Plettenberg Bay Whales, Dolphins & Marine
Plettenberg Bay enjoys abundant marine life, and it is one of the best places in South Africa, if not in the world, to see whales, dolphins and seals. A significant sector of the Plett tourism industry is based on marine tours to see whale, dolphins and seals and whale-watching. Boat trips are offered year round to view the Cape Fur Seal colony on the Robberg peninsula, Bottlenose dolphins, Common dolphins, a small population of rare Humpback dolphins, resident Bryde’s whales and other marine life, including sharks and seabirds.
Between late May and November, Plettenberg Bay’s waters host a great number of Southern Right whales, and in November many Humpbacks move through the Bay. This is Whale Season, when you can enjoy a licensed close-encounter boat trip – up to 50m, though the whales very often close that gap – sometimes all the way!
Take a look at ShowMe Plett’s articles and listings for more on the marine life of Plettenberg Bay, marine tours and boat-based whale-watching (including close licensed encounter whale-watching).

Close-encounter whale-watching is one of Plettenberg Bay's premier tourist draws. See photos...

Plettenberg Bay's sheltered bay is the perfect haven for the mating and calving of the Southern Right Whale ...

Plettenberg Bay is rich in marine life. See whales, dolphins and seals among other marine life...

The unique, protected Robberg (Seal Mountain) Peninsula neatly edges Plett's Bay and is home to an estimated 4000 Cape Fur Seals


Prepare to immerse yourselves in excitement! The much-anticipated third edition of the Plett Ocean Festival is around the corner..

The designation of Whale Heritage Sites serves as a celebration of coastal communities' dedication to preserving their marine ecos

Getaway, a leading travel and leisure magazine in South Africa, praised the town's new international recognition....

While mornings and evenings are often fresh to chilly, winter days in Plettenberg Bay tend to be warm and mild, with very...