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Scuba diving with seals in South Africa

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About this list

If you want to go scuba diving with seals in South Africa, the useful question is not whether the seals are there but who will take you to them that way. Maptlantis lists only the 3 operators in South Africa that name the seal 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many operators offer scuba diving with seals in South Africa?

3. Only operators that name the seal as a target species and have a confirmed scuba diving program are counted.

How much does scuba diving with seals in South Africa cost?

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.

When is seal season in South Africa?

Most listings give the season as Nov–Jun. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book.