01.Toro Ya Me
One-hour scenic cruise
A shorter trip on the water. The crew talk you through the dam's history and wildlife on the way round. Cash bar on board.
AdultsR345
Children 6–12R245
Every day1 hour11:00 · 12:15 · 13:30 · 14:45 · 16:00 · 17:15
Aboard at Harties Harbour
Experience Harties
The easiest way to see the Magalies mountains and the dam: scenery, a slower pace and local flavour, with every cruise leaving from the harbour jetty.
Explore Harties Dam cruises
Daily cruises
- — No children under 6 on daily cruises.
- — Children's rates are for ages 6 to 12.
- — Groups of 6 or more get specials — ask when you book.
- — Every cruise leaves from and returns to Harties Harbour.
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02.Danny Buoy
Daily lunch cruise
Hot and cold South African finger-and-fork food as you cruise. Groups of six or more celebrating a birthday get a cake, balloons and sprinkles.
AdultsR645
Children 6–12R445
Every day2 hours13:00 – 15:00
03.Danny Buoy
Champagne sunset cruise
Board with a glass of champagne. Canapés and hot and cold cocktail snacks come round as the sun goes down behind the Magaliesberg.
AdultsR645
Children 6–12R445
Every day2 hours16:00 – 18:00
04.Danny Buoy
Weekend brunch cruise
Brunch platters and a cash bar on the party boat, the easiest way to start a weekend at the harbour.
AdultsR645
Children 6–12R445
Saturdays and Sundays2 hours10:00 – 12:00
05.The Alba
Luxury cruise on The Alba
The harbour's newest and most refined boat. Canapés and a welcome drink as you board, then plated platters served at the table.
AdultsR845
Children 6–12R645
Every day · brunch on weekends2 hours10:00 · 13:00 · 16:00
06.Toro Ya Me
Sunday cruise & beach buffet
A one-hour cruise and the all-you-can-eat hot Sunday buffet on the beach at Zanzibar, with a cocktail. Eat before or after you sail.
AdultsR645
Children 6–12R347.50
Sundays1 hour + lunchAny one-hour sailing
07.Toro Ya Me or Danny Buoy
Safari & cruise combo
A two-hour guided safari at the Lion & Safari Park, 30 minutes away, and a two-hour cruise on the dam. Safaris run at 09:30, 11:30 and 14:30.
AdultsR1 395
Children 6–12R380
Every dayFull dayCruise 10:00 · 13:00 · 16:00
Modern vessels, maintained for safety and comfort
Our cruise vessels
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Danny Buoy
Full of personality, and often seen dancing its way across the dam. Danny Buoy runs the brunch, lunch, sunset and party cruises, for guests who like a lively, social atmosphere.
Daily lunch cruiseR645
Champagne sunset cruiseR645
Weekend brunch cruiseR645
Safari & cruise comboR1 395
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The Alba
The newest boat in the fleet takes cruising on Harties to another level: a more refined, premium way to dine on the water, with brunch, lunch and sunset sailings.
Luxury cruise on The AlbaR845
III
Toro Ya Me
A calmer pace that still delivers plenty of fun, suited to families and mixed-age groups. Toro Ya Me runs the one-hour cruises through the day.
One-hour scenic cruiseR345
Sunday cruise & beach buffetR645
Safari & cruise comboR1 395
A relaxed way to enjoy the dam
Private pontoons
Exclusive use of a pontoon, with open decks and comfortable seating, on a calm route with the Magaliesberg all round. Made for family outings, birthdays and friends who want time on the water without a timetable.
Many guests eat at the harbour before they sail and come back to the beach afterwards. Pontoons depend on availability and the weather, so book ahead.
Call 012 253 5045
An exclusive experience on Hartbeespoort Dam
Private yacht charters
The 36-foot catamaran MV La Dolce Vita, all to yourselves: cruise the shoreline past waterfront homes and hidden coves, with gourmet finger food, or the gas braai fired up for steak on board. Stay the night on a private swing mooring after a two-hour sunset cruise.
The overnight charterCharter rates
Overnight charterR12 50018:30 – 10:00
Overnight with a sunset cruiseR19 50016:30 – 10:00
Day charterR7 500per hour