Encounter the rich wildlife of Cape Town's bay ecosystem on a 1.5-hour eco-cruise from Cape Town. Encounter whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and sunfish in their natural surroundings.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Starting times 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- English
- Pickup optional
- Pickup at your hotel.
Experience
Highlights
- Marvel at the amazing sea life of Table Bay aboard a hydrofoil
- Get views of the majestic Table Mountain and Robben Island from the water
- See pods of dolphins breaching up close and much more
Full description
Climb aboard and look for marine life in the ecosystem of Table Bay on a 1.5-hour eco-cruise from Cape Town. See species in their natural surroundings, such as humpback and southern right whales, depending on the season.
Get the chance to watch pods of dolphins breaching close to the boat and marvel at their acrobatic displays. Be enchanted by Cape fur seals lounging on the jetties and get close to unusual species, such as sunfish. Watch African penguins diving for fish to take back to their breeding colony on Robben Island.
Encounter birdlife, such as terns, gannets, cormorants and mighty black-browed albatross.
Includes
- Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation, if option selected
- 1.5-hour boat tour
- Meals and drinks
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet at the Marine Game Drive sales kiosk on the pier head opposite the clock tower.
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What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- This tour is suitable for anyone over 3 years old
- This tour is weather dependent, you will be informed of such changes one day prior to your tour
- The best time to see southern right whales is from June to November
