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please be advised to arrive early as each departure to robben island fills up fast, so if you get there too late you will have to buy a ticket for the following day. also be advised that weather conditions change daily, so even if you have a ticket, you may be bumped till a later departure or even the following day if the tides are to high. if you have a ticket, line up 45 min to 1 hour early so you can get the seat you want. as you approach the arrival area of the island, the island is to the left of the boat, but as the boat docks it makes a 180 degree turn, so you actually exit on the right.
Written Mar 5, 2007
A ferry leaves Victoria Waterfront daily to Robben Island. Do get your ticket a day in advance if you can because they sell out quickly. Also plan to visit the island on a clear day. The view of Cape Town from Robben Island is quite nice.
Written Oct 26, 2005
be advised that if you choose to sit on the outside deck of the ferry, dress warm. bring a light jacket or sweater as it gets a little chilly, especially the early morning tours.
Updated Mar 24, 2007
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be advised that if you choose to sit on the outside deck of the ferry, dress warm. bring a light jacket or sweater as it gets a little chilly, especially the...
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The boat going to Robben Island was great because you get to catch the most beautiful pictures of Table Top Mountain (picture below). On the island itself, you ride a bus that gives a tour of the site...
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Robben Island, today a symbol of democracy and the refusal of the human spirit to be broken, has had a turbulent and troubled past. For the past 400 years Robben Island has existed as a fort , mental...
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Shameful past but the future is bright
Robben Island was one of the most surreal experiences of my life. Wandering the halls of the prison and seeing Nelson Mandela's tiny cell that he called home for over 18 years....it was like a dream...
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the ferry to robben island departs from victoria's wharf and takes about 50 minutes, depending on current. there is your choice of seating, however get in line early if you want a seat on the outside...
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As you know in Robben Island there is the prison where Nelson Mandela was in jail for many years. The only reason to go the island is to visit the jail cuz there is nothing else there (well, thousands...
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