Robben Island Questions, Answers and Facts
What does the name Robben Island mean?
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The name Robben Island means seal in the Afrikaans language
Who went to Robben Island?
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Prisoners, unwanted and unloved people in society
What is Robben Island famous for?
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Apartheid and Nelson Mandela
When was Robben Island Discovered?
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Robben Island was discovered by the Portuguese explorers in the 15th century
What can we do and see on Robben Island?
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Visitors can experience light house, the lime stone quarry, the prison and the hospital
How long does it take to get to Robben Island?
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The Ferry trip is about 30min, the tour of the Island lasts roughly 4 hours
How do I get to Robben Island?
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You can book tickets directly with Robben Island via webtickets or you can book and extended tour with Cape Coastal Tours
From which year was Robben Island used as a prison?
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In the 17th century but political prisoners were sentenced to Robben Island from 1960
How many years did Nelson Mandela spend on Robben Island?
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Nelson Mandela got sentenced to life in prison which he spent 18 years at Robben Island
What is the distance of Robben Island from Cape Town?
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The distance is approximately 6.9 km from the Table Bay
Why is the Robben Island boat cancelled and what can I do if my trip is cancelled?
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Bad weather conditions or rough seas. You can reschedule the tour for a later ferry or later different date, alternatively you can request a refund for the cost of the ferry.
When is the best time of the year to visit Robben Island?
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During the spring and summer months Sep-March
Are pets allowed on Robben Island?
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No pets are not allowed on Robben Island
How many ferries are there that leaves to Robben Island?
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It depends on the season but generally their are 2 or 3 different ferries that may operate at different times.
At what time does the last boat leave for Robben Island?
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The last ferry leaves at 5pm
When was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
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Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990.
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Visit Robben Island and take a guided cultural tour of the city. Highlights include, Robben Island, Buitengraght, Whale Street, Bo-Kaap, Historical buildings in the City, Company Gardens, Slave lodge, Cathedral Church, Adderly Street, District 6 Museum
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