Family holiday activities in Knysna cruising aboard the floating restaurant John Benn on Knysna Lagoon

GENERAL INFO

The John Benn is a double-decker floating restaurant offering daily Lagoon cruises to the Knysna Heads. A memorable family activity on Knysna Lagoon. One of the best floating restaurants in Knysna.

Cruise to the Knysna Heads, on a boat steeped in history, named after a legendary pilot of a bygone era.

Comfortable and cosy with a classic wooden finish.

Friendly and hospitable service.

Sundowner cruises with fresh Knysna oysters and local beer or sparkling wine.

Special group menus, wine and dine whilst cruising.

Two full bars on upper and lower deck.

Fully enclosed - not dependent on the weather.

A wonderful function and wedding venue.

Duration:	1½-hour
Daily Departure:	12h30 for lunch time cruise 18h00 for sunset cruise in summer 17h00 for sunset cruise in winter Additional times on request for group bookings Other times available on request for 10 or more
Departure Point:	Knysna Waterfront Quays, Waterfront Drive

CURRENT PER PERSON RATE, *CRUISE ONLY*
Adults:	R130
Children ages 4 to 15:	R60
EXCLUSIVE CHARTER OF VESSEL:	R12000

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OVERVIEW

The John Benn is a fully enclosed luxury ferry, beautifully appointed with her upper and lower decks constructed from Yellowwood sourced from the Knysna Forest.

This unique vessel has carried many local and international travellers on the Lagoon over the last 25 years and offers daily cruises to the Knysna Heads. If you have not cruised on the John Benn you have not enjoyed all of Knysna.

The lunch time or sunset cruise aboard the John Benn is an experience not to be missed. Share the stories of the legendary pilot of a by-gone shipping era on a relaxing and comfortable trip to the Knysna Heads.

The John Benn is an ideal venue for corporate functions, staff parties and weddings, or simply to have a good time!

DINING

This legendary floating restaurant is for eating, drinking and having fun! The galley team onboard the vessel is young and energetic, serving tasty food made from the freshest local selection.

Eating out in Knysna can become a whole new experience as a family activity.

This wonderful floating restaurant offers a wide dining selection from the a la carte menu, has a bar on each of the upper and lower decks and is fully enclosed.

Whether you embark on the John Benn for just a cruise or your intentions are to feast yourself while taking in the splendour of the Knysna Heads, do not forget to keep two Pena Colada’s close by… they say one in each hand will help you balance!


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