Cape Town Snorkeling Adventure with Penguins

Experience snorkeling with the Cape Fur Seals near Hout Bay and visit the Cape of Good Hope and Boulder's Penguins Colony on one full-day adventure tour from Cape Town! We've matched this thrilling adventure with the Cape Peninsula private tour, bringing you an up-close encounter with these friendly creatures in their natural habitat. Snorkel in Hout Bay at Duiker Island and come face to face with the Cape Fur Seals.

What's included:

• Chapman's peak drive toll gate fees
• Pick up and drop off at accommodation
• Snorkeling gear: We have 5 mm one-piece wetsuits with hoods; a 2mm vest; 5 mm gloves and booties.
• Bottled water onboard the vehicle
• Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
• Entrance fees to seal snorkeling activity

Not included:

• Food and drinks
• Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope main gate: R340.00 per adult
• Entrance fees to Boulders Penguins colony: R170.00 per adult

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Cape Town Central

Cape Town Central

Our experienced, registered Tour Guide/Driver will pick you up at 7:00 am at your accommodation. Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard with the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other side.

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Camps Bay

Camps Bay

Pass Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay, and stop at Maiden's Cove for some photos. Here you will have a breathtaking view of the 12 Apostles mountain range as well as the Atlantic Ocean.

20 minutes

Animal Ocean Seal Snorkeling

8 Albert Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa

Upon arriving in Hout Bay, check-in at the snorkeling base in the harbor, receive a safety briefing, put on your snorkeling attire (included), and meet the team that will lead your snorkel adventure. You can also choose to rent a camera if desired. Upon arriving at Duiker Island, you'll jump in the water with these enchanting sea creatures. This activity is completely safe and our partners in charge of the snorkeling are experienced and always put your safety first. The guides will not allow you to do this activity if the sea conditions are not 100% safe. An experienced and qualified marine guide also will accompany you. Only competent swimmers are advised to embark on this adventure. The entire snorkeling adventure is just under three hours in duration.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Chapman's Peak Drive

Hout Bay Road, Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872

After you have completed your snorkeling and returned to the base to get changed out of your snorkeling gear, proceed on your Cape Peninsula private tour. Travel on Chapman's Peak Drive, where you will have another photo opportunity. Chapman's Peak is one of the most scenic drives in the world.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cape of Good Hope

Cape Point Rd, , 8001

The next stop is the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, where you can explore the reserve and its lighthouse.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Simon's Town, 7995

Visit the African Penguins colony at Boulder's Beach and marvel at these charming sea creatures. You may even find one or two of them parading next to you on the boardwalk, so have your camera ready for some close-up photos.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cape Town Central

Cape Town Central

Our return route is via the Old Cape Road with stunning views of the Muizenberg colorful beach huts in the distance, found along the False Bay coastline. Drop off will be at your accommodation in Cape Town after the tour.

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