We recently did the seal cruise and loved every minute of it! The hosts are a husband and wife team, and are warm, friendly and welcoming. She runs a little cafe and prepares a light breakfast or lunch, as well as coffee/ tea, scones with her homemade jam, slices etc, so you can have a snack while you're waiting for the cruise, which goes either 10am or 3pm, at certain times of the year. Bookings are preferred. The cruise lasts for 75 minutes, return, and the minimum no. of passengers required is 2, so you'll always be guaranteed a trip. The weather was magnificent, and the scenery was stunning! The captain is very knowledgeable and has been doing it for many years - he's such a colourful character, and his commentary, as well as being very informative and interesting, also included a lot of humour and some heartwarming stories. And the seals did not disappoint! We drifted really close to the colony and had plenty of time to watch them lazing about on the rocks, or playing in the water. They even come up close to the boat - and provide plenty of opportunity for great photos. A cruise to remember.

Approximate cost: $55-

This is a great tour to do with warm welcoming hosts. Although it was great to see the seals, the boat ride out to the colony is equally as impressive. You will get great views of the town of Stanley and the surrounding landscape. You will probably smell the seals before you see them - depending on the wind direction - but once you get there you have a good amount of time drifting quite close to the rock where they all laze about. Many will come up really close to look at you from the water.
This was a great tour with good commentary and informative facts on the seals. The pricing is quite reasonable. especially if there aren't meny people on the tour:)

Approximate cost: $50