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    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Group Size:
    20 persons
    Location:
    Capetown, South Africa
    Tour Type:
    Day Trips

    Overview

    Departing from the jetty outside the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront, the Waterfront Harbour Cruise puts Cape Town’s bustling harbour in the spotlight. Expect to see key attractions including icons of maritime history as well as epic views of the city’s natural landscape. Highlights include the SAS Somerset, the only remaining boom defence vessel in the world, and the southern hemisphere’s largest synchro-lift and only drawbridge, the Bascule Bridge. The cruise also includes views of Table Mountain, the Nelson Mandela Gateway, Chavonnes Battery Museum and the well-known Clock Tower. Of course, experiencing the bustling waterways of Cape Town from a boat is a highlight itself, and this cruise offers a perspective of the city that no other tour can offer.

    History

    Built in 1941, the SAS Somerset was previously known as Ship No 280. It originally sailed to South Africa to provide services at the vibrant fishing area of Saldanha Bay. Today, the SAS Somerset remains harboured at the V&A Waterfront as a museum ship for public viewing. Also at the V&A is the Bascule Bridge, a pedestrian swing bridge that crosses the water to the Clock Tower. Before it was built, dockworkers and sailors used the Penny Ferry – a small rowing boat that crossed this section of water. The historic Clock Tower, built in 1882, was the original Port Captain’s Office and has been maintained to resemble its original design.

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    Included

    Come and see the Cape Fur seals
    Hear about Cape Town's nautical history
    Listen to the legends and stories of the V&A
    Close up views of seals and ships
    Regular Departures
    Comfort and safety in the open-air

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    Itinerary

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    V&A Waterfront, just below the Two Oceans Aquarium, at Bus Stop 1

    FAQs about
    V&A Harbour & Seal Cruise

    Where does the tour start?

    V&A Waterfront, just below the Two Oceans Aquarium, at Bus Stop 1

    How does the tour operate?

    Daily This tour is weather dependent. Call 021 511 6000 on the day of your tour, to enquire if the boat tours are operating. Please Click here for Operational Status

    How long is the cruise

    Cruise lasts about 25 minutes

    What should l know before l go?

    Have your camera ready for the Cape Fur seal Best way to explore the V&A Waterfront harbour, the oldest working harbour in South Africa! View the SAS Somerset boom defence vessel, the Bascule Bridge and other intriguing attractions of the harbour Fun and family-friendly cruise This tour is weather dependent. Call 021 511 6000 on the day of your tour, to enquire if the boat tours are operating.

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