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Whale watching/ Swim with Seals

Combo of Swim with Seals (Offshore Adventures) and Whale and Dolphin watching tour (Ocean Safaris)

Plettenberg Bay

Swim with Seals R895pp for groups of 4 or more R750pp. Seal viewing R495pp. Jetski Rentals operated by 3rd party.

Activity Description

1.5hr – 2hr swimming with seals at Robberg Peninsula

Guest report to the Offshore Adventures Office, located at Central beach’s
car park, 30min prior to departure, where guests sign in and are
equipped with all the necessities for the excursion. After all the
formalities the boat departs from central beach to Robberg Peninsula,
home to approximately 6000 seals, where guests jump into the water with
a fully qualified dive master for 30min packed with fun and inquisitive
furry seals!

The whole trip lasts about 1hour to an 1hour and a half.
A most do for the whole family!!

(Seal Viewing Guests join the trip but stay in the boat instead of venturing into the waters – Book Seal Viewing)

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
When Seven days a week, subject to availability and sea conditions. Closed on Christmas and New Year.
WhereADVENTURE ISLAND Central Beach Car Park Hopwood Street Plettenberg Bay Please be at location 30 minutes before departure time!
WeatherWeather permitting
What to Wearswimsuit, some warm for after.
Things to BringPlease bring a swimsuit to wear under your wetsuits and your own towel, we will supply the rest.
Guests or SpectatorsSpectators: Welcome as seal viewing guests - R495pp. Book Seal Viewing.

Requirements

Minimum Age6 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelAverage
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

InclusionsBoat ride, all snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and wetsuits in all sizes)
ExclusionsN/a

Notes

Please report 30 minutes before departure time.
Photo and video link included

Customer Reviews

What an awesome experience to swim with the Seals, our guide was so helpful and making sure that we were all safe all the time - Lungile Mkhize


It was a great adventure! Angelo, our guide was very competent and explained clearly all risks and how to mitigate. therefore, It was a safe experience for us. For my German grandkids (13 and 15 years old) it was the most exciting and best experience during their entire 14 days visit of South Africa. Personally, I liked the large group of a few months old seals most. - Hartmut Foerster


Absolutely great experience with a very knowledgable and friendly guide named Claude - Peggy Klein


It was very nice experience. We enjoyed it. The seals are so beautiful. Our compliments to the Guide for this trip and his enthousiasme. - Mariska Lommers


Totally nice team, easy instructions, good quality of the equipment provided and swimming with the seals is simply indescribable. I would immediately recommend that everyone have this experience. - Theresa Voggenreiter


Activity Description

The 2 hour boat adventure starts and ends with an adrenaline beach launch into the sea, with 600 hp motors, we will take you to some of the best spots along the coastline. Our purpose built cat style boat has been designed to conquer the ocean without compromising on safety or comfort. Our official permit allows us to take you as close as 50m from a whale when sighted. Other sightings include seals, pelagic birds as well as sharks, big fish, penguins and octopus in their natural habitat.

Arrangements

Duration2 hours
WhenThis trip is available from 1 December to 31 May
WhereAdventure hut, parking area, Central beach, Plettenberg Bay.
WeatherWeather permitting
What to WearWear something weather appropriate and wear comfortable shoes
Things to BringBring a hat, sunscreen and your camera
Guests or SpectatorsNo spectators allowed, only paying guests on the boat

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

InclusionsWe will provide a life jacket, water and a raincoat
ExclusionsMeals

Notes

This is an experience of a lifetime
Welcome to contact us if you need transport we can give you options to use.

Customer Reviews

We had an amazing experience on the trip, seeing literally hundreds of dolphins that put on an amazing show for our amusement. Sadly the weather changed dramatically while we were watching the dolphins and the second part of the trip was curtailed. We had a white knuckle ride back to the beach instead, travelling as fast as was safely practical and hoping not to run into the massive rainstorm enveloping the area around the Beacon. Consequently we arrived about half an hour earlier than scheduled, but did not mind in the least as we were safe and, though rather damp from spray, had avoided the heavy rain. Downsides - a large family group, making up about half the passengers, were not only late arriving at the office, but seemed to be in no hurry at all to get to the boat. Maybe the company could make it clearer when booking that people should arrive early enough to check in and fill out the paperwork. - Jeff and Christine EARL


I really enjoyed the Ocean Safari! The guides were well informed and friendly and we saw lots of dolphins and seals. - Anja Sonn


Good service, friendly staff, we had a great experience! - Ann Seykens


It was a very nice tour with Ocean Safaris. Of course we also wanted to see the dolphins, hence the idea for this boat tour. But of course you can't order the dolphins to show themselves at this time.. :) Nevertheless, we really enjoyed this tour and were impressed by the fascinating seals on Robberg Island 's tip, really enjoyed boating with the gentle surge/waves and had fantastic views of Robberg, Plettenberg Bay and the beautiful Keurboomstrand. Our guide took great care of us, he was very nice and helpful and told a lot of interesting things. Next time we'll look forward to seeing the dolphins... : ) - Berna Euler


I couldn't see whales nor dolphins which was a bit disappointing. Overall the guide was really welcoming and had a bit of information for us. I know it's never guaranteed to see the animals and we did see seals as sort of substitution. The boat ride itself was fun! - Leonie Neitzel




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