Cape Town Sealife Safari

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1 hr 30 min
Everybody welcome
From 13 years-old and up
From€30

Enjoy an action-packed boating adventure along Cape Town’s iconic Atlantic Seaboard!

During this boating excursion along Cape Town’s Riviera, you will have the chance to not only get the best view of Cape Town’s iconic skyline and natural monuments but also see South Africa’s unique sea life up close!

Departing from the beautiful Victoria & Albert waterfront, the boat will make its way out to Table Bay and then, following the Skipper’s instruction, begin the search for sealife. This adventure is not about the destination, but the journey! As the boat glides along the water towards Clifton and then Bakoven, you will have the chance to see Cape fur seals, dolphins, whales, penguins, sunfish, seabirds, and more!

Your Skippers will be happy to tell you about the animals and sights that you see and share their passion for the local biodiversity. South Africa’s Mother City offers such a breadth of wildlife, and there is no better way to immerse yourself in Cape Town’s natural beauty than by ocean safari!

The boat itself is a rigid-hulled inflatable boat, which allows for a smooth and adrenaline fuelled ride out to sea and an up-close feel out on the water. With its open deck and low sides, the boat will allow you to get as close to the sealife as possible without actually getting into the water!

Book your Cape Town ocean safari now for a South African boating excursion like no other!

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Practical information

1 hour ocean safari boating excursion along Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard.

Course of events

-Meet guides at the meeting point on the V&A waterfront 30 minutes before departure time

-Safety and activity briefing

-Get equipped with life jacket

-Board boat

-Head out to Table Bay

-Begin the 1 hour search for sealife!

-Return to harbour

-Debrief and de-equip

-End of activity

Activity requirements

All participants need to be tall enough i.e. at least 1.2m/3.2 ft, to be able to stand over the seat and have enough room to bend their legs/shock absorb.

Passengers weighing up to 80 kg/176 lbs are allowed in the front seats, and passengers weighting up to 100 kg/200 lbs are allowed in the back seats.

Special terms

For safety reasons only children over the age of 13 are allowed aboard, and they must be over 1.2 meters/3ft2 in height and able to straddle the on-board seats with both feet on the deck.

Meeting point:
Waterfront Charters: Quay 5, V&A Waterfront, Atlanti Sea Point, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa
Spoken languages:English, Afrikaans
Included
  • Skippers
  • Life jackets
Excluded
  • Transport
  • Food and drink
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather conditions
  • Warm jacket
  • Sunglasses

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Arya C., South Africa — 16/06/2024
5/5
The ocean safari was one of the best things to do in Cape Town. We saw penguins, dolphins, a whale and seals
Sean J., South Africa — 03/02/2020
5/5
Super fun and friendly crew. Was well worth the money. Releases those happy juices.
Nell-Louise P., South Africa — 02/07/2019
5/5
Fantastic experience

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