South Africa · WHALE WATCHING IN HERMANUS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 whale watching trips in Hermanus worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Boat whale watching from Hermanus New Harbour, 90 minutes on the water. Expect close sightings, dolphins, seals, and great crew guidance.
“Amazing ! Ran on time the guide was informative . We saw soooooo many dolphins it was like something out of a dream . We also saw all three possible whale types. Looking at the other boats in the harbor -we felt this company had the nicest boats”
Hermanus whale and dolphin cruise with a specialist guide, light refreshments, and possible close encounters off the coast and Walker Bay.
“The best experience ever - could have not been any better! A must do - perfect!”
2-hour Hermanus catamaran whale watching from the new harbour, with a whale specialist, light refreshments, and great viewing.
“Informative pre meeting, very good guide informed us during the whole tour. Good service. Even the captain took the time to chat”
A peaceful land-based whale watching walk in Hermanus with a private guide, Whale House Museum entry, and coastal viewpoints. From $57.51.
“Alles perfekt geklappt. Percy hat dieses Erlebnis für mich toll gemacht..auf individuelle Wünsche eingegangen..Man merkt dass er seinen Job gern macht und dann aber auch noch die Extrameile geht und auch mit seiner Kamera Fotos macht zur Erinnerung . Danke”
A private 2.5 hour whale walk in Hermanus with Dave de Beer, mixing the Whale House Museum and cliff-path spotting from shore.
“We had a brilliant morning with Dave who is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. Highly recommended.”
Full-day Hermanus whale watching from Cape Town with shore views, coastal stops, Sunday penguins, and midweek wine tastings.
“We had an incredible day with Qiyam, his insights into Cape Town’s history and diverse cultural influences made the journey truly special. The penguin colony and whale watching were unforgettable highlights, and we felt so lucky to witness multiple sightings of Southern Right and Bryde’s whales.”
2-hour Hermanus whale watching from the harbor, with top-deck views when possible, engines off near whales, dolphins and seals.
“Is sold as a whale tour, but is only the shuttle part of tour from Cape Town to Hermanus.”
Shark cage encounters in Gansbaai plus whale watching off the Western Cape, with warm showers, meals, and close animal sightings.
“It was an awesome experience! We loved it! The entire crew and team were so supportive and welcoming. Totally worth it! Everything very planned and organized, towels, bath, food. We really recommend Cape Shark Adventures for Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town!”
Cape Town to Hermanus whale watching, lunch and town time, then African penguins at Stony Point. Shared boat, expert guide, pickup.
“Gabriel was a terrific tour guide. The boat ride to see the whales was great. We got to see several whales on our ride. Would highly recommend this tour.”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
