Berths in Cape Town

Quay 7 at the V&A Waterfront, the moorings of the Royal Cape Yacht Club and the services the V&A lists for superyachts.

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Places

Berths for large yachts

The V&A Waterfront and the Royal Cape Yacht Club publish these figures on their own sites.

Place	Berths	Vessel length	Services	Contact
Quay 7, V&A Waterfront	Six stern-in berths and two alongside berths, on floating jetties	40 to 90 m	Utility connections. Bonded fuel at Elbow Quay. Concierge lounge with crew amenities. 24-hour security. Customs and immigration clearance	yachtoffice@waterfront.co.za, shipping@waterfront.co.za, +27 (21) 408 7632
Royal Cape Yacht Club, Duncan Road, Table Bay Harbour	386 serviced block and chain moorings for members and visiting yachts	Notice needed in advance above 65 ft length overall or 3 m draught	Fresh water, lighting and 220v. 18-tonne lift, hardstand, chandlery and 40-tonne slipway	marina@rcyc.co.za, reception@rcyc.co.za, 021-421-1354

V&A Waterfront superyacht page, and Royal Cape Yacht Club mooring and marina and contact pages. Visits to the club must be booked ahead.

Quay 7

1 Nov 2026

On 17 July 2026 the V&A said construction would finish on 31 October 2026, with the official opening planned for 1 November 2026.

ZAR 230 million

The V&A gives this as the cost of the Quay 7 development. Six Damen 3006 pontoons, each 30 m, give berthing for eight vessels up to 90 m.

The V&A recorded 35 vessels in the 2024/25 season. It says visits have grown consistently since 2009.

Harbour services

ClearanceCustoms and immigration clearance, and port health and ISPS coordination.

Berth planningBerth planning is done with the harbour master.

SuppliesBunkering, provisioning and waste handling. Bonded fuel supply is available at Elbow Quay.

HistoryThe V&A says the harbour has cleared, fuelled and serviced vessels since 1860.

V&A Waterfront superyacht page.

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