Ocean Wonder is an owner-run service that offers boat-based Ocean Wildlife Encounters. These intimate trips don’t follow any set route. Instead, I’m guided by my understanding and ongoing observation of this environment, the creatures in it, and the ever-changing water and weather conditions.
These trips are all about finding and, where possible, interacting with some of the amazing creatures that frequent the rich waters around Cape Town.
Close encounters of the amazing kind
These trips are all about finding and, where possible, interacting with some of the amazing creatures that frequent the rich waters around Cape Town.
Expert Guided trips
There’s no set route. We’ll go where we can to find our oceanic friends. Normally it’s in the Table Bay area. I’m guided by local knowledge of the weather, the ocean and the patterns and movements of creatures in it.
Incredible environment
Besides the amazing animals that we encounter, it’s a really fun boat ride in an incredibly beautiful environment. The views of Table Mountain and Robben Island are amazing too.
The boat – Ocean Wonder
Ocean Wonder is a 7.2m Ballistic semi-rigid inflatable (SRI), powered by 2 × 90hp Yamaha motors. She’s very safe and has been approved by The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) as a commercial charter boat, allowed to carry up to 11 passengers. She’s furnished with all the required safety equipment and more.
Physical requirements
Pregnant women and people with back injuries that might be aggravated by the boat should be aware that it can be a bumpy ride.
Fantastic 2 hours seeing ocean wildlife, 3 different types of dolphins, sunfish, seals, penguins. And on the second trip humpback whales - utterly breath taking. Rob was great, knowledgeable and able to ask any question asked. Would highly recommend. Also lovely views of Cape Town landscape from the sea. - Anita
Great experience. We saw a humpback whale, 3 types of dolphin with some racing and jumping next to and infringe rod the waves our boat was making, saw a giant sun fish and Seals and little group of penguins on our boat ride. Paul was excellent as our driver and guide giving is funny stories and loads of facts and great at spotting all the animals in the ocean for the best experience. Highly recommend. - Simon
I absolutely loved the boat trip with Ocean Wonder. I was truly overwhelmed by the beauty of nature and by Paul's incredible knowledge and passion for the marine world. This excursion was a very special experience and will stay in my memory forever. We were lucky enough to see a humpback whale, dolphins, penguins and sea lions. - Melanie
Excellent trip with skipper Rob who shared lots of knowledge about marine life. Saw penguins, seals, dolphins and a huge sunfish. Lovely views of the city from the boat too. - Jenny
My third adventure with ocean wonder.. It's an incredible experience and healing body, mind and soul. Thank you, I will come soon again - Dorly
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