Snorkelling
Kelp Forest Snorkelling Boat Excursion in Cape Town
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Organized by Into The Blue
Cape Town, South Africa
From 4 hrs to 8 hrs
From€114
Guided Snorkelling Excursion in the Cape's Kelp Forest
Discover Cape Town's incredible underwater forest and its countless kelp species on a guided snorkelling excursion in False Bay!
Guided Snorkelling Excursion in the Cape's Kelp Forest
From€62
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information
A guided snorkelling excursion in the Great African Sea Forest (Cape's underwater kelp forest), lasting between 60 and 75 minutes in the water.
- Discover the impressive Cape kelp forest and its inhabitants (Cape fur seals, pyjama sharks, octopus, etc.)
- Stop at Boulders Beach before heading to the beach where you will snorkel, to see the Cape penguins
- Includes transfer from your accommodation in the City Bowl area and the Cape Peninsula
Course of events
Please allow between 3 and 4 hours for the whole experience.
- Pick-up from your accommodation in the City Bowl district or on the Cape Peninsula (please be ready 15 minutes before your pick-up time)
- Transfer by van or SUV along False Bay to Boulders Beach (30 to 45 minutes, depending on pick-up location)
- Stop to observe the Cape penguins (20 to 30 minutes)
- 20-30 minute drive to Starbucks Muizenberg, meeting point for participants who do not need a pick-up (toilets available on site)
- Drive to the launch beach, variable depending on the day's weather conditions (10 to 30 minutes' drive)
- Setting up snorkelling equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask and snorkel)
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Launch with the guide for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes of snorkelling in the Great African Sea Forest, to a maximum depth of 4 metres
- Back on the beach, de-equipping and debriefing over a coffee overlooking False Bay (approx. 30 minutes)
- Transfer back to your accommodation (30 to 45 minutes) and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Maximum weight: 253 lbs / 115 kg
You don't need to be able to swim to take part in this activity, but you do need to be at least comfortable in the water.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Please be ready 15 minutes before your pick-up time.
A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
Special terms
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organise the pick-up point and time.
You will be asked to complete this indemnity form before the start of the activity.
This activity is not accessible to people with mental/cognitive/psychic disabilities.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
GoPro video of your activity via Google Drive or WeTransfer is available at an additional fee of R500 per person (please inform Cape Summit Adventures directly once your booking request has been confirmed if you would like this option).
Those wishing to accompany the group without participating in snorkelling are welcome: you will need to contact Cape Summit Adventures directly to book your place on the transfer vehicle (you will only pay for the transfer).
Spoken languages:
EnglishIncluded
- PADI-certified snorkelling guide (1 guide for 4 to 6 participants)
- 5mm neoprene wetsuit
- Snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
- Floating support
- Coffee
- Round trip transfer from your accommodation in Cape Town (City Bowl or Cape Peninsula)
Excluded
- Video (R500 per person)
Do not forget to bring
- Completed indemnity form (see "Special terms")
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Waterproof bag
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Bottle of water
- Snack
- Change of clothes
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Practical information
Meeting point:
Pick-up from your accommodation in Cape Town (City Bowl or Cape Peninsula) OR Meeting directly at Starbucks Muizenberg - Muizenberg Beach Phase 4, Surfers Corner, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950, South Africa
Spoken languages:
EnglishCancellation: Flexible
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Also known as the Great African Sea Forest, Cape Town's underwater forest is an exceptional ecosystem in False Bay made up largely of kelp, a group of brown algae. Not only does it offer an astonishing underwater setting, similar to an underwater forest, but it also provides the chance to encounter an incredible array of wildlife, including Cape fur seals, reef fish, octopus, etc. It is a must for snorkelling in Cape Town, with a passionate local guide on hand to tell you all about the riches of this kelp forest. Ready to get in the water for 60 to 75 minutes of snorkelling?
Depending on the day's weather conditions, this snorkelling excursion in Cape Town's underwater forest could take place from Windmill Beach, St James or Miller's Point. You will be equipped with everything you need to get into the water (neoprene wetsuit, fins, mask and snorkel) and will be able to swim in complete safety under the supervision of your guide (1 guide for every 4 to 6 participants) in the waters of False Bay, which fluctuate between 10 and 18°C depending on the season. The snorkelling area will be chosen where the sea is calm, with visibility ranging from 3 to 10 metres to allow you to observe as much as possible beneath the surface, and in optimal conditions so that even people who can't swim can take part in the experience while holding onto a floating support.
Including a transfer from your accommodation in Cape Town (City Bowl or Cape Peninsula) and a stop at Boulders Beach to watch the adorable Cape penguins for a few minutes, this snorkelling trip in the False Bay kelp forest will give you an unforgettable encounter with the local marine animals. So if you love nature and are comfortable in the water, be sure to take part and create some memorable moments with your family, partner or friends!
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