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Waterfront at the ship; big sights a short ride away.

Where ships dock

  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal, V&A Waterfront

Getting to town

The terminal is at the V&A Waterfront; shops, restaurants and the Robben Island ferry are walkable.

Table Mountain is about 5 km away: taxi/rideshare or the hop-on bus to the cableway, which closes in high wind.

Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.

Money & entry

Currency: South African rand (ZAR). Cards widely accepted.

Entry: U.S. citizens: no visa for tourist stays of 90 days or less. Passport must be valid 30+ days after departure and have 2 consecutive blank visa pages, or you will be refused entry (South African Embassy / U.S. State Dept, checked Oct 2026).

Top sights nearby

  • Table Mountain cableway
  • Robben Island (book ahead)
  • Boulders Beach penguins (tour)
  • Cape Point (tour)

Beaches

  • Camps Bay
  • Boulders Beach

Safety & tips

  • Book Robben Island tickets early.
  • Check the cableway wind status.
  • Use rideshare apps rather than walking at night.

Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.

⏰ Back to the ship on time

Cape Point is 1.5+ hours away. Allow big buffers.

Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.

Tours in Cape Town Placeholder for tour partner links.

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