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Gansbaai: Whale Watching Trip by Boat

4.7  / 5110 reviews
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Water activity
Gansbaai: Whale Watching Trip by Boat
4.7  / 5110 reviews

Jump aboard for a spectacular 2-hour whale watching experience along the cliffs of De Kelders. Look for southern right whales and other marine life swimming around you, on board a boat that is never crowded.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sakkie

I was lucky to get the perfect wheather. It is however a risk to pay in advance as the wheather is very unpredictable.

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Sakkie
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Alan – United Kingdom

Brilliant day and truly humbling to see the whales close up. Everyone at Ivanhoe was great and their passion rubbed off on us all.

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Alan – United Kingdom

Experience

Highlights

  • Get up close to Southern Right Whales in their natural environment
  • Encounter the marine wildlife of the Western Cape
  • Cruise close to the cliffs of De Kelders

Full description

Launch from the quaint fishing harbor of Gansbaai and travel along the cliffs of De Kelders. Enter a nature reserve with the highest concentration of whales in South Africa. Look for southern right whales in their natural environment, along with dolphins, Cape fur seals and sharks. Keep an eye out for humpback, minke and Bryde's whales frolicking in the ocean. Catch a glimpse of the beautiful orcas, False killer whales and enchanting African penguins. Return back to the harbor at the end of your boating adventure.

Includes

  • Entrance fees
  • Boat ride
  • Professional guide
  • Please note that the listed price does not include a R5 parking fee (payable at check-in)
  • Gratuities (optional)

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Meeting point

Buitekant St, Gansbaai Harbour. When you enter the harbour's main gate - proceed down the road and look out for the local operator's office on the left hand side.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Waterproof camera

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please bring warm clothes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, your camera and/or video camera and binoculars

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 110 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Sakkie September 20, 2019  – Verified booking
I was lucky to get the perfect wheather. It is however a risk to pay in advance as the wheather is very unpredictable.
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Alan – United KingdomJuly 29, 2022  – Verified booking
Brilliant day and truly humbling to see the whales close up. Everyone at Ivanhoe was great and their passion rubbed off on us all.
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Iain – United KingdomOctober 20, 2024  – Verified booking
We saw whales in their natural habitat. Our skipper was mindful of the whales by giving them space to move as they wished. We were lucky enough to see a Humpback whale, several Southern Right Whales and a pod of dolphins.
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Product ID: 65206

Activity provider:Ivanhoe Sea Safaris

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