Seal Swimming Activity in Plettenberg Bay
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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
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Seal Swimming Activity in Plettenberg Bay
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So much fun and very well organised
N8617GAjoannab,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible opportunity to see these beautiful creatures close up in the wild. A big thanks to Chris and Logan for taking good care of us - we were travelling with our 10 year old son and it was really comforting to see how seriously they take safety. They have all the kit you need - wetsuits, snorkels and fins - and the fact they take photos for you makes it so much easier, you can get on with enjoying watching the seals. There were about 12 people on our trip which meant we all got personal attention, and the time in the water was just the right length - long enough to enjoy the seals swimming around us but not to get cold or tired.
Great Experience- Highly recommended
948janetb,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous Experience- Fun and interesting Ash driver and Logan our guide were both great Highly recommended
Amazing morning!
CliveDB,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent an amazing morning swimming with baby seals. The team were very professional and Ash was a very good guide. It was a nice bonus to also receive all the free photos and videos.
Very nice with the seals
perigordw,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized. Super friendly. Definitely do
YOU HAVE TO DO THIS!
Danielle186338,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00SO FANTASTIC!!! A MUST!!! We were worried about rabies and sharks — but Ash and Logan were super. They were frank about the risks, but they’re out in the water every day and experienced enough to keep a watchful eye. Whenever a bull looked like it might be slightly territorial, Logan would guide us away and Ash would position the boat between us swimmers and the bull. I felt 100 percent safe and able to relax and enjoy the playful seals show off around us. The RIB ride was a highlight! Wheeeeee! :)
Amazing experience
biancarJ3872TH,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing experience. The staff were really friendly and explained everything we needed to know and provided all the equipment. They are also really good in their field. The seals are so playful and you get so close to them. Would Definitely want to do this again and is worth the cost.
Top of the Cream - the best Guys
kingoliver,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 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
5.00Unique 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
5.00Having 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
5.00Most 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
From ZAR 995.00
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