Arrival by Sea
Call Cape Town Port Control on VHF Channel 14 and request permission to enter for the V&A Marina. After rounding the breakwater, call 'Swing Bridge' on VHF Channel 71 to request the swing bridge opening and the bascule bridge lift into the marina.
Facilities Afloat
Quay 7 has six stern-in and two alongside berths for vessels from 40 to 90 metres, on floating jetties with utility connections. Bonded fuel is available at Elbow Quay, and the quay has a concierge lounge with crew amenities, 24-hour security and controlled access.
The yacht office handles customs and immigration clearance, port health and ISPS coordination, bunkering, provisioning and waste handling.
Marine Services
The harbour's Syncrolift ship lift handles 1,806 tonnes, for vessels up to 61 metres long and 15 metres in beam. The Robinson and Sturrock dry docks are in the same harbour, the Sturrock dock 360 metres long with a 456-metre repair quay. Boatbuilding, repair and chandlery firms are within 5 to 15 kilometres.
Ashore
The Waterfront has shops, restaurants, the Two Oceans Aquarium and the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. Cape Town International Airport is about 20 kilometres east.
The V&A Waterfront has more than 500 shops, more than 80 restaurants and 13 hotels within walking distance of the berths.
Skipper's Notes
Marina VHF: Port Control Channel 14; Swing Bridge Channel 71. Telephone: +27 21 408 7632 (yacht office); +27 21 408 7833 (after hours). Email: [email protected].
Before You Arrive
- Confirm the berth, vessel dimensions and arrival instructions directly with the marina or harbour office.
- Check depths, tidal access and any entry or clearance formalities before arrival.
- Use current charts, pilot books, forecasts and local notices, and follow harbour-master directions.
- Treat every map and position in this Guide as general orientation, never navigation.
- Recheck fuel, lifting and seasonal service availability before departure.
Contact and booking
Berths, prices, depths and arrival procedures change. Confirm them directly with the marina or harbour office before you sail.
Frequently asked questions
What VHF channel does V&A Waterfront Marina, Cape Town use?
Marina VHF: Port Control Channel 14; Swing Bridge Channel 71.
What is the phone number for V&A Waterfront Marina, Cape Town?
Telephone: +27 21 408 7632 (yacht office); +27 21 408 7833 (after hours).
How do I email V&A Waterfront Marina, Cape Town?
Email: [email protected].
What are the office hours at V&A Waterfront Marina, Cape Town?
Office Hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00.
Is fuel available at V&A Waterfront Marina, Cape Town?
Fuel: Bonded fuel at Elbow Quay.
Where do visiting boats clear in at V&A Waterfront Marina, Cape Town?
Customs: Customs, immigration and port health clearance.