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Shaft cruise zone

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299 Lower Main Road, Cape Town

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About this place Shaft cruise zone

Shaft is a men-only gay cruise club on Lower Main Road in Observatory, the student and bar district east of central Cape Town. Some old listings put it in De Waterkant, which is wrong. Facilities listed include a steam room, maze, private cabins, a porn lounge, a sun deck and a bar. It is a cruise venue rather than a spa, so do not expect a pool or jacuzzi. No hours are on file here, and theme nights change, so check before you go. Take a ride-hail car there and back at night rather than walking around Observatory, and leave valuables at your accommodation.

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Free Condoms Porn Movies Lockers Outdoor Patio Steam room Bar (alcohol) Maze / labyrinth Private cabins Glory holes Massage service (pro) Air conditioning Outdoor terrace Safer sex supplies

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3.8
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Amazingly Yusuf
Amazingly Yusuf Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Honestly very disappointed as a regular customer. I’ve been coming here many times, but the repeated rude and disrespectful attitude from the counter staff makes me feel unwelcome and not valued. If I had another option, I wouldn’t choose to come back. Everyone deserves respect, and I hope this is taken seriously. :::💔😭

dirk heyns
dirk heyns Jun 2026
★★★★★

It is fun and u there for one reason... have fun

Daniel Scholtz
Daniel Scholtz Jun 2026
★★★★★
Daniel Hampejs
Daniel Hampejs May 2026
★★★★★

Great wibe!Nice and clean,just enjoy it!

Johnny Williams
Johnny Williams Apr 2026
★★★★★
fredericq demesy
fredericq demesy Apr 2026
★★★★★

A very beautiful place, diversity respected, very good music, a place where you feel at ease immediately.

Gladius Maximus26
Gladius Maximus26 Mar 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Terrible location. Very limited parking. Snotty staff greet you. Bar prices for the wealthy or tourists. Clientele some days non existent...other bafoons that get too drunk and take glass into the steamroom. And just skeezy ppl. But at least the venue exists, otherwise Cape Town would be lacking this kind of place. So 5 stars for effort and one star for its execution.

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Last updated on 14 October 2026

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