Swim with the seals in Plettenberg Bay. After meeting at Hobie Beach, you'll take an exciting boat ride to the colony where you'll swim with these playful seals for 30 whole minutes.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Discover the cape's fur seal colony in the Robberg Nature Reserve
Learn first hand how playful and curious the seals are
Admire the seals' grace and speed

Full description

You'll begin by meeting your group and guide at Hobie Beach, Plettenberg Bay. From there you'll simply sign in, grab your wet suit, mask, and fins, and go. You'll then take an exciting boat ride to the colony, which is situated on the Robberg Peninsula. Whilst traveling your guide will take over as everyone jumps into the water to begin the experience. The seals get very exited, and love playing with swimmers when they visit. This is bound to be one of the most rewarding marine mammal experience you will ever have, and following the swim you'll take a 20-minute scenic boat ride back to the beach where a fresh-water shower will be waiting.

Includes

Wetsuit, mask, and fins
Boat
Guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks

Not suitable for

People with back problems
Pregnant women
Children under 6 years

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

The bottom of Meeding Street, Hobie Beach (next to the showers). Look out for the Plett Seal Adventure kiosk next to showers.

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Important information

What to bring

Swimwear
Towel

Not allowed

Touching animals

Know before you go

Remember a swimsuit, sunblock, and a towel
Please bring your own camera, your guides can take complimentary pictures that you will be able to download from Google Drive
This tour is weather dependent and can be canceled last minute

Customer reviews

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5 /5

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Mega cool experience, great guide The seals are very trusting and interact with you. On the way back we could also see dolphins. Again and again and only to be recommended.

November 10, 2021

It was just great. It is an experience not to be missed. Experiencing these amazing animals up close and personal in their natural habitat is a must do in South Africa.

February 11, 2022

Plettenberg Bay: Guided Seal Swimming Experience

Plettenberg Bay: Guided Seal Swimming Experience

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