Whale watching and boat trips, Hermanus, South Africa – Cape Whale Coast
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Established in 2004
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Whale watching boat trips and tours
in Hermanus the season is CLOSED re-starts - 1st JUNE 2025 |
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HUMPBACK Whale watching season is NOW - at Yzerfontein, 1 hour north of Cape Town
AMAZING brand NEW Humpback whale exploration -
boat launches from Yzerfontein (1hr north of Cape Town)
1st December - to - end of March 2025
please contact us for more info and prices
boat launches from Yzerfontein (1hr north of Cape Town)
1st December - to - end of March 2025
please contact us for more info and prices
HUMPBACK Whale watching season is NOW - at Yzerfontein, 1 hour north of Cape Town
Whale watching of Southern Right Whales
in Hermanus - the season is - CLOSED
next SEASON will re-start on - 1st JUNE, 2025
CLICK here for SUMMER boat activities in Hermanus
in Hermanus - the season is - CLOSED
next SEASON will re-start on - 1st JUNE, 2025
CLICK here for SUMMER boat activities in Hermanus
Whale watching boat trips to explore the bay of Hermanus
Southern Right Whale in Hermanus, South Africa
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Mother and baby Whales, Hermanus, South Africa
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Whale watching boat trip, Hermanus, South Africa
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Whales are without a doubt one of the most mysterious and beautiful creatures in the ocean, with many people traveling hundreds of miles in the hope of spotting one of these gentle creatures. Thankfully there are 100′s of Whales to be viewed at Hermanus, South Africa, very close to land during the months of early June to late November. With the largest number ever spotted, by Cessna light plane aerial survey, in ONE day being 196 Whales in our small Walker Bay at Hermanus, South Africa.
Hermanus is situated on the stunning South Coast of the Western Cape (90mins from Cape Town) and is famous for its incredible viewings of Southern Right Whales. Hermanus should in fact be considered the official home of the Southern Right Whale, since every year during late Sept/early Oct, Hermanus hosts it’s annual Whale Festival, which attracts over 150,000 people and when the Southern Right Whales arrive in large numbers to breed, give birth and playfully frolic in the sea – The Whale Festival was held on 28th, 29th and 30th Sept 2024. (Other species of Whales that can be viewed are Humpbacks and Bryde’s Whales, as well as, African Penguins, Cape Fur Seals and if you are very lucky pods of Dolphin). Whale watching boat trips at Hermanus will take you out to sea to get even closer to these incredible creatures. |
Whale Watching Boat Trips in Hermanus, South Africa
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The Whale Festival of Hermanus is unique in that it celebrates the arrival of the Southern Right Whales – with all manner of Arts & Crafts markets, large stages for music bands and DJs, kiddies arena, Eco-marquees showcasing the diverse marine creatures, all sorts of cuisine and food stalls, drama, theatre groups and stage show performances, as well as being classified as the only Eco-Arts Festival in South Africa.
The Whale Festival was held on - 28th, 29th, 30th September 2024. Hermanus in South Africa is considered to be the world’s premier site for watching whales and the many people who flock there during the Whale season of June to late November, look forward to catching sight of these intelligent creatures playing in the water. |
Whale watching boat trips, Hermanus, South Africa
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Whale watching from Cessna 3 seater plane and Helicopters, Hermanus, South Africa
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The whales in Hermanus do indeed play…..they are known to manoeuvre their flukes (tails) to catch the prevailing wind and “sail” along in the water…..just for the fun of it! They also love jumping clean out of the water (called breaching), to crash back down into the sea with an almighty splash. Fantastic to see!!
Now an endangered species and protected under strict international laws, the Southern Right Whale is now recovering at a birth rate of between 7% and 10% each year, thankfully meaning their numbers double every decade. Hermanus boasts its own “Whale Crier” (the only one in the world) who is employed to wander the cliff paths and call out the locations of the whales throughout the day to everyone walking by. Please take lots of photos of you with him. |
On the 30th October 2019, the Hermanus region was given an extremely important and unique award – being named as – THE Gastronomic region of AFRICA - check it out here - Food & Wine town of AFRICA - Hermanus
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Hermanus also has loads of fabulous Activities to keep you very busy, including : -
There are some fabulous places to visit in and around Hermanus; it’s noted “Blue Flag” beach is Grotto Beach which is the biggest beach in Hermanus. Voelklip and Kammabaai beaches are also notable places to visit. Fernkloof Flower gardens to view the incredible and unique Cape Floral Kingdom plants and bird species; the Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley is now world famous for over 140 award winning wines - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc and many other wine cultivars. Fantastic scenic views from mountain tops and gorgeously pretty countryside. Hermanus has many excellent restaurants, funky bars and many pleasant shops, boutiques, artisan food & craft markets and art galleries. |
Wine Tours of the Hermanus wine estates, wine cellars and wineland regions
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Great White and Copper Shark cage diving trips near Hermanus, South Africa
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Whale Watching boat trips and/or Land-based Whale Watching walking tours - (the Whale season is early June to late November)
Great White Shark & Copper Shark cage diving – if Prince Harry and Brad Pitt can do it – so can YOU! Kayaking – with the marine creatures & MAYBE Whales, seals, penguins & Dolphins. Kayaks MUST be over 300ms from Whales Wine Tours – of our Wine Valley – Hemel-en-Aarde – with 21 excellent wineries, 14 great tasting rooms, 5 fab restaurants and over 140 award winning wines – wine tours can also be arranged to visit further afield locations - Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Elim, Constantia and all points in-between….. Cessna 3 seater plane / Helicopter flights – over the Whales, ocean, beaches, farmlands and amazingly pretty countryside Quad Biking – zip thro flower farms, olive groves and high up onto the mountains of Hermanus for spectacular views of the wonderful countryside and ocean |
Southern Right Whales in Hermanus, mother and baby, viewed from a helicopter flight. June to late Nov each year.
Helicopter flights over Hermanus, Gansbaai and Walker Bay - Whales are from June to Dec each year.
Gift Vouchers for Xmas / Birthday pressies for - ALL activities available
NEW product - from DECEMBER 2024 - Humpback Whale Watching boat trips on the West Coast at Yzerfontein - which is 1 hours drive north of Cape Town - Starts - December, 2024 .. to .. 29th FEB, 2025 - full info HERE
Eco-Marine boat trips, Summer holiday & Christmas ocean & river boat cruises - Info HERE
Cape Floral Kingdom - and a World Heritage site for it’s incredibly unique flowers and plants, collectively named Fynbos
Safari park - only 2 and half hours away to see African animals in their natural environments
Tree Top / Gorge – zip-lining canopy rope slides to play Tarzan and zip along metal cables suspended between high trees / canyons
Penguin colonies – to see these invincible birds comically woddle about and swim for their supper
Bird watching – with over 350 species of African birds it is a “Twitchers” paradise
African Craft Markets and African Art Classes – fabulous colour and designs will have you transfixed
Horse Riding – at a flower farm, olive groves and high up onto the mountains
Scuba diving – explore the under-water world
Sandboarding – down the huge sand dunes for 3 to 5 hrs (Oct to May)
Fat Biking – great fun zooming about on fat bikes on the sand dunes and beaches
Golf - we have 2 amazing courses, with one that has 27 holes
Sea Fishing – trips to catch your supper
Mountain Biking – hire a bike, accompany a biking guide and explore fantastic dirt trails
Paintball - splat everyone with paint-balls – great fun for groups of 8 or more persons
Hiking – to discover loads of beautiful scenery, mountains, plants and much more….
Swimming – at long sandy beaches, secret coves, rock pools, luxury swimming pools and all sorts of splashing about
Scenic Road Trips – to explore the outstanding scenery and natural wonders of the region
Sun-downer boat cruises – around the bay – on a luxury 70 seater Catamaran yacht, with cash bar and loads of room to sun-bathe (Dec to Feb)
River cruise boats – with Braai / BBQ facilities and massive rubber rings towed behind to enjoy a swim in the river……
Amazing Races, Team Building, Corporate events, Stag days – exciting day events custom-built for all sorts of groups.
And don’t forget to totally enjoy and indulge in our culinary wonders at over 70 mouth-watering restaurants; while our excellent 200 accommodation establishments offer fabulous and very comfy beds and massively filling breakfasts…..
We can assist you with everything mentioned above and loads loads more – click CONTACT US to ask us all your holiday in Hermanus questions
Safari park - only 2 and half hours away to see African animals in their natural environments
Tree Top / Gorge – zip-lining canopy rope slides to play Tarzan and zip along metal cables suspended between high trees / canyons
Penguin colonies – to see these invincible birds comically woddle about and swim for their supper
Bird watching – with over 350 species of African birds it is a “Twitchers” paradise
African Craft Markets and African Art Classes – fabulous colour and designs will have you transfixed
Horse Riding – at a flower farm, olive groves and high up onto the mountains
Scuba diving – explore the under-water world
Sandboarding – down the huge sand dunes for 3 to 5 hrs (Oct to May)
Fat Biking – great fun zooming about on fat bikes on the sand dunes and beaches
Golf - we have 2 amazing courses, with one that has 27 holes
Sea Fishing – trips to catch your supper
Mountain Biking – hire a bike, accompany a biking guide and explore fantastic dirt trails
Paintball - splat everyone with paint-balls – great fun for groups of 8 or more persons
Hiking – to discover loads of beautiful scenery, mountains, plants and much more….
Swimming – at long sandy beaches, secret coves, rock pools, luxury swimming pools and all sorts of splashing about
Scenic Road Trips – to explore the outstanding scenery and natural wonders of the region
Sun-downer boat cruises – around the bay – on a luxury 70 seater Catamaran yacht, with cash bar and loads of room to sun-bathe (Dec to Feb)
River cruise boats – with Braai / BBQ facilities and massive rubber rings towed behind to enjoy a swim in the river……
Amazing Races, Team Building, Corporate events, Stag days – exciting day events custom-built for all sorts of groups.
And don’t forget to totally enjoy and indulge in our culinary wonders at over 70 mouth-watering restaurants; while our excellent 200 accommodation establishments offer fabulous and very comfy beds and massively filling breakfasts…..
We can assist you with everything mentioned above and loads loads more – click CONTACT US to ask us all your holiday in Hermanus questions
Whale watching, Boat Trips and many Adventures in Hermanus, South Africa.
Phone number +27 (0) 72-062-8500 / WhatsApp - 0027-72-062-8500
Phone number +27 (0) 72-062-8500 / WhatsApp - 0027-72-062-8500
Hermanus Is Open - come and explore the great outdoors
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Hermanus Is Open - come and explore the great outdoors - Whales, beaches, ocean, countryside, wine lands....
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Whale watching boat trips in Hermanus, South Africa