Scuba diving with sea lions in South Africa

About this list

If you want to go scuba diving with sea lions in South Africa, the useful question is not whether the sea lions are there but who will take you to them that way. Maptlantis lists only the 3 operators in South Africa that name the sea lion as a target species and actually run scuba diving. 2 of the 3 operators (67%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Nov–Jun. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. Operators with structured encounter data list shark, whale, dolphin, seal and african penguin as target species. Ways to meet them: boat-based watching and cage observation. Whether you may enter the water and what distance rules apply differ by country and operator. Check the program details and legal status on each operator page first.

Sea lions in other countries

• Australia39
• Mexico15
• Namibia7
• Canada6
• Ireland5
• United Kingdom5
• United States4
• Argentina3

Activities in South Africa

• Scuba diving in South Africa20
• Island hopping and boat trips in South Africa18
• Marine life encounters in South Africa14
• Snorkeling in South Africa8
• Family water activities in South Africa6
• Freediving in South Africa4

Scuba diving by country

• Philippines369
• Egypt351
• Japan341
• Indonesia306
• Thailand224
• Maldives206
• United States186
• France143
• Germany138
• Spain128

Frequently asked questions