Robben Island Museum

World Heritage Site

 
Educational Tours

The Robben Island Museum has a dedicated Education Department. Among its many activities is the facilitation of subsidised school tours.


 SCHOOLS CATEGORY Maximum 125 LEARNERS PER SCHOOL PER YEAR Maximum 10 EDUCATORS PER SCHOOL PER YEAR
 Non-Fee Paying R50 per learner R100 per educator
 All other schools R100 per learner   
 R200 per educator

 

General terms and conditions:         

  • School tours are available from 1 March - 15 July 2009 and from 15 August – 15 October 2009.
  • School tours depart at 10:00 and 14:00 daily during normal weekdays.
  • School tours are carried on the historic vessels: Susan Kruger and the Dias.    
  • All the bookings must be made on the school’s letterhead and be signed by the principal.
  • Bookings should be made at least 30 days in advance to avoid disappointment.
  • Payment should be made at least 7 days before the voyage date.  
  • A comprehensive passenger list of all learners and educators must be submitted prior to departure for safety reasons. 
  • Schools that wish to bring more than 120 learners per year may do so at the normal rates.

 

Terms and conditions for non-fee paying schools:

  • Non-fee paying schools must submit a letter from the department confirming the school’s status.
  • No more than 5 voyages per week may be booked by non-fee paying schools.  

 

Terms and conditions for all other schools

  • More than 5 voyages per week may be booked by fee-paying schools.

 

Contact: Phyllis Mali, Nomfundo Halu or Zoyisile Mbali

Fax: 021 418 3736                                       Tel: 021 413 4247

 

Adult Educational Group Bookings

Contact Details: Vanessa Mitchell

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