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Whale and Dolphin watching tour (Ocean Safaris)

Plettenberg Bay

Swim with Seals R995pp for groups of 4 or more R895pp. Seal viewing R550pp.

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 took 2 trips on consecutive days in September 2025. On the first day the boat before us saw 12 humpback whales. We only saw one whale but it was very playful with lots of fin slapping. The next day the weather was not so good but the guide was quite confident for breaching whales as they love rough seas. Despite staying out for an extra 40 mins no humpback whales were seen. We did get a pod of dolphins. The crew tried really hard. Sometimes it happens. Nature is not guaranteed. Highly recommend this company. - Mrs


A great trip with friendly crew who did a fantastic job of tracking down three whales despite the swell making seeing anything more difficult and the fact that other boats had no luck. It was amazing to see the whales (and hear them!). The sea conditions were a bit rough once outside the bay so if you're prone to sea sickness take some medication! - Henry


We saw dolphins, seals and whales , learnt an enormous amount about them informed by our engaging guide and felt safe in the knowledge that the animals ( and our!) welfare was foremost in the company's thoughts . - Miranda


It was such a beautiful trip! We got to follow three pairs of whales, and one of them swam right next to our boat for quite a while -- it was absolutely thrilling. After that, we also saw a huge colony of seals. Thanks to the great organization, it turned out to be an amazing day, topped off by the thrill of landing straight on the beach at the end. - Silvia


We had a fantastic trip with Ocean safaris, the guide was knowledgable and we were lucky enough to see whales breaching and hundreds of dolphins and fur seals. Excellent value for money. - James




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