Hout Bay Harbour

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Fishing boats and Cape Fur Seals in Hout Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, South Africa. Chapman's Peak can be seen in the background.; Shutterstock ID 129909842;

Partly given over to tourism with complexes such as Mariner’s Wharf, Hout Bay’s harbor still functions and the southern side is a fishing port and processing center. Cruises and snorkeling/diving trips to Duiker Island depart from here.

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