Cape Town Gears Up For An Unprecedented Cruise Season: Record Numbers Expected

As South Africa's cruise season reaches its peak, Cape Town is gearing up for an exciting month ahead.

Cruise Cape Town, part of the tourism agency Wesgro, announced an impressive schedule for March, with 24 cruise ship calls expected at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal.

This spike is not just a fleeting moment, as it signals a robust forward-looking trend, with 76 ship calls already planned for the 2024/25 season, an increase from 67 last year.

Ahead of the start of the cruise season, the Transnet National Ports Authority TNPA revealed that it was planning a total of 268 cruise liner calls for the upcoming season - an astonishing 29 rise compared to the previous year.

As the influx of vessels continues to grow, it is anticipated to usher in thousands of tourists to the region, presenting a significant opportunity for local businesses and tourism recovery.