1.5-Hour Seal Viewing Boat Tour in Plettenberg Bay

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Western Cape, South Africa

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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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

Robberg Nature Reserve

45 minutes • Admission 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

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.5

based on 21 reviews

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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.