Experience a close encounter with the gentle giants of the ocean by joining an informative and educational whale watching trip.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Experience close encounters with a licensed whale watching operator
- Learn about these gentle giants directly from a whale specialist
- Explore South Africa's Whale Capital coastline
Full description
Hermanus is one of the best destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals, with spectacular seasonal visits from southern right and humpback whales and year-round sightings of Bryde’s whales and enormous pods of dolphins. Experience this marine safari that awaits you!
The purpose-built catamaran ensures maximum passenger comfort and spectacular viewing opportunities. During the tour, the friendly crew is on hand to make sure everyone has a great experience, from helping get the perfect photo to serving complimentary light refreshments. The guide, a whale specialist, will interpret the marine life encountered en route and provide insight into the behavior of the whales while the action is taking place. The expert videographer will ensure the best footage is captured. The team add that personal touch to ensure that you have a great experience, and work under the motto "Observing, not Disturbing". All tours are weather permitting.
Includes
- Light refreshments (mineral water, soft drink and crisps)
- Whale specialist guide on board
- Support Crew to ensure passenger comfort
- Transportation to/from attractions
- USB Movie of tour including short film 'The Whale Season' (available to purchase)
- entrance fee to the Harbor, payable upon entry (R5)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Date
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Meeting point
Southern Right Charters office, Hermanus, 7200
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Know before you go
- What to wear:
- Weather-appropriate clothing and a windbreaker
- Sensible footwear (flat shoes are recommended)
- What to bring:
- Sea sickness tablets should be taken in advance as per packet instructions if necessary
- Camera (tripods and binoculars are not advised)
- Children Policy:
- All ages welcome. All children under 12 must wear life jackets for the full duration on-board, and be under adult supervision at all times.
- The life jacket condition applies as well to infants. For children under 2 years old, they can be very uncomfortable. We would strongly advise motion sickness syrup for infants.
- No prams are allowed on board.
