Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities — Table Mountain rising behind a vibrant waterfront, with penguins, winelands, dramatic coastal drives and powerful history on Robben Island.
Ships dock at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal at the V&A Waterfront (Duncan Dock area).
Shops, restaurants and the Robben Island ferry are steps away.
The cableway is about 15 minutes by taxi or Uber.
Cape Point, the winelands and Boulders Beach are day trips.
One cruise terminal at the Waterfront.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| All lines | Cape Town Cruise Terminal, V&A Waterfront | 📍 Docked |
Typical arrangements only — your ship's berth is confirmed in the daily planner.
These typical arrangements are retained from the supplied port guide and have not all been independently reverified. Map links are location searches, not live ship assignments. Confirm the berth, tender landing and boarding arrangements for your sailing. Read this port’s researched access notes →
✈️ Airport: Cape Town (CPT) — about 25 min
🚐 Getting to the ship: Uber or transfer.
🏨 Where to stay: V&A Waterfront or City Bowl.
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Cape Town.
Chapman's Peak, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach penguins.
Find tours →Tours booked through Viator, Cruise Travellers' excursion partner. Check the operator’s written return-to-ship policy; a guarantee is not assumed.
These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
The Clock Tower, Nobel Square, the Zeitz MOCAA art museum and the Watershed market.
The colourful Bo-Kaap, Greenmarket Square and the historic Company's Garden.
Best time: November–March. Summers 25–28°C / 77–82°F; windy.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan ⭐ | 81°F / 27°C | 61°F / 16°C | 3 |
| Feb ⭐ | 81°F / 27°C | 61°F / 16°C | 3 |
| Mar ⭐ | 79°F / 26°C | 59°F / 15°C | 4 |
| Apr | 73°F / 23°C | 55°F / 13°C | 6 |
| May | 68°F / 20°C | 52°F / 11°C | 9 |
| Jun | 64°F / 18°C | 48°F / 9°C | 10 |
| Jul | 64°F / 18°C | 46°F / 8°C | 10 |
| Aug | 64°F / 18°C | 48°F / 9°C | 10 |
| Sep | 66°F / 19°C | 50°F / 10°C | 8 |
| Oct | 70°F / 21°C | 54°F / 12°C | 6 |
| Nov ⭐ | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 4 |
| Dec ⭐ | 79°F / 26°C | 59°F / 15°C | 4 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
Waterfront to Table Mountain.
City routes.
Red & blue routes.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
Other port guides close to Cape Town.
Tours, prices, transport fares and pier assignments change. Always confirm with the operator, your cruise line and your ship's all-aboard time before relying on anything here.
Table Mountain, Cape Point's penguins and world-class winelands.
Table Mountain has a wheelchair route at the summit, while Cape Point's funicular stops below its final lighthouse stairs. These famous viewpoints are not interchangeable.
Published sources reviewed October 17, 2026. This is desk research, not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Lifts and mapped summit circuit
The cableway's wheelchair guide identifies lifts to cable-car boarding, adapted toilets at both stations and a partly accessible upper loop. Follow the marked wheelchair circuit and avoid its stair branches.
Funicular accessible; summit still has stairs
SANParks says the funicular reaches a lookout but not the summit beacon, which requires stairs. It also warns of steep ramps near toilets and restaurant areas, so assistance may be necessary.
Planning suggestion: Choose the cableway's mapped circuit in suitable weather, or a preplanned Cape Point outing that excludes the lighthouse stairs.
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