• Experience the 5-star elegance of the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, which is surrounded by lush gardens.
• Hear of the hotel’s late-19th-century origins, when Sir Donald Currie dreamed of lodgings to match London’s best.
• Revel in the immaculately decorated salon or conservatory, where you’ll take high tea.
• Partake in dainty sandwiches, savories, cakes, pastries and scones along with ...

In the evening you depart the ship and are taken on a scenic drive to Hout Bay. Here you will experience the flavors of South Africa in a classic Cape Town home setting during this memorable dinner prepared by the family of world-renowned culinary Guru, the late Lannice Snyman.

Lannice Snyman was an International, award-winning cookbook author, publisher and chef and her legacy in fine food is continued i...

• Gain the after-hours atmosphere of Cape Town’s lively city center.

Celebrate the allure of vibrant and cosmopolitan Cape Town on this panoramic tour with a scenic stop. You’ll step aboard y...

• Ascend Signal Hill for an enchanting panorama of Cape Town as the sun sets.
• Gaze in awe at the city’s dramatic rock formations, including Lion’s Head and emblematic Table Mountain.
• Sip a glass of sparkling wine and try a variety of canapés just as the city’s lights start to come on.
• Wind through Cape Town’s attractive coastal communities while returning to the ship by coach.

Spend the day exploring Cape Town's unique military past including visits to the Castle of Good Hope, Military History Museum, Signal Hill and the South African Air Force Museum.

Cape Town, the Mother City, has a rich history dating back to the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck, a Dutch settler who dropped anchor in Table Bay on April 6, 1652. The Castle was built between 1666 - 1679, it is a pentagonal fortif...

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Journey to the Cape Winelands, a land of flourishing vineyards and superb wine estates.
• Tour the grounds and taste the wines of the venerable Vergelegen Estate, which is among the country’s top wineries.
• Enjoy prestigious extra virgin olive oil, wonderful wines at another leading Estate.
• Sit for a lunch of gourmet specialties paired with a selection of vintages at a restaurant a...