The harbour lies directly below the town centre, 400 metres from the Dias Museum. The first jetty went up in 1912, and fishing boats, supply vessels and tour boats have been coming and going ever since. For you the harbour is above all the place the boat trips start: out to the seal island, out for sunset, out to fish. The cage diving operators load here too.
- the first jetty is built
- 1912
- from the Dias Museum
- 400 m
- boat trip to the seal island
- 1 hour
- per person to the seal island (August 2026)
- 400 rand
Kaai 4 (Quay 4) is why many people come down in the evening: an open braai restaurant right on the quay, meat and fish off the fire, sand under your feet, benches instead of chairs. Come early. For the seal island, book with Aquamarine @ Sea: an hour under sail around Seal Island, 400 rand per person, up to 45 guests, with the option of fifteen minutes at anchor off Santos Beach (August 2026). Departure times are not on the website, so call ahead.
- Time needed
- an hour, two with a boat trip
- Cost
- free, boat trip 400 rand (August 2026)
- When
- all year, Kaai 4 in the evening
- From the Dias Museum
- 0.4 km
Our tipTake the boat in the morning, when the sea is usually calmer, and come back to Kaai 4 in the evening when the fires are going. Santos Beach sits between the two, five minutes away.
The harbour and Kaai 4: frequently asked questions
What is Kaai 4 in Mossel Bay?
A braai restaurant right on the quay in Mossel Bay harbour: meat and fish off an open fire, long tables, sand instead of tiles. It fills up in the evening, so come early or ask about a table in advance.
Which boat trips leave from Mossel Bay harbour?
Trips to Seal Island, sunset cruises, fishing charters and the shark cage diving boats all leave from the harbour. The seal island run with Aquamarine @ Sea takes an hour; price and departure times are on aquachartercats.com, worth checking before you go.
Can you just walk into Mossel Bay harbour?
Yes, the harbour lies right below the town centre, 400 metres on foot from the Dias Museum. It is a working harbour with a jetty from 1912; you see the fishing boats, the tour boats and the view across the bay to the Point.