Good to know
- Tickets
- Ferry and tour tickets required; prices listed on the official website.
- Time needed
- Allow 3 to 4 hours including the ferry crossing.
- Best time
- Morning ferry departures to avoid stronger afternoon winds.
- Getting there
- Ferries leave from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
Itineraries with Robben Island
Robben Island is on day 2
Day 2 of Cape Town & Table Mountain
Robben Island
How Robben Island fits into a day.- 9:00Robben IslandTable Bay
- 14:00Zeitz MOCAAWaterfront
- 18:00Signal HillSignal Hill
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Robben Island questions
How long does the Robben Island tour take?
The full experience including ferry travel lasts about three and a half hours.
Do you need to book Robben Island tickets in advance?
Advance booking is recommended as tours often sell out.
Is photography allowed on Robben Island?
Photography is permitted in most areas except inside the prison cells.
