Stay Local in Cape Town

Upon arrival in Cape Town, you’ll be greeted at the airport and shown to your hotel, with a short orientation tour en route. (Rooms are available after 2:00pm). The balance of your day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city with all its fabulous sights, excellent shopping, and many fine restaurants. The great location of the hotel places you right in all the action, just a short walk from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town’s popular shopping and recreation area. Dinner is on your own this evening.

Today you’ll be taken on a unique exploration of the city. Your Cape Malay experience will take you past The Company’s Gardens, established in 1652 to provide fresh fruit and vegetables for the seamen sailing from Holland to Indonesia. Drive through the Bo-Kaap, formerly known as the Malay Quarter, the residential area of descendants of Malay slaves, with its 18th-century flat-roofed houses and mosques. Stop here and visit a locals family in their private home, where you’ll also prepare and enjoy lunch with the family. The balance of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening, regroup, for dinner at the famous Gold Restaurant. Start your evening with an interactive Djembe drumming session which will ensure an energized start to your evening. As you enjoy the ambiance of the beautiful African décor, a set menu consisting of Cape Malay and African cuisine will be served by one of the beautifully adorned members of staff who’ll explain each dish and its country of origin.

Today, after breakfast and a morning at leisure, you’ll be taken to the port for your Azamara cruise.