The “REAL” Seal Island is situated 8 nautical miles (about 16 kilometers) from Simon’s Town. It is home to approximately 75 000 cape fur seals, a large variety of sea bird species (including penguins) & in the winter months is the hunting ground of the great white shark. En-route to the island the views are truly spectacular, with Cape Point in the distance to your right, Table Mountain and the Constantia wine route to your left and the majestic Hottentot’s Holland mountain range up ahead. You may also see whales & dolphins if you're lucky and as we use our permitted whale watching boats for this trip outside of the traditional whale season, we are legally permitted to approach & interact with them. The tour includes an expert guided commentary by a qualified marine guide.

Simon’s Town, Penguin Trail This route starts in the protected Simon’s Town harbour from Long Beach. We do a tour of the naval base and then paddle to SeaFourth to stretch our legs and get an up-close and personal look at the Penguins. From here, weather permitting, we paddle to Windmill beach for a swim and then head back to long beach.

NEXT AVAILABLE DATE 6 OCTOBER 2024 Embark on a nostalgic journey with Atlantic Rail as we proudly introduce our "Explorer’s Train" to Simonstown, returning after an almost 6 year absence! Departing from the Harbour Bridge Platform (AC Marriot Hotel), Cape Town, this picturesque rail adventure promises a delightful 2.5-hour trip through the scenic Cape landscape to the charming seaside town of Simonstown. Our historic passenger train, pulled by a steam locomotive, ensures a unique experience. Onboard, discover a fully licensed bar and a dining car offering coffee and delectable snacks. For your convenience, we also provide card payment options. Upon reaching Simonstown at 11h30, you'll have ample time to explore the town, indulge in a leisurely lunch, and peruse the local museums. The station is a short 600-meter walk from the heart of town, offering you a delightful stroll. As the day unfolds, we bid farewell to Simonstown at 15h00, bringing you back to Cape Town by approximately 17h30. Don't miss out on this exceptional adventure - book your seat now and join us as we rediscover the allure of Simonstown together! *Should unforeseen circumstances arise, the steam locomotive may be replaced by a diesel locomotive* 09h00 Depart from platform at AC Hotel by Marriot (33.9135° S, 18.4260° E), Dockrail Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town 11h30 Arrive in Simonstown 15h00 Departure from Simonstown 17h30 Arrive back in Cape Town We are so excited to have you on board!

NEXT AVAILABLE DATE 6 OCTOBER 2024 Embark on a nostalgic journey with Atlantic Rail as we proudly introduce our "Explorer’s Train" to Simonstown, returning after an almost 6 year absence! Departing from the Harbour Bridge Platform (AC Marriot Hotel), Cape Town, this picturesque rail adventure promises a delightful 2.5-hour trip through the scenic Cape landscape to the charming seaside town of Simonstown. Our historic passenger train, pulled by a steam locomotive, ensures a unique experience. Onboard, discover a fully licensed bar and a dining car offering coffee and delectable snacks. For your convenience, we also provide card payment options. Upon reaching Simonstown at 11h30, you'll have ample time to explore the town, indulge in a leisurely lunch, and peruse the local museums. The station is a short 600-meter walk from the heart of town, offering you a delightful stroll. As the day unfolds, we bid farewell to Simonstown at 15h00, bringing you back to Cape Town by approximately 17h30. Don't miss out on this exceptional adventure - book your seat now and join us as we rediscover the allure of Simonstown together! *Should unforeseen circumstances arise, the steam locomotive may be replaced by a diesel locomotive* 09h00 Depart from platform at AC Hotel by Marriot (33.9135° S, 18.4260° E), Dockrail Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town 11h30 Arrive in Simonstown 15h00 Departure from Simonstown 17h30 Arrive back in Cape Town We are so excited to have you on board!

Here it’s all about savouring the slow and enjoying a Cape Town Chillout This basket is for the adventurer looking to slow it down and spend an hour or so at any of the picturesque locations on your explorations. Here we chose sharing plates of deliciousness from the Peninsula and surrounds with a very strong emphasis on locally sourced and produced. Breads: Artisanal breads and Biscuits Spread selection: Humus Baba Ghanoush Pesto Salted Butter  Marmalade Charcuterie and Cheese platter: (examples below) Salami, Parma ham and ham Mozarella, Brie, Blue cheese, Emmentaler Gorgonzola, Gouda Green Salad Dessert: Fruit Platter, dried and fresh Petit Four Selection Selection of snacks: Trail mix, biltong and marinated olives Drinks: Sparkling Apple juice Wine can be added at an additional rate. Please note, no alcohol is permitted within any national parks. Suggested Picnic Spots: Simon’s Town: Long Beach, Boulder’s Beach, Fisherman’s Beach Cape Point: Olifants Bos, Venus Pools, Buffels Bay Cape Town: Chapman’s Peak Drive, Kirstenbosch Gardens Please note, we require a minimum of 48 hours notice. All Picnic baskets will be ready by 09h00. These will be either delivered to your accommodation in Simon's Town, or can be collected from Albatross Guest House Please note, no delivery is available on weekends. A cash breakage deposit of R500 is payable on collection and will be returned once all equipment has been returned Please ensure you provide us with a WhatsApp enabled number.

Wreck Diving The Cape waters are littered with thousands of shipwrecks, recent and ancient, on the shore and in deep water. Common wreck dives are the Maori, the Astor, the Katzu Maru, the Smitswinkel Bay wrecks (of which there are five) and the SAS Pietermaritzburg. The commonly dived wrecks vary in depth and can range between 12m to 40m. We can take you to several wrecks and will pick them depending on your dive qualification. Reef Diving Diving in and around Cape Town offers one a huge range of possibilities: from majestic kelp forests to cold-water coral gardens and deep reefs. The Western Cape is the smallest complete floral kingdom in the world and this diversity is mirrored underwater with the unique positioning of the peninsula at the junction of two major ocean currents. False Bay has been recognised as a biodiversity hotspot due to the numbers of endemic animals living in these waters. The shallower reefs are very colourful and are dominated by kelp forests with an understorey of delicate marine organisms. The deeper reefs host sea whips and fans, an abundance of reef fish, small sharks, octopuses, nudibranchs, crabs, sponges and cold water corals. Many of our reefs allow you to do really good multi-level dives, with depths between 30m and 10m.