# Robben Island tickets

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Begin at the V&A Waterfront, cross Table Bay by ferry, then follow the island visit to the former prison. Choose a date to see the current departure time, price and ticket details, and leave about four hours for the experience.

Robben Island visitor guide

Begin at the V&A Waterfront, cross Table Bay by ferry, then follow the island visit to the former prison. Choose a date to see the current departure time, price and ticket details, and leave about four hours for the experience.

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## What your ticket covers

Your ticket covers the return ferry from Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island and a guided visit to the former prison. The crossing and island visit make this a half-day experience, so plan your Cape Town schedule around both ferry journeys.

The ferry leaves from the V&A Waterfront. Make your own way to the terminal and arrive by the check-in time in your booking confirmation.

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## Where to board

The ferry departs from Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Allow time to find the terminal and complete check-in before departure. Keep your booking confirmation available.

Wind and sea conditions can affect ferry operations. Leave flexibility around the crossing, especially if you have onward plans later in the day.

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## Choose a date before you book

Choose a date that fits your plans. Before paying, check the departure time, total price, cancellation terms and any visitor requirements. Enter each traveller’s name and age accurately.

Robben Island Museum operates the ferry and visitor service.

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## Allow enough time

Allow around four hours for the return ferry journey and island visit. The experience includes time on the water, transport around the island and a guided visit to the former prison. Arrive by the check-in time; boarding takes place before the scheduled departure.

Leave a buffer after the return ferry. Weather and sea conditions can affect the schedule, so avoid making a tight connection or booking another fixed activity immediately afterward.

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## Booking and arrival

The departure time sets your check-in window at Nelson Mandela Gateway. Allow time to reach the V&A Waterfront, find the terminal and check in before boarding. Keep your confirmation handy for the meeting details.

Wind and sea conditions can affect the crossing. Leave a buffer after the scheduled return.

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## Check the terms for your date

Before paying, check the departure time, total price and cancellation terms for your date. Make sure the timing fits your plans and confirm what is included.

Robben Island Museum operates the ferry and visitor service.

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## What to check before paying

Before confirming, check the date, departure time, check-in deadline, traveller details and cancellation terms. Save your confirmation and use its meeting instructions to reach Nelson Mandela Gateway.

Allow enough time to reach the V&A Waterfront before check-in. Sea conditions can affect ferry operations, so leave a buffer after the return crossing.

Quick answers

## Common questions

### Where can I book a ticket?

Choose a date with Get your tickets above, then review the price, inclusions and terms before paying.

### What does this ticket include?

It includes return ferry trips from Cape Town and a guided visit to the former prison.

### Where does the ferry depart?

The ferry leaves from Nelson Mandela Gateway at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. Follow the check-in instructions in your booking confirmation.

Plan your visit

## See Robben Island for yourself

Choose a date that fits your plans and get ready for the visit.

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