Table Mountain, Cape Town 桌山，开普敦
April 11, 2025
We got up before sunrise, hoping to catch a glimpse of the lighthouse at Cape Point, the southernmost tip of the continent. But it was too late—our ship had already sailed north. However, the coastal scenery, including Table Mountain bathed in the morning light, was magnificent.
Our ship docked in Cape Town, South Africa, late in the morning. Since we were assigned a working berth, the port provided a complimentary shuttle to the city center. We boarded the shuttle and once in the city, purchased a 3-day hop-on/hop-off bus pass to begin our exploration.
The weather was dry and pleasant—perfect for sightseeing. Cape Town immediately impressed us with its natural beauty and urban charm. Our first stop was the Table Mountain cableway. The line for standard tickets stretched out with an estimated two-hour wait, but we noticed that guests with “fast track” tickets—though double the price—could bypass the wait entirely. We opted for the fast track and were soon on our way up the mountain.
At the summit, we were greeted with absolutely breathtaking views. From that vantage point, we could see all the way to Robben Island, and the surrounding cityscape. We spent over an hour soaking in the panoramic scenery, taking photos, and appreciating the majesty of the moment.
After descending by cable car, we rejoined the hop-on/hop-off bus and continued our ride along Cape Town’s stunning coastline. Partway through the journey, a heavy fog rolled in, softening the scenery and creating a mysterious, moody atmosphere. Visibility dropped, but it added a unique touch to our coastal ride.
We eventually returned to the ship, where we enjoyed another delicious dinner at Umi Uma. To cap off the evening, a local dance troupe came aboard and performed a vibrant and energetic show, offering us a taste of South African culture before we sailed away.
桌山，开普敦
2025年4月11日
我们的邮轮在上午晚些时候抵达南非开普敦。由于今天我们的船首先停靠的是一个作业码头，到晩上才换到旁边的邮轮码头，港口特地为乘客安排了接驳车。我们搭乘接驳车前往最热闹的海滨中心，并购买了为期三天的观光巴士通票，开始探索这座美丽的城市。
今天的天气干燥宜人，蓝天白云，非常适合观光。开普敦给我们留下了深刻印象，既有自然美景，也有都市风情。我们的第一站是桌山缆车站。普通票排队时间大约需要两个小时，但我们发现如果购买快速通道票（虽然价格翻倍），就可以直接上山。于是我们选择了快速通道，节省了大量等待时间。
到达山顶后，眼前的景色令人叹为观止。山顶上有许多小路可以走，从高处可以远眺好望角、罗本岛以及四周的城市和海岸线。我们在山顶逗留了一个多小时，拍照留念，静静欣赏这壮丽的自然奇观。
之后我们乘坐缆车下山，重新登上观光巴士，继续沿着开普敦美丽的海岸线前行，也见识了开普敦最豪华的住宅区。途中突然一阵浓雾涌来，能见度迅速降低，原本清晰的风景变得朦胧神秘，也为旅程增添了一份特别的氛围。
我们最终返回邮轮，在最喜欢的Umi Uma日本餐厅再次享用了美味的晚餐。当晚，一支当地舞蹈团登船，为我们带来了一场充满活力的南非舞蹈表演。