Discover exclusive Senior Icon benefits, winter dining, shopping, complimentary parking and exciting August events at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront neighbourhood.
Winter invites you to slow down and enjoy everything the V&A Waterfront has to offer. Catch up with friends over a leisurely lunch, browse your favourite shops, discover a new exhibition or simply enjoy a stroll along the harbour. There are countless ways to make a day of it.
Through the V&A Waterfront’s Senior Icons Programme, visitors aged 60 and over can access exclusive benefits while enjoying seasonal experiences and the latest dining, shopping, entertainment and lifestyle offerings across the neighbourhood.
How to become a Senior Icon
If you are 60 or older, you are invited to join the growing Senior Icons community and discover even more reasons to visit the Waterfront.
Joining is easy. Apply online or register in person at one of the Information Desks in Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre. When registering in person, your Senior Icon card will be printed immediately, allowing you to start enjoying your benefits straight away.
Winter offers worth discovering
Cosy dining and winter flavours
Winter is the perfect time to experience the Waterfront at a more leisurely pace. Settle in for a long lunch, reconnect with friends or take your time exploring the neighbourhood.
Restaurants across the precinct are embracing the season with winter menus and limited-time offers. Celebrate a special occasion at The Waterside or Heirloom at Cape Grace, meet friends at Den Anker, or enjoy familiar favourites at Ferrymans, Mitchells, Kapstadt Brauhaus or Cape Town Fish Market. There is something for every occasion and palate.
Winter style and seasonal savings
The cooler months also provide the perfect excuse for a little retail therapy. Refresh your wardrobe with seasonal offers at Country Road, Levi’s, Crocs, Markham, Trenery and Woolworths, with plenty more to discover throughout the neighbourhood.
Follow the V&A Waterfront on social media at @vandawaterfront to keep up with the latest winter dining and retail offers.
Even more to enjoy as a Senior Icon
Senior Icons receive exclusive benefits throughout the year, helping members get even more value from every visit.
Enjoy 20% off your bill at participating restaurants, Tuesday dining specials at selected eateries and a specially priced three-course meal at Spur. On Wednesdays, Wedgewood offers Senior Icons 10% off selected handcrafted nougat and confectionery.
Members can also browse for their next great read at Exclusive Books and discover selected offers from LEGO and Nespresso.
Planning an enjoyable day out? Your Senior Icon card unlocks discounted experiences across the neighbourhood, including special rates on Wild Horizons cruises and the Two Oceans Aquarium, reduced admission to the Cape Wheel and Zeitz MOCAA, and discounted bicycle hire for those who would like to explore at their own pace.
Offers may be subject to participating outlets, availability and applicable terms and conditions.
Complimentary weekday parking
Senior Icons also enjoy complimentary weekday parking from 09:00 to 14:00, giving members more time to meet, eat, shop, explore and enjoy the neighbourhood.
More reasons to visit in August
August brings a lively calendar of events. Browse rare finds at the V&A Music & Record Fair, watch South Africa’s top players compete in the Growthpoint SA Nationals Squash tournament, shop sustainably at the Vintage With Love Big Sale, or experience a vibrant celebration of music and culture at WOMAD Global Sounds.
The neighbourhood will also celebrate Women’s Month with a variety of special events and experiences throughout August.
Ready to make more of your next Waterfront visit? Find out more about the Senior Icons Programme, seasonal offers and upcoming events on the V&A Waterfront website.
Article sponsored by the V&A Waterfront
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the Senior Icons Programme?
Anyone aged 60 or older can apply to become a V&A Waterfront Senior Icon.
How do I register?
Apply online or register in person at one of the Information Desks in Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre.
Will I receive my Senior Icon card immediately?
Yes. If you register in person, your card will be printed immediately, allowing you to start using your benefits straight away.
What benefits do Senior Icons receive?
Benefits include selected restaurant discounts, retail offers, reduced rates on certain attractions and experiences, and complimentary weekday parking.
When is complimentary parking available?
Senior Icons enjoy complimentary weekday parking from 09:00 to 14:00, subject to the programme’s applicable terms and conditions.
Are Senior Icon offers available everywhere?
No. Offers apply at participating restaurants, retailers and attractions and may be subject to availability and specific terms and conditions.
Where can I find the latest offers and events?
Visit the V&A Waterfront website or follow @vandawaterfront on social media for current offers, events and programme updates.
Good day, I hi sve applied for a Senior Icon online, how do I obtain my card.
Have a lovely day.
Warm regards
Melanie Van Rooyen
Good morning Melanie
The V&A Waterfront have advised that applications can be done online, and you can collect your card at the Information Desk inside the Victoria Wharf. Cards are printed immediately. Please advise the person on duty at the Information Desk that you have applied online.
Warm regards
The YEI Team