WHALE WATCHING CRUISE
Please check in at the Ocean Blue Adventures Shop 30 minutes before trip departure. After receiving a life vest, there is a pre-trip briefing (covering safety and what to expect) before you are escorted to the launch site to board your whale-watching boat. PLEASE NOTE: If you have concerns related to pregnancy, motion sickness or medical conditions, please disclose these before departure for your own safety.
After an exciting launch through the surf, you’ll set off in search of whales. We rely on experience, reports of recent sightings and a bit of luck to find the whales. As they are free-roaming, we cannot guarantee sightings. Each trip is unique, with routes determined by sightings, sea and weather conditions.
The two species we hope to view are southern right and humpback whales. Southern right whales typically enter the bay to breed close inshore, while humpback whales are generally found in deeper waters as they pass the bay. If time permits, we also visit the Cape fur seal colony, with the added possibility of seeing great white sharks.
Throughout the cruise, your guide might also point out other species and places of interest. The tour concludes with an exciting high-speed landing, after which you are escorted back to the starting point, where we say farewell.
MARINE ECO TOURS
Please check in at the Ocean Blue Adventures Shop 30 minutes before trip departure. After receiving a life vest, there is a pre-trip briefing (covering safety and what to expect) before you are escorted to the launch site to board your whale-watching boat. PLEASE NOTE: If you have concerns related to pregnancy, motion sickness or medical conditions, please disclose these before departure for your own safety
After an exciting launch through the surf, you’ll set off in search of marine life. We rely on experience, reports of recent sightings, and a bit of luck to find dolphins, whales, seals, sharks, and more. As they are all free-roaming, we cannot guarantee sightings. Each trip is unique, with routes determined by sightings, sea and weather conditions.
There are three species of dolphins regularly seen on our trips. Bottlenose and humpback dolphins are both normally found close inshore, so we scan the coastline northeast of the launch site. We then venture further offshore, looking for common dolphins and the shy Bryde’s whale; occasionally spotting different seabirds before we arrive at the Cape fur seal colony on the Robberg Peninsula.
Throughout the cruise, your guide might also point out other species and places of interest. The tour concludes with an exciting high-speed landing on the beach, after which you are escorted back to the starting point, where we say farewell.
ROBBERG HIKE
Please check in at the Ocean Blue Adventures shop 15 minutes before your activity departure time. Here, you will meet your guide, who will give you a short briefing on what to expect during the hike and then proceed in your own transport to the starting point at the Robberg Nature Reserve.
The route initially follows the contours on the northern face of the peninsula, where you should keep a look out for sharks and other marine life in the waters below. As you progress, you’ll learn more about the unique fynbos habitat as you ascend to a viewpoint overlooking the seal colony. Keep your binoculars handy, in case your guide spots any birds or wildlife along the way.
The route then traverses to the southern side of the peninsula via a sandy slope, reaching The Island which is connected to the peninsula by a so-called tombola. From here, you’ll experience the raw power of the ocean, possibly spotting whales and other marine life from an elevated viewing point.
After circling The Island, you make your way back toward the starting point, enjoying the rugged coastal scenery and fresh sea breeze as you go. PLEASE NOTE: A moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walk. You are also advised to wear closed shoes (no sandals or flip-flops) as you will cross some rough terrain. Dress according to the prevailing weather and remember to bring a hat, sunblock, and camera/binoculars. If the weather looks poor, take along a windbreaker or equivalent. At the end of the tour, you will return to Ocean Blue and bid farewell to your guide.
CULTURAL COMMUNITY TOUR
Guests are asked to check in at the Ocean Blue Adventures Shop approximately 15 minutes before the planned departure time. You will meet your guide who will accompany you in your own transport to a secure parking area from which the walking tour departs.
During the school week, your first stop will be at the Ocean Blue sponsored Siyakula Crèche. Here, you’ll get to meet the children, possibly view class activities or join a sing-along. We typically spend about an hour at the school before returning to your transport – perhaps catching up on gossip with the locals en route.
Should your tour fall on a weekend or public holiday, when the Crèche is closed, the tour ambles through the neighbourhood streets, meeting the locals and learning about the history and culture of this historically disadvantaged community. If available, the tour may visit a local church service.
