Cape Town's R230m Superyacht Marina Enters Construction Phase
Cape Town's Quay 7 Superyacht Marina has moved into full-scale construction following a keel laying ceremony at the Port of Cape Town, marking the start of production on six purpose-built floating pontoons by Damen Shipyards Cape Town. The R230m project - South Africa's first purpose-built superyacht marina - will provide eight berths for vessels up to 90 metres in length, positioned adjacent to the Cape Town EDITION hotel at the V&A Waterfront. Construction is approximately 45% complete and remains on track for a 31 October 2026 finish, with an official opening scheduled for November.
The project is generating significant local economic activity, with around 120 people currently on site, nine local subcontractors involved, and 76% of procurement spend directed to local suppliers. Designed for dual-purpose, year-round use, Quay 7 will accommodate superyachts during the season and serve as a commissioning and export staging area for Cape Town's catamaran manufacturers - including Robertson and Caine, Two Oceans Marine and Balance Catamarans - during the off-season. Superyacht visits to the V&A Waterfront have grown steadily since 2009, reaching 35 vessels in the 2024/25 season, with each visit generating demand across fuel supply, provisioning, marine engineering, logistics and hospitality services.
Source: Bizcommunity News
