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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 R995pp for groups of 4 or more R895pp. Seal viewing R595pp.

Activity Description

1.5hr – 2hr swimming with seals at Robberg Peninsula

Guests report to the Offshore Adventures Office, located in the Central Beach
car park in Hopwood Street, Plettenberg Bay, 30min before departure, where guests sign in and are
equipped with all the necessities for the excursion. After all the
formalities, the boat departs from the central beach to the Robberg Peninsula,
home to approximately 8000 seals, where guests jump into the water with
a fully qualified dive master for 30 minutes, 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 - R595pp—book Seal Viewing.

Requirements

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

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

The boat ride includes all snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, and wetsuits in all sizes). We have Change rooms, warm showers, and Locker facilities available.
Photo and video link included

ExclusionsN/a

Notes

Please report 30 minutes before departure time.

What about Rabies:

We want to keep you in the loop about the recent rabies outbreak in seals. We’re closely monitoring the situation with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and Cape Nature. While there have been a few isolated cases, we’re continuing our activities with some extra safety measures to ensure everyone’s well-being.

We’ll keep you informed about rabies risks and our approach to managing them. Our team has put additional protective steps in place, and we have spotters watching for any unusual seal behavior.

Our local hospital is well-prepared for any seal bite injuries, with trained staff and vaccines on hand, just in case.

We also carry first aid supplies for bite wounds and make sure our guides stay close while you’re in the water, ready to help if needed. To keep the seals calm and ensure you have a great experience, we’ve slightly reduced the time spent in the water.

If you’re feeling a bit uneasy, no problem! You can choose to join a viewing trip instead, which is just as enjoyable. The choice is completely yours, and we’re here to make your experience safe and fun!

Customer Reviews

It was such an amazing and special experience! The Tour guides are great and we had a lot of fun on our trip :) - Isabel Drexel-Podlich


This Excursion made our whole visit to south Africa very Special. Well organised, safety first, immense fun and a unique experience. Very good value for money, will go again when I next visit. Well done guys! - aAnthony Peter Hoffenberg


It was a great experience to swim with the seals. Everything was perfect from safety instructions to equipment. Safety first was rule no. 1. Very nice guides and skipper. The ride with the boat at wonderful weather conditions was amazing. We got very close to the playing seals. That activity should be a "must do" on everyone's travel-agenda. - Wolfgang Colditz


Es war super! Volle funf Sterne. Wir haben uns von Anfang bis Ende hervorragend aufgehoben gefuhlt. Der Guide war sehr darauf bedacht, dass wir nicht in die Natur eingreifen, hat sehr viel gewusst und uns ein tolles Erlebnis beschert. Wurden wir sofort noch mal machen! - Christina Groneberg


Diese Tour war perfekt und professionell organisiert, das Erlebnis ist eine tolle Erfahrung, die Fotos und Filme wurden, wie verabredet, punktlich zur Verfugung gestellt - alles super! - Silke Karsten


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
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
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 a great tour where the welfare of the animals was paramount. An absolute recommendation! - Alina Dangel


Really enjoyed the trip. Was well done, guides were knowledgeable and managed to find the dolphins which was fantastic. Would highly recommend it. - Adam Marcus


Great experience all round! - Kyle Wall


Unfortunately we did not see whales as it was not whale season however it was still an absolutely awesome experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable and told us extremely interesting facts about the dolphins and seals which we did see. Safety always came first. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely do it again. 10 star!!!! - Stephen Bell


Such a fantastic trip made even more interactive with our trip guide PK. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Plettenburgh area - kim millington




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