In a nutshell

This conservation friendly tour raises funds through the cruise to secure Dr Lorien Pichegru and her team of researchers to continue the ongoing Penguin research in the area.

The programme

Depart from the quayside and make your way to the Algoa Bay Yacht Club where you will meet the boat taking you on your cruise.

The tour will start off with a harbour cruise and a full safety briefing, after which you will exit the port and set course for the island. This island is home to the largest breeding colony of African penguins on the planet and funds raised through the cruise are used to assist Dr Lorien Pichegru who is conducting ground breaking research on the serious decline of these penguins along the coast.

Besides the penguins you can also encounter schools of Bottlenose dolphins in groups. The Common dolphin as well as Humpback can also be spotted, but they tend to be either further out to sea or closer inshore. Migratory whales are seen from June until December while the resident Bryde's whale can be seen throughout the year although it is very elusive, being seen only fleetingly.

A refreshment stop just off St Croix Island Group will be made – which is home to about 20 000 African Penguins, making it the largest breeding colony on the planet. Gannets and other sea birds may also be seen on this 25km trip to the island.

Good to know

Flat, comfortable walking shoes & sun hats are strongly recommended. Light jacket recommended as you are on the ocean, boats are open.
This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or guests in wheelchairs.
This excursion is weather dependent, therefore departure can’t be guaranteed.
Due to swells and rough seas guests might get wet and/or motion sickness.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
No plastic water bottles are allowed on the boat, you will be given cups for drinking water and a pastry.
Transfer to Yacht Club is non guided but only a 5 minute drive.