Seal Swimming in Kelp

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(876) · Tours in Hout Bay, South Africa
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Animal Ocean is now offering Ocean Safari tours from Hout Bay and Simonstown. Snorkel in the kelp forest or on a shipwreck and view the Cape fur seal …

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Oct 19, 2024
A wonderful morning out and a brilliant way to start the day. We saw plenty of seals and penguins. In the Harbour we explored the seal rehabilitation site and got to paddle through the tunnels. The s…Full review by Heidi A
Oct 12, 2024
What an experience! Saw some seals, rarely seen penguins and breathtaking views of all that nature had to offer! Had a blast!Full review by Daniel B
Feb 18, 2024
We chose the perfect day! Sunny clear skies and no waves. We saw some seals which was amazing. The guides were really friendly and patient.Full review by joe-dean r

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hi looking to book a trip - can we have a private boat and how suitable is it for children aged 12+ (good swimmers who …
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hi looking to book a trip - can we have a private boat and how suitable is it for children aged 12+ (good swimmers who have snorkelled elsewhere in sea) just thinking of the water temp
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I think you can book a private boat if you ask for it before. The trip is great for children 12+. The boats go rally fast and you stay a lot of time in the water with the seals.
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Hello, what is the maximum group size you can accomodate for an afternoon (looking at march 16, 2020)?
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Hi there Ayda, Maximum group size we can accommodate is 22 people at 1 time slot - we have 2 boats that can each accommodate 11 clients. During March our afternoon time …
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Hi there Ayda, Maximum group size we can accommodate is 22 people at 1 time slot - we have 2 boats that can each accommodate 11 clients. During March our afternoon time slot is at 13:30, and the trip duration is 2.5 hours long. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Thanks, Lauren Manager Animal Ocean
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Hello, do you take underwater pictures that I can purchase or would I need to bring an underwater camera? Thank you
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Indeed. They can sell you an SD cart, and they borrow you the GoPro to use it with. At the end you get the SD cart so you have your own pictures. I took my own old gopro. They have …
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Indeed. They can sell you an SD cart, and they borrow you the GoPro to use it with. At the end you get the SD cart so you have your own pictures. I took my own old gopro. They have newer ones.
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Hi, may I know if it is available to snorkel with seals in mid-August? and how is the water temperature?
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You can snorkel all year round. Its winter in august, so water will be chilly but the wet suits keep you warm
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Hi, may I know what is the sea temperature mid april? Is it gonna be cold?
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Probably between 15 and 17 degrees but the wet suit will keep you warm. There are also hot beverages on board
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