Robben Island Museum (RIM) is a public entity responsible for managing, maintaining, presenting, developing and marketing Robben Island …
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Dec 28, 2024
Our guide was interesting and fun. But the ferry and buses around the site take far too long and are disorganised. Would not recommend going unless you’re very interested in the history. Took over… Full review by 118alistair
Dec 25, 2024
Visiting Robben Island was an unforgettable experience that offered deep insight into South Africa’s history. The journey begins at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll boar… Full review by Roli J
Dec 21, 2024
Lot of trips being cancelled at the moment and not due to the weather. It’s a pain getting a refund when no alternative tours available Full review by Asklowey
I would like to book tickets to Robben Island for August 2025, but there are currently only tickets available through December 2024. Does anyone know how far in advance tickets are available for purchase?
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You can book a day or two in advance. Tours fill up quickly so best to book at least 3 days early. Wear a light wind jacket with a hood gets windy boat ride over us like 20 to 30 minutes …
You can book a day or two in advance. Tours fill up quickly so best to book at least 3 days early. Wear a light wind jacket with a hood gets windy boat ride over us like 20 to 30 minutes nice ride. Definitely camera for pictures secure phone so does not drop over board. No bathroom on boat. Very safe and informational to level of boats gets full quickly but views are amazing! Enjoy
Hi! I toured the Robben Island prison in 2016 as well and remember the tour guide who was also incarcerated there. Do you remember his name? All the best, Lonnie Mandigo
Yesterday I managed to secure a date & gave Id numbers of people travelling with me but was not able to provide id number of just one of them, now i cannot reach that place where I can complete writing.
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I do not know. We bought our tickets at the pier the day before we wanted to go.
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