Plettenberg Bay: Swim with Seals
Garden Route
Go by boat to Robberg Marine Protected Area, where over 8000 Cape fur seals are located. Join a guided swim and spend up to 30 minutes with these amazing animals in the water.
Swim with Cape fur seals in Plettenberg Bay on a guided boat tour suitable for adventurous nature lovers.
Highlights
- Swim with thousands of playful Cape fur seals
- Enjoy a boat ride to Robberg Nature Reserve
- Receive free photos of your tour experience
Description
Begin by meeting at the local office to complete paperwork and collect your equipment. Depart from Central Beach aboard the Robberg Express, launching by boat towards Robberg Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area, home to about 8,000 Cape fur seals.
Accompanied by a qualified divemaster, you will spend 30 minutes in the water interacting with inquisitive fur seals. This encounter takes place naturally, without disrupting the animals' behavior.
Includes
- Wetsuit, mask, and fins
- Free tour photographs
Excludes
- Swimsuit and towel (please bring your own)
- Custom tour video (available for purchase)
Important Information
- Snorkels, masks, fins, and wetsuits are provided
- Tour pictures are included with your ticket
- Bring your own swimsuit and towel
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring a swimsuit and towel. Morning tours offer calmer seas and better water clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will take a boat ride to Robberg Nature Reserve and spend about 30 minutes swimming with Cape fur seals in their natural habitat along the Garden Route.
The tour departs from Central Beach in Plettenberg Bay on the Robberg Express boat.
A qualified divemaster accompanies participants throughout the swim with Cape fur seals.
Basic swimming skills are recommended since the activity involves entering the sea to swim with seals.
Yes, free photos of your tour experience are provided as part of the package.
Check the website for current seasonal availability and tour times on the Garden Route.
The boat ride to Robberg Nature Reserve lasts approximately 30 minutes each way along the Garden Route coast.
Age restrictions may apply; check the official website for specific age and safety requirements.
Yes, the activity is supervised by qualified guides to ensure safe interaction with the seals in the Garden Route Marine Protected Area.
Equipment is provided after meeting at the local office, so you do not need to bring your own.
