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Harbour life
A working harbour turned lively waterfront, with Table Mountain views, boat trips and dining.
Cape Town harbour · Photo: Stefan Maritz / Pexels
Overview
The V&A Waterfront is built around Cape Town's historic working harbour, with Table Mountain rising behind it. It's a popular base for restaurants, shopping and harbour activities.
It's also the departure point for many boat trips around the bay and for ferries to Robben Island, which are operated and ticketed separately.
Cape Town waterfront · Photo: Pixabay / Pexels
Things to do
Walk the quaysides and watch boats come and go.
Several operators run harbour and bay cruises from here.
Plenty of restaurants look out over the water and mountain.
Best experiences
Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town
Paddle the calm waters off the Atlantic Seaboard with Table Mountain behind you — keep an eye out for seals and dolphins.
City Centre & Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
A walking tour through the historic city centre and the colourful streets of the Bo-Kaap.
General guidance only — always check current local conditions and official notices before you go.
Table Mountain
City Bowl
Camps Bay
Atlantic Seaboard
Cape Point
Cape Peninsula
Cape Peninsula
South of the city
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