Cape Town Cruise Guide | Travel to Cape Town | Cape Town Destination

Destination information:

The oldest city of South Africa is the city of Cape Town, also known as the ‘Mother City’. With its rich cultural history spread over 300 years there is enough present here to explore and enjoy. The place is blessed with a unique topography which revolves around the Table Mountain and the Robben Islands. Keeping in mind their location would allow anyone to navigate through Cape Town and keep a tab on their bearing too. Cape Town is categorized into 4 zones to facilitate easy tourist flow. The four zones are Cape Town central, Cape Town North, Cape Town South and Cape Town East. Each of these regions have their own share of suburbs and geographical demarcations. The entire region is surely a visitor’s paradise with endless options for fun and frolic. A cruise trip to this place is bound to leave a long lasting impression on your life and surely make you want to come back to relive the experience of the region all over again.

Tourist Locations:

An African cruise holiday will introduce you to its famous ‘Big Five’- leopards, lions, elephants, buffalo’s and rhinos. Most cruises operating in this circuit make a halt at Cape Town and offer you the opportunity to explore the area. Cape Town is an eccentric mix of natural beauty and rustic charm. Once in Cape Town the most difficult part for the tourist is to fit in all the places to visit within their stay period here. There is so much to see and experience in Cape Town that more than often people cruising through complain of lack of time to move around and cover all the marked destinations. The most famous activity indulged in by tourists is the safaris. The cruises offer the traveler the option of choosing from several of their pre- and post- cruise city stay options thereby allowing you the flexibility to explore more.

The central part of the town is compact but dazzling too. With the harmonious mix of old world Edwardian and Victorian architectural structures still standing the test of time, right amongst them are the mesmerizing modern skyscrapers. Towering over the entire city is the Table Mountain. Apart from mesmerizing all with its sheer grandeur, this mountain is an important landmark in regard to orientation and navigation through the city.

Worth a visit as a part of the cruise are the Malay Quarters which were home for freed slaves for generations to come are remind one of the times when apartheid was running thick and deep in the society of Cape Town. Robben Island, famed to house the famous Nelson Mandela as a prisoner by the apartheid regime also proves successful in helping relive the times during the dark era of slavery and colour racism. The harbors of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront are used as embarkation points by tourists keen on visiting Robben Island. These restored harbors are now the hub for restaurants and immaculate houses which line the waterfront.

Dining and shopping:

Since recent times, Cape Town has turned into an important hub for trade related activities. Authentic African art, jewellery, handloom, printing and other local crafts can be purchased easily from here as a part of touring through the cruise. The Church street is a haven for antique lovers while the book lovers head straight towards Long street. Street food also is a big attraction amongst travelers who are keen to taste the original authentic taste of this region. Sosaties, Bredies, Bobotie are some of the famous meat based delicacies of the region apart from the huge choices in sea food.

A cruise to Cape Town opens up a wide range of activities and attractions which will leave you wanting for more.

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