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Cape Town: Marine Big 5 Ocean Safari & Research Expedition

By Cape RADD
Free cancellation available
Price is €151 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Join marine scientists in deploying underwater cameras and sampling for microplastics
  • Explore False Bay by sea and take in the breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula
  • Search for seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, penguins, and much more
  • Get a guided snorkel in the Great African Sea Forest
  • Contribute to marine research and conservation projects

Activity location

    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 117 St George's St, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa | We are in the False Bay Yacht Club Car park just off Jubilee square. As you drive into the car park we are in the large green building called The Ocean Hub with photos of Kelp on the windows and Cape RADD / Impact Divers branding
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Cape Town: Marine Big 5 Ocean Safari & Research Expedition

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
€150.62 x 3 Adults€451.86
Total
Price is €451.86

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided snorkel in the Great African Sea Forest + equpment
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Marine BIG 5 search
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Marine conservation project hands on involvement
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced marine biologist guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Educational trip with expert guides
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tea, coffee, snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    photos and videos of the experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Plastic bottles, Smoking, Touching marine life, Touching plants
  • Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People prone to seasickness, People with back problems, People with heart problems
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Join a marine research expedition in False Bay, Cape Town, and help marine scientists deploy underwater cameras, search for the Marine Big 5, and sample for microplastics in the ocean. Explore False Bay by sea, take in the breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula and Cape Point from the sea, and search for seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, penguins, and more.

Meet your guide and marine biologists at the meeting point and set out on your adventure. Learn about the kelp forest and its threats and how you can help protect it.

Help the marine biologists deploy underwater cameras and search for the Marine Big 5. Learn about the marine life in the area and the importance of the ocean.

Sample for microplastics in the ocean and learn about the impact of plastic pollution on the ocean. Get a guided snorkel in the Great African Sea Forest and see the marine life up close.

Although projects vary depending on what data can be collected, your trip will not only be an enjoyable adventure, a scenic tour but also contribute towards the conservation and research of this incredibly biodivers spot.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cape Town
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 117 St George's St, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa | We are in the False Bay Yacht Club Car park just off Jubilee square. As you drive into the car park we are in the large green building called The Ocean Hub with photos of Kelp on the windows and Cape RADD / Impact Divers branding
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa