Cape Town Guided Snorkeling Tour – Explore the Great African Kelp Forest
Experience the magic of Cape Town’s underwater world with a guided snorkeling tour through the famous Great African Kelp Forest. This unique ocean adventure allows you to explore a vibrant marine ecosystem filled with fish, seals, octopus, and other incredible sea life, all under the guidance of experienced professionals. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers. This is safe and educational.
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About This Activity
Free Cancellation
You can cancel the event 24 hours in advance with full refund.
Duration 2 Hours
Activity will last 2 hours
Pick-up and Drop down optional
We shared the activity location on that page below. If you want to pick-up service you should pay R600 more include drop off.
Live Tour Guide
English
Small Group
Limited to 8 Participants
THE MAP
Meeting Point
Meet inside the Cape RADD Dive Center, on the shore of False Bay South Africa. Please note that the meeting time will be confirmed the day before your trip. All self-drive guests will start at this point as indicated on the map.
Highlight Of The Activity
Snorkel for Science by Cape RADD allows everyday people to contribute to marine science by helping collect data on fish and sharks in False Bay.
Participants join marine biologists for a guided snorkeling experience to search for species such as puffadder sharks and pyjama sharks.
The activity includes a briefing about the False Bay ecosystem and the goals of the trip.
Guests help by spotting and photographing sharks, and the images are submitted to Fin Spotter to help estimate shark populations and track their movements.
The activity is beginner-friendly, and all snorkeling equipment is provided.
Trips are weather dependent, and participants should provide valid contact details for meeting point updates or changes.
The experience begins at the Ocean Hub, where your marine biologist host provides a short introduction over coffee or tea.
After the briefing, participants head into the ocean to explore the kelp forests and marine life of False Bay.
Guides also take photos of the sharks, marine life, ocean scenery, and participants swimming through the kelp, so you can remember your experience as a Citizen Scientist.
Includes
Pick-up optional extra fee R600
Marine biologist guide
Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit)
Photos
In-depth briefing of the area and activity by a marine biologist
Not Suitable For
Children under 10 years
Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
People over 95 years
Important Information
What to bring
Swimwear
Towel
Know before you go
Activity will take place rain or shine
You'll need to be able to swim or at least be comfortable in the water
This activity does not require a high fitness level