Departure Port
Cruises from Cape Town
440 departures from Cape Town Cruise Terminal (V&A Waterfront), sailing to Africa and beyond — from $484 per person.
One of the world's most scenic cruise ports, docking at the V&A Waterfront beneath Table Mountain and serving as the gateway to South Africa's coastline.
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Cape Town port guide
Before you board
- • Ride the cableway up Table Mountain
- • Visit Robben Island
- • Tour the Cape of Good Hope and penguin colony
- • Explore Bo-Kaap's colorful streets
Getting to the pier
MyCiTi bus rapid transit, rideshares, and licensed taxis.
Pre-cruise day budget
Roughly $90 per person including meals and local transport.
Accessibility & safety
Good. Waterfront and cableway base station are accessible; some historic streets have steep terrain. Generally safe in tourist zones; avoid unfamiliar areas after dark and use registered transport.
Frequently asked questions
Where do cruises from Cape Town Cruise Terminal (V&A Waterfront) go?
Sailings from Cape Town Cruise Terminal (V&A Waterfront) currently cover Africa — 440 departures from 2 to 30 nights.
How much do cruises from Cape Town Cruise Terminal (V&A Waterfront) cost?
Fares start from $484 per person for an interior cabin. Call Ticketing-Info and a licensed cruise consultant compares live fares, cabin categories, and current promotions for you — no online payment, nothing booked until you confirm.
How do I get to Cape Town Cruise Terminal (V&A Waterfront)?
MyCiTi bus rapid transit, rideshares, and licensed taxis.
What can I do in Cape Town before or after my cruise?
Cape Town is worth arriving a day early for. Highlights near the port include Table Mountain, Robben Island and Cape of Good Hope. Plan on roughly $90 per person for a pre-cruise day including meals.
What travel documents do I need to sail from Cape Town Cruise Terminal (V&A Waterfront)?
Visa-free for most US/CA/EU/AU/UK passport holders for short stays. Requirements depend on your itinerary's ports as well as the departure country — confirm your specific passport situation with your consultant before booking.
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Where these cruises go
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