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Cape Town to Hermanus: Whale Watching Boat Trip with Transfers
4.1
12 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 - Pick up will be at your accommodation in Cape Town. Your exact pick up time will be communicated to you the day before the tour, but please prepare for an early morning of between 6:00 and 6:30am. We will drive along the N2 national road for approximately 1-hour, 30-minutes to the town of Hermanus.
- Southern Right Charters…
- Cape Town Central - Pick up will be at your accommodation in Cape Town. Your exact pick up time will be communicated to you the day before the tour, but please prepare for an early morning of between 6:00 and 6:30am. We will drive along the N2 national road for approximately 1-hour, 30-minutes to the town of Hermanus.
- Southern Right Charters - Upon our arrival at New Harbour, guests will receive a briefing from a Whale Specialist who will inform them about the order of the boat trip. After the briefing, we set sail to the Whale location at sea. The crew members and the skipper will ensure up-close encounters and brilliant photo opportunities for guests to marvel at. It is said that the Southern Right Whale is the size of 10 elephants! On this boat trip, guests may encounter the Southern Right Whale, Bronze Whale, Humpback Whale, and the Bryde’s Whale. They may also see Dolphins and Penguins, bearing in mind that these are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed. The Whale watching boat trip is weather and nature dependant. The boat trip lasts for approximately 2 to 3-hours. Please note that entry tickets to the Whale Watching boat trip is excluded and payable on the day of the tour. Please check rates under exclusions.
- Cape Town Central - We take a scenic drive through Hermanus on our way back to Cape Town to drop off guests back at their accommodation. Driving time from Hermanus to Cape Town will be approximately 1.5-hours.
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
- Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
- Shared Whale watching boat trip @ R1320.00/adult; R660.00/child (4-11 yrs); toddlers FREE (0-3 yrs)
- Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
- Shared Whale watching boat trip @ R1320.00/adult; R660.00/child (4-11 yrs); toddlers FREE (0-3 yrs)
Additional Information
Embark on a whale watching shared boat trip with hotel pick-up and drop off. Receive shared transfers to and from Hermanus, the whale watching Capital of South Africa. Observe Southern Right Whales in their natural environment. Benefit from the opportunity of close encounters with these ocean giants. Please note that whale watching boat entry tickets are excluded and payable on the day of the tour.
Embark on a whale watching shared boat trip with hotel pick-up and drop off. Receive shared transfers to and from Hermanus, the whale watching Capital of South Africa. Observe Southern Right Whales in their natural environment. Benefit from the opportunity of close encounters with these ocean giants. Please note that whale watching boat entry tickets are excluded and payable on the day of the tour.
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
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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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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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