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RENTALS / BATTERY PARK / V&A WATERFRONT

A little freedom.
A lot of water.

Take the scenic route through Cape Town’s Waterfront canals, whether it is your first SUP adventure or a favourite weekend ritual.

Find your board Take the scenic route ↗
Paddleboard and kayak rentals in the Waterfront canals
01 / THE WATERFRONT IS YOURS
Paddlers enjoying the Waterfront canals
Just add water.
ONE BEAUTIFUL CITYBOARD + KAYAK OPTIONSSTART AT BATTERY PARK
01 / PICK YOUR RIDE

How do you
float?

Board, kayak, or holiday escape? Pick your favourite and see what comes with the experience.

HOW IT WORKS 60 minutes on the canals, or a full holiday on your own terms.
Waterfront board rental60 minutes · Battery Park
YOUR SELECTED ADVENTURE

Waterfront board rental

An easy introduction on land before you head off along the canals at your own pace.

Book a board Prices, requirements & full details
Paddleboard ready for a coastal rental adventure
02 / RENT A BOARD

Quick to book.
Easy to enjoy.

Rent for an hour on the Waterfront canals or take an inflatable SUP away for a longer adventure. Our team can help you choose the right fit.

Waterfront board rentalSingle & double kayaksLong-term board hire
Quick book
03 / COLLECT & EXPLORE

Meet us by
the canals.

Battery Park is the starting point for Waterfront hires. The team will get you comfortable with your equipment before you head out.

Plan your arrival
Waterfront canal paddleboards at Battery Park
BATTERY PARK / V&A WATERFRONT
Stand-up paddleboarders exploring the open Cape Town coastline
YOUR NEXT HORIZON

The canals are
just the beginning.

Love exploring at your own pace? When you're ready for somewhere new, a guided paddle opens up another side of Cape Town.

Discover guided tours
TAKE YOUR TIME ON THE WATERA little extra confidence? Start with a lesson
YOUR PADDLE, YOUR PACE / YOUR QUESTIONS

Before you
push off.

Find the practical details for find your flow on the canals.. The team can confirm current times, rates and conditions before you make plans.

How long are Waterfront rentals?

The published Waterfront SUP board rental and single or double kayak rental options are 60 minutes.

Can beginners still rent?

Yes. Staff give a basic on-land briefing before you head onto the water. Published individual-rental rules specify swimming ability and an accompanying adult or supervision arrangements for under-16s.

Do you only offer hourly rentals?

No. In addition to standard Waterfront rentals, SUP Cape Town also publishes long-term holiday board hire and asks guests to contact the team to arrange it.