Welcome to Ocean Blue Specialist Adventures...
Situated in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, Ocean Blue offer a rare a powerful experience through one of the few permitted boat based whale & dolphin encounters. From a deep sea adventure to a relaxing river cruise through the Keurbooms river nature reserve, we strive to offer a unique variation of activities to suit you. We also offer an "at one with the ocean" kayaking tour.

See our brand new, incredibly exciting "Giants of Land and Sea" package

Ocean Blue Adventures and the Qolweni development trust would like to inform all our clients that we are not at all affected by the xenophobia attacks that developed in all the major cities.

We will continue promoting Qolweni as the Safest Township in South Africa, we offer specialized guided walking tours through the township and will maintain our standard and vision of a better South Africa and hope that people will not establish Qolweni with what has taken place in and around our cities.

Our tours run daily on the hour from 09h30, we are grateful to those companies who have continued with their township tours. A special thank you to Akilanga for your non stop trust and support throughout May and June.

EXPERIENCE BREATHTAKING MARINE ENCOUNTERS!

All tours are guided with expert crew and tour operators who are internationally qualified. Call us today for a booking or more advice. Ocean Blue is a licensed SABBWWA permit holder, which enables us to approach whales from 50 metres instead of 300 metres. Should the whales approach our vessel we do not have to move away. The guests therefore get an up close experience with these majestic mammals in the bay.

Eco-Tourism

Ocean Blue Adventures, is the original company in South Africa to conduct professional conservation orientated whale and dolphin marine eco-tours. In Cooperation with the Qolweni Community Development Trust the emphasis of all our operations is placed on Conservation through Community Development, Education and Research. Ocean Blue Adventure's aim is to give a holistic real marine
experience to all our guests aimed at raising awareness of Marine Mammal Conservation and the direct need to realistically conserve our oceans which include :
- Sponsor A Child
- Whale, Dolphins and Seals
- Pelagic and other Seabirds
- Sharks and Fish
- Local Geology
- Maritime and Local History

We are one of only a few proud holders of a specialist permit (COVERS 3RD PARTY, INSURANCE ETC) which allows us (when possible) to carefully approach our whales, offering our guests the unequalled opportunity of a really up-close and personal encounter with these majestic animals. Ocean Blue Adventures prides itself on the experienced qualifications and enthusiasm of our informative guides (naturalists) as well as our vast knowledge and passion for our marine environment. As they are wild mammals and we are visiting them in their own territory, we are acutely aware of not encroaching on them and we strive to ensure that they remain totally wild and unharassed. For more information on our tours and sightings please view our Tour itinerary page.

On all of our tours our guests' comfort and safety is of paramount importance, our custom-built craft are fully equipped with life jackets, including children's, and all necessary safety equipment, high quality warm and waterproof all-weather gear is provided, as is sun block and refreshments.

Humpback, Southern Right & Brydes Whales
The Southern Right Whales can be seen in our waters during the winter months, June to October when they migrate from their sub Antarctic feeding grounds to our sheltered bay to give birth, raise calves and breed. They are slow moving but give spectacular displays of breaching, lob tailing and spy hopping. From mid June to October we see the Humpback Whales on their annual migration from the Antarctic to their breeding grounds of Madagascar and Mozambique. The Bryde's Whales are permanent residents, to be seen all year round along our coastline. (Research Project Pending). Minke Whales and other Rare Species are also occasional visitors and on three occasions we have seen seven cetacean species on one trip.



Dolphins & Orcas (or Killer Whales)
Dolphins, Throughout the whole year you can observe the playful and very active Bottlenose Dolphins, which are often encountered in large groups. The rare and shy Indopacific Humpback Dolphin is a worldwide endangered species and small pods live along our coastline. The fascinating Common Dolphins, very agile and one of the fastest swimmers, occur in large groups of 2000 or more individuals, further out on the open sea. Orcas or Killer Whales, which also belong to the dolphin family are transient in this ocean and occur occasionally throughout the year.



Seals and Sharks
Seals, A large and very active colony of Cape Fur Seals lives permanently on the Robberg Peninsula and they can be seen in and around the bay and are endemic to South Africa. Sharks, apart from the
famous Great White Sharks, we encounter Hammerheads, Ragged Tooth and Maco Sharks.

Seabirds
Along our coastline we see the African Black Oyster Catcher, South Africa's second most endangered coastal bird, as well as Gull, Cormorant and Tern Species. Further out to sea we regularly encounter many fascinating Pelagic Birds : Albatross, Petrels, Shearwaters, Cape Gannets

Tours & Rates ........

Our packages are catered for your needs from a quick excursion to a full days outing, we offer a quality experience at an affordable price. Please enquire about our specialist marine experiences and packages

MARINE ENCOUNTER PRICE 30 June 2006 - 01 July 2007 2 Hour marine eco tour Children under 12 yrs R300.00 R150.00

TOUR RATES PACKAGE 1

PERMITTED CLOSE ENCOUNTER WHALE WATCHING TOURS PRICE 30 June 2006 - 01 July 2007 2 Hour close encounter whale tour Children under 12 yrs R495.00 R340.00

TOUR RATES PACKAGE 2

SEA KAYAKING - CENTRAL BEACH PRICE 30 June 2006 - 01 July 2007 3 Hour sea kayak min age - 14yrs Beginners to Experienced R220.00

Visit the Ocean Blue Adventures website at http://www.oceanblue.co.za

CONTACT TEL +27 44 533 4897
CONTACT FAX +27 44 533 5083
MOBILE +27 83 701 3583

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