Dive Into Cape Town's Underwater Kelp Forests
Snorkel and freedive through the Great African Seaforest, explore the BOS 400 shipwreck and encounter marine wildlife along the Atlantic coastline.
Cape Town's ultimate kelp forest dive
Cruise beneath Chapman's Peak aboard a premium ocean vessel before entering the magical underwater kelp forests of the Cape Peninsula.
Explore hidden coves, snorkel around the historic BOS 400 shipwreck and discover the incredible biodiversity of the Great African Seaforest.
Guests regularly encounter dolphins, Cape Fur Seals, sunfish, whales, penguins, reef fish and kelp forest marine life.
What makes this unforgettable
Kelp Forest Snorkeling
BOS 400 Shipwreck
Marine Wildlife Encounters
Professional Guides
Premium Boats
Small Group Experience
Underwater Photography
Atlantic Coastline Cruising
Your day on the Atlantic
- 1
Arrival & Check-In
Meet at the Hout Bay base, sign in and meet your guides.
- 2
Wetsuit Fitting
Get fitted with premium wetsuits, hoods, masks, snorkels and fins.
- 3
Safety Briefing
Full ocean safety briefing and overview of the day's marine route.
- 4
Harbour Departure
Depart Hout Bay harbour aboard a premium ocean vessel.
- 5
Chapman's Peak Cruise
Cruise beneath the towering Chapman's Peak cliffs along the Atlantic.
- 6
Seal Colony Viewing
Pass Cape Fur Seal colonies around Duiker Island.
- 7
BOS 400 Shipwreck Snorkeling
Snorkel around the famous BOS 400 shipwreck, conditions permitting.
- 8
Kelp Forest Snorkeling
Drift through the Great African Seaforest beneath the Twelve Apostles.
- 9
Snacks On Board
Warm up with hot chocolate and snacks back on the boat.
- 10
Return To Harbour
Cruise back to Hout Bay harbour and warm changing facilities.
Kelp Forest Snorkeling Cape Town Prices
Scheduled Kelp Forest Snorkeling Experience
4 hour ocean experience · Departs Hout Bay
- 4 hour ocean experience
- Kelp forest snorkeling
- BOS 400 shipwreck snorkeling
- Marine wildlife viewing
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wetsuit included
- Professional marine guides
- Snacks & hot chocolate
- Boat transfers
Important Information
- Rates valid for 2026 / 2027 season
- Trips are weather dependent
- Full payment required before departure
- Minimum snorkeling age: 10 years old
- Small groups for a premium experience
- Advance booking recommended during peak season
What you might encounter
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