What we do
Cruise Cape Town, a strategic initiative powered by Wesgro, is dedicated to developing the cruise economy in Cape Town and the Western Cape. This endeavour strives to enhance the Western Cape's competitiveness, bolstering tourism, driving economic growth and facilitating job creation.
The focus areas of the project include; the cruise tourism development, removing industry constraints for arriving vessels, and promoting regional tourism spread across the Western Cape and South Africa.
Why cruise to Cape Town and the Western Cape?
An award-winning cruise terminal
Cape Town Cruise Terminal has won ‘Best Terminal in Africa’ for three consecutive years.
Experience the best in Africa
Cape Town was named the ‘Best City in the World’ for the eighth consecutive year by The Telegraph Travel Awards in 2023.
Multi-Port Destination Offering
The Western Cape is home to four ports, each offering unique on-shore experiences enabling a diverse coastal itinerary.
What we do
Cruise business development and improving on-shore offering
Securing new vessels and retaining existing ship calls
Destination marketing and promoting regional tourism spread
Removing red-tape and identifying constraints
A public-private collaboration
The Cruise Cape Town project is a partnership between five government entities, comprising of Wesgro, the Western Cape Government, the City of Cape Town, the South African Maritime Safety Association, and Transnet National Ports Authority, as well as select private sector partners.
News
Strong Cape Town Cruise Season Will See 24 Ship Calls in March
Cruise Industry Powers Western Cape Economy with R1.32 billion Boost for 2023-24 Season
