Enjoy a relaxing boat ride to the beautiful Robberg Nature reserve and observe the playful cape fur seals in their natural habitat!
Plett Seal Adventures offers you a 1.5-hour guided boat tour to observe seals in the Robberg Nature Reserve – a marine protected area in Plettenberg Bay known for its colony of friendly cape fur seals and incredible natural environment! This boat excursion from Plettenberg Bay to observe the seals and watch others swim with them is a sure way to create unforgettable memories along South Africa’s Garden Route. Whether you are part of a group of snorkelling enthusiasts but don’t wish to get into the water yourself or simply want to enjoy a unique excursion to one of the most picturesque sights along the Garden Route, this is the activity for you!
To begin your seal viewing boat tour from Plettenberg Bay, you will first meet Plett Seal Adventures at their office, located at the bottom of Meeding street right by the Hobie beach parking area. From there you will receive your safety and activity briefing and then head to the boat. From there, an exciting 20-minute boat ride takes you to the Robberg Nature Reserve where over 6,000 fur seals are waiting for you!
Once the boat anchors at the Robberg Nature Reserve, you will then have 20-30 minutes to watch others jump in the water and observe the cape fur seals who will be circling and splashing all around you! After time spent enjoying the lovely surroundings at the Robberg Nature Reserve, you will then get to take in the calming ocean views on the way back to Plettenberg Bay for a memorable end to your seal viewing boat tour. Your guides will also be taking photos of you throughout the entire excursion and the photos will be available for you to download for free at the end of the tour.
Book this seal viewing boat tour from Plettenberg Bay now and create lifelong memories along South Africa’s Garden Route!
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Practical information
1.5 hour boat tour from Plettenberg Bay to the Robberg Nature Reserve to observe cape fur seals.
-Meet your guides at the Plett Seal Adventure offices 30 minutes before departure time
-Recieve safety and activity briefing
-Get equipped
-Head to boat
-20 minute boat ride to Robberg Nature Reserve
-Observe seals for 20-30 minutes
-30 minute boat ride back to shore
-De-equip and shower
-Receive download link for free photos
-End of activity
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
Disabled people are welcome.
- Boat trip
- Photos
- Food
- Pick-ups
- Camera
- Towel
- Sunblock
- Water
- Swim Suit