Seal Viewing Boat Trip in Plettenberg Bay
Look Out for Seals and Sharks on an Extraordinary Sightseeing Boat Trip in Plettenberg Bay
WC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Get Up Close to Cape Fur Seals in Their Natural Environment
- • Spot Other Marine Life Like Sharks and Dolphins
- • Enjoy a Scenic Sightseeing Boat Ride in Plettenberg Bay
Spot fearsome sharks and cute seals during this amazing wildlife RIB ride in Plettenberg Bay. A fun day out for the whole family and an experience you’ll never forget!
Tours depart from Central Beach, Plettenberg Bay, where you’ll report to the Adventure hut. After signing in, your guides will give a short briefing and provide all the necessary equipment, including polarised sunglasses. You’ll then board the ‘Robberg Express’, a 7.6-metre RIB, and launch from the beach into the bay. The boat will follow a 90-minute inshore route towards the Robberg Peninsula, with a strong (80%) chance of shark sightings. The bay is also home to dolphins, penguins and a variety of rare birdlife—so be sure to keep a lookout! Luckily, when you reach the Robberg Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area, you can’t miss its 6000-strong Cape fur seal colony. Bring a camera and share a magical moment with some of the ocean’s most remarkable creatures!
Seal and shark spotting in Plettenberg Bay is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it would make a unique gift for any animal lover.
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It is an amazing sight to get up close to the Cape Fur Seals in their natural environment. One can observe them sunning themselves on the rocks, dropping into the ocean from the rocky ledges, lazing in the water, or putting on an acrobatic show. The colony is made up of over 8000 seals and our experienced guides who are passionate about the ocean and its marine life, will give you a full run down on the seals making it super informative and fun for the whole family. We take you on an exciting and scenic 20-minute boat ride to Robberg Nature Reserve and on the route there is always the possibility of dolphins or whales passing by. Free photos are made available to you after the trip!
Meeting Point
Beacon Island
Beacon Island, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa
Please drive straight to the Beacon Island Hotel Main Entrance. Park outside and follow our signs on the walkway to the left of the boom gate. We are inside the Beacon Island Hotel complex, next to the volleyball courts. If you need any further directions please ask the security.
What to expect:
Duration: 2 hours
Robberg Nature Reserve
8km South of Plettenberg Bay, , Plettenberg Bay, 6600
For those of you in the family who do not wish to snorkel and get wet, but do not want to miss out on this exciting boat ride out to the beautiful Robberg Nature Reserve to view the seals, you can accompany your family & friends on our boat.
You will be met on arrival at the dive centre to sign in before taking a short stroll on the beach to the boat and experience a true Plett-style beach launch. Once out at Robberg, you will be able to observe a variety of Nature in & out of the water, including Cormorants and the ever so-elegant Cape Gannet, not forgetting our amazing Cape Sea Fur Seals who welcome you by bounding towards the boat full of excitement and ready to interact with the snorkelers. You might even be lucky enough to see the whales and dolphins that frequently visit the bay.
Free Photos are made available to you after the trip!
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
What's included:
- Boat Ride
- Life Jackets
- Free Photographs
- Lockers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Seal Spotting Boat Trip in Plettenberg Bay
WC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Get Up Close to Cape Fur Seals in Their Natural Environment
- • Spot Other Marine Life Like Sharks and Dolphins
- • Enjoy a Scenic Sightseeing Boat Ride in Plettenberg Bay
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