Escape the crowded beaches on a hot summer’s day in Cape Town for a completely unique, personalised experience with Animal Ocean… Soak up the sun’s warm rays as you head out on the boat to spend an afternoon snorkeling amongst playful Cape Fur seals. You’ll be enchanted by the seals’ comic antics and friendly curiosity, all the while exploring the array of colourful anemones, goggle-eyed fish and hypnotic swathes of kelp. An afternoon of sunshine, salt water and seals: there’s nothing like it – a chance not to miss! Perfect for beginner snorkelers or advanced SCUBA divers.
We will meet at Hout Bay harbour, outside the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) building. Luckily, we don’t need to get an early start: the seals only enter the water as the day warms up and we meet at 9am. Once you arrive at the harbour you will meet the team, be briefed about the dive and get changed into your snorkeling or SCUBA equipment. We then take a short boat trip out to Duiker Island seal colony. After a good look at the seals as they bask on the rocky island, you can plunge into the cool waters and experience these playful animals up close.
The day with us…..
Where will we be visiting?
Duiker Island, Hout Bay, South Africa
When is the best time to dive?
September – April. Expeditions are weather dependent.
Dive type
Snorkeling or SCUBA diving. SCUBA divers must be certified. Dive site is 1 – 5 m in depth.
Experience required
No experience need for snorkelers but must be competent swimmers. A entry level SCUBA certification (Open Water) is required for SCUBA divers
What does the day include
- Dive guide
- Hot chocolate, biscuits and Lollipops
- Drinking water
Cost:
R450 per person including snorkeling equipment (price R550 from October 2012)
R650 per person including all hard SCUBA equipment (tanks, BCD, weight belt and Reg.)
Where do I find you in Hout Bay harbour ?
Drive through Hout Bay suburb towards Hout Bay harbour, drive PAST the Mariner’s Wharf restaurant and turn into Hout Bay harbour (the entrance is on your left). Pass through the boom gate and turn right. 100 m ahead of you is a parking lot where you will find the Animal Ocean boat and equipment ready to go. We are just behind the Lookout Deck restaurant an opposite the NSRI building. See map.
Comments for past Seal Snorkelers
Had another amazing day yesterday snorkeling with the seals, seeing some the beauty the sea has to offer and enjoying the company of wonderful people!! So many seals and colorful anemones! Thank you so much! - Ashley Confer
Thanks for the awesome dive yesterday! Can’t wait for next time :) – Leanne Farish
Thank so much for the amazing Seal experience!!! Who ever thought that diving with 100′s of seals would be fun? I felt so at ease and the pups were just too cute for words!!! I will certainly recommend the trip to all my friends! – Vanessa Haywood
Great company. They really care about the customer and provide great service. Went out on a fur seal snorkel and really enjoyed it. – Debora Vinson Burgess
Hi Steve, thanks again for the great dive in the kelp with the seals and for being so attentioned. PS: The hot water in the wetsuit after the freezing dive is a blessing! And the hot choco too. Too bad we had only one dive with you guys. - Yan and Dolores, Luxembourg (Europe)
Route to Hout Bay from Cape Town
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