Seal Swimming Activity in Plettenberg Bay: An Intimate Encounter with Cape Fur Seals
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Plettenberg Bay

Swim with Cape Fur Seals in Plettenberg Bay for an intimate and immersive experience. No cages or distance, just you and the seals in their natural habitat. Free photos and videos included!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

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…
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What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

An experience like no other.
This adventure offers a unique animal encounter in South Africa, unlike anything else. There are no barriers or distances between you and the animals, allowing for a completely immersive and interactive experience within the natural habitat of the Cape Fur Seal. You can observe, interact, and engage with the seals, who will…

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Location
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Meeding Street
We meet at our adventure kiosk on Hobie beach, next to the showers. Bottom of Meeding street, Plettenberg bay.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Perigordw
Feb 24, 2026
Very nice with the seals - Very well organized. Super friendly. Definitely do
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Danielle186338
Jan 9, 2026
YOU HAVE TO DO THIS! - SO 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! :)
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Biancarj3872th
Jan 1, 2026
Amazing experience - Such 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.
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Kingoliver
Dec 5, 2025
Top of the Cream - the best Guys - 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
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Kelvin
Oct 20, 2025
An unforgettable experience - 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.
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Sunderlandsmile
Sep 23, 2025
A must do trip in South Africa. - 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.
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T2993at_
May 11, 2025
Very good - 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
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Markus
Mar 28, 2025
Great nature experience with wild and cute seals! - Great tour with great guides - to see these wild and cute animals that close - it was an awesome tour - we can highly recommend !
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Alets2014
Mar 2, 2025
Highly recommended. - 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.
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L3013nyjohna
Feb 13, 2025
Well worth doing - 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
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).