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The ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront. The tour takes 3.5 hours including the ferry trip to and from the Island (Depending on the boat used as they have different travel times). To book a tour click the button below.
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Robben Island Museum uses two of its own ferries which transport visitors and staff to the island, along with several private vessels if, and when, they are required. These ferries operate between Table bay harbour and Robben Island Museum on a daily basis to transport passengers and staff.
Take the ferry from Cape Town to Robben Island from R 209. Check timetables, prices and book your tickets with Rome2Rio.
- Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cape Town and arriving at Murray's Bay. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The jo...
- The distance between Cape Town and Robben Island is 14 km.
- There are 2370+ hotels available in Robben Island. Prices start at R 850 per night. More details
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Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has served as a whaling station, a leper colony and most notably a political prison from the 17th to the 20th centuries, where former president Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27-year incarceration. It takes its name from the Dutch word for seals (robben), which is why the Dutch/Afrikaans name ...
Named after South Africa’s former president, the triple-story Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island glass museum links the V&A Waterfront with the island. Located at the Clock Tower precinct of the Waterfront, visitors also board the passenger ferry to Robben Island from here.
Established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997, Robben Island Museum is a public entity responsible for conserving and marketing Robben Island as a World Heritage Site. The museum runs several educational programmes designed to conserve the attraction’s natural and cultural heritage. These include the maximum and medium security prison c...
Nelson Mandela Prison Cell: Former South African president Nelson Mandela’s prison cell on Robben Island is one of the most popular attractions on the island. Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island for 18 of his 27 years in prison. Moturu Kramat: Moturu Kramat is a sacred Islamic shrine located on Robben Island. The Kramat is the tomb of Sheikh Ab...
A trip to Robben Island is only accessible aboard a ferry from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront. There are several different tour types, with the general tour being the most popular option. The ferry to the island departs from the V&A Waterfront 4 times a day from Monday to Sunday, with the first trip departing at 9AM. Other options...
Oct 19, 2024 · The Robben Island Ferry provides regular scheduled trips for convenient access. Visiting Robben Island offers a unique opportunity to learn about South Africa’s fight against apartheid. Explore the natural beauty of the island while experiencing its historical significance.
Oct 3, 2024 · Ferries to Robben Island depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront. The standard ferry schedule offers departures at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm, though times may vary seasonally and operationally.
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Nov 6, 2023 · Explore the iconic Robben Island only a 30-minute ferry ride from Cape Town. See the prison that was home to political activists including Nelson Mandela, and learn the island's history.
