Seal Viewing Boat Tour in Plettenberg Bay: 6,000 Seals

Boat ride to a seal colony of over 6,000

A 1.5-hour seal viewing boat tour in Plettenberg Bay takes you by boat to Robberg Nature Reserve, where a live English-speaking guide points out the seal colony and answers questions. The tour includes boat transport and digital photos of your time on the water. Sightings are guaranteed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Seal viewing boat tour

• Board boat in Plettenberg Bay
• Travel to Robberg Nature Reserve
• View seal colony with guides
• Receive free tour pictures

The experience

The boat leaves from Plettenberg Bay and heads out to Robberg Nature Reserve, where over 6,000 seals live. Your guide travels with you and knows the colony well. They'll answer questions as you watch the seals in their habitat. The whole outing runs 1.5 hours, so it fits easily into an afternoon or a morning between other plans.

You get photos from the tour at no extra cost, which means you don't have to worry about capturing the moment yourself while the boat moves. The crew is hands-on about what they do, and the tour is built around the seal interaction itself: sightings are guaranteed, so you won't leave wondering if you saw them.

What’s included

• Boat ride to Robberg Nature Reserve.
• live English-speaking guide.
• digital photos from the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Offshore Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon or morning in Plettenberg Bay and want a straightforward seal encounter without a long time commitment. The 1.5-hour format fits between other activities, and the guaranteed sightings mean you'll see the colony.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many seals will I actually see at Robberg Nature Reserve?

Robberg Nature Reserve is home to over 6,000 seals. Sightings are guaranteed on this tour, so you will see them.

What's included in the 1.5-hour tour price?

The tour includes the boat ride to Robberg Nature Reserve and digital photos taken during the outing. Your live English-speaking guide is with you the whole time to explain what you're seeing.

Is the boat tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the seal viewing tour is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you need them to reach the departure point.

Who should not book this seal tour?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. If you have concerns about your health or mobility, contact the operator before booking.