Whale watching and boat trips, Hermanus, South Africa – Cape Whale Coast
Whale watching boat trips in Hermanus, South Africa
Whale Watching Season is early JUNE to end of NOVEMBER in Hermanus, South Africa
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Established in 2004
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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
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 - and the whales June to Dec each year
Whale watching boat trips at Hermanus, South Africa
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Hermanus has a glorious coastline and stunning scenery; there is no better place to visit and holiday than Hermanus during the Whale season – or any other time of the year actually, as there’s loads to enjoy and explore!
The marvelously pretty seaside town of Hermanus is situated in the Western Cape of South Africa (a short drive of 90mins from Cape Town) and boasts some of the most beautiful beaches, majestic mountain ranges, award winning wine regions, wonderful wildlife species and incredible coastal scenery in the world. The Southern Right Whales migrate to these waters from their Antarctic feeding areas to breed, care for their young and play in our shallow waters of sandy Walker Bay, Hermanus for 6 months every year, from early June to late November. The sight of these massive, gentle and inquisitive creatures relaxing and displaying to one another (and us humans) is truly exhilarating for everyone – and for those that love nature it is completely mind-blowingly astonishing. Whale watching from the land is great as the cliffs are vertical into the sea and thus allowing the Whales to come in very close to the shore – Whale Watching Land-Based Walking Tours are available so that you are able to explore the hidden coves and inlets that the Whales love to laze about in. Your experienced Whale Tour Guide will introduce you to these gems, while you take loads of close-up photos and videos of these incredible mammal encounters. |
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Whale Watching Boat Trips will take you out to sea to get even closer. There are only 3 boat licences allowed so as to minimise any possible disturbance to the Whales. 1 boat operates from Hermanus harbour, 1 boat from Gansbaai harbour and 1 boat from Kleinbaai harbour. These last 2 boats are about 60 minutes drive around Walker Bay from Hermanus.
Booking in advance is essential as trips are very popular indeed and regularly get fully booked – so please CONTACT US to discuss availability and arrange your booking/s. Hermanus operator goes out at various times per day – 09.00am / 12noon / 15.00pm Gansbaai operator goes out twice per day – 10.00am / 13.00pm Kleinbaai operator goes out twice per day – estimated launch times – 10.00am / 13.00pm – from a natural harbour and according to tides – credit card details will be required to secure your booking. All the boats are able to carry up to 40 people each, with one that is a gorgeous luxury 3 decker Catamaran capable of carrying up to 60 people - social distancing will occur, so numbers will be reduced - all are between 10 to 13 metres long, all have covered seating areas and upper decks so that you can obtain a higher vantage point to take great photos and video footage. 2024 - Prices vary very slightly depending upon which operator you decide to go with – from R1320 per Adult to R1950 per Adult. The Hermanus boat is R1320 per Adult / Gansbaai boat is R1750 per Adult - and - the Kleinbaai boat is an Eco-tour that visits the seals of Dyer Island and can circle the Shark diving boats for 15mins - and is priced at R1950 per Adult. Discounts for Kids are offered too and prices vary between each boat, so please CONTACT US for more info. |
Whale Watching boat trips on Walker Bay, Hermanus, South Africa
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3 seater Cessna plane (and/or Helicopter) flights over the Whales in Hermanus are amazing
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Hermanus offer 100′s of Activities -
While in Hermanus, the adventure-sporty types amongst you will be very happy to know that you can try your hand at – Great White Shark & Copper Shark cage diving (utterly incredible, with Hermanus being THE place on the planet to observe these equally majestic creatures very close-by from the safety of a metal cage); Kayaking with seals and penguins; Quad Biking thro’ a flower farm, Olive groves, stunning mountains and coastal scenery; Tree Top and Gorge zip-lining slides to play Tarzan and Jane, Mountain Biking, Scuba Diving, Sandboarding, Sea Fishing, Fat Biking, Hiking and much more in Hermanus. While those of you that prefer a much more chilled-out time will be delighted to explore our Wine Valley and Wine Estates; explore the magnificent unique Plants and Bird-life, countryside, beaches and mountains…..oh and of course our incredible WHALES |
Southern Right Whales in Hermanus mother and baby, viewed from a helicopter flight - June to late Nov each year
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
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
Whale watching boat trips in Hermanus, South Africa