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Knysna: Close Encounter Whale Watching Tour by Boat

4.6  / 5
94 reviews
Activity provider:Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna
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Knysna: Close Encounter Whale Watching Tour by Boat

Activity provider:Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna
4.6  / 5
94 reviews

From $79.09 per person

Come join a close encounter whale watching, departing daily from Thesen Island. Sail through the Knysna Heads and out to sea in search of Humpback and Southern Right whales.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Afrikaans

Experience

Highlights
  • See the the captivating and diverse natural landscape of the Knysna estuary
  • Sail through the rugged and iconic Knysna Heads, a pair of sandstone cliffs
  • Catch rare ocean sightings of huge Humpback and Southern Right whales
  • See marine life in the Indian Ocean - dolphins, seals, penguins, and more
Full description
Come get up close and personal with the gentle giants of the ocean on this 2-hour whale watching tour! Your trip begins as your captain navigates you through the Knysna Estuary and then you'll head out towards the vast and beautiful Indian Ocean. Every year, both the southern right and humpback whales leave their icy feeding grounds off Antarctica and migrate to mate and calve in the warmer waters of the Southern African coastline - this makes Knysna one of the best whale-watching destinations in the country. The tour will be narrated by an experienced skipper and guide who will share with you fascinating information about the lives of these whales. Your adventure will also be assisted by an experienced whale spotter who is in radio contact with all skippers, so you can be directed to any sightings. Keep your eyes peeled for other marine life as well - you may even spot a dolphin or a penguin or two!
Includes
  • Life jacket
  • Mineral water
  • Motion sickness tablets
Not suitable for
  • Children under 3 years
  • People with back problems
  • People prone to seasickness

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Meeting point

Meet at Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching at TH22 Long Street, Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Jacket

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers
  • Food and drinks
  • Drones
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Baby carriages
  • Touching marine life
  • Swimming

Know before you go

  • All tours are always sea and weather conditions permitting. Only the skipper of the vessel can make a judgment call on these conditions which are determined on the day of the tour, and passengers will be contacted on the day if conditions are not ideal for the activity
  • Sightings are not guaranteed as this is wildlife in their natural environment
  • Minimum of 4 passengers required to proceed with the activity. If minimum pax is not reached we will notify you before the activity
  • Life jackets are compulsory
  • Seasickness is prone to those that experience motion sickness. We do recommend motion sickness tablets (only available at pharmacies) or bands for those individuals

From $79.09 per person

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 94 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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Gundula – South AfricaOctober 18, 2023 – Verified booking
Two very committed and competent guides were able to show us the whales very closely. However, if you get seasick easily, it's better to go out in a large boat. Don't forget a warm jacket and hat, it will be great! We can only recommend the team.
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Lukas – GermanySeptember 29, 2023 – Verified booking
We were very satisfied with the tour and are thrilled! We were even on the road for an hour longer. The guides are very hard working and take their time so that everyone can enjoy the experience. They are open to all questions and they know their stuff well. 10/10 would recommend
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Dirk – GermanySeptember 4, 2023 – Verified booking
My wife and I were booked with 2 friends. In total, the group on the boat was 16 guests. . Started on time, in bright sunshine. For the crew and the spotters on land, watching whales is like looking for and finding needles in a haystack. We saw Albertrose, seals, dolphins and a whale. Unforgettable.
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