Sailing Cruises from the Knysna Waterfront on a PIRATE SHIP - we offer private charters and events. Exterior seating. Interior Lounge and Cash Bar area.
Bring Jackets & Sunblock & Attitude!
20/05/2025
Planning a party? We’ve got the ship for it! 🥂
Step aboard The Knysna Pirate ship for one of a kind events with unbeatable views and good vibes. Whether it’s a birthday bash, team outing, or private sunset cruise – we’ve got the magic!
🌸 Make Waves This Mother’s Day in Knysna! 🌸
Time to swap flowers for fun — treat Mom to an unforgettable splashy escape! 💕
Go full swashbuckler on The Knysna Pirate Ship — and here’s the cherry on top:
🎁 Mom gets a FREE Piña Colada or Strawberry Daiquiri! 🍹 (Cocktail or mocktail — her choice!)
🏴☠️ Fun & Feisty: Set sail on a 90-minute lagoon adventure aboard the classic wooden Pirate Ship Zamani.
📅 Spots are limited — book now before they’re gone!
📞 Call or WhatsApp: +27 82 574 6541
03/05/2025
28/04/2025
Ahoy, me hearties! ⚓️
These school holidays, set sail on a swashbuckling adventure aboard the legendary Knysna Pirate Ship!
Get ready for a fun-filled daytime cruise with pirate games, sea tales, and a dash of mischief—perfect for young buccaneers and their grown-up crew. It’s the ultimate family outing with a splash of pirate magic! ☠️
⛵ Daily cruises all school holiday long (weather permitting, of course—we're pirates, not weather wizards!)
Absolutely amazing experience. We were lucky to go in rainy and misty weather, which added to our experience. The views are to die for, and the ship sails very smoothly. The crew were absolutely amazing. They match the energy of every passenger and make sure the experience is suited to your taste. Michael was an absolute delight, keeping us laughing and engaged the whole trip. Even in the rain, he offered us interesting knowledge of the area. I can not recommend this enough, no matter the weather, it is the perfect way to spend your time here.
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Booking now +27 82 574 6541
17/04/2025
🐰Yes We Are Open All Easter Long Weekend! 🐰
🐣Good Friday
🧺Saturday
🐰Easter Sunday &
🐣Easter Monday
Pre bookings advised over the long weekend.
Where do we meet?
Our Sales Kiosk is conveniently situated inside the Knysna WATERFRONT next to the charter boats.
* How to book?
Call or WhatsApp +27825746541 or email [email protected]
Knysna Pirate Ship
Knysna Waterfront
14/04/2025
Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day. So gather 'round, maties, and learn the pirate lingo. Just in case it's been a while since your timbers were shivered, we've compiled a guide to pirate-speak.
Here are the basics:
It all begins with the pronouns. Say "ye" instead of "you," as in "How are ye feeling today?" And use "me" in place of the first-person possessives, such as "I just ate me breakfast," or 'Take your hands off me b***y!'
When in doubt, say 'G'yaaaarrrrrrr.' Make sure to roll the "R." (If you need to practice your elocution, track down a "Simpsons" episode that features Sea Captain McCallister. He says it just right.)
Don't confuse 'Ahoy' (a greeting, like "hello") with "Avast" (technically means "stop," but often used as an interjection, like "hey," as if to say "stop what you're doing, I have something to say"). Nothing angers a real pirate like a wannabe who says "Avast" when he really means 'Ahoy.'
Say 'aye' in place of yes, but don't say "nay" in place of no - not unless you want to talk like a pirate politician.
05/04/2025
Celebrate a Birthday on a Pirate Ship! 😀🎉
Planning a birthday party for a little pirate? There's no better way to celebrate than aboard a real pirate ship! Gather the crew and set sail for an unforgettable experience.
For more information:
* Where do we meet?
Our Sales Kiosk is conveniently situated inside the Knysna WATERFRONT next to the charter boats.
* What to bring?
- Big Smiles ...
- Lots off attitude..
- Easy shoes..
- Camera, Sunglasses, Sunblock
21/02/2024
Looking for a quick bite to eat pop into The Pirates Cove, Knysna Waterfront
Enjoy the view!
19/12/2023
Flippen lekker!
09/12/2023
A SPECIAL "thank-you" to the Knysna Waterfront Management for their amazing contribution & gifts, making these lill children's hearts so happy, Without the local support from bussinesses, the teachers from Dorothy Broster Childs Home simply wouldn’t be able to carry out their amazing work, we salute you.
Thanks to our amazing Captain & Crew for entertaining the kids onboard the Knysna Pirate Ship, we had 48 happy lill faces sailing on both the Heads Explorer catamaran and the Pirate Ship.
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The original owners was Joan & Robin Praslin, from the Island of Praslin, Seychelles. How amazing is this that the surname is the same as the island name?!
Zamani was built in 1968 from very rare Takinaki wood. She was launched in 1972. Zamani is a Porpoise type yacht and designed by William Garden. She was manufactured in St Anne, Praslin Island by yacht builder Rodney Pavpinneau.
Praslin is the 2nd largest island (38.5km2) lying 44km northeast of Mahe, the capital of the Seychelles. Praslin has a population of around 7 500 people. It was named Isle de Palmes by explorer Lazare Picault in 1744 and used as a hideaway by Pirates!
The island was renamed in 1768 to Praslin. The tropical forest tracts birds such as the Seychelles BLACK Parrot and known for the UNIQUE Coco De Mer fruits from the and Vanilla orchids, the Coco De Mer is endemic to the islands of Seychelles. General Charles Gordon was convinced that the Vallee de Mai was the Biblical “Garden Of Eden”
SV Zamani sailed from Praslin to Knysna. She was sold to keen yachtsman Chris and his lovely lady Anouk Edwards from Knysna – Chris was the Commodore of the Yacht Club at the time as well as the former Mayor of the town and work part of a core group of parents starting the independent Oakhill School years ago. The couple spent 12 years restoring Zamani to make it their floating home, and eventually set sail from Knysna across the Atlantic and trough the traits of Gibraltar where they spent 4 European summers in the Med and Turkey. Anouk decided to bring Zamani home (Cape Town) after the death of Chris and Zamani was returned to SA. Anouk appointed the very experienced skipper Colin Forster to sail Zamani back from Turkey to Brazilia and the final last leg against the Easterly Trade winds from Brazil to Cape Town.
How did Zamani become a Pirate Ship?. Boatbuilder Kevin Fouche and wife Rika Fouche sold their boatbuilding company 2 years ago in 2017 and decided to find something exciting to keep them busy. The idea of a “own” Pirate ship in Knysna” was attractive with the aim of attracting the locals, kids parties, family and friend parties as well as excursions for tourist. Kevin painted Zamani’s hulls a dark brown & black (to look like a Pirate Ship and made some changes inside, a new indoors bar island was built with a small lounge area as well as a smart double cabin.
The Knysna Pirate Ship is operating under the umbrella of “Waterfront Lagoon Cruises” with daily departures from the Knysna Waterfront. The Kiosk is located inside the waterfront next to the ferry jetties with
Excursions currently offered:
90 minute sailing cruise to the Knysna Heads – R350 adults / R250 (including a “pirate” gift to the kids) children 14 years and younger
2,5 hour private functions can be booked for birthday parties, friend outings, etc on request
