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Your Cruise Guide to Cape Town and the Western Cape ©V&A Waterfront Your Cruise Guide to Cape Town and the Western Cape ©V&A Waterfront #cruisecapetown #capetown #discoverctwc www.wesgro.co.za ©City Sightseeing Atlantic seaboard CONTENTS POPULATION: WELCOME 6,166,324 (Stats SA) people call Cape Town and the Western Cape their home. Welcome 3 Discover the Cradle of Human Culture 30 CLIMATE: Discover Cape Town and the Western Cape 7 Cross Cape Cycle Routes: 34 Welcome to Cape Town We have a year-round mild Mediterranean climate, with Shopping 13 Overberg Meander 36 temperatures averaging between 15°C - 27°C. Cape Town Big 6 14 Cycle Tour 364 38 and the Western Cape CURRENCY: South African Rand (ZAR): R1 = 100 cents To visit our inspiring province is to love our province. Cape Town Madiba Itinerary 16 Cederberg Circuit 39 city is a bustling melting pot of cultures, tastes and experiences Coin denomination: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2 and R5 for young and old. You’ll find state of the art shopping malls, Banknote denomination: R10, R20, R50, R100 and R200 Discover the Weskus 18 Karoo Crossing 40 open-air markets, a dynamic night life and windows into our rich history. You’re going to want to discover more, and a world FOREIGN EXCHANGE: Discover the Cape Overberg 20 Markets 42 of natural beauty lies beyond the boundaries of the city in the It is important to note that you can only pay in Rands in South greater Western Cape regions: the Cape West Coast (Weskus), the Africa. Money can be exchanged at the airport, commercial Discover the Cape Karoo 22 Explore the Wine Routes of the Western Cape 46 Cape Karoo, the Garden Route & Klein Karoo, the Cape Winelands banks, Rennies Travel and American Express. These can and the Cape Overberg. Discover Route 62 24 Discover New Experiences 48 be found in most shopping centres in the Western Cape. Each area is worth exploring and has its own charm, you’ll You may also find exchange facilities in some hotels. Discover Garden Route & Klein Karoo 28 uncover diverse culinary delights, award-winning wine estates, Banking hours are: 9am – 3.30pm (weekdays) nature in full bloom, wide open spaces and deserts, azure and 8.30am – 11am (Saturdays) and are closed on Sundays and waters and white sandy beaches, luxury experiences and animal Public Holidays. encounters that will make your journey truly unforgettable. But that’s not all you’ll find here. Drawing strength from its diversity All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments in it’s the people that make our destination beautiful, and they the Western Cape. invite you to share in our colourful heritage. Published by: Wesgro, the Official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape. 2 3 LANGUAGES PORT INFORMATION MOSSEL BAY ACCESSIBILITY • Wheelchair and pram friendly • Braille on all toilet signs • Guide dogs South Africa has 11 official languages but English, Afrikaans and Xhosa The Port of Mossel Bay, situated halfway between Cape Town and Port allowed are the most frequently heard in our Province. CAPE TOWN Elizabeth, approximately 400km east of Cape Town, is the only South • TV screens installed throughout the terminal building for visual African port that operates two off-shore mooring points within port Some local chit-chat: The world-famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront within the port has communication preserved the city and port’s historic origins and transformed a twilight limits. ENGLISH AFRIKAANS XHOSA area into a vibrant tourist attraction. The main commodities handled are petroleum products exported AMENITIES Good morning Goeiemore Molo through the off-shore moorings and fish products from the fishing The Port of Cape Town is the premier port for the Western Cape region, • Tourist information desk • Wheelchair-friendly bathrooms providing a wide range of round-the-clock port operations. With a land industry of the region. It also serves as an offshore supply vessel base Hello Hallo Bhota • Baby-changing facilities • Restaurant area of 253ha and a water area of 9163ha, the port is well-equipped to for one of its key clients, PetrosA. The port is capable of accommodating Goodbye Totsiens Sala Kakuhle provide world-class service to a variety of sectors, including containers, passenger and project vessels that call at the port. • Free Wi-Fi available Thank you Dankie Enkosi general cargo, fresh produce and fishing (including international Accessible by road and railway networks, the Port of Mossel Bay is operations and exports), as well as the burgeoning offshore oil and gas How much does this cost? Hoeveel kos dit? Yimalini? an excellent connection point to the consumer markets and industrial PARKING ARRANGEMENTS industry. zones of the Western Cape hinterland. • 150 open area bays for drop and go purposes Yes Ja Ewe Local and international demand for bunkering and ship repair is Tourism is also a booming industry, with fully booked accommodation • Longer term parking available at Silo and Clock Tower precinct No Nee Hayi growing rapidly, and Cape Town boasts 3 ship repair facilities, one of in the holiday months. (5 minute walk from the Cape Town Cruise Terminal) which includes the largest dry dock in Southern Africa. The port also provides comprehensive marine services: navigation, towage, pilotage, The N2 national road connects Mossel Bay with Cape Town and George. DUTY FREE SHOPPING berthing, and pollution control. The closest airport is George (approximately 50 km away) which has COACH PARKING All stores must charge the Value Added Tax (VAT) of 15% that is levied flights to all major airports within South Africa. • Coach parking and dropoff space available at the Cruise Terminal • 10 on the purchase of most goods in South Africa. As a foreign visitor you Cape Town is ideally positioned as a hub linking the Americas and coaches can be accommodated with queuing within close proximity of may apply for a refund of the VAT you pay while in the country provided Europe with Asia, the Far East and Australia. As a result, a large Mossel Bay forms part of the Garden Route – a major tourist attraction the Cape Town Cruise Terminal you apply before you depart. percentage of cargo handled is transhipment cargo for onward transit. in the Western Cape. South Africa’s growing exports, particularly fresh fruit, perishables and Ensure that you receive your tax receipts for all purchases made, frozen produce, travel to global destinations via the Port of Cape Town. SHUTTLE SERVICES to claim your VAT refund, present all your tax receipts to the VAT TOTAL PORT AREA • No complimentary shuttle service • Port limits stretch from the cape st. Blaize lighthouse to the little Brak administrator at your point of departure. Cargoes fall into four clusters: containers, liquid bulk, dry bulk and • The Silo District is the closest shopping and restaurant area and is river mouth, along the high water mark. the total area is approximately break-bulk. Facilities and infrastructure, including world-class located within a five minute walk Container, Multi-Purpose and Fresh Produce terminals, are renowned 37 km2. BUSINESS HOURS for their quality, and upgrades are ongoing to meet new and increasing • Shipping agents are able to arrange their own shuttle service to and Shops at the major malls such as the V&A Waterfront and Canal Walk demands. ACCESS CHANNEL from the V&A Waterfront. Coach drop off and parking is available at are open until 9pm everyday, while the shops in shopping centres close • 750 m breath: 120 m depth: 7 m the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre situated 5 – 10 minutes’ drive from the Cape Town Cruise Terminal at 7pm. Informal traders and flea markets generally trade from 9pm - PILOTAGE 4pm. Muslim owned businesses are closed between 12pm and 2pm on • Pilotage is compulsory. TOTAL NUMBER OF QUAYS Fridays. • Five quays and two off-shore mooring facilities PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS • Fifteen minutes prior to entering the Traffic Separation Scheme, • Taxis (at Cape Town Cruise Terminal building) advance notice to be given to Port Control through VHF Radio on MAXIMUM DEPTH OF QUAYSIDE SAFETY TIPS Channel 14. • A MyCiTi station is located 150 meters from the Cape Town Cruise • 7.5 m Terminal Avoid walking in deserted and dark places at night. • Pilot ladders must comply with SOLAS regulations. Never allow strangers to assist you in any way at ATMs. • All vessels with a freeboard in excess of nine meters must have an accommodation ladder rigged in conjunction with the pilot ladder. CAPE TOWN CRUISE OTHER TRANSPORT OPTIONS AVAILABLE At night, park in a secure and well-lit area with street guards. • City Sightseeing stop (open-top tourist bus) (5 minute walk, located Keep photocopies and all valuable documents in a safe place. • Man ropes must be provided. TERMINAL at the Silo District) • Bicycle rental (5 minute walk, located at the Silo • The pilot boarding area is located off the Fairway Buoy and the ships District) • Car hire (15 minute walk, located at the Quays District) • Cape master should radio for instructions. DRINKING WATER IMMIGRATION Town International Airport (20 minute drive) Drinking water in South Africa is safe to drink and cook with when taken LENGTH AND CONDITION OF THE QUAYSIDE Immigration processes are conducted for all vessels arriving via and departing for international waters. Processing takes place via desktop from taps in urban areas. Not all tap water in rural areas is safe for • The Cape Town Cruise Terminal is situated at E-Berth area, and has a computers and fibre optic links into the government database. consumption, so take precautions if necessary.
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