Cape Town Is Building South Africa's First Dedicated Superyacht Marina

Cape Town's historic V&A Waterfront is preparing to open Quay 7, a purpose-built superyacht marina designed to accommodate some of the world's largest private vessels. The R230 million development is intended to establish the South African port as a more competitive destination for international superyacht traffic while strengthening the city's growing marine services industry.

Developed in partnership with Damen Shipyards Cape Town, the marina will feature six custom-built floating pontoons providing berthing for eight yachts measuring up to 90 meters. The infrastructure is being constructed locally, bringing advanced marine engineering into one of Africa's most recognizable working waterfronts.

Construction is scheduled for completion on October 31, 2026, with an official opening planned for November 1. Beyond providing another destination for visiting yachts, Quay 7 could strengthen Cape Town's position as a gateway between the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Southern Ocean cruising regions.

Check out the full details at V&A Waterfront.