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Whale Watching Tour: Cape Town to Hermanus
4.1
14 Ratings
Cape Town Central
Experience an unforgettable whale watching boat trip from Cape Town to Hermanus. Enjoy shared transfers, observe Southern Right Whales, and get up close to these magnificent ocean giants.
Experience an unforgettable whale watching boat trip from Cape Town to Hermanus. Enjoy shared transfers, observe Southern Right Whales, and get up close to these magnificent ocean giants.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cape Town Central - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation in Cape Town. The exact pick-up time will be provided the day before the tour, so please be ready for an early start between 6:00 and 6:30 AM. The journey along the N2 national road takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Hermanus.
- Southern Right Charters - Upon arrival…
- Cape Town Central - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation in Cape Town. The exact pick-up time will be provided the day before the tour, so please be ready for an early start between 6:00 and 6:30 AM. The journey along the N2 national road takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Hermanus.
- Southern Right Charters - Upon arrival at New Harbour, guests will receive a briefing from a Whale Specialist about the boat trip. The tour then sets sail to the whale locations, with the crew ensuring close encounters and excellent photo opportunities. Guests may see Southern Right Whales, as large as 10 elephants, and possibly Bronze, Humpback, and Bryde’s Whales. Dolphins might also be spotted, though sightings aren’t guaranteed due to their wild nature. The 2-3 hour tour duration depends on weather and nature conditions.
- Fusion Restaurant - Hermanus - A short drive, approximately 6 minutes, takes guests to Fusion Restaurant, where they can enjoy a light lunch with options including seafood, meat, poultry, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, all while taking in beautiful beachfront views.
- Stony Point Penguin Colony - The tour concludes with a visit to the renowned Stony Point Penguin Colony, home to one of South Africa’s largest African penguin populations. This final stop offers an incredible opportunity to observe these charming creatures in their natural habitat, making it a must-see highlight for travelers seeking unique wildlife experiences.
- Cape Town Central - After the tour, guests will enjoy a scenic drive back to Cape Town, where they will be dropped off at their accommodation. The travel time is approximately one hour.
What's Included
- Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle, and Fuel inclusive
- Complimentary bottled water in vehicle
- Convenient pick-up & drop-off at Cape Town accommodations
- Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle, and Fuel inclusive
- Complimentary bottled water in vehicle
- Convenient pick-up & drop-off at Cape Town accommodations
What's Not Included
- Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
- Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
Additional Information
Join an unforgettable shared whale watching and penguin tour, complete with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cape Town! Experience shared transfers to Hermanus, renowned as South Africa’s whale watching capital. Observe Southern Right Whales in their natural environment and discover the lively African penguin colony at Stony Point Nature…
Join an unforgettable shared whale watching and penguin tour, complete with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cape Town! Experience shared transfers to Hermanus, renowned as South Africa’s whale watching capital. Observe Southern Right Whales in their natural environment and discover the lively African penguin colony at Stony Point Nature Reserve. This tour includes entrance tickets for both the whale watching boat excursion and the penguin colony, offering amazing opportunities for close encounters with Africa’s marine wildlife. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary adventure—reserve your tour today!
Location
Cape Town Central
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(14 Ratings)
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Ben20002016
Feb 16, 2025
At XD looking for the Balrine! - Thank you Paul for welcoming us and sharing all the nooks and crannies , whales , seals , penguins, beautiful beaches , shark sites and the marine rodeo! lol very nice walks and excellent captain! Not to mention the dolphins when we return! Oceana boat club!
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Terry_d
Oct 23, 2023
Wonderful. Whale watching - We have just returned from our trip to Hermanus to see the whales
All I can say is wow
My wife and I never expected to see so many and so up close to the boat .
We felt so privileged to witness the Whales with the new calves passing by.
The tour guide and driver Alfani was excellent picked us up and drove to a half way stop for breakfast, then on to Hermanus to the boat . The trip lasted a couple of hours and it was worth every penny . I highly recommend this trip at one point the boat was surrounded by whales of each side , totally amazing experience. We went on to a lovely restaurant In Hermanus town afterwards called Bientangs Cave for fish and chips it was lovely and the surroundings are unique. Your table is out on the rocks. After lunch finally we stopped off on the way back at the Benguela cove Vineyard for a cheese & wine pairing it was delicious and the property is stunning. A wonderful day . Thank you
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Jacquelinea644
Sep 4, 2023
Whales galore at Walker Bay, Hermanus, South Africa - September 3 IVANHOE boat based tours took approximately 20 people on the tour to Walker Bay, Hermanus for a life changing engagement with the very entertaining
Great Right Whales. We were privileged to enter their spawning and nursery bay. Whales surrounded the boat, but usually from a distance, during our 2 hour stay in the bay. A mother and her calve approached our boat twice so everyone on board got a fantastic view of the gentle giants. Our skipper informed us constantly about these whales and their migration to Walker Bay to breed. I saw numerous whales breech the water. And fins flapping, sending signals to other whales in the bay. A truly glorious outting.
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Jeanne_c
Aug 9, 2022
Amazing - Our driver, Barnabas, was outstanding!! We have already recommended him to others and our Tour guide. He was so informative, accommodating, and a pleasure to spend the day with.
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Kdf64
Sep 24, 2018
Wow! - Amazing, just amazing. Felt so priviledged to see these beautiful creatures up close and in their natural environment. Loved every minute.
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Felix
Aug 30, 2018
Best Tour Operator in Cape Town -South Africa - Thank you Kabura Travel for organising this memorable trip for my wife birthday.
The experience was extremely amazing to see very closely hundreds of Whales, dolphins, Penguins from the boat you organised for us. The crew members were very knowledgeable and our tour guide Joseph was outstanding. We highly recommend this activity and will recommend your company to our families.
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Stephanb497
Nov 29, 2024
Whale watching - Was a great trip, and that was due to our amazing guide Mr Papi(⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️), he made the day great including our unscheduled wine tasting at Benguela Cove. Negative was we didn’t spot our ticket did not include the cost of the Whale Watching trip! (Note to self to check small print)
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El_c
Jul 3, 2024
This is a must for visitors of Cape Town for the whales, ocean waves, and mountains that you will experience - One of the best trips I have taken in Cape Town, this is not 5 star since the operator after I arrived to Hermanus Harber asked me to pay extra money and claimed that the price I payed according to the website is outdated…! So this reduced the fun and excitement I had with the family even though I refused their request. The driver also stopped at a wine farm which was a waste of precious time.
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929brianw
Sep 20, 2023
Great trip and location - Enjoyed the whale watching and Hermanus is a lovely place to enjoy a drink/meal after.
Possibly a little expensive especially with the added cost of the transport from Cape Town.
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Wsv9196oe
Aug 25, 2022
Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip, we recommend it! - We have had a great day on the Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip with David as our guide.
The tour was well organized. The communication in advance about pick-up time, etc. was very pleasant. We were picked up on time and brought to the boat in Hermanus. What a great experience! We saw a whale with young very close by.
After the boat trip, our guide had arranged a stop at Estate Benguela Cove. What a beautiful location, nice lunch and nice wine tasting!
Our guide was kind and friendly and had a lot of knownledge about Cape Town, history and the surrounding area. He was able to answer all our questions very well.
Thank you for the great day!
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