Swim with wild Cape fur seals in the Robberg Nature Reserve, a marine protected area in Plettenberg Bay. This 1.5-hour guided trip is a fun outdoor adventure for the whole family, and no experience is needed.
How it works
Meet us at our kiosk at the bottom of Meeding Street, in the Hobie Beach parking area next to the showers. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure.
We fit you with a wetsuit, mask and fins. All equipment is supplied.
Take a 20-minute boat ride to the colony, home to over 6,000 fur seals.
Jump in for a 20-minute swim. Your guides are in the water with you the whole time, looking after you while the playful, curious seals come to say hello.
Enjoy a scenic ride back, then rinse off in the beach showers.
Your guides take photos of the trip, and you can download them free from our website.
Not keen to swim? Book Seal Viewing instead and enjoy the seals from the boat.
Please meet us 30 minutes before departure at our kiosk on Hobie Beach, at the bottom of Meeding Street next to the showers. For same-day bookings, call or WhatsApp 079 992 5432. If you have any payment problems, WhatsApp us anytime on the same number.
Seal Swimming is R1,295 per person, or R1,195 per person for groups of 4 or more. Seal Viewing is R795 per person.
WHAT ABOUT RABIES?
A few cases of rabies have been reported in the South African seal population, including a few here in Plettenberg Bay. It appears to be more common in the Cape area. We work with the Department of Environmental Affairs, Tourism and Cape Nature, who are monitoring the situation closely.
Before every trip, your guides will brief all guests on the current situation at the colony and what to expect. Our whole team, from spotters to skippers to swimmers, works together to keep you safe. Experienced guides are in the water with you and watch for any unusual seal behaviour, and the boat is always close by. In the unlikely event of a nibble or bite, our local medi-clinic is fully stocked with the necessary vaccines.
If you don’t feel like swimming on the day, that’s completely fine. You can stay on the boat with the skipper and enjoy the seals as a viewing guest.
Your safety is our top priority. We look forward to sharing an amazing seal experience with you!
It was a realy great experience, our guid was realy great and the whole crew as well. It's a one of a kind experience - Florian
Absolutely amazing experience! The team was professional, friendly, and made me feel completely safe. Swimming with the seals was magical and truly unique, they're so playful and curious! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Plettenberg Bay. - Abigel
Amazing adventure. Ash was a great guide. Enjoyed the whole experience . - andy
Absolutely amazing experience, the guides are clear, friendly and funny! They are also very careful as to not disturb the seals and have a safe (but adrenaline loaded) landing back to the beach. Highly recommended tour for nature lovers and thrill seekers! - Eline
It was an amazing experience. The captain of the boat along with the crew lead was friendly,full of jokes and well trained. They made the experience much more memorable. The seal swimming was a spectacular activity and would 100% recommend doing this atleast one time - Conrad
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