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How much does it cost to go to Robin island?

How much does it cost to go to Robin island?

Robben Island Museum will be introducing a two-tier pricing system, providing locals with a separate rate from international visitors, that will come into effective from June 2019….New prices:

Visitors Pricing
Locals R380 per adult R200 (children age 2-18)
International R550 per adult R300 (children age 2 -18)

Is Robben Island Open today?

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 time of the year is the best to visit Robben Island?

Quick Facts

Area: 5.18 sq. km
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.

Is Robben Island Open during lockdown?

3.5 Visitations to the island are not allowed during the lockdown period. 3.6 The ferry to and from the island will operate once a week until further notice. 3.7 The number of passengers on the ferry is as directed by the South African Marine Safety Authority (SAMSA).

Is Robben Island worth visiting?

Robben Island is definitely worth the visit. With its natural surrounding beauty, history of all kinds and struggle for people’s rights, Capetown’s Robben Island is a lesson in just one visit.

How long is the boat ride to Robben Island?

about 4 hours
The standard tour to Robben Island is about 4 hours long with two half hour ferry trips, this is only true for the Sikhi as other boats take longer, between 30 min and 1 hour.

What do you wear to Robben Island?

In terms of attire, it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes and to bring a hat, sunglasses and sun protection cream. Information: You will be transported to the Island via Ferries. The ferry will depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V & A Waterfront at 3:00 pm – weather permitting.

Is Cape Point open during lockdown?

Home / Cape Point COVID-19 Level 3 Update Given the president’s recent national address, all national parks remain open. Capacity Restrictions will be implemented as per COVID Level 3 Regulations within the Cape of Good Hope Section, including Cape Point. Operating hours remain unchanged.

Is Kirstenbosch open during lockdown?

Status: Kirstenbosch Estate is open to the public. Picnics are not allowed during adjusted level 4 regulations. Retail: Garden Centre, Bookshops and Giftshops are open. Restaurants: The Kirstenbosch Tea Room, Vida e Caffè and Moyo Kirstenbosch are open for take-away and sit-down meals.

How long is the ferry from Cape Town to Robben Island?

What is Cape Town best known for?

What is Cape Town Most Famous For?

  • Lion’s Head Peak.
  • Greenmarket Square.
  • Robben Island Museum.
  • Cape of Good Hope.
  • Bo-Kaap.
  • Boulders Beach penguin colony.
  • Table Mountain National Park.
  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Are there sharks around Robben Island?

Alison Kock, Research Manager at Shark Spotters, agrees that the likelihood of encountering a shark between Robben Island and the mainland is not nearly as high as it would be in other areas like False Bay or Fish Hoek.

How many days are there on Robben Island?

This trip offers breathtaking views of Robben Island and also Cape Town and Table Mountain from the sea. We normally schedule 3 to 4 cruises per day, your choice, Power or Sail. Please note we do not land on the Island. (Contact Robben Island Museum for trips onto the Island).

How to get from Cape Town to Robben Island?

The distance between Cape Town and Robben Island is 14 km. How do I travel from Cape Town to Robben Island without a car? The best way to get from Cape Town to Robben Island without a car is to ferry which takes 30 min and costs R 210 – R 600. More details

Where can I buy tickets for Robben Island?

Tickets can be booked online or purchased directly from ticket counters at the Nelson Mandela Gateway on the V&A Waterfront. The tour costs R360 per adult (approximately $25) and R200 per child (approximately $15).

Where is the front door to Robben Island?

The Robben Island experience begins at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island at the Clock Tower Precinct, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. The Gateway is Robben Island Museum’s “front door”, a mainland symbol of the importance of the Island for South Africa’s young democracy.