Cape Town Home Affairs bans cruise liners from Waterfront

[Host Mike]

"The City of Cape Town is concerned about the impact of a Home Affairs ban on passenger ships docking at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

At least 13 cruise ships including the Silver Wind, National Geographic Explorer and Queen Mary are scheduled to visit Cape Town between January and May 2012, but a recent ruling by the Department of Home Affairs means that cruise liners will have to dock in Duncan Dock with immediate effect.

“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,” mayoral committee member for tourism events and marketing Grant Pascoe said.

Pascoe said the city had noted concerns about security risks underlying the decision."

http://www.iol.co.za/travel/travel-news/home-affairs-bans-cruise-liners-from-waterfront-1.1212553

The Sun Princess cruise liner is docked in the Cape Town Harbour. Picture: Henk Kruger

[NSWP]

Thanks Mike, interesting that.  Capetown is on our 'Arcadia' itinerary, Sydney to Southampton.  9th and 10th April, berthed at Capetown.

Duncan Dock does not sound as nice as the waterfront. Have to google Duncan Dock.