Blue Bay 2030 Harbour Tour
Blue Bay 2030 has two four seater pedal bikes which we are in the process of refurbishing and plan to offer tours of Hout Bay harbour. Each bike will be operated by a tourist guide as a job creation project. The free tour/donation model has been adopted.
As well as creating employment for at least 2 tourist guides, the harbour tour aims to raise awareness of environmental issues in Hout Bay (including those affecting the local fishing industry) and the Blue Bay 2030 initiaitve. Tourists will be able to see plastic reprocessing in action at the Yacht Club.
Map of the stations visited a long the route
Northlight: Great views of the bay; watch the boats come in and out
Beach View: Musical entertainment in summer; Mariners Wharf – famous for fish & chips plus a treasure trove maritime history curio shop; usually a seal or two
Jetty 5: You’re spoilt for refreshment options here. Muriels Munchies & Hout Bay Yacht Club both offer great views, while the Yacht Club is where you can see Blue Bay 2030 plastic recycling project
Fishmarket: Hout Bay fish market, Public Toilets, boat trips to seal island, curio market, Junkstars
Slipway: Watch fishing boats launch, tourist bus parking, harbour clean up tours
Boat Yard: Kayak trips, swim with seals trips
Harbour Road: Famous weekend market, brewery & gin distillery, art galleries, fish & chips (Fish on the Rocks & Soekies), ice cream
Ice Factory: Seal Rehabilitation Project
Portside: Best photo opportunities on the route.
The bikes were donated to Hout Bay Yacht Club but big thanks to Jack Hammers in Hout Bay for the materials to upgrade the bikes. Also thanks for Hout Bay Harbour Market and Pescalunas for sponsoring a bike each