Cape Town Day Excursion – Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point

This full-day Cape Town shore excursion covers the peninsula's coastal and mountain highlights in a single day. You'll begin at Boulders Beach in Simon's Town, home to a colony of African penguins, then continue to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, where a light on-the-go lunch fits neatly into the day. From there the route follows Chapman's Peak Drive, one of the world's most spectacular coastal roads, with postcard views at every turn, plus a stop at Maiden's Cove tidal pool in Clifton. Weather permitting, the day finishes at Table Mountain.

The excursion runs approximately 9–10 hours, departing at 8:00 a.m. aligned to your cruise ship's arrival and returning by 6:00 p.m., with pickup and drop-off at the designated tour area at the V&A Waterfront cruise terminal known as Markers Landing. Allow at least 45 minutes from docking to clear the terminal and meet your driver/guide. Fitness level is moderate and suitable for most guests, with some walking and light stair climbing; wheelchair access is available at most major sites, and a funicular at Cape Point is available for guests who prefer not to walk up to the lighthouse.

Included are transfers with vehicle and fuel, an expert English-speaking guide, and Chapman's Peak Drive toll fees. Entry fees are not included in this package and can be pre-paid or paid on-site, and meals, beverages, and gratuities are for your own account. Bring a passport/ID copy, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, and binoculars, and wear comfortable enclosed walking shoes with a light jacket for the wind. Note that any tickets included in a booking are non-refundable, and if your tour falls during the Table Mountain cable car's annual maintenance period (usually July–August), a local highlight or alternative activity will be arranged instead.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa. The tour departs from the Cape Town Cruise Terminal at the V&A Waterfront and visits Boulders Beach in Simon's Town, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman's Peak Drive, Maiden's Cove tidal pool in Clifton, and the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway before returning to the terminal.

Duration: 1 day — a full-day excursion of approximately 9–10 hours, departing 8:00 a.m. (aligned to your cruise ship's arrival) and returning by 6:00 p.m. Timing may vary slightly depending on ship schedule and season. Allow at least 45 minutes from docking to clear the terminal.

Activity Type: Guided sightseeing along the Cape Peninsula, combining wildlife viewing, scenic coastal driving, and a cable car ascent of Table Mountain (weather permitting). Fitness level is moderate and suitable for most guests, with some walking and light stair climbing. Wheelchair access is available at most major sites, and a funicular at Cape Point is available for those who prefer not to walk up to the lighthouse. Lunch is optional and at your own expense during a tour stop.

Accommodation: No accommodation is included — this is a single-day shore excursion timed to your cruise ship, with pickup and drop-off at the V&A Waterfront cruise terminal (Markers Landing). Package options:

• Early Bird Saver (Excludes Tickets): 3,890 ZAR per person — includes transfers and cruise-timed scheduling, with entry fees payable on-site; available until 360 days before departure

A non-refundable 20% deposit of 778 ZAR is required within 72 hours of booking, with the total balance due 45 days prior to the trip.

Day 1 — Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain

Meet your guide at Markers Landing at the V&A Waterfront cruise terminal after clearing customs, departing at 8:00 a.m. Start at Boulders Beach in Simon's Town to see the African penguin colony, then travel south to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, with a light lunch on the go at your own expense (a funicular is available at Cape Point for guests who'd rather not walk up to the lighthouse). Continue along the dramatic Chapman's Peak Drive with a stop at Maiden's Cove tidal pool in Clifton. Weather permitting, finish the day with the cable car up Table Mountain before returning to the terminal by 6:00 p.m.

• Transfers
• Expert Guide
• Toll Fees

• Entry Fees
• Meals and Beverages
• Gratuities - Tips