Aquatic encounters
Encounter the Cape’s most captivating sea life in the wild
Explore the water
From whale-watching on your curated boat tour, to diving with sharks and watching penguins on parade, Cape Town is home to an assortment of exciting marine life adventures, ready for you to enjoy with family and friends.
Your whale tale
Our intimate whale-watching tours can cater for couples, family and friends, making it an exciting experience for animal lovers of all ages. Travelling from our private marina right outside the resort, your expert captain will guide you through the ocean, to where you’re most likely to spot whales off the seaside town of Hermanus, known for its whale-friendly waters.
Plan your Cape escape
Though present all year, the best time for whale-watching in Cape Town is between August and November when the majestic southern right whales migrate from Antarctica to warmer waters. Covered in barnacles, the protected species averages a sizeable 15-metres long. Enjoy seeing these gentle giants cut through the ocean waves and dramatically breach through the water’s surface, completely free in their natural environment.
Picnic at sea
Make a day of your tailored whale-watching cruise, and allow our Private Dining team to prepare a delicious picnic to enjoy on-board. Just let us know your group’s culinary preferences, and our experienced chefs will take care of all the details.
Dive with sharks
Get a close-up with one of the world’s most intimidating creatures – the great white shark – on a thrilling cage-diving adventure. With only a layer of – very secure – galvanized steel between you and the circling sharks, cage diving in Cape Town is a heart-pounding, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Bucket List moment
Come face-to-face with South Africa’s native predators, in addition to the infamous great whites.
Bucket List moment
Come face-to-face with South Africa’s native predators, in addition to the infamous great whites.
Wild Hotspot
Less than 5,000 great whites remaining in the wild, and it’s estimated that 2,000 are found in South African waters, making the region a hub for these incredible creatures.
Wild Hotspot
Less than 5,000 great whites remaining in the wild, and it’s estimated that 2,000 are found in South African waters, making the region a hub for these incredible creatures.
Be mesmerised
Experience an incredibly thrilling cage-diving adventure with a secure layer of galvanized steel separating you from these mesmerising, wild creatures.
Be mesmerised
Experience an incredibly thrilling cage-diving adventure with a secure layer of galvanized steel separating you from these mesmerising, wild creatures.
Reserve your room or suite at One&Only Cape Town, and begin planning your incredible shark diving experience.
Penguins on parade
Meet the Cape’s best-dressed residents; our colony of African Penguins, resplendent in their black and white ‘dinner jackets’. Making their home around the stunning Boulders Beach, wooden walkways allow you to traverse their nesting grounds and observe these curious native birds from just metres away. These charming local inhabitants are a delight to watch as they waddle up the soft white sands, and the beach’s namesake boulders.
By the beach
Located in Simon’s Town, just outside of Cape Town, Boulders Beach is an ideal stop to include in your Cape Point tour, whether by boat or by land. Reserve your room or suite at One&Only Cape Town, and see African Penguins in the wild, a truly unforgettable experience.
Table Mountain
Discover the majesty of Table Mountain up close, with rock-climbing, hiking, and photography tours to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Adventures & activities
From paddle-boarding to whale-watching tours, let us create a bespoke itinerary of Cape Town’s most memorable experiences.