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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Robben Island, Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Robben Island Museum: departures, timing and tour duration

Check ferry schedules, expected total visit length, and practical timing advice before your travel day.

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Regular Opening Hours
DayHoursStatus
Monday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Open
Tuesday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Open
Wednesday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Open
Thursday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Open
Friday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Open
Saturday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Open
Sunday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Open
Seasonal Timetable

High Season (Summer – full schedule)

10/01 – 03/31

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Open

Low Season (Winter – weather dependent)

04/01 – 09/30

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Open
Monthly Timetable

Peak Summer Tourism

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Open

Peak Summer (January)

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Open
Specific Date Ranges

Standard Tour Structure

01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Open
Special Events & Holidays

Bad Weather (wind/sea conditions)

weather

Tours may be delayed or cancelled

Open

South African Public Holidays

publicHolidays

Open (high demand, advance booking essential)

Open
Important Information

There are no open walk in visits to the island itself. Access is linked to scheduled ferry departures and managed tour groups.

Morning departures often provide calmer pacing and clearer light for the crossing, though weather remains a factor in every season.

Advance booking is recommended year round and essential in peak periods when demand rises sharply.

General city museum initiatives and transport cards do not automatically include Robben Island Museum ferry access unless explicitly stated by the official operator.