| Slightly less scenic South Africa

CRUISE ships calling in South Africa’s Cape
Town will now have to berth at Duncan Dock in
the main Cape Town harbour, instead of the
world famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
According to reports the change is due to
“security concerns” by South Africa’s Dept of
Home Affairs, who have deemed Duncan Dock
a more “secure area not open to the public”.
The decision has not gone down well in all
sectors, with some tourism pundits worried
that the move away from the V&A Waterfront,
with its scenic backdrop and close proximity to
shops and restaurants, will impact Cape Town’s
reputation.
“We are obviously uneasy about the possible
impact of this ruling on Cape Town’s status
and reputation as a cruise tourism destination
as well as on tourism revenues to the city,” the
committee member for tourism events and
marketing, Grant Pascoe, told local media.
Vessels scheduled to call into Duncan Dock
over the coming months include: The World,
Silver Wind, QM2, Seabourn Quest, Silver Whisper,
Silver Spirit , Explorer , National Geographic
Explorer, Athena, Asuka and Ocean Princess.