There is 1 way to get from Green Point to Robben Island by ferry
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Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bay
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Robben Island is 0800 029 999.
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Last updated: 3 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Green Point to Robben Island is to ferry which costs R 210 - R 600 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Green Point to Robben Island is to ferry. Taking this option will cost R 210 - R 600 and takes 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cape Town and arriving at Murray's Bay. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Green Point and Robben Island is 11 km.
The best way to get from Green Point to Robben Island without a car is to ferry which takes 30 min and costs R 210 - R 600.
The ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bay takes 30 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
There are 725+ hotels available in Robben Island. Prices start at R 1 750 per night.
- Distance: 11.4 km
- Duration: 30 min
What companies run services between Green Point, Western Cape, South Africa and Robben Island, South Africa?
Robben Island Museum operates a ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bay 4 times a day. Tickets cost R 210 - R 600 and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 413 4200
- infow@robben-island.org.za
- Website
- robben-island.org.za
Ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 210 - R 600
- Schedules at
- robben-island.org.za
- Book at
- webtickets.co.za
- Adult
- R 400 - R 600
- Child ( Under 18)
- R 210 - R 310
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