26 Sep 2025 Image Credit: City Sightseeing This past Tuesday, City Sightseeing introduced one of South Africa’s first fully electric commercial boats – and the very first of its kind in Cape Town. The launch marks an exciting milestone for sustainable marine transport, setting a new standard for eco-friendly travel in our neighbourhood. Image Credit: City Sightseeing Docked just outside the One&Only Hotel, the new electric boat offers a smooth, silent journey along the canals that connect the V&A Waterfront to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). With zero emissions, they contribute to cleaner air and water while giving passengers a sustainable way to experience the Waterfront and our surrounds. This initiative adds to our growing collection of sustainable transport choices at the V&A, including The Green Cabs, which aligns with our core mission of driving green sustainability and setting new standards for eco-friendly urban experiences. V&A Waterfront CEO, David Green; City Sightseeing South Africa CEO, Claus Tworeck; and Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos. / Image Credit: City Sightseeing City Sightseeing operates a range of experiences within our neighbourhood, from its famous open-top bus tours to harbour and canal cruises, giving visitors fresh perspectives on our neighbourhood and Cape Town — now with a greener, quieter ride. GREEN CAB, DRIVING DOWN EMISSIONS IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Since its launch in December 2024, The Green Cab electric shuttle service has provided more than 30,000 visitors with a free, sustainable way to travel across the V&A Waterfront. The service, comprising of six vehicles have collectively travelled more than 21000 kilometers to date, transporting an average of 200 to 500 passengers per week. This initiative has seen the reduction of carbon emission within our neighbourhood by an estimate of 1176 kilograms. You can spot these electric car shuttles rotating between the marked pick-up and drop-off points throughout our neighbourhood. EXPLORING OUR ICONIC LANDMARKS WITH OUR FREE AUDIO TOUR Our neighbourhood is one of Cape Town’s favourite places to explore, loved by both locals and visitors. Beyond the shops, restaurants, hotels and attractions, however, lies a history dating back centuries ago. Many of the buildings you pass now once had very different roles, each telling a story of the city’s maritime past. Visitors to our neighbourhood are invited to explore this history with the V&A Waterfront Audio Tour. Offering visitors an immersive way to experience the neighbourhood’s history, while uncovering the stories behind our iconic landmarks. Highlights include popular favourites, such as: The Old Power Station and Pump House, built in 1882 and expanded in 1904, originally supplied electricity and fresh water to the harbour and now houses Time Out Market Cape Town, a vibrant food destination. The Grain Silo Building, completed in 1921 as part of Cape Town’s grain storage system, was the tallest building in the city at the time. In 2017, it was converted into the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) and The Silo Hotel, preserving its industrial character while creating a landmark for contemporary African art. The Victoria & Alfred Hotel, originally the North Quay Warehouse built in 1904 for coal storage. In 1990, this storage was converted into one of the V&A Waterfront’s first luxury hotel – marking our shift from working dock to mixed-use destination. Tour details Duration: Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour Start: Outside the Cape Town Sign (V&A Hotel) Finish: Zeitz MOCAA, Silo District Cost: Free What you’ll need A smartphone or tablet, internet connection (for download only), and earphones Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the V&A Waterfront Find out more about the V&A Waterfront Audio Tour, here: https://www.waterfront.co.za/attractions/va-waterfront-audio-tour/ Free Public Screening of Wild Waterfront at the V&A Amphitheatre Image Credit: Two Oceans Aquarium Last month, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation premiered their documentary Wild Waterfront at the Labia Theatre. This October, visitors to our neighbourhood get to enjoy a special free screening of the film at the V&A Amphitheatre, running from Monday, 6 October to Friday, 10 October. Directed by the award-winning Productions team of Marguerite Venter and Jerome Stationway, Wild Waterfront follows the Marine Wildlife Management team at the V&A. The documentary focuses on the teams’ vital efforts in protecting Cape fur seals and other marine animals living in and around our busy harbour. Highlighting the challenges and rewards of caring for our marine wildlife and aims to grow understanding of urban ecosystems and how people and wildlife can co-exist. Wild Waterfront will be screened at the Amphitheatre on the following dates: Monday, 6 October 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 Thursday, 9 October 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 Friday, 10 October 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 EVENTS AT THE WATERFRONT: The Winter Wine Series Photo Credit: TimeOut Market Cape Town TimeOut Market’s five-month Winter Wine Series wraps up this September. Don’t miss the final edition, featuring a decadent pairing of artisanal cheeses with elegant MCCs, bubbly, and delicate rosés. Date: Saturday, 27 September Time: From 13h00 Location: TimeOut Market Cape Town Cost: R200 (tickets include a branded glass and unlimited tastings) Bookings can be made, here. WOMAD: Global Sounds Experience a globe-spanning soundscape at WOMAD Cape Town, featuring international artists like Ned Evett, Pepe Voltarelli, Entropica, and Last Jeronimo. Cape Town’s The Rudimentals and Ragas Beyond Borders bring local flavour to the stage. Date: Saturday, 27 September – Sunday, 28 September Time: 14h00 – 19h00 Location: V&A Amphitheatre Cost: Free
