When conditions and wildlife behavior allow, guided snorkeling offers opportunities to observe marine life beneath the surface. Boat-based observation, field notes, data collection, and group discussions help students connect their experiences to broader marine ecology and conservation themes.

The program encourages teamwork, responsible wildlife interaction and participation in citizen science. An optional PADI Snorkel Guide Course provides further training in snorkeling safety, animal behavior and underwater etiquette.

Accommodation and airport transfers are included, with safety briefings and guidance throughout the expedition.

Discover the Wild Coast, strengthen your field observation skills and share an unforgettable learning adventure with fellow ocean enthusiasts. Daily activities depend on weather, sea conditions, and wildlife movement; bait balls and specific encounters cannot be guaranteed.

Experience the wild ocean with Offshore Adventures’ Sardine Run expedition, based in Cintsa East on South Africa’s spectacular Wild Coast. Designed for adventure seekers and snorkelers, this seven-night, six-day ocean adventure takes you to one of nature’s most extraordinary marine events.

Explore alongside experienced skippers and guides as they search for diving Cape gannets, feeding dolphins and other signs of Sardine Run activity. When conditions and wildlife behavior allow, enter the water to snorkel among the action, with opportunities to encounter common dolphins, bronze whaler sharks and swirling shoals of sardines. Humpback whales and seabirds add to the spectacle, while photographers enjoy remarkable opportunities above and below the surface.

Your expedition includes accommodation and airport transfers, with daily safety briefings and guidance from the Offshore Adventures team. Each ocean day follows wildlife movements, making every outing different.

Whether you are an enthusiastic snorkeler, an underwater photographer, or an ocean-loving traveler, this is an opportunity to experience the Wild Coast’s untamed beauty and extraordinary marine life.

All ocean activities depend on weather, sea conditions and wildlife behavior. Bait balls and specific wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed.

Discover Plettenberg Bay’s spectacular coastline on a Seal Viewing Boat Tour with Offshore Adventures. Cruise to the Cape fur seal colony at Robberg Nature Reserve and watch these playful marine mammals in their natural habitat.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the colony as seals bask on the rocks, glide through the water, and play together. Our experienced crew shares insights into their behavior and the surrounding marine environment, with Robberg’s dramatic cliffs providing a beautiful backdrop.

This boat-based experience is ideal for visitors who want to encounter seals while staying dry. Bring your camera to capture the wildlife and coastal scenery, and enjoy a memorable ocean adventure on South Africa’s Garden Route.

Tours depend on weather and sea conditions, and wildlife sightings vary.

The Swim with Seals experience offers a thrilling and immersive encounter with Cape fur seals in Plettenberg Bay. The boat travels along the scenic coastline to the Robberg Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area, where participants enter the water with a qualified divemaster for around 30 minutes of safe, natural interaction. Playful, curious and full of character, the seals provide a remarkable wildlife experience without any disruption to their behaviour.