Robben Island Museum Ferry Ticket & Official Museum Guided Tour

Visit Robben Island, one of South Africa’s most important historical landmarks, with your museum admission and return ferry journey arranged in advance. Depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront and cross Table Bay by ferry to Robben Island. On arrival, join the official Robben Island Museum programme to explore the island’s history, important heritage sites and former maximum-security prison, where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were incarcerated. This is a shared Robben Island Museum experience. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so guests must make their own way to the Nelson Mandela Gateway and arrive at least 45 minutes before departure for check-in and boarding. After the museum programme, return by ferry to the V&A Waterfront. Please note that ferry operations are weather dependent and may be delayed, changed or cancelled by Robben Island Museum for operational or safety reasons.

1. 1

   Waterfront Clock Tower

   Pass by

   The Waterfront Clock Tower/Nelson Mandela Gateway is not simply a “pass by.” It is where the traveller reports for check-in and boards the ferry.

2. 2

   Robben Island Museum

   3 hours

   Official island programme, including the guided island component and maximum-security prison visit.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   Pass by

   Arrival/departure point on Robben Island Museum.

4. 4

   V&A Waterfront

   Pass by

   Return to the Nelson Mandela Gateway.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.