Five Years, Five Senses, One Ocean

As the Plett Ocean Festival celebrates five years of ocean conversations, step into an immersive experience that invites you to connect with the sea through all five senses. Eco Explorer shares the space with SAPRI where you can take part in an exciting Virtual Reality experience with the South African Polar Research Institute team. Listen to the haunting songs of whales and the crackle of underwater reefs.

Explore fascinating marine objects such as bones, shark eggs and coral through touch, guided by Conserve Eden interns. Discover the scents of our coastline, from salty sea air to coastal fynbos. Taste flavours inspired by the ocean. Encounter the sights, stories and surprises that make our marine world so extraordinary. Designed for all ages, this free interactive experience transforms ocean science and conservation into something tangible, memorable and fun. Whether you're a lifelong ocean lover or simply curious, come and celebrate the many ways the ocean shapes our lives. Because sometimes the best way to understand the ocean is to experience it.