What time of the year is the best to visit Robben Island?
Quick Facts
| Area: | 5.18 sq. km |
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| Entry fee: | Adults – USD 27, Visitors under 18 years old – USD 16 |
| Best time to visit: | November, February and March. It is not as windy as January and February, making the ferry ride to the island more pleasant. |
How long does Robben Island tour take?
about 4 hours
How long is the Robben Island Tour? The standard tour to Robben Island is about 4 hours long with two half hour ferry trips, this is only true for the Krotoa as other boats take longer, between 30 min and 1 hour.
Is Robben Island open to public?
Based on the current circumstances, Robben Island Museum will only operate two tours on a weekly basis – Mondays and Saturdays at 11:00. Tour capacity and frequency will be gradually increased based on the domestic demand and reopening of international travel.
What is free on your birthday in Cape Town?
So here’s six places that offer free entry or a free meal on your birthday.
- Free ride on the Table Mountain Cablecar.
- Free entry to the Two Oceans Aquarium.
- Free ride on the Cape Wheel.
- Free ticket to Galileo Outdoor Movie.
- Free bottle of tequila and pizza at SurfaRosa.
- Free meal voucher at JC Brasserie & Pub.
How much does it cost to go to Table Mountain?
Ticket prices
| Ticket Type | Time | Return |
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| Morning: Adults | 8am – 1pm | R390 |
| Morning: Kids (4 – 17 years) | 8am – 1pm | R190 |
| Afternoon: Adults | 1pm – until close | R320 |
| Afternoon: Kids (4 – 17 years) | 1pm – until close | R160 |
Why is Robben Island a tourist attraction?
The prison museum is the primary reason that people visit Robben Island. There is a guided tour that takes about three hours. Visitors buy their tickets at the gateway and take a ferry ride (about half an hour) to the island for the tour.
Can you walk around Robben Island?
A complete circuit around the island is about 12kms and it took me about 4 hours to complete, at a leisurely walking pace. The island’s perimeter is totally flat and, apart from the hot sun, it is an easy and fulfilling stroll.
Can you swim to Robben Island?
Despite the relatively short distances (the main swims between Robben Island and the mainland are between 7.4km and 11km) swimming Robben Island has become a challenge even to accomplished swimmers, mostly due to the cold water temperature….
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Is Robben Island Open 2021?
Following an announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, 27 June 2021 placing the country on an adjusted Alert Level 4 from Monday, 28 June 2021 to 11 July 2021, due to the surge in new COVID-19 infections, Robben Island Museum has suspended all tours till further notice.