Kelp Forest Snorkeling Experience
Cape Town's kelp forest is rated in the top 5 snorkel destinations in the world.
Family Activity in Cape Town
Kelp forest snorkeling is safe for the whole family
Suitable for all levels
Kelp Forest snorkeling is for all levels, whether you're an advanced freediver or your first time putting on a mask.
FANTASTIC FISH LIFE
Swim with the charasmatic marine life
Kelp Forest Snorkeling Experience in Cape Town
R 2,500.00
Frequently asked Questions About Kelp forest snorkeling experience
- Meet at a predetermined destination
- Gear fitting
- Briefing and overview of the dive site and what to expect while in the Kelp Forest.
- Change into gear and then transfer to the snorkel site
- Snorkel up to 1 hour
- Change out your gear at the snorkel site
- Enjoy a warm drink and relive your experiences
- Return
- Informative Briefing
- Gear Rental including mask, snorkel, 5mm wetsuit and fins,
- Kelptown changing poncho for dressing after your experience (available to purchase at extra cost)
- 1 hour snorkel
- Light Refreshments after your snorkel
- Yes, it is safe to snorkel in a kelp forest. We will search for a bay protected from wind and swell for this experience
- Wetsuits give a lot of buoyancy, but at a minimum, you should be able to swim to join this experience
- This experience is suitable for ages 6 and above; children under 18 need written consent from a parent or guardian
- This is a physical activity in cold water; you should be of sound physical and mental health for this experience
- Do not touch the reef, as it is home to sensitive living creatures. Sea urchins occur in high numbers that can leave spines in you.
- Cases of Rabies have been found in the Cape Fur Seal Population. We will do our best to avoid encounters with seals.
- Have you seen any great white sharks on snorkel experiences? - No, great whites used to occur in False Bay in large numbers; however, in the last ten years, they have become almost completely absent due to a pair of shark-hungry orcas or overfishing of smaller sharks, which is a major food source
- Restrooms and changing rooms? - We start the experience at a dive shop that has all the facilities you'll need. There are restrooms and cold showers at some of the sites we visit; however, we sometimes use sites where there are no facilities
- Will I get cold? - The water temperatures range widely in False Bay from 13 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius. You will be kitted out with a 5mm or 7mm wetsuit, based on conditions, that will keep you nice and warm while experiencing the kelp forest
- What should to bring? - All you need to bring are sandals you can use to walk down to the beach, and a warm jacket for afterwards
