Southern Cross
Cruises, Eco Tours & Sailing Academy

Southern Cross Boating and Adrenalin are the only East London ‘boat based permit holders’ for Whale & Dolphin watching. They also offer a variety of Ocean Cruises, River Cruises and Adrenalin water adventures in East London, to suit all tastes and age groups.

As the only ocean going SAMSA approved tour operator in the East London Harbour, Southern Cross Boating is East London’s premier coastal waters tour operator, with over 10 000 hours of experience under our belt.

All our vessels are fully equipped with life jackets (including life jackets for dogs) and all the relevant safety equipment necessary – your safety is our priority. Our dedication to security and our highly experienced crew makes sure that you and your loved ones are in safe hands.

We are pet friendly and your dogs may join your cruise provided the other cruise passengers give their approval.  Our cruises launch from the easily accessible Latimer’s Landing in the Port of East London – which is the only natural seaport in South Africa, built on the mouth of a river.

Welcome To Latimers Cruise Cafe

We are excited to welcome you to Latimers Cruise Cafe. We offer light meals and refreshments.
We are open Wednesday’s to Sunday’s, during our cruise operating hours.

During high season, bookings can be on a first come first served basis due to the high demand.
To find out if you need book or stand in line, please contact 073 257 2319 for the most up to date status on bookings.

Meet Your Hosts

Owner And Skipper John Barry

John Barry is a qualified yacht-master offshore and has a SAMSA commercial skippers ticket up to 100 tons. With over 10 000 hours of experience at sea, he is an experienced sailor and skipper with a huge amount of knowledge on the local seas and conditions.

Group Co-Ordinator Kathinka Heidkross Barry

Kathinka Heidkross Barry hails from Germany and has made the seas and shores of East London her home. Kathinka organizes and educates the many groups and school tours that are hosted by Southern Cross Boating and Adrenalin.