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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).


Plettenberg Bay Whales, Dolphins & Marine Local Information
Whale-Watching in Plettenberg Bay Whale-Watching in Plettenberg Bay

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

Whale & Dolphin Sightseeing Whale & Dolphin Sightseeing

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

Whales, Dolphins and Seals in Plettenberg Bay Whales, Dolphins and Seals in Plettenberg Bay

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

Plett Plett's mountain of seals

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

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Explore the depths: Plett Ocean Festival returns Explore the depths: Plett Ocean Festival returns

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

Plett Honored with Whale Heritage Site Status Plett Honored with Whale Heritage Site Status

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

Plett been Nominated best Whale Watching Experience in SA Plett been Nominated best Whale Watching Experience in SA

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

5 ways to enjoy our oceans this winter 5 ways to enjoy our oceans this winter

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

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