New Years Eve Fireworks Cruise - Pirate Boat

Ahoy, mateys! Say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 with a swashbuckling celebration on the Jolly Roger Pirate Boat — Cape Town’s only authentic pirate-themed vessel! This isn’t your average New Year’s Eve party... it’s a full-blown high-seas adventure for the whole crew — kids, families, and pirates of all ages welcome!

Celebrate New Year's Eve in unforgettable style — out on the open water, surrounded by good vibes, great people, and spectacular views. As Cape Town glows beneath the starlit sky, cruise past Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles, soaking in the beauty of the city from the best seat in the house — the deck of a luxury yacht.

Sip on a glass of bubbly as the clock ticks down, music fills the air, and excitement builds. When midnight strikes, raise your glass and toast to new beginnings as fireworks light up the night sky.

This is more than just a cruise — it’s an experience you’ll remember long after the last sparkler fades.

Tour Description

From 10 PM until after midnight, join fellow revelers aboard this 62ft motorised pirate boat, boasting a fully stocked cash bar, lively sound system, festive lighting, and plenty of space to dance, mingle, and soak up the excitement as Cape Town lights up the sky. With a capacity of up to 70 passengers and crew on hand to make your evening seamless, the Jolly Roger delivers an energised but comfortable celebration on the Atlantic

🎉 What to Expect:

• A 2.5-hour evening cruise on the Atlantic, departing from the V&A Waterfront

• Front-row seats to the Cape Town fireworks show

• A live DJ spinning party tunes to get you dancing on deck

• A cash bar stocked with grog, bubbly, and soft drinks

• Light snacks served onboard

• And yes… pirate dress-up is encouraged!

Bring your best eye-patch, bandana, or even a full pirate outfit and join the crew in celebrating like true sea rogues. There’ll be fun for the little ones too — they’ll love the pirate theme, waving at the city lights, and spotting treasure (or maybe just dolphins 🐬).

Duration

3 hours  

Rates

R1,800 (Adult) 

R1,800 (Child) - no discount 

Departure time

10 PM 

Route

Time at the dock before heading out for a scenic cruise across Table Bay and we return to the Waterfront in time to get the perfect position for the midnight fireworks show (weather permitting).

Weather

Should the conditions at sea be too bad, or the wind be too hard on all boats, then the cruise will stay in the harbour and continue the festivites (weathre dependant) The skipper will not take any chances in very bad weather conditions, and after studying all of the conditions he might even remain docked to ensure the well-being of the passengers.

Clothing

We have advised to pack clothing that makes you feel comfortable for the evening including your jersey or windbreaker.

Includes

• Full crew
• 1 x Bottle of sparkling wine per person
• Light Snacks

Excludes

• Staff Gratuity
• Drinks during cruise (onboard bar accepts cash / card) 

Please Note

• Schedule Cruises

  2.1. The cancellation fee will be 100% of the invoice rate if the client cancels within 24 hours (1 day) of the departure time.

  2.2. The cancellation fee will be 50% of the invoice total if the client cancels within 15 days of the departure time.

  2.3. For special charters on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, Easter Weekend, and Ocean Race Events, the cancellation fee will be 100% of the invoice total.

  2.4. If a trip is cancelled by us due to the skipper deeming it unsafe to proceed, a full refund will be provided. However, any additional costs, such as catering or other special arrangements made by the charterer or on behalf of the client, will be the client's responsibility.

Important Booking Information

• Jolly Roger requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate the NYE cruise. If the minimum number is not reached or the cruise get booked up, we will contact you and arrange an alternative boat for your cruise.
• If Jolly Roger is booked for a private charter on your chosen date, we may also need to move your booking to another suitable boat.
• Please be flexible when booking Jolly Roger, as the boat may change depending on passenger numbers and private charter bookings.

We will always do our best to ensure you still enjoy a fantastic sunset cruise experience.