- Available to book 7 days a week, excluding significant dates.
- Beverages and gratuity are excluded.
- This package is weather dependent.
- Allow 30 minutes for your gondola ride.
- Entrance fees to the botanical garden are excluded.
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Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Durban's exciting nightlife to enjoy a magical gondola ride on the Point Waterfront Canal, either on your own or with your romantic interest. South Africa’s very own Venice, right here in Durban, this romantic gondola ride is an unusual treat. Your gondola will depart from the Durban Point Waterfront Canal Boat Dock, taking you on a trip lasting approximately 30 minutes down the canal. You will pass exclusive apartment blocks along the canal, and you may see some of the rich fish life in the canal as you relax and enjoy the ride. Enjoy Banquet on a Blanket set up in a beautiful setting either at Durban's infamous Botanical Gardens or La Lucia Beach. Your basket will be delivered & set up for you at a secluded spot complete with Personalised Basket filled with Delicious Treats, Soft Blanket, Scatter Cushions, Rose petals & Soft Drinks on Ice along with 10 long stem red roses. Need to Know ~ -
Join us for a spectacular scenic catamaran cruise on a 58 foot catamaran off the Durban coastline. Your deep sea cruise will start at the harbour channel for a fun-filled excursion that will be enjoyed by the whole family. Once you are back on land, take a slow drive to either Durban's spectacular Botanical Gardens or La Lucia Beach where you will enjoy a Banquet on a Blanket set up in a beautiful setting. Your basket will be delivered & set up for you at a secluded spot complete with Personalised Basket filled with Delicious Treats, Soft Blanket, Scatter Cushions, Rose petals & Soft Drinks on Ice along with 10 long stem red roses. Need to Know ~Â- Enjoy your picnic @ either the Botanical Gardens or La Lucia Beach.
- This experience includes a scenic coastal cruise & a picnic for two.
- Entrance to the botanical gardens is excluded.
- Subject to idea weather conditions.
- The cruise forms part of a group charter and is not private.
- Allow 60 minutes for the cruise.
- Available on Saturday or Sunday only.
- Significant dates are excluded.
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If you're looking to treat your love to a night of fairytale romance, look no further than a night at Castello Di Monte. Set amidst lavender bushes and mature olive trees in carefully manicured gardens, the fabulous Tuscan-style estate exudes elegance and luxury fit for royalty. Escape to this spectacular piece of Italy in the heart of Africa for your next romantic breakaway. The Romanza Package includes a delicious 3-course private dinner, served on the estate's panoramic deck which offers magnificent views of the City of Pretoria if the weather allows. Once your taste buds are satisfied, you can retreat to your luxurious presidential suite, where you will be treated to a romantic turn down service, featuring rose petals, sparkling wine and a lovely gift. The presidential suite features separate shower room and a bathroom , a double-volume walk-in closet, and a fireplace. Enjoy a lovely night of romance and be treated to a scrumptious breakfast before departing. Situated in Waterkloof Ridge, Castello Di Monte is close enough to the city when you need a quick breakaway, yet secluded from the hustling and bustling to offer a completely tranquil experience. Book your Romanza Package today to rekindle that romantic flame. -
Does your love put you at the top of the world?  Then share that high by treating your beau to a cable way trip complete with picnic on top of a mountain and an overnight stay in a luxurious deluxe suite at the luxurious Chateau Le Mer Guest House. This is the perfect romantic date idea for a special celebration, birthday, anniversary or proposal. Magaliesberg is home to some of the most ancient mountains on earth. This area hosts the Harties Cableway, in the small resort town of Hartbeespoort. The scenic beauty of the region draws leisure tourists and sports enthusiasts from near and far. One of the main attractions, is the Harties Cableway, which is located in the Magaliesberg World Heritage Site.  Take a six-minute trip to the top of the mountain in a modern, safe cable car and be transported into a different world. A lovely grassy picnic spot provides magnificent views where you can relax and enjoy some tasty nibbles. On request, we will even set up your picnic spot with pallets, blankets and cushions, flowers and champagne. This package includes your cableway tickets, cableway picnic and overnight accommodation with breakfast the next day.  -
Ideal for very special occasions, this Evening of Seduction and Romance is perfect for parents or couples who don't enjoy a lot of alone time, or courting couples looking for the perfect setting to pop the big question. As part of this package, you will spend a night in an exclusive suite at the Lethabo Estate where therapists from the Namaste Spa will treat you to a couple's full body massage in the privacy and decadent comfort of your suite. Your exclusive suite will be decked out with candles, petals, music and a bottle of bubbly next to the Jacuzzi spa bath - everything you need for a night of romance and seduction. Enjoy a enjoy a gourmet picnic basket in the privacy of your room after your massage before you drift into the pleasures of passion. Book the sensational Evening of Seduction and Romance Package for your next anniversary and enjoy a night of passion, followed by a farm fresh breakfast in the Riverside Restaurant before you return to reality. -
If you're looking for a romantic way to show your love or pop the question in Durban, you can't beat this experience... And you will have a keepsake you can treasure forever. Craft a special message for your love, and let the operators handle the rest. On the night in question, bring your loved one to the canal for a romantic gondola ride. During the ride, when you're not looking, the operator will expertly float the bottle containing your note and ask you to retrieve it. That's your moment! After your romantic gondola ride, take a slow drive to the iconic Oyster Box Hotel on Umhlanga beachfront which greets guests with timeless elegance. Here you will will have the opportunity to indulge in an exquisite set menu prepared by Executive Chef Kevin Joseph.- This package includes a romantic gondola ride with message in a bottle experience as well as 2 x set menu dinners at the Oyster Box Hotel.
- This package is priced for two adults and excludes beverages and gratuity.
- Clients will need to self-drive between activities.
- Bookings take place 7 days a week, subject to ideal weather and availability.
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Combine a romantic gondola ride with an overnight stay at the exquisite Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel in Umhlanga for the perfect date night, anniversary celebration, wedding gift or proposal. The Ultimate Package (Excluding Music) includes a romantic gondola ride with all the trimmings, including rose petals scattered inside the gondola, a delectable picnic basket for two, Venetian masks to add mystery (you can take them home!), a message-in-a-bottle to surprise your love, and photos. Enjoy a delectable picnic of soft cheese, biltong, Ferrero Rocher luxury chocolates, nougat bar, Oreo Biscuits, Lay's Deli Kettle Chips and red grape Ceres juice as you sail along the canal, taking in Durban City's night lights twinkling in the distance, it will be hard not to imagine that you're on Venice's Grand Canal or even the Bridge of Sighs. After your romantic gondola ride, retire to your deluxe room in the trendy, award winning, five-star Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel. -
Enjoy the ultimate romantic date with the VIP Cape Wheel experience with a la carte dinner for two at The Silo Hotel. Your date will start at the Cape Wheel, Cape Town's very own observation wheel, which offers spectacular 360° panoramic views. Situated in the V&A Waterfront precinct, the Cape Wheel consists of thirty fully-enclosed air conditioned cabins. Once you're back on solid ground, you will head to The Silo Hotel, V&A Waterfront to enjoy contemporary cuisine within an extraordinary space. Included ~ VIP Gondola Cabin for 2 adults with a prepaid credit value of R1000 will be applied to the client's final bill at the Granary Café. -
Treat the man in your life (or yourself!) to a bespoke shirt that is 100% him. No two guys are exactly the same, and that's why a special occasion requires a bespoke shirt - one that fits him just right. This particular package includes cufflinks to add that extra flair, because a true gent always wears cufflinks that underscore his unique style. This bespoke experience provides a personal touch that is as unique as you. During the initial fitting in the Rosebank studio, your consultant will guide you through selecting your style, fabrics and colours based on the occasion and your personal preferences, body type and features of your shirt. Your consultant will take individual measurements to provide you with the ultimate, one-of-a-kind, breathable dress shirt and you will get to choose your cufflinks (valued @ R450) from a wide range of popular designs, including superheroes, QR codes, Lego, water levels, crowns, mustaches, and more demure and elegant styles. Your consultant will get to work, handcrafting your shirt from scratch.. There will be an interim fitting, which will allow your tailor to make any minor adjustments to your shirt. -
As a nature lover, you have not lived until you have spent a night under the glittering ceiling of the Milky Way. Â The Open Air Star Suite is the glamping experience of a lifetime. Â You may be out in nature, surrounded by magnificent rock formations and the sounds of the wilderness, but the suite is stylishly equipped with a comfortable queen-size bed and quality linens. Â You will leave the main lodge at 17h00 to be transported by quad bikes to your open air room, 3 km away. For food, you can choose between a picnic basket, a pre-cooked meal (your choice from a menu of salad starter, meat, seafood, and vegetarian options along with a delectable dessert, carefully packaged in a pannier), or a traditional braai. The star suite is a beautifully secluded location, where it will only be you and your significant other for the night. Completely devoid of modern trappings, the star suite offers the ultimate comfort and relaxation. Soak in the outdoor bath at sunset or enjoy a refreshing shower overlooking the magnificent sunrise in the morning. This package is for two adults sharing for one night with dinner and breakfast for two. Terms & Conditions apply. Â -
Invite the love of your for a dinner and movie and turn it into the ultimate night out by escaping to the magnificent 12 Apostles hotel. This experience is a luxuriously exclusive spin on the classic date night and is guaranteed to wow your lover like no other dinner and movie night in the history of romance. Need to Know -Â- Available to book from 01/04/2020 - 19/12/2020 for Sunday - Thursday only. Â Friday and Saturday are excluded from this offer (available to book at an additional charge of R250pp).
- Luxurious accommodation for two adults sharing in a Classic Room.
- Full English breakfast, including freshly harvested oysters and sparkling wine.
- Three-course dinner from our choice select menu in the Azure Restaurant or The Café Grill.
- Use of the 16 seater in-house cinema, enjoyed with popcorn and candy – served to you without missing a frame.
- Nominal service fee with e-voucher.
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When you're looking for the ultimate romantic experience in Durban, look no further than this Message in a Bottle, Picnic & Mask Combo Gondola Ride. It combines all the elements to create the perfect setting to let your partner know just how much s/he means to you, to say thank you for what they have done for you, or to pop the question. Complete with Venetian masks and Durban's night lights, it will be hard to remember that you're not on Venice's Grand Canal or even the Bridge of Sighs. Add to that a personal message in a bottle that will take your love interest's breath away, and you have the perfect recipe for a memorable proposal.
- This experience is a private experience for two people.
- Gondola rides are weather dependent and will be rescheduled if the weather is poor.
- No alcohol is allowed on the Gondolas.
- Taking place from Durban Point Waterfront Canal
- Gondola rides take place daily.
- Book early to avoid disappointment.
- Nominal service fee with e-voucher included.
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Look no further if you're looking for an out-of-this world experience to sweep your love interest of his or her feet. Our Ultimate Package includes a romantic gondola ride with all the trimmings, including rose petals scattered inside the gondola, a delectable picnic basket for two, Venetian masks to add mystery (you can take them home!), a message-in-a-bottle to surprise your love, and photos (taken by the gondolier and transferred into a slide show which you will receive by email after your event). Sailing along the canal with Durban City's night lights twinkling in the distance, it will be hard not to imagine that you're on Venice's Grand Canal or even the Bridge of Sighs.- This experience is a private experience for two people.
- Gondola rides are weather dependent and will be rescheduled if the weather is poor.
- No alcohol is allowed on the Gondolas.
- Taking place from Durban Point Waterfront Canal
- Gondola rides take place daily.
- Book early to avoid disappointment.
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Your amazing evening will start at the V&A Waterfront from where you will board a Catamaran for your sunset cruise. Sip on a cocktail or glass of champagne as you enjoy the beautiful sunset, so typical of the Cape. On return to the docks, you will head to one of the Waterfront's top three restaurants - City Grill, Greek Fisherman or Meloncino - for a superb 3-course dinner. Need to Know -- This experience includes a champagne sunset cruise with dinner followed by overnight accommodation at either the Westin Hotel, The Cullinan or The President Hotel.
- This package is for two adults sharing.
- Cruises are weather dependent. Participation is at your own risk.
- This package is available throughout the year but cannot be booked for any significant dates such as Mother's Day or Valentine's Day etc.
- Beverages are excluded.
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Explore the Durban coastline in spectacular style. This exciting tour takes in the beachfront from the Umhlanga Lighthouse to the vast Durban Harbour with a birds-eye view of Umhlanga Rocks, Virginia Airport, Blue Lagoon, Suncoast Casino, uShaka Marine World and the Golden Mile. See the city and the Moses Mabhida Stadium, close up and magnificent, from a truly unique viewing platform. Treat yourself with someone special, to this special scenic aerial treat. This experience includes a 30 minute flight for two people. -
Indulge yourself and a loved one to a lover’s picnic. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Crocodile River and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The Boudoir Romantic Picnic is a very gorgeous, private and the ultimate in luxury. This completely private affair is for very special occasions. It is set in either The Willow Tree Hideaway or King Fisher River Loft. These are both our private honeymoon boudoirs perched on stills on the river banks with Jacuzzi Spa baths music, movies and petals. This package includes includes our picnic menu a welcome drink and complimentary bubbly or wine and selected drinks. Picnics are from 11h30 to 16h00 or from 16h30 to 21h00. We are flexible with our menus and accommodate people with food allergies offering tasty alternatives.
