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.
Why Cruise to Cape Town & the Western Cape: A Guide for Itinerary Planners
Economic Impact Studies
News
2024/25 Cruise Season Injects R1.79 Billion into Western Cape Economy
Cruise Cape Town, Powered by Wesgro, Celebrates a Record-Breaking Cruise Season
