Us, Dec. 19 -- Cape Town is quietly emerging as one of the world's most intriguing new luxury yachting destinations-an under-the-radar alternative for ultra-high-net-worth travelers who have already sailed the Mediterranean and Caribbean and are now seeking something rarer, more immersive, and unmistakably different.

Rather than competing head-to-head with established yachting hubs, Cape Town is carving out a distinct role: not merely a port of call, but a gateway into a broader African journey that blends ocean cruising with wine, wildlife, and culture.

Luxury travel specialists based in the city say the shift is being driven less by volume and more by intentional, high-quality demand.

"The yacht industry in Cape Town is steady, selec...