Knysna Houseboats

Knysna Houseboats offers a unique self-drive houseboat holiday experience on the beautiful Knysna Lagoon. Located at Thesen Harbour Town, guests become the captain of their own floating holiday while exploring one of South Africa’s most scenic estuaries.

Each fully equipped houseboat provides comfortable accommodation with bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom facilities, and spacious outdoor decks, making them perfect for couples, families, and groups. Spend your days cruising the lagoon, fishing, swimming, birdwatching, enjoying spectacular sunsets, or simply relaxing on the water.

Knysna Houseboats complies with South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) safety requirements, ensuring guests enjoy a safe, comfortable, and memorable boating holiday. Conveniently situated close to restaurants, shops, and attractions on Thesen Island, it is one of the Garden Route’s most unique accommodation experiences.