Experience snorkeling with the Cape Fur Seals near Hout Bay and visit the Cape of Good Hope and Boulder's Penguins Colony on one full-day adventure tour from Cape Town! We've matched this thrilling adventure with the Cape Peninsula private tour, bringing you an up-close encounter with these friendly creatures in their natural habitat. Snorkel in Hout Bay at Duiker Island and come face to face with the Cape Fur Seals.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Chapman's peak drive toll gate fees
✔ Pick up and drop off at accommodation
✔ Snorkeling gear: We have 5 mm one-piece wetsuits with hoods; a 2mm vest; 5 mm gloves and booties.
✔ Bottled water onboard the vehicle
✔ Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
✔ Entrance fees to seal snorkeling activity
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
✖ Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope main gate: R340.00 per adult
✖ Entrance fees to Boulders Penguins colony: R170.00 per adult
Pickup Locations
1. Onomo Cape Town Waterfront
2. The PortsWood
3. Cape Town Hollow
4. SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
5. Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
6. The Village Lodge
7. Fountains Hotel
8. Dysart Boutique Hotel
9. Upperbloem
10. The Capital 15 on Orange
11. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
12. 9 On Barrack
13. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
14. Lady Hamilton Hotel
15. Waterfront Village
16. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
17. Blackheath Lodge
18. Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
19. AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
20. Kensington Place
Itinerary
1
Cape Town Central
Our experienced, registered Tour Guide/Driver will pick you up at 7:00 am at your accommodation. Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard with the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other side.
2
Camps Bay
Pass Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay, and stop at Maiden's Cove for some photos. Here you will have a breathtaking view of the 12 Apostles mountain range as well as the Atlantic Ocean.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Upon arriving in Hout Bay, check-in at the snorkeling base in the harbor, receive a safety briefing, put on your snorkeling attire (included), and meet the team that will lead your snorkel adventure. You can also choose to rent a camera if desired. Upon arriving at Duiker Island, you'll jump in the water with these enchanting sea creatures. This activity is completely safe and our partners in charge of the snorkeling are experienced and always put your safety first. The guides will not allow you to do this activity if the sea conditions are not 100% safe. An experienced and qualified marine guide also will accompany you. Only competent swimmers are advised to embark on this adventure. The entire snorkeling adventure is just under three hours in duration.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Chapman's Peak Drive
After you have completed your snorkeling and returned to the base to get changed out of your snorkeling gear, proceed on your Cape Peninsula private tour. Travel on Chapman's Peak Drive, where you will have another photo opportunity. Chapman's Peak is one of the most scenic drives in the world.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Cape of Good Hope
The next stop is the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, where you can explore the reserve and its lighthouse.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Visit the African Penguins colony at Boulder's Beach and marvel at these charming sea creatures. You may even find one or two of them parading next to you on the boardwalk, so have your camera ready for some close-up photos.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Cape Town Central
Our return route is via the Old Cape Road with stunning views of the Muizenberg colorful beach huts in the distance, found along the False Bay coastline. Drop off will be at your accommodation in Cape Town after the tour.
Additional info
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum age is 11 years
• Snorkeling is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund for snorkeling entrance fees. Please note that refunds take time and is not guaranteed to be paid out on the day of tour.
