Swim with Seals
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Western Cape, South Africa
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Embark on a snorkeling excursion to the Robberg Nature Reserve—a marine protected area known for its colony of fur seals. From a scenic boat ride to the snorkeling location to the chance to snorkel with seals in their natural habitat, this tour gives nature lovers the opportunity to see more of the surrounding region and its marine life.
- Discover the underwater world of a seal colony
- The moderate water temperature and protected nature of the bay makes the trip great for beginners
- Provided snorkeling gear and instruction make the trip worry-free
- You can purchase souvenir photos of the experience
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Souvenir photos
- Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Offshore AdventuresHopwood 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
Offshore Adventures
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Robberg Nature Reserve
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Wheelchair accessible
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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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Featured review
Adele_T
Awesome experience ! Angelo was very knowledgeable and a fantastic guide.
Everyone was super nice and helpful
Reviews
4.7
based on 132 reviews
Adele_T, Feb 2026
Awesome experience ! Angelo was very knowledgeable and a fantastic guide.
Everyone was super nice and helpful
Kathleen_M, Jun 2025
I booked this experience a bit frightened but excited about the challenge. The entire crew couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating. Angelo, the Captain, and Claude were all exceptional. My daughter and I will relive this memory and the laughs about it for years to come. xxx to the Staff!
Debbie_M, Dec 2024
Don't be afraid, just book it and enjoy this unique experience
I felt safe whilst adventuresome
It was brilliant 👍
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We are glad you had a safe and enjoyable trip.
Jeroen_W, Nov 2024
Best thing to do in Plet! The team is very professional. They tell u everything you need. There are 2 rabies cases in this colony, 1 in januari and 1 in june. They provide extra arm and leg protectors if you want. It was the best activity we did!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your review!
We are glad you had a safe and enjoyable trip.
patricia_d, Mar 2024
we had the chance to live a fabulous experience in the middle of thousands of seals, it is truly the most original activity we have been able to experience In South Africa thank you again
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad this trip was your highlight in South Africa!
Marta_J, Feb 2024
I got a few love bites from the seals. They were flipping, fooling around. Very curious creatures. The staff was really nice and professional.
Donald_P, Dec 2023
If you are thinking about trying this then don’t think just do it. It is unlike anything we’ve done before, we had a seal land on us and another trying to remove one of our fins, both incredible experiences plus the water isn’t cold.
Caitlin_H, Jun 2023
We went in early January. It was well organized, you felt safe and not only was the boat ride to get there and back a lot of fun, this tour is honestly a once in a lifetime experience seeing wild seals! They are terrifyingly huge, but playful, curious and it makes you aware of how delicate our place is within nature. As Shia once said...just do it. Just go do this. It's great.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Glad you had a good tour!
grahamroebuck, Mar 2023
What an experience, it was like being in a washing machine with these wonderful, graceful creatures. This was a 'wild' swim with the seals out at sea, no protective cages here.
During our holiday I had also done a shark cage dive which was exhilarating, but this experience was so much better. Up close and personal with seals, what's not to like
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Glad you enjoyed your tour with us! Thank you for your kind review!
Dianne_b, Dec 2022
We got to witness Stu returning a seal pup to the island that had needed a little TLC and swimming with the seals was amazing. We even saw a couple humpback dolphins!
Response from Host, Dec 2022
So glad you enjoyed your tour with us.
Candice_D, Dec 2022
Such an amazing experience
Unforgettable stuff
The instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and super fun
He was great with everyone and this experience was the highlight of our vacation
Response from Host, Dec 2022
So happy to hear you had a good tour with us!
Samantha_W, Oct 2022
When the seal tasted my Husbands fin. Being surrounded by these magnificent creatures. Their cute faces.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Hahaha yes, they are incredible! Glad you enjoyed the tour!
Danielle_L, Sep 2022
We had a great time on our trip! We got a speedboat out to the seal colony which was an experience in itself and swimming with the seals was incredible.
My husband was a little nervous about being in the open water but was made to feel at ease and we thoroughly enjoyed it!
There were so many seals and all of the staff were really friendly and knowledgeable - so glad we booked this as part of our honeymoon, it really was a memorable trip.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
So glad you enjoyed your tour with us! And that you had a great honeymoon!
Yifu_Y, Dec 2021
The guide is professional and friendly and we are well informed before the tour starts. The seals are playful and cute. It was an amazing to see many cute seals closely
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Thank you for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed the tour with us!
Mosa, Oct 2020
It’s an amazing experience, I’ve never never swam in the sea but I did for the first time because of them. Tristen is an amazing guide. He’s with you the whole time!!!
Response from Host, Dec 2020
So glad you enjoyed your tour with us! Thank you for supporting Offshore Adventures!
Miriam_G, Apr 2026
The experience has been amazing. There are hundreds of seals. The guide has been very friendly and was giving us instructions not to be in danger while swimming.
I'd do it again.
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YuHsuan_S, Mar 2024
超級好玩！！超級推薦的行程！
地點容易找就在海邊，並且停車安全不用擔心，下水前的教學也都很詳細，上船後就開始很好玩跟冒險旅程一樣！下水後海豹超級可愛，他們確實會主動靠近人群，充滿好奇的生物，所以不用擔心看不到東西，會有成群的海豹跑來附近，真的是超級棒超級值得的體驗！
Response from Host, Aug 2024
With their naturally playful and curious behaviour, you are bound to have a magical experience!
We are glad that your trip with us was worth your while. Thank you for writing this kind and honest review
Erika_C, Aug 2023
Extraordinaire - a faire absolument. Même en août l’eau n’est pas trop froide. L’équipe est super ! Que de merveilleux souvenirs.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with us!
Petra_V, Nov 2022
Flexibele meedenkende en zeer vriendelijke guides. Het zwemmen tussen de zeehonden was een geweldige ervaring en wat waren het er veel.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
So glad you enjoyed your tour with us! Thank you for your kind review!
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