The V&A Waterfront is so much more than just a shopping adventure, of course. For those of a culinary bent, there is a selection of restaurants that will appeal to every taste under the sun (or stars.)
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A Cruise Down Memory Lane
A Coastal Motor Cruise is not necessarily what you first think of when you hear the expression. You could be forgiven for assuming that it’s a four (or two) wheeled drive along a winding coastal road…
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See the Sea Shore
The Cape Town shoreline is much more than merely the intersection point between land and ocean. It is a treasure trove of historical interest, geographical oddities, conservation issues and human involvement…
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One Hundred Not Out…
This week we celebrate a small milestone in Waterfront Charters history – our 100th weekly blog post. A whole century of articles…
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When The Curtain Rises Again
Like most people, businesses and enterprises on this planet, we at Waterfront Charters are eyeing the immediate future with mixed optimism and caution. Just where the world is right now with Covid-19 is really anybody’s guess…
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A Walk Backwards in Time
Waterfront Charters have been a proud part of the current V&A Waterfront development virtually since its inception. We have been offering cruises for well over a quarter of a century.
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Harry’s Offshore Post Office, with Seals
Robben Island, despite its small presence, has played a great part in the history of South Africa.
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On the Waterfront
Vessels in the V&A Waterfront have changed somewhat over the past two centuries. The Victoria and Alfred basins were formed from the original Port of Cape Town piers, and construction started in these in 1860.
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