Hermanus Whale Watching Tours

A welcoming, knowledgeable tour guide will pick you up from your lodging to begin your adventure. The night before the Hermanus Whale Watching tours, they will get in touch with you to finalize all the details. Proceed through Hermanus, where the boat ride begins, taking the picturesque route up the spectacular Sir Lowry's Pass with a pit stop at the top. With a marine tour guide, spend two to three hours on the boat. You might encounter whales, dolphins, Cape fur seals, African penguins, great white sharks, and an abundance of sea birds on a single trip, depending on the time of year. Drive home after the boat ride along the lovely Gordon's Bay sea path, stopping if time allows to see the Stony Point penguin colony.

Your all-day Hermanus Whale Watching Tours, which makes stops in the seaside communities of Pringle Bay, Gordon's Bay, and Betty's Bay, is led by a qualified, registered guide. Travel to Hermanus after exploring the Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Harold Porter Botanical Garden. You may observe enormous whales swimming, playing, and giving birth from the seaside cliffs of this cliffside village. For a closer look, consider taking a boat cruise (own expense). It's the ideal way to end a tour of Cape Town.

An early morning departure from your Cape Town accommodation marks the beginning of your Hermanus Whale Watching Tours. Travel along the breathtaking South African coastline while on the N2 motorway. At Betty's Bay, where you will see an African Penguin colony, you will have time to grab a snack or cup of coffee if you prefer. Make your way to Hermanus, a seaside hamlet, where you may stroll the rugged cliffs in search of Southern Right Whales, who come here every year to give birth. Enjoy some alone time to unwind while having lunch at a nearby cafe or restaurant and admiring the breathtaking scenery.

On this full-day excursion to Whale Watching Boat Tours Hermanus, combine a whale-watching boat cruise with a trip to a nearby winery. After a beautiful drive to Hermanus along False Bay, go on a 2-hour whale watch (at an extra cost) to learn about the biology and behavior of marine creatures. Before landing back on land, pick between visiting a wine estate in Stellenbosch or the Himmel en Aarde valley.

This land-based Hermanus Whale Watching Tours excursion offers a tranquil and individualized alternative to crowded boat outings without requiring you to enter the ocean. Visit 5-7 various locations in a private vehicle with a guide, and stroll along paved coastal pathways to discover secluded coves and inlets where whales have been seen previously. The excursion also includes a visit to The Whale House Museum as an added bonus.

Watching Whales from a boat before traveling down the jetty to our catamaran, the Whale Watching Boat Tours Hermanus starts with an on-land briefing led by our whale specialist guide. Then, leaving Hermanus New Harbor, you can venture off in search of the "gentle giants." The specially designed catamaran offers improved comfort and seeing during the excursion, and the amiable, informed crew adds that personal touch for an excellent overall experience. While you see the whales in action, the whale expert guide will explain the marine fauna you see along the way and offer insight into the whales' behavior.

In search of the Marine Big 5—dolphins, African penguins, cape fur seals, great white sharks, and several whale species—set off on a safari Hermanus Whale Watching Tours. You and your small group of only 15 passengers will go there over the course of two hours while learning about the marine environment from your guide's commentary along the way.

In addition to taking you to the Hermanus beach, this full-day Hermanus Whale Watching Tours and sightseeing cruise will also lead you around the picturesque shoreline. You will travel through the quaint seaside communities of Gordon's Bay, Pringle Bay, and Betty's Bay under the direction of a licensed tour guide. The renowned Harold Porter Botanical Garden, the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, the Elgin area, and Sir Lowry's Pass will also be accessible to you. Of course, spending time watching the whales play in the warm waters will surely be the highlight of this trip. You are welcome to take a boat as an additional alternative to get a better look at them.

This journey includes more than just the world's best land-based whale watching in the beach town of Hermanus. Following the opportunity to observe humpback, Bryde's, and southern right whales from the bluffs above the bay, you can head out to sea with a fully-crewed boat and whale watching expert to get a closer look at the enormous animals. Visit Stony Point to observe penguins on the way back to Cape Town, and then along the beautiful coastal roads.