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Monday to Sunday - 08:00 to 17:00
Private Bag Robben Island Cape Town 7400
established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.


established by the Department of Arts and Culture in 1997.
The official guide to living, working, visiting and investing in the RIM
Robben Island, the unique symbol of “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering and injustice” with a rich 500 year old multi-layered history, is visited every year by thousands of people eager to understand and honour the important aspects of South Africa’s history that the Island represents.
Currently; RIM has tours that runs as follows; 09h00, 11h00, 13h00 and 15h00. The ferries depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront. The tour takes 3.5 hours including the ferry trip to and from the Island (Depending on the boat used as they have different travel times).
09:00
South Africans
R400
per adult
R210
per child(U/18)
Non South Africans
R600
per adult
R310
per child(U/18)
11:00
South Africans
R400
per adult
R210
per child(U/18)
Non South Africans
R600
per adult
R310
per child(U/18)
13:00
South Africans
R400
per adult
R210
per child(U/18)
Non South Africans
R600
per adult
R310
per child(U/18)
15:00
South Africans
R400
per adult
R210
per child(U/18)
Non South Africans
R600
per adult
R310
per child(U/18)
South Africans
R1000
per adult
Non South Africans
R1400
per adult
South Africans
R620
per child
Non South Africans
R820
per child
Friday to Sunday - 08:00 to 17:00
Free Cap & Water Bottle