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Simonstown, Cape Town

All year round

SURFACE SNORKEL

Water temp:
12°c - 18°C

Visibility: 5m – 15m

NO PRIOR CERTIFICATION

location
SIMONS TOWN, CAPE TOWN
season
ALL YEAR ROUND
depth
SURFACE SNORKEL
temperature
WATER TEMP: 12°C – 18°C
visibility
VISIBILITY: 5M – 15M
certification
NO PRIOR CERTIFICATION

Snorkeling in Cape Town’s magical kelp forests is a unique experience!

The gently swaying canopy of kelp fronds provides protection for a vast array of marine creatures in the understorey. Schools of strepies, stump nose, red Roman, fransmadam, jut-jaws, stumpnose, janbruin and bronze bream shelter in the protective forests. The mesmerizing swaying of the kelp stems is a visual treat in itself – it truly feels as though you are swimming through a forest and is why it has earned the name “Great African Kelp Forests” Aside from the giant kelp, there are other kelp species such as the split fan kelp which grow under the giant kelp stems.

With our small ratio of guide to guests, Pisces Divers can cater to novice snorkelers or more experienced freedivers alike.

Sponges, sea fans, anemones, hydroids, feather-stars, abalone and urchins all jostle for space on the reef and combine to make for a hugely diverse number of animals that can be spotted under our kelp forests or on the more exposed reefs. The number of nudibranchs and other molluscs in our waters are legendary. Half our nudibranch species are endemic to this region and some species have several unique colour morphs. Small shark species are commonly spotted, huge short-tailed rays are often seen and its great fun searching for octopuses hiding in the reef.

Although we are not currently snorkeling with the Cape Fur seals, we will visit the haul out at Partridge Point to view them and take photos from our boat between snorkel sessions. Marine scientists are currently assessing the outbreak of rabies in our seal colonies and we are awaiting expert guidance to infom our protocols in this regard. At this stage, we are avoiding snorkeling at the seal haul outs and are watchful for any abnormal seal activity before entering the water. 

INCLUDED

  • Snorkel Gear
  • Guide at ratio of 1:4
  • Delicious light lunch
  • Transport from dive shop to site
  • Briefings
  • Water, hot drinks and chocolates on boat
  • Lockers for personal items at dive centre

EXCLUDED

  • Transfers from hotel to dive shop (can be arranged, please enquire for costing)
  • Cameras

ITINERARY

  • Meet at Pisces Divers at time agreed when booking made
  • Collect equipment, sign indemnities and load the boat
  • Briefing
  • Boat is launched and collects divers from beach opposite the dive centre
  • Proceed to dive site (20 minute trip) and dive
  • Exit water and head back to Simonstown
  • Return to dive centre for hot shower, coffee, lunch and debrief

WHAT TO BRING

  • Towel
  • Warm Jacket
  • Bathing suit / Swimming costume
  • Sunblock
  • Camera
  • Own equipment if preferred

REEF & KELP PACKAGE

R2,350.00

SINGLE SNORKEL OPTION

R1,500.00

SEAL & KELP FOREST VIDEO

GALLERY

MEAL OPTIONS

REVIEWS

  • star rating  I did 5 dives with Pisces Divers, and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The staff are friendly, relaxed and efficient. Jacqui, who does the bookings, went out of her way to... read more

    neil_wiltshire
    January 1, 2021
  • star rating  Fantastic Dive Centre!  - I have done tons of dives with Pisces and regularly hire the gear. I have never had an equipment issue. There gear works perfectly. All the staff are super professional,... read more

    Chay S
    December 29, 2022
  • star rating  Professionnel Team !!! I went on Ocean Safari with my family and from A to Z, you'll be welcome by professionals . the equipments, the boat, the Captain and... read more

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    March 4, 2019
  • star rating  Amazing experience - My wife and I decided to do something "crazy" and do our Open Water Dive course. We had an island holiday lined up so thought this would be great to... read more

    163shaunb
    May 9, 2022
  • star rating  Bucket List Experience  - From the day we walked into Pisces Divers enquiring about diving with seals we had nothing but friendly professional service. My teenage son and I ended up doing and... read more

    vanessavA8680SV
    August 1, 2022
  • star rating  I enjoyed my dive with them so much. The staff is very helpful and the dive itself was amazing. I did the kelp forest dive. I would recommend them to... read more

    Squigi1989
    February 19, 2020
  • star rating  I completed my PADI open water course through Pisces this past weekend. I am so impressed with the dive center, the staff were all so, organized, friendly and helpful. BIG... read more

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    February 4, 2019
  • star rating  So, I didn’t actually get to go on a dive with Pisces because of weather conditions but I’m still giving this shop 5 stars. I contacted the shop to schedule... read more

    F8388QDashleyd
    November 10, 2019
  • star rating  Awesome shore and boat dives at the Octopus Teacher dive sites. It was my goal to follow the steps of filmmaker - So far the best, absolutely the best diving school I was diving with. Im travelling the world and dive at different destinations with different school. This school offering great... read more

    vodz0001_Toronto
    February 21, 2022
  • star rating  Thanks to the Pisces Team we had an excellent dive day today. After a series of days of bad diving conditions, we were so lucky to join the boat... read more

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    November 24, 2018

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