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.
I strongly recommend this boat trip. Paul, our skipper, was highly professional and clearly very experienced not only in navigating the choppy Atlantic waters but in spotting the ocean wildlife. He was full of fun facts and anecdotes and really entertaining. We saw plenty of dolphin and seals and we were fortunate enough to spot some humpback whale also which was great. Would recommend sea sickness pills even for those only slightly prone to motion sickness but Paul is amazing at addressing this if you catch it early enough! - Edward
I've been on the Ocean Wildlife Encounter tour with Paul 3 times now and every single time I am blown away! Each time has been a different experience that I cherish--- from seals to penguins to dolphin super pods to sunfish to humpback whale super pods!! It is worth every penny because Paul is so educational and kind, and he also knows exactly where the wildlife is and how to track it. Plus, the views of Cape Town from the boat are unbeatable. Highly recommend! - Leah
An absolutely incredible experience! We were fortunate enough to spot seals, dolphins and whales on their migratory route whilst out on our morning trip! Both Paul and Rob are extremely knowledgeable and filled with fun facts of the ocean which ensured the entire trip felt like an adventure! Thank you, we will definitely be back! - Vuk
Always an amazing time with Paul and Ocean wonder. I have done countless trips with them over the past few years. Everyone I invite is in awe of the experience and thoroughly enjoys Paul's passion for nature and especially seals. I'm sure I will be doing more exploration with them in the years to come. - Solara
Unforgettable experience. Paul was very kind and explained everything. It was unbelievable to see all these wales at no distance. the peace and quiet of the ocean and hearing and seeing these big and beautiful creatures was just mind blowing. - Renee
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