Ocean Safaris
Ocean Adventures / Safaris
in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Welcome to the world of Ocean Safaris. Being an environmentally conscious eco-marine operation, we conduct all our cruises with a strict code of conduct. One of the main sources of income for the Centre for Dolphin Studies has been generated from our boat cruises.

A personalized service is provided by our local skippers and tour guides who give insight into the wide spectrum of marine life and geology of the area. The tour begins with a dry launch into the surf and ends with a ride straight back onto the beach.... Our boats have been specifically designed for watching whales and dolphins.

We offer two different types of Whale and Dolphin watching cruises:

DISCOVERY CRUISES and PREMIUM CRUISES (close encounter).

BOTH cruises are essentially the same and we don't call them the BEST SEAFARI BY FAR for nothing!! We take special notice of any dolphins in the area, visit the seals and check out any seabirds, sharks and other marine species that may be around, you never know what you are going to see!! Our records show that OCEAN SAFARIS see more animals than anywhere else in the country!

PREMIUM cruises are 'CLOSE ENCOUNTER' tours, they are conducted on a permitted whale watching vessel. This permit allows our licenced boat to approach whales up to 50 m. The whales may then move closer if they wish to.... Whales are usually inquisitive and generally move closer and alongside the boat! Only licensed operators may legally approach whales to this distance. 'Official' whale season, based on the presence of Southern Right Whales along our coastline, runs between July and November... however, we are fortunate to have Humpback Whales between April and January. Bryde's whales are seen along our coastline ALL year around, so there is always a chance of getting 'up close and personal' with whales in South Africa.

DISCOVERY cruises are run on our boats which do not hold permits and are legally obliged to stay 300 metres from whales. These cruises operate all year around.

PLETTENBERG BAY is one of SA's most diverse bays – sheltered, warm waters attract a multitude of marine species from the endangered African Oystercatcher to juvenile hammerhead sharks and thousands of Common dolphins, which come into the bay to feed.

We also offer private charters as well as any other type of cruise you might require on the Ocean.

Launch times and duration of cruises can be tailored to suit various itineries, please contact us with your requirements for a quote.

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