Wu Wei in Table Bay with Table Mountain behind
Wu Wei on Table Bay, seen through the brush-ring logo

Wu WeiOcean Experiences

More than a day at sea

Private ocean experiences around Cape Town, made for good people, great moments and memories that stay with you. Swim in the Atlantic, cruise beneath Table Mountain, share a long lunch, chase the sunset or simply slow down. Your people. Your boat. Your experience.

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無為

Wu wei means effortless action.

It's an old Taoist idea: don't force the day, let it unfold. That's the whole plan on board. We handle the boat, the route and the timing. You decide whether the next hour is a swim, a nap on the bow or another round of drinks while the sun drops behind the Twelve Apostles.

Skippered by Bernado, who's at home on this water and will happily tell you the story behind the name.

Days out

Every charter is private. Three ways people usually spend them, and you can shape yours.

Four guests diving off Wu Wei at Clifton with Lion's Head behind

Clifton experience

3 to 6 hours

Out past Granger Bay, round to the Clifton beaches. Drop anchor in the clear water, swim, float, lie in the sun. The classic.

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The sun setting into the Atlantic off Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles in silhouette

Sundowner cruise

1 hour, late afternoon

In the bay, or around to Sea Point and back, as the mountain turns gold. Drinks and snacks included.

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Wu Wei at anchor off Clifton with a full group on deck

Full day, your way

Up to 6 hours

Birthdays, team days, visitors you want to show off to. Anchor where you like, swim when you like, and we'll bring you home when you're ready.

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Every charter is quoted for your group and your day. Skipper, fuel, food and standard drinks included. Full payment confirms your date.

Guests diving off the back of Wu Wei at Clifton

Wu Wei

A sports cruiser with a wide sun pad up front, a shaded cockpit, a swim platform at the back and a cabin below for changing or hiding from the wind. Big enough to spread out, small enough to anchor in close.

  • 12 guestsMaximum on board
  • 13.5 mLength
  • Shade and sunCovered cockpit, open bow
  • Swim platformLadder, fresh-water rinse

How a day goes

  1. Ask for a date

    Send the form below or a WhatsApp. You get a quote for your group within the day.

  2. Confirm your day

    Full payment up front confirms the date. If the weather turns, we move it at no cost.

  3. Step aboard

    Meet us at Granger Bay, a five-minute safety briefing, and then the day is yours.

Booking enquiry

Tell us when and how many. You'll get a quote and whether the date is free. Nothing is charged here.

Prefer to talk? WhatsApp Bernado on 083 279 8400.

Sends your enquiry straight to Bernado on WhatsApp. Full payment confirms the date.

Good to know

What to bring
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a warm layer for the trip home. The Atlantic is cold even in summer, so the brave get the bragging rights.
Weather
Skipper B calls it the morning of the trip. If the wind or swell is up, we move your date at no cost. Safety first, every time.
Children
Welcome. Life jackets in kids' sizes are on board, and the swim platform makes getting in and out easy.
Food and drinks
Always supplied. Food and standard drinks are on board for every charter. Want something special? Ask when you enquire. You're welcome to bring your own drinks too.
Seasickness
We stay close to the coast in calm water, so most people are fine. If you're prone to it, take something an hour before.
Safety
Fully permitted and compliant for commercial charter, with a licensed skipper, life jackets for everyone and full safety gear on board.
Bernado, skipper of Wu Wei, smiling at the marina

Your skipper

“The best days are the ones where nobody looks at the time.”

Bernado runs every charter himself. He's experienced on the water: he knows where it's calm when the wind is up, where the seals are, and which bay catches the last light. Ask him about the name.

From the deck

Your first guest reviews will sit here, pulled from Google once they're in.

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