Seal Island (False Bay)

Best time to dive

May to September; October to November; June to November

What you might see

• DolphinLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not typically snorkeled in the traditional reef sense at this exact site; some operators offer 'snorkel with seals' at other nearby colonies (e.g. Duiker Island) as an add-on

Safety notes

Weather-dependent (False Bay swell/wind can cancel trips); standard boat safety precautions; cold water; seals can be aggressive near the colony; scuba/decompression hazards largely not applicable since this is a surface viewing/cage trip

Permits & fees

Falls within/near Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area; commercial boat and shark-viewing/cage-diving operators require SANParks and DFFE permits; individual-visitor permit/fee specifics not confirmed - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Simon's Town