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Plettenberg Bay Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

A boat-based marine wildlife cruise from Plettenberg Bay harbour. Southern right whales are commonly sighted May to November, while bottlenose dolphins, Cape fur seals, and seabirds are present year-round. Departures are weather-dependent.

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