Seal Snorkeling with Animal Ocean in Hout Bay

Highlights

  • Tour includes full safety briefing plus in-water guides and a boat captain

  • Shallow waters and kelp make the location naturally shark-proof

  • Beat the chill with hot chocolate, warm water, and cozy neoprene gear

Summary

Meet the team at our Snorkel Centre to sign in, kit up and listen to a briefing. Hop into the van and be transported to the harbour where you will get onto the boat and head to Duiker Island to snorkel with the Cape fur seals! Enjoy some hot chocolate and biscuits on board after your trip, before returning to the Snorkel Centre to have a warm water rinse off and some more refreshments whilst you relax in our garden :)

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

See Cape fur seals as nature intended, gliding gracefully through the Atlantic, on this small-group snorkeling trip to Duiker Island. Travel to the seal colony by Zodiac boat, in a group no larger than 10, then spend ample time in the water, accompanied by specialist guides. Your tour includes heavy-duty wetsuits, vests, boots, and gloves, plus hot drinks, a hot shower, and free Wi-Fi back at base.

What’s included?

  • Seal Snorkeling Tour

  • Professional Skipper and Marine Guides

  • Educational and safety briefing

  • All equipment

  • Use of all facilities: hot showers, change rooms, WiFi

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Transfers to Snorkel Centre

  • Camera rental - this can be arranged when you sign in

  • Gratuity

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Animal Ocean Seal Snorkeling

About operator:

The TOP TOUR in Hout Bay and one of the most loved by visitors to Cape Town! The Seal Snorkeling experts since 2009 - join Animal Ocean for the ultimate wildlife experience. Plunge into the ocean and swim with hundreds of Cape fur seals. Interact with them in their environment and on their terms. This 2.5 hour experience is suited for people who are confident swimmers and love the ocean. We want to share our passion and love for Cape Town's marine wildlife with you - come and snorkel with the Animal Ocean Crew and the friendly Cape fur seals!

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