Seal Swimming Activity in Plettenberg Bay

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Truly one of a kind.

This experience is truly unlike any other animal encounter you’ll experience in South Africa. No cages or distance will separate you from these animals - making it a fully immersive and interactive experience that will bring you right into the Cape Fur Seal’s natural habitat. Observe, interact and engage with the seals - you’ll find them as equally interested in you as you are in them!

Not only will you make memories to last a lifetime, but we’ll be there to capture them for you. Our team will take photos and videos of your trip that are FREE to download directly from our site.

Cape Fur Seal sightings guaranteed!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Activity Description Plett Seal Adventures offers you a 1,5-hour guided Seal Swimming trip in the Robberg Nature Reserve – a marine protected area in Plettenberg Bay. A fun outdoor activity for the whole family, where no experience is needed. We meet 30 minutes before departure. Our office is located on Hobie Beach at the bottom of Meeding Street (adjacent to the parking area, next to the showers). All equipment needed is supplied. An exciting 20-minute boat ride takes you to the colony where over 6000 Cape Fur Seals are waiting for you. Time to jump in and have some fun with these playful and very curious creatures. The guides are with you in the water during the entire experience, making sure you are having a great time. The swim lasts 30 minutes and then a fun, scenic, boat ride takes you back to the beach for a shower. The guides will take photos of the trip that you can download for FREE on our website

What‘s Included

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Options

Seal Swimming Activity in Plettenberg Bay

Reviews

5.00

26 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Top of the Cream - the best Guys
kingoliver,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great experience with excellent guide and skipper. A real pleasure. They knew everything and did a top job. We were lucky enough to do the tour together. The sea lion colony is very impressive. We also had several dolphin encounters. Gladly again and then only this provider with this team. Monika and Oliver
An unforgettable experience
Kelvin H,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Unique opportunity to get really close to a large colony of seals just off the Robberg Peninsula. On arrival we were fitted out with a full length wet suit and provided with snorkel equipment, fins and protective gloves. The ride over is in a RIB and you travel at a rapid pace making for a fun but bumpy trip. My wife joined the trip but opted not to swim. Crew helped position her so she stayed mostly dry and gave a useful talk on seal activity once the rest of us got in the water. We spent about 30 mins in the water and were asked not to initiate contact with the seals. I liked that - especially as the seals are naturally curious and soon we had many swimming all around us. We were told to expect them to nibble or nip your fingers/hands - and that’s exactly what happened. Not enough to draw blood but glad we had the gloves. To spend so long with these beautiful creatures in their natural world was an experience I will never forget. The crew also take photos which you can access for free. No need to take much on the boat - but they do have areas to keep small things dry. A wonderful experience.
A must do trip in South Africa.
sunderlandsmile,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Having been in South Africa for three weeks the dive with seals trip was one of our favourite experiences. If you are in the area this is a must do trip. The trip to and from the dive area is exciting, the fur seals are extremely playful and the interaction with the wildlife is excellent. Highly recommended. Michael and Liz Oliver , Sunderland UK.
Very good
T2993AT ,,May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Most memorable day from vacation.seals are friendly and curious,the were playing with us,it’hard to explain how impressive it was-contact with these animals
Great nature experience with wild and cute seals!
Markus G,,Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with great guides - to see these wild and cute animals that close - it was an awesome tour - we can highly recommend !
Highly recommended.
alets2014,,Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a great experience from start to finish. Ash was incredibly accommodating and helpful, Chris the Skipper also very friendly and lovely. Great briefing of what to expect when in the water. Ash took loads of photos which was awesome. I had a little float which gives confidence in open water (so great activity even if you're not a strong swimmer). Seal pups were the cutest.
Well worth doing
L3013NYjohna,,Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent organisation and kit was all provided, full and informative briefing so knew all of the dos and don’ts. The swimming with the seals was an amazing experience and felt safe throughout as the guides were excellent and you have plenty of time to interact and you also get free photos, excellent value for money and what an awesome experience
Great experienced
katewB903UF,,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great fun. So many seals. Well worth the experience. Well organised and lovely team running the event. Recommend this experience.
Suitable for all - a must do
Caroline W,,Jan 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing experience. I would recommend to anyone. Being an older & larger couple we were concerned, but with the support from Ash it was a once in a lifetime experience, even with a little sea sickness 🤦‍♀️!Thank you so much for everything!
Amazing 5* experience
Dan-T-1987,,Jan 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing 5* experience. Jade & Chris explained everything, all equipment was provided and the experience of swimming with these seals in the Indian Ocean is not one I’ll forget. Highly recommend booking this.