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Marine Life Trips in Cape Town: 15 Sorted by Price

25 tours  ·  from $29

All 15 marine life trips in Cape Town you can book right now, with the per-person price, the length of the day and who each one suits. The first one is first for a reason.

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup - Starting in a modern Sprinter
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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

1.Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,362 reviews · 10 hours · from $52Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sylvie, Gordon, Talent, or Isaac for a packed Cape Peninsula day. Hotel pickup, a modern air-conditioned Sprinter, cold water, coastal viewpoints, Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins, Hout Bay seals, Simon’s Town, and Muizenberg are included. Entry fees, lunch, and optional boat and funicular rides cost extra.

“Awesome tour! Everything was smooth and well organized. Nathan was a great guide – super friendly, relaxed, and full of interesting info. Cape of Good Hope and the penguins were definite highlights. Highly recommended!”

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Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour - Muizenberg’s colorful beach and the road south
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Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

2.Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,118 reviews · from $34Top rated

Spend a full day exploring Cape Town’s southern peninsula, from Muizenberg and Boulders Beach to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. A local English-speaking guide such as Brahm, Paul, or Mark provides commentary from a comfortable coach. You can walk the Cape Point trails or pay extra for the funicular.

“It's a tour with more than 30 tourists. The tour guide is passionate and professional! Good to see African penguins!”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town - Bo-Kaap begins the day with color and context
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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

3.Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,347 reviews · from $48

Spend about nine hours touring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minivan with pickup and drop-off in Cape Town. Walk through Bo-Kaap, stop at Camps Bay and Chapman’s Peak, visit Cape Point and Boulders Beach, and hear local stories from guides such as Rodney, Candy, Mabee, or Nana. Lunch and several entrance fees cost extra.

“We only really had one full day in Cape Town and this turned out to be a great choice. Candice & our driver Madee were very knowledgeable on all areas we visited. The boat trip to see the seal we enjoyed, even with the rough seas. The penguins, well worth seeiRead more”

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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town - Bo-Kaap’s painted homes and Cape Malay story
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Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

4.Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,797 reviews · from $62

Pack Cape Town’s biggest sights into about 10 hours with a guide and a group of no more than 15. Ride Table Mountain’s cable car, see Bo-Kaap’s colorful homes, watch African penguins at Boulders Beach, and visit Cape Point. You pay separately for major entrance tickets, so plan for those extra costs.

“I simply asked him to cancel the reservation. There was a break in communication and the tour was no longer suitable for my needs. There’s a wealth of more detail that goes into this story. But I choose not to sandbag him as He seemed very pRead more”

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Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup - Starting in Bo-Kaap
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Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup

5.Cape Town Tour: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point+Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,671 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Spend 10 hours seeing Cape Town’s headline sights in a shared Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Toyota Quantum GL, with up to 15 people and an English-speaking guide. You’ll ride Table Mountain’s cableway, meet penguins at Boulders Beach, visit Cape Point, and stop at Bo-Kaap, Simon’s Town, Chapman’s Peak, and Muizenberg. Guides such as Sylvie, Gordon, Sedick, and Talent are known for lively storytelling.

“A very enjoyable day trip which covered the key highlights of cape peninsula. Highly recommend.”

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Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, & Penguins Group Tour - Table Mountain, the day’s headline view
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Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, & Penguins Group Tour

6.Table Mountain, Cape Point, & Penguins Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,063 reviews · from $62

This full-day bus tour links Cape Town's biggest sights, from Table Mountain and Chapman's Peak to Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Muizenberg, and Bo-Kaap. Guides such as Nuria, Armando, Gabriel, and Albert bring local history, humor, and practical help. Expect a packed day, optional extras, and changing plans when weather affects the mountain.

“the guide, Nuria, was excellent and made the day brilliant. the cable car was closed in the morning but all was changed about and we still got to go later.”

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Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town - Bo-Kaap and the Atlantic Seaboard
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Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town

7.Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Small Group Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · from $44

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring the Cape Peninsula in a minibus limited to 15 people. You’ll see Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and St James Beach. Guides such as James, Lueya, Gordon, Talent, Sylvie, and Shaqif have led this route. Bring cash for entrance fees, food, and optional boat or funicular rides.

“Seeing and learning about this area that we were visiting for the first time. We were impressed with the depth of knowledge our guide had of the history of the area. The sites he took us to were amazing, w my wife and I highly recommend this tour.”

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Cape Town: Marine Life Kayak Tour From the V&A Waterfront - Learning the basics before leaving shore
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Cape Town: Marine Life Kayak Tour From the V&A Waterfront

8.Marine Life Kayak Tour From the V&A Waterfront

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 640 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Paddle from the V&A Waterfront into Table Bay with a qualified English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 10. Stable kayaks suit beginners, while guides such as Ande, Zach, Renier, and Jordan help spot dolphins, seals, penguins, and whales. You’ll also get striking views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, and the Twelve Apostles.

“Thank you to our guides Zach and Ande we had a lovely time! They were very organised and informative. They also help take nice pictures on the water”

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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup - Morning pickup and the ride along the Atlantic Seaboard
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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup

9.Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 581 reviews · 10 hours · from $29Best value

Spend 10 hours touring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Togeda, or Pamela. See African penguins at Boulders Beach, optional seals at Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“We had an absolutely fantastic day exploring the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach! Huge thanks to our guide, Mike, whose knowledge and storytelling made the trip truly special, and to our driver, Jeph, for the smooth and safe ride. Everything was perfectly organized. Highly recommended!”

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From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour - Bo-Kaap gives the morning a human beginning
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From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

10.Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 532 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Travel from Cape Town to Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay, and Muizenberg. English-speaking guides such as Rodney, Candy, Nana, and Joseph lead small-group or private trips in an air-conditioned vehicle. Seal Island is optional, and entry fees are extra.

“We LOVED this day trip! Rodney, our tour guide, was phenomenal. He was very informative, friendly, and made sure we got to see & learn about ALL of the beauty and history of Cape Town. I highly recommend this day trip and am glad that we selected this one. It was a great first day in South Africa!”

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Cape Town: Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour - Hout Bay and the optional Seal Island boat
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Cape Town: Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour

11.Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 519 reviews · from $115

Spend a full day circling the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English, French, or German-speaking guide. Expect Clifton and Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Simon’s Town, and optional seals or penguins. Guides such as Bruce, Chris, Ivan, and Michael are praised for strong local insight.

“we had a very professional tour guide which was flexible to adjust the tour according to the weather. He provided lots of information about Capetown, historical facts, information about Apartheid. The small bus was very comfortable. we enjoyed the day a lot”

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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half Day Shared Tour - Along False Bay from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town
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Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half Day Shared Tour

12.Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half Day Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 416 reviews · from $39

Travel from Cape Town along False Bay with an English-speaking guide, stopping at St. James, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope. You’ll ride in a small shared vehicle, receive hotel pickup and bottled water, and spend about five hours seeing penguins, fynbos, dramatic coastlines, and wildlife.

“Excellent trip with Ray bring an excellent guide for the day”

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Cape Town: Penguin Watching at Boulders Beach Half Day Tour - Maidens Cove starts the day with a fine view
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Cape Town: Penguin Watching at Boulders Beach Half Day Tour

13.Penguin Watching at Boulders Beach Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 388 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

This five-hour small-group trip takes you from Cape Town to Maidens Cove, Chapman's Peak, and Boulders Beach, where you get about two hours with African penguins. Guides such as Bizo, Yves, Coco, and Patrick add local history and humor. Swimming is possible, but the R245 adult entry fee is extra.

“The tour was very good - we’ve been, even for short time, to all the most scenic points along the way. Coco was very well prepared and super friendly! 🙌🙌”

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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour - Camps Bay and Maiden’s Cove open the day
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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour

14.Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 348 reviews · 9 hours · from $45

Spend about nine hours touring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Armando, Albert, Elie, or Nuria. You’ll see Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, Muizenberg, and Bo-Kaap, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entry fees, lunch, and the optional Seal Island boat ride cost extra.

“I had a great day at Cape Point! Armando was our guide, and he did an excellent job. He made the day really enjoyable and shared everything with a great sense of humor, which made the tour even more fun and a nice atmosphere in the group! I truly had a wonderful day!”

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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope, Seals and Penguins Day Tour - From Bantry Bay to Maiden’s Cove
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Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope, Seals and Penguins Day Tour

15.Cape of Good Hope, Seals and Penguins Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 327 reviews · 10 hours · from $39

Spend 10 hours touring the Cape Peninsula from Cape Town with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a small group. See Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins, Muizenberg, and Bo-Kaap. Optional extras include the Seal Island ferry and Cape Point funicular. Guides such as Gabriel, Armando, Albert, and Leticia are praised for clear stories and good care.

“Gabriel was a wonderful highly knowledgeable tour guide, witty, considerate and patient. Made us all feel comfortable and looked after. Would definitely recommend this tour for a well covered multiple attraction site day tour as it covers all the iconic spots in one day at a relaxed pace. Well enjoyed!”

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