FERRY TRIPS
The crossings worth booking.
The 15 most popular cape town ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.
Prebook your Robben Island ferry plus a guided prison tour led by a former inmate, ending at Nelson Mandela Gateway in about 4 hours.
Most Popular“The tour was very good. The guides brought this to life for us as they described their experiences in the prison camp.”
Cape Town hotel pickup plus a Robben Island ferry and prison tour, guided by former prisoners, in a small group capped at 12.
“Transport was on time. Guide was extremely informative; thank you Sam. Robben Island was incredible; the stories from tour guides, the timing there was enough tine to experience whole island - thoroughly enjoyed ourself. Family of 4; 2 adults & 2 children (aged 10 & 7) Price is expensive. The cost of ticket if bought…”
Township tour through District Six and Langa, plus Robben Island ferry to see Mandela’s prison, with local culture stops and market time.
“The Township tour was excellent. Sam gave detailed history of township..”
Robben Island from Cape Town with a former political prisoner guide, priority ferry access, Mandela’s cell, and skip-the-line museum entry.
“We had a an amazing time. The history from the guides was surely worth it. Highly recommend!”
Skip the ticket line for a shared Robben Island ferry and guided prison tour from Cape Town, led by ex-political prisoners, in about 4 hours.
“On our particular day which was New Year’s Eve at 1 pm we felt rushed throughout the tour we didn’t feel like we had enough time to take everything in. But as for the tour itself it was a good tour we learned so much and we enjoyed ourselRead more”
Small-group Robben Island ferry and museum tour with Mandela’s cell, a former-prisoner guide, and scenic Table Mountain views.
“It was impressive that former prisoners gave the tour and explained so many things about the time they served, the conditions, the political stage etc.”
Robben Island ferry and guided prison tour from Cape Town, led by English ex-prisoner storytellers, with Mandela’s cell and key sites.
“The tour itselfnis amazing. Is a must see. Guides are actually ex prisoners from the jail. The oegsnizstion was not so good, we had the tour for 9 AM but it got cancelled with no notice and we had to reschedule it.”
Skip the ticket line and tour Robben Island with an ex-inmate guide, including ferry rides and a visit to Mandela’s prison cell.
“Such an interesting visit with guides with personal knowledge of Robben Island, and an inspiring message of unity and forgiveness. Quite different from the horror stories that are often told in places like this and from a person with much to resent”
Half-day Robben Island tour with hotel pickup, guided prison visit with Mandela’s cell, ferry ticket, and V&A Waterfront time.
“Very helpful pick up driver who was sensitive to a mobility issue. Made logistics easy with ticket purchase and escort to the ferry. The tour of the island was guided by an excellent story teller and the guide of the Mandela cell was helpful. Powerful experience.”
Robben Island Museum tour with hotel transfer and ferry tickets. Guided Mandela cell visit and round-trip convenience from Cape Town.
Robben Island prison museum and Langa Township in one day, with ferry tickets, African lunch, and air-conditioned hotel transfers.
“This is a well structured tour which is very informative and educational. It removes all all the mythical beliefs about Robben Island and how Mandela was treated.”
Take a scenic ferry from Cape Town to Robben Island, tour with a former political prisoner, and visit Mandela’s cell.
Ferry to Robben Island from Cape Town, Mandela’s cell and quarry, guided by a former prisoner, with CBD hotel pickup.
Robben Island Prison Museum plus Cape Town landmarks with ferry tickets, skip-the-stress transfers, and air-conditioned city touring.
“Hello. The owner Remmy took such good care of us even before we left the United States. He spent countless hours answering all of my questions to make me feel safe. The day of our your, He sent Kuda who was our driver and he also wRead more”
Robben Island ferry visit plus Spice Route tastings and Babylonstoren garden walks from Cape Town, with hotel pickup and a guided day.
“This was a great experience of note. Robben Island was good hut the best part was the wineries.”
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
