Animal Ocean Seal Snorkeling in Hout Bay: An Intimate Wildlife Encounter in Cape Town since 2009
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246 Ratings
Cape Town
Experience an intimate wildlife encounter with Cape Fur seals at Duiker Island in Hout Bay, Cape Town. Snorkel with Animal Ocean, the experts in seal snorkeling since 2009!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 8 Albert Rd - 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 :)
What's Included
  • Professional Skipper and Marine Guides
  • Seal Snorkeling Tour
  • All equipment provided
  • Access to facilities: hot showers, change rooms, WiFi
  • Educational and safety briefing
What's Not Included
  • Transfers to Snorkel Centre
  • Camera rental - this can be arranged when you sign in
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Renowned for Seal Snorkeling, Animal Ocean has been operating since 2009, establishing its reputation as the leading specialist in Cape Town. For years, it’s been the top-rated TripAdvisor activity in Hout Bay! Experience snorkeling with Cape Fur seals at Duiker Island in Hout Bay, Cape Town. Mingle with these amazing animals in their natural habitation, flanked by striking mountain and ocean views. Snorkeling at the Duiker Island Cape Fur seal colony presents an unmatched wildlife engagement! This 3-hour adventure includes all equipment, transportation from our Snorkel Centre to Hout Bay Harbour, a boat trip, a Skipper, 2 Marine Guides, safety instructions, refreshments on-board, and access to all Animal Ocean facilities. Clean up with a hot shower before proceeding to your next activity, savor the privacy of personal changing rooms, plan your remaining trip with free WiFi, and indulge in complimentary tea and coffee in our cozy lounge or in our sunny garden!

  • Please add a contactable cellphone number and valid email address to your booking
  • Children must be 13 years or older to participate
  • Minimum of 4 people booked per trip required to operate
  • Maximum of 10 people on each trip
  • Camera rentals offered at sign in
  • Activity is weather dependent - if cancelled a full refund or alternative date is offered
  • Guests must be confident swimmers
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers over 6 months
Location
8 Albert Rd
Albert Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(246 Ratings)
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892solangeo
Mar 13, 2024
Unmissable activity 🦭 - A must-do activity if you’re in Cape Town! It’s just incredible and the guides are top notch! I highly recommend 😍
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Howard_t
Mar 7, 2024
Seal of approval - Staff very professional we had an excellent time dolphins escorted from the bay in a massive pod Then snorkelled with the seals unbelievable The go pro download needs updating To export to phones on site.
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Gats85
Feb 24, 2024
Unforgettable - Pleasant welcome and care, diving that meets our expectations, unforgettable with accessible but protected animals
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Alexandrabc2677gm
Feb 19, 2024
Why wouldn't you want to spend a morning playing with seals? - Super fun day out! I couldn't believe how many seals were in the bay and how close they got to you. They are playful and inquisitive and the team does a great job to make you feel safe and informed. Definitely recommend whilst on holidays in Cape Town
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Jorisd532
Feb 15, 2024
Good contact and professionally organised. - Unfortunately my date was cancelled due to bad weather, but I was notified well on time and had a great contact with this organisation. I will definitely try to come back dimmer another time !
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Tracey
Feb 13, 2024
Professional - Very professional and friendly. Felt safe and looked after at all times. The hot water after the dive was most welcome as were the hot chocolate and showers! Fabulous memories.
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Greavgordo
Feb 6, 2024
Best experience in Cape Town! - The staff are super friendly, very well qualified and go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable in the water. My partner is German - not a strong swimmer and so she was a little nervous getting out of the boat because there was a bit of a swell running. The boat dive-guide (so sorry but I can’t remember her name) was really calm and patient and helped her feel safe. She stayed with her until she had relaxed. Very kind and considerate. And the seals were awesome: very playful and curious. Lovely to be with them so free in their natural habitat. An emotional experience rewarding experience in the sea with nature’s most playful wild animals. We will certainly be back! Highly recommended!
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Happiness36265516914
Jan 16, 2024
Astonishing - What a seal-iously amazing experience! Truly one I would never forget and a feeling that I would strive towards for the rest of my life. Thanks to the kind staff, especially, who made it possible.
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Jimski1
Jan 6, 2024
Do this! One of the best Cape Town things to do! - This was just a fantastic experience! The team was well organised, punctual, friendly and very professional. The equipment was nearly new and well fitting which is important in relatively chilly water. Swimming with the seals has been on my bucket list for years. As a diving instructor who has dived with all manner of marine life I left with a huge smile on my face. Thank you to Capt. Rob the team! Loved it.
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Explore41294925184
Jan 3, 2024
So nice you do it twice - Went for my 2nd seal snorkel with Animal Ocean today because it was THAT good!! The staff are passionate and professional, the facilities were great. Love the touch of the hot water straight after the snorkel, thanks guys! The seal shop is also great, such cute curios
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