Robben Island as a Heritage Site

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(8.8K) · History museum in Green Point, South Africa
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Robben Island Museum (RIM) is a public entity responsible for managing, maintaining, presenting, developing and marketing Robben Island …

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May 20, 2025
Amazing place, despite having been a leper colony, a psychiatric hospital and a defense training base. The most important thing was the fight against Apartheid among them Nelson Mandela. Visiting thi…Full review by Dreamer49248789972
May 17, 2025
One of our party could not make the trip on the 7th April 2025 I was given a Refund request Receipt for R400.00 and was told that the refund would be paid into the same account used to book the trip …Full review by Rhona B
May 13, 2025
Previously came to this 10 years ago. Was wowed. Today, with someone who had not been before, we both formed the view that this is no longer hitting the mark - things are tired eg the photos at the …Full review by NDMEdinburgh

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Does the standard tour price on the Robben Island Museum website inlude the ferry crossing?
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Yes it does.
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I would like to book tickets to Robben Island for August 2025, but there are currently only tickets available through …
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I would like to book tickets to Robben Island for August 2025, but there are currently only tickets available through December 2024. Does anyone know how far in advance tickets are available for purchase?
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You can book a day or two in advance. Tours fill up quickly so best to book at least 3 days early. Wear a light wind jacket with a hood gets windy boat ride over us like 20 to 30 minutes …
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You can book a day or two in advance. Tours fill up quickly so best to book at least 3 days early. Wear a light wind jacket with a hood gets windy boat ride over us like 20 to 30 minutes nice ride. Definitely camera for pictures secure phone so does not drop over board. No bathroom on boat. Very safe and informational to level of boats gets full quickly but views are amazing! Enjoy
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What does this cost cover? is it only the ticker or does it also cover a guided tour/ferry ride? Thanks
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Not only the ticket, but the tour and boat. Bring your passport, as they will need it.
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Answer by Benjamin J · Jan 6, 2025
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Hi! I toured the Robben Island prison in 2016 as well and remember the tour guide who was also incarcerated there. …
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Hi! I toured the Robben Island prison in 2016 as well and remember the tour guide who was also incarcerated there. Do you remember his name? All the best, Lonnie Mandigo
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Our guide was Bafo
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Yesterday I managed to secure a date & gave Id numbers of people travelling with me but was not able to provide id …
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Yesterday I managed to secure a date & gave Id numbers of people travelling with me but was not able to provide id number of just one of them, now i cannot reach that place where I can complete writing.
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Sorry I have no idea
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Can i travel on a boat while pregnant?
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If you are pregnant, it is advisable to first consult a medical practitioner before booking a trip to ensure that it is safe and comfortable to travel during your pregnancy...
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