Two old boats have been recalled to duty to handle the huge daily tourist demand to visit Robben Island.

Robben Island’s new R26-million ferry has been attached over money owed to boat builder Farocean on the purchase price, the island’s museum said.

The vessel, named the Adriatic Princess, was bought second-hand for R26-million by a Bloemfontein firm in which Komphela holds an interest.