Trail your feet in the cool waters of the Breede River, while toasting the good life with a glass of Viljoensdrift wine on board their elegant flat-bottomed river boat named Uncle Ben 2.
The approximately 1 hour-long meander along the river, flanked by indigenous Breede River Yellowwood and Wild Olive trees teeming with a variety of bird species, sets the scene for a leisurely riverside experience. Fill your picnic basket to the brim with sumptuous fare from our deli and enjoy your picnic during your trip down the river. What better way to spend a laid-back afternoon with family and friends?
The 50 minute river cruise comes at a mere R120 for adults and R50 for children between 3 and 12 years. Babies are welcome too. Kids below the age of 3 are free of charge.
R50 wine tasting of any 5 wines before or after the cruise
The boat departs daily at various times depending on reservations.
Thereafter there will be trips hourly depending on bookings. Advanced bookings essential. Check-in 45 mins. prior to departure.
WE DO NOT ALLOW GUESTS TO BRING THEIR OWN FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO THE ESTATE. EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE PURCHASED IN OUR SELF HELP DELI
River Cruise > please collect your boat pass at reception on arrival.
Please note seating to be determined on the day based on weather conditions and special needs.
Meals and refreshments (order at deli)
WE DO NOT ALLOW GUESTS TO BRING THEIR OWN FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO THE ESTATE. EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE PURCHASED IN OUR SELF HELP DELI
KINDLY CHECK IN AT RECEPTION 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR BOAT TRIP TO COLLECT YOUR BOARDING PASS
TABLE ALLOCATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED
Hot foods are not allowed on the cruises
No bookings required for picnic/lunches or informal wine tasting.
River Cruise 50 minutes > Reservations essential
Open 7 days a week from December till end April 2022
Hours of Trading from December : Monday to Friday 09h00 till 17h00. Saturday 10h00 till 16h00. Sunday 10h till 15h
Wheelchair friendly
Pet Friendly
Viljoensdrift
An absolutely fantastic experience with top-tier customer service from start to finish. Our host, Sophia, was wonderful; she handled the logistics for our large group with incredible care and ensured everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend Viljoensdrift for any group outing. - Siggestremde
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. A day to remember - Diane
Great and relaxing trip with lots of enjoyable sightings. The knowledgeable captain gave good explanations and pointed out the nature and birds to discover. In total a wonderful experience that is worth coming back. - Andrea
We never miss the cruise when we are camping in the area. The wine and snacks are a must for the cruise and your choices are great. The skipper is a STAR with knowledge shared freely, always friendly and easy to chat with. The support staff are also friendly and we enjoy our interaction with them. Sharp and witty. - Raymond
Great experience. Friendly staff. Check In was easy. Great choice of deli items. Service was excellent Overall experience ????? - Andrew
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