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Visitor information

The V&A Waterfront is one of SA's most-visited destinations, with restaurants, apartments, shops, and cultural attractions.

When visitors come to our neighbourhood, no access fee is required, except for some museums and the Two Oceans Aquarium. We are open every day of the year, including all public and bank holidays, as well as during festive seasons.

Emergency Contacts

What to do in an emergency

In the event of an emergency, we recommend calling the appropriate emergency service listed in the table. The V&A Waterfront security team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

V&A Waterfront security team:

(+27) 021 408 7708

(+27) 021 408 7709

(+27) 021 408 7710

Lost child or missing person at the V&A Waterfront:

(+27) 021 408 77708

V&A Waterfront information centre:

(+27) 021 408 7600
Operating hours: 09:00 to 21:00

South African Police Service (SAPS):

10111

General police, fire or medical services (only MTN, Vodacom, Cell C and Telkom users):

112

General police, fire or medical services (only South African landline users):

107

Table Mountain National Park emergency line:

(+27) 086 1106 417

Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR):

(+27) 021 937 0300

National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI):

(+27) 087 094 9774

Parking information

Safe and secure parking

We offer parking across five parking facilities that are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each facility has its own payments and pricing system, so be sure to check the signs when you arrive.

Located on Breakwater Boulevard, below the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre and across the Cape Wheel.

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0 - 1 HRS

R10,00

1 - 1.5 HRS

R15,00

1.5 - 2 HRS

R20,00

2 - 3 HRS

R25,00

3 - 4 HRS

R30,00

4 - 5 HRS

R40,00

5 - 6 HRS

R50,00

6 - 7 HRS

R60,00

7 - 8 HRS

R70,00

8 - 9 HRS

R80,00

9 - 10 HRS

R90,00

10 - 11 HRS

R100,00

11 - 12 HRS

R120,00

12 - 24 HRS

R120,00

LOST TICKET *

R120,00

Public Transport

Getting to the V&A Waterfront

The V&A Waterfront is easy to reach using Cape Town’s public transport services. Choose between taking a bus, a metered taxi, or even a boat ride.The V&A Waterfront is easy to reach using Cape Town’s public transport services. Choose between taking a bus, a metered taxi, or even a boat ride.

MyCiti Bus

MyCiTi is an official public bus service, offering a safe and affordable way to get to the V&A Waterfront and nearby areas.

City Sightseeing water taxi

Go for a relaxing canal cruise or use the water taxi to get from Cape Town’s city centre to our neighbourhood.

Ubers and meter taxis

There are designated drop-off and pick-up zones for Ubers and meter taxis, making it easy to get in and out of the Waterfront.

Maps and Floor Plans

Select a map to explore our neighbourhood

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