Tour review
Is This Cape Town Helicopter Tour Right for You?
Choose this when Robben Island is the priority. The helicopter circles the island but does not land, enter the museum, or replace the official ferry-based visitor experience.
Experience overview
Cape Town Helicopter Tour Highlights
Twenty minutes of published flight time
Aerial circuit around Robben Island
Waterfront and Atlantic coast perspectives
Wheelchair-accessible listing with pickup offered
Sightseeing route
Cape Town Helicopter Flight Route
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Depart from the V&A Waterfront helipad
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Fly offshore toward Robben Island
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Circle the island as conditions and airspace permit
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Return with coast and city views
Flight routes and departure times can change with weather, air traffic, visibility, and operating conditions.
Booking details
What Is Included in the Tour?
✓ Included
- 20-minute shared helicopter flight
- Live pilot commentary
- Safety briefing
- Lockers for excess luggage
× Not included
- Landing on Robben Island
- Museum admission
- Official island ferry ticket
- Food and gratuities
Getting there
Meeting Point and Check-In
Terminal
V&A Waterfront Helipad, Breakwater Edge, 220 East Pier Road, Cape Town 8001.
Arrival plan
Bring a passport or accepted national identity document and arrive at the reporting time stated on the voucher.
Before you book
Passenger Rules and Requirements
01This is an aerial sightseeing flight, not a Robben Island landing tour
This is an aerial sightseeing flight, not a Robben Island landing tour.
02The listing publishes a lower 98 kg per-passenger threshold for this product
The listing publishes a lower 98 kg per-passenger threshold for this product.
03At least two people per booking are required
At least two people per booking are required.
04Shared aircraft seat up to six and seating follows weight and balance
Shared aircraft seat up to six and seating follows weight and balance.