Ocean Safari: Explore Hout Bay's Marine Life

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: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 8 Albert Rd - Embark on an exciting journey filled with fun, passion, and ocean exploration with Animal Ocean’s ocean safari. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain cliffs and explore a kelp forest while snorkeling at your leisure. Although conditions may vary, our skilled guides ensure a safe experience. We will navigate the ocean, seeking wildlife from…
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
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Experience the wonders of the ocean with our brand-new Ocean Safaris! Although we are moving away from our seal snorkeling origins, we are thrilled to present an unforgettable adventure exploring the stunning marine landscapes of Hout Bay. Our Ocean Safaris offer a captivating journey, allowing you to observe diverse marine life in their natural…

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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Nomad43073873886
Oct 21, 2024
A must-do in Cape Town; an incredible team! - Not only did I feel safe at all times, the crew was very informative about the sea life and landscape around. Their enthusiasm gave lots of energy to the tour. This was an incredible experience to see another unique side to wildlife in Africa!
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Jet09885873247
Oct 14, 2024
Amazing tour with amazing people - Learned of Animal Ocean some years ago and was sure I wanted to go to one of their tours when I visited Capetown. I can just say, it did not disappoint. Although they're not longer doing the Fur seal tour, they still make sure you have the best experience in the bay. Steve and his team show true love for the ocean and its life forms, they're very knowledgeable and responsible on how they approach wildlife and take good care of visitors. Also, they'll be waiting for you with some hot chocolate when you're done snorkelling, for a wonderful cozy end to the visit.
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Assadj2016
Oct 13, 2024
Great tour with @animal_ocean - You don’t wanna miss this if you stop by Cape Town, it was amazing, we had such a great time snorkeling 🤿 thanks to our guide, we learnt a lot about the different species living in the ocean, not only it was instructive but it was fun as well.
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Alejandrachve
Oct 6, 2024
Great experience - It was a really amazing experience, we recommend it 100%, we booked the private tour. The ocean staff that accompanied us was magnificent.
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Joq1978
May 3, 2024
Very professional team - I would like to point out the great honesty and professionalism of the Seal Snorkeling team. A few hours before our excursion, they called to inform me that some seals had been slightly aggressive the previous day and that they therefore wished to respect the animals and temporarily redirect us to another spot. They said they couldn't guarantee that we'd see as many seals as planned, so they left me the choice of whether to go ahead or cancel. I (unfortunately) chose to cancel, but received a full refund a few days later. The next time I'm in Cape Town, I'll be sure to contact them again.
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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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Kathleen_m
Apr 17, 2024
Disappointed - Communication was great prior to our outing but 50 minutes prior to our departure I received a call telling me that our trip was canceled due to the skipper calling out/the winds “picking up.” We were 5 minutes away from arriving and incredibly disappointed as there is not much else to do in this area. Wasted our time. We were we would be refunded but should also be compensated for our travel!!
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