s surface. The Stripper increases the life and performance of your propeller, whilst still providing its excellent rope cutting capabilities.

The SV-Catching Up was officially launched and displayed at the Cape Town International Boat Festival.

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Knysna 500 SE

The Knysna 500 SE is a pretty, sporty looking 50 foot cruising catamaran built by the Knysna Yacht Company in South Africa. This boat has plenty of fans thanks to her build quality, looks and value for money. The yard completes around 4 yachts per year and they are focused on getting the details right.

She´s around the same length as the ITA 14.99 but more orientated towards comfort rather than performance, but with a higher finish than the volume manufacturers like Fountaine Pajot , Lagoon and Leopard.

Let´s take a look.

She looks fantastic with those sleek lines and in common with most boats that launch in South Africa – she´s built for comfortable long distance cruising. The single bulkhead starboard helm is well protected by a hard top bimini with a window up top for better sail visibility and it´s spacious. All four corners of the boat are visible from your perch. She does look low in the water compared to some other boats in her class, so I would need to dig into any bridgedeck slamming issues. This doesn´t seem to come up as an issue with existing owners, so I am guessing that they have sculpted the undersides to minimise this.

The boom is nice and low on the coachroof, so that mainsail is easy to get to and the power from the sail is kept low.

All the lines run back to winches at the helm meaning that this yacht is well set up for short handed or even single handed sailing, and the whole running rigging plan is very neat with bags to stow your lines and other tidy features. If the weather turns nasty, just roll down the clear enclosure and you should be pretty snug up here.

Of course the flip side of that is that you cannot quickly nip up front if you need to, you need to step down and around.

Moving forward, the Knysna 500 SE has nice wide decks and she feels safe to move about on in a seaway, although it would have been nice to see flush hatches.

The Knysna 500 SE comes fully loaded with all sorts of features as standard: air conditioning, TV system, ice maker, Permatek decking in the cockpit, watermaker, generator and so on – she represents great value for money if you are looking for the complete cruising package. When you compare it to other cruising cats (read our Lagoon 450F review for example), you get a lot for your money.

The Knysna 500 comes with a 75 m2 (800 sq ft) mainsail and a 50 m2 (538 sq ft) genoa which powers her 13.5 tonnes along nicely. When the wind dies, you can fire up 2 x54 hp engines to move you efficiently through the chop.

This yacht has plenty of sail area and for calmer conditions there is a screecher on a furler on the bowsprit which is good to go. She´s no slouch.

The main drops easily and you can sail with the screecher and the genoa wing on wing if you are heading downwind in lighter winds..

We really like some of the features in the aft cockpit – they´re pretty unique to this boat. There´s a swim platform in between the aft bench and the davits that makes it easy to manoeuvre the dinghy at anchor.

No South African boat would be complete without a decent barbeque to cook up up a braai, and this is neatly positioned on the starboard side of the swimming platform with plenty of space to cook away from the hustle and bustle. There´s even a little aft facing seat here just in case you need to take a break from the cooking with a cold beer. Very nice!

If you like reeling in the tuna, then you will also appreciate the other aft facing seat and filleting table on the port side: all great touches. The teak dining table is nestled in front of the aft sofa bench (which can lower as an option to make a day bed) that runs along the transom and there are two additional lounging spots on either side.

Saloon and Down Below

What really sets the Knysna 500 SE catamaran apart from the competition is the quality of the furnishings and finish once you head inside the boat. You can tell that this is a semi-custom boat and she looks like she will age graciously.

All the cabinetry, catches and general carpentry on this yacht are well above the quality that you will see on production boats.

The saloon is really cosy with a curved sofa forward and there are some custom options available to organise this area.

On the boats we have seen, the U-shaped galley is on the starboard side. You can then either go for a nav station or storage forward of the galley (not everyone goes the nav station as the helm is so well protected). Ventilation is fine, although we would have liked to have seen larger forward facing hatches in the saloon- the space is limited by the molded steps from the fore-deck to the coach roof I guess.

There are 2 decent sized hatches in the roof of the saloon.

Down below, the quality feel continues. If you have gone for an owner´s version, you will have the guest accommodation in the starboard hull. This is a very neat design with a cosy raised berth amidships forward and a head beyond that. Knysna have really done a great job on the storage space – they´ve used all of the available space very well and you´re spoilt for choice in the hulls.

There is another guest cabin aft which is laid out more conventionally with its own head and shower room. I love the way that the shower has it´s own screen.

As you would expect, the master suite is even more spacious. There is lots of storage and I like the side windows by the berth that look out onto the sea.

There’s space for a vanity area or office space just forward of the cabin and a big show room with separate head forward, again with plenty of area for stowage.

If you compare the Knysna 500 SE to production boats of a similar size, you´ll be struck at the difference in quality of the finish from this yard. If you are looking to cover the miles quickly in a very comfortable boat, this should be on your shopping list.

This feels like it has been pitched at a similar comfort/performance balance as a Nautitech but with a higher quality finish and with a more protected helm. She represents excellent value for money: I love all the little touches and the clever design for storage.

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At Knysna Yacht Company, craftsmanship is more than a skill. It’s an attitude. A way of life. The full engagement of our heads, hearts and hands in everything we do. We have forged our reputation and credibility through our relentless focus on the end value of what we are creating. The result? World-class, world-renowned multihull catamarans, meticulously designed to balance comfort with the exhilaration of exploration. Here is where we challenge the limits of the inspiration we infuse into every aspect of our crafts.

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• Hull Material Fiberglass
• LOA 50'

2023 Knysna 50'

2023 Knysna 500SE Available in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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2023 Knysna 500 SE Catamaran - New to the Market - Ready For Adventures with You!Step aboard the exceptional 2023 Knysna 500 SE Catamaran, a perfect blend of luxury, performance, and style. This pristine vessel, now available in Fort Lauderdale. An electrical masterpiece built for efficiency and offgrid performance. Please read the listing carefully to understand the capabilities of this vessel. The owner spent a year with careful consideration designing the electrical systems aboard this vessel drawing from the expertise of electrical craftsman. Incorporating a 48volt house bank with dual integral systems the efficiency of this vessel is unparalleled. Rare beauty to see on the market, she offers unparalleled comfort and elegance for discerning sailors.**Key Features:**Items over and above the base model including both factory and after market additions. · 4 cabin version · 4 heads, 3 showers (port side shares shower) · Maximum factory solar (6X walk on, 2 X glass) · Dual Integrel system (8kw x 2) on yanmar 57 engines · No generator (batteries moved to equipment room)· 48V main pack · 5 X 6000W Mastervolt LiFepo batteries (2X2 house pack and 24V supply) · 2 X 220V inverter (synchronized load sharing), 4000W each · USB charger (C and A) on all outlets · 1 X 110V 2kw inverter · 2 x mastervolt charger (110 or 220 input) (shore power only charges batteries) · Factory lightning protection · 2 drawer fridge and 2 drawer freezer · Induction stove · Spares kit (some items have been used) · 50 and 250 hr service done by yanmar · ~300hr on motors · 5 high efficiency, soft start AC (heat pump) units (4 cabins + salon) · Electric furler on genoa (NDE2/C420 furler) · Oxley parasail (plus rigging) · Hemple silicon based bottom coat, should be good for 2 more years · Spare hemple touch up coating · Prop speed (on props) and spare · Anodes all changed in Nov 2024 · Tool kit (drill, saws, hand tools) · Factory safety package (8 life jackets, life raft, flairs etc) · Second VHF radio (hand held, floating) · Marine Starlink (not permanently installed) · Full kitchen (plates, pots, pans etc etc) · Appliances (coffee maker, toaster, kettle, mixer, blender) · Fuel polisher · 100L/h water maker (Schenker) plumbed for toolless pickling · Flexie teek extended to surgar scoops · Dyneema safety lines · 100M chain · Chain counter · Second anchor plus chain and warp · Hayrack on boom · Propane BBQ (Webber) plus tank holder · 2X fiberglass propane tanks · Large Garmin chart plotter (GPSMap 8416xsv) · Garmin MFD (in soloon, allows chart plotter on TV) · Forward facing sonar (in addition to standard depth sonar) · Garmion GMR 24xHD radar · Iridium CERTUS c/w external antenna · 5G cellular router · Boom light · Reading lights (5) in all room plus saloon · Fans x 5 in all rooms plus saloon · C-zone control and monitoring · Bruntons feathering props (auto pitch adjust) · Rope cutters on props · Bedding (x 6) · Washing machine · Dish washer · Convection Oven/microwave combo · Updated line storage and helm storage · Emergency 12 support (allows start batteries to be used to power 12V systems) Tender - Highfield dingy (CL360) with 25 hp (4 stroke) electric start dingy motor Don't miss the opportunity to own this magnificent 2023 Knysna 500 SE Catamaran. Contact us now to schedule a viewing and make this dream vessel yours. Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Catamaran Brokerage. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

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Brand: Knysna 440

The Knysna 440 was built on the famous hulls of the St Francis 44 designed by Angelo Lavranos. The builder (Knysna Yacht Co) added a new topside structure to give her more headroom throughout and moved the engines aft to increase interior space. It is fast with modern prismatic hulls, power generating wide beam and the highest quality finishes, fittings and workmanship. This catamaran has a stable configuration, excellent handling ability and Airex foam core vacuum bag construction. Production ran from 2004 to 2009 with 22 hulls built.

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Knysna 440 review: upgraded st francis 44.

In 2002 Knysna Yacht Company (pronounced “Knees-nuh”) set out to become a boutique builder for high quality, semi-custom catamarans. Building on the legacy of the South African catamaran industry, the company purchased the tooling for the Angelo Lavranos designed St. Francis 44 hulls. Then Knysna changed the cabin and interior layout and the weight balance to launch their own take on the cruising catamaran.

The Knysna engineers found that the St. Francis 44, a successful cruising design, still had room for improvement in areas of interior volume, cabin height and weight distribution.…

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