Seal swim prices
R1 295 to swim, R795 to watch from the boat. The wetsuit, the guide and the photos are in the price.
| Trip | Price per person | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Swim with seals | R1 295 | Boat trip, up to 30 minutes in the water with a guide, wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, photos |
| Swim with seals, 4 or more swimmers | R1 195 | Same trip. The lower price applies to every swimmer in the booking. |
| Seal viewing boat trip | R795 | Same boat and route. You stay on board and watch. Photos included. |
| Private boat, up to 6 guests | R10 995 per boat | The boat and crew to yourselves, swimmers and viewers in any mix. One price for the boat, not per person. |
| Custom tour video | R200 | An edited video of your trip, per video |
Prices in South African rand, per person, as charged by our booking system on 10 October 2026. A machine-readable copy is at pricing.md.
What the swim price covers
- Boat trip from Central Beach to the Robberg colony and back, about 1.5 hours in all
- Up to 30 minutes in the water with a qualified guide
- Wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins in your size
- Life jacket for the ride
- Change rooms, warm showers and lockers
- Photos of your trip
What it does not cover
- Your swimsuit and towel
- The optional custom video, R200
- Getting to Central Beach. Parking is in the public car park beside the office.
How that compares
Every operator in Plettenberg Bay visits the same colony at Robberg, and published prices for the swim sit close together. The useful comparison is what the price covers.
Check four things before you book anywhere: time in the water, whether photos are free, the size of the group, and whether a guide gets in with you.
Swimming with seals in Cape Town is a different trip to a different colony. We compare the two honestly in Plett or Cape Town?
Price questions
Do children pay less?
No. Every guest needs a full seat on the boat under maritime safety rules, and a full set of kit, so children pay the same as adults. They do tend to get extra attention from the crew.
How do I get the group price?
Book 4 or more swimmers in one booking and each swimmer pays R1 195 instead of R1 295. The booking form applies it for you.
How do I pay?
Online by credit or debit card when you book, through the secure checkout of the booking system we use. You can also ask at the office in the Central Beach car park whether there is space on the day.
What if the trip is cancelled?
If we cancel because of weather or sea conditions and you cannot move to another time, you get a full refund. See the weather and cancellation policy.
Are photos really included?
Yes. The guide photographs each trip and you receive a link to the photos. A custom edited video of your trip is an optional extra at R200.
Ready to meet the seals?
Trips leave Central Beach at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 every day, weather permitting. Pick a date and we will have a wetsuit waiting.