No. 1 Silo
The benchmark for sustainable commercial development in South Africa, No.1 Silo received a 6-star Green Star SA rating and was the first in the Western Cape to do so.
33°54'08.51" S, 18°25'27.28" E
Where the world's great routes meet
This marks Quay 7 — the Superyacht basin of the V&A Waterfront, at the southern tip of Africa. Counter-seasonal to the Mediterranean and Caribbean circuits, and positioned on active Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Antarctic routings. Held within a working harbour that has cleared, fuelled, and serviced vessels since 1860.
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Compliance
Customs & immigration clearance
Port health & ISPS coordination
Operations
Bunkering, provisioning and waste handling
Berth planning with the harbour master
Guest services
Concierge, transfers and private dining
Crew lounge and amenities on the quay
Refit
Syncrolift® and dry docks in the same harbour
A vetted network within 15 kilometres
Marina Features
Built for every stage
A purpose-built marina designed to make every stage of arrival, stay and departure easier.
- 6 stern-in berths and 2 alongside berths for vessels from 40 to 90 metres
- Floating jetties with utility connections
- Bonded fuel supply available at Elbow Quay
- Concierge lounge with crew amenities
- 24-hour security and controlled access
- Access to Syncrolift® and dry dock facilities
On-site Refit
All vessel works handled on-site
Syncrolift® ship lift, 1,806 tonnes, for vessels up to 61 metres and 15-metre beam — on site. The Robinson and Sturrock dry docks in the same harbour, the latter 360 metres, with a 456-metre repair quay.
Beyond the wall: a vetted network for boatbuilding, repair, chandlery and spares within 5 to 15 kilometres.
The Waterfront Precinct
Quay 7 sits in the heart of the V&A Waterfront
South Africa's most-visited destination: 25 million people a year, 500+ retail outlets, 80+ restaurants and 13 hotels, with the Zeitz MOCAA and The Cape Town EDITION a short walk from the berth. Everything crew and guests need is within walking distance.
Voted Best City in the World five times by readers of The Telegraph. The Cape Winelands within an hour. Table Mountain above the basin.
No. 2 Silo
This eight-storey building holds 31 apartments across one and two-bedroom configurations, each with generous terraces looking out over Silo Square and the city.
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
This building holds a 4-Star Existing Building rating, recognising its operational performance in responsible energy use, efficient water consumption, waste diversion from landfill, and indoor environmental quality.
The Ridge
6-Star Green Star rated, incorporating natural ventilation, rooftop solar generation and a timber structure that stores carbon rather than emitting it.
Zeitz MOCAA
Africa's largest museum of contemporary art, carved from the historic grain silo at the head of the marina.
