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1.5-Hour Seal Viewing Boat Tour in Plettenberg Bay

Recommended by 90% of travelers
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Western Cape, South Africa
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Spend time out on the waters of Plettenberg Bay and get close to the Robberg Nature Reserve, home to thousands of seals. Join a small group and venture out onto the water for your tour. You are sure to have a great time as you see the seals playing in the water, on land, and with each other.
  • Learn about the seal colony and local ecosystem
  • Receive photos from the tour included
  • Choose from several tour times to suit your schedule
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • Boat ride
  • Tour pictures
  • Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Offshore Adventures
    Hopwood St, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa

    Please note, the meeting time is 30 minutes prior to departure!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Robberg Nature Reserve

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.5
based on 21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

If you want to snorkel with seals it’s oké, if not than pretty you sit for 1 1/2 our in a small boat

aremm18, Apr 2026
Because it’s probably only nice if you want to snorkel. If you don’t want that there are most likely better choices you can make

This is a tour for viewing people swimming with seals and not for viewing seals

Dario_F, Apr 2025
We booked a seal viewing tour but ended up in watching people swimming with seals as they combine viewing and swimming tours. Due to security reasons for the people in the water the boat had to stay at one place and we could not encounter people free seals or seals on land. Very disappointing - worst tour we ever booked. The tour also only started 30 min later but ended in time so it was very short. The boat does not have a ledder. Tour is not suitable for smaller kids or older people as said in their description.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Dear Dario_F, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that sometimes the seal viewing experience can be combined with swimming activities, as the tour often includes both seal viewing and opportunities to swim with them, if conditions allow. With over 8,000 seals in the colony, we are confident you will see plenty of these incredible animals during the tour. We also want to assure you that we take extra care to ensure all our guests have an enjoyable and comfortable trip. Climbing up the boat with the ladder and disembarking on the beach is standard practice, designed for safety and convenience. Our tours are enjoyed by many travelers of all ages, including older and younger visitors, and we strive to make every experience memorable. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We will address your concerns with the skipper and guide to better understand their side and to continue improving our tours. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Thank you again for your review.

Seal viewing

Susan_M, Dec 2024
Watching seals so close was phenomenal. Will definitely bring our girls & boys next time. Thank you.

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