Whale Watching from Gansbaai: A Mesmerizing 2-Hour Marine Life Expedition

Jump on board for a spectacular 2-hour whale watching experience along the cliffs of De Keldar. Watch Southern right whales and other marine life as they swim amongst you. Enjoy the experience in full, as the boat is never overcrowded for the best experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gansbaai - Jump on board for a spectacular 2-hour whale watching experience along the cliffs of De Keldar.
    Watch Southern right whales and other marine life as they swim amongst you. Enjoy the experience
    in full, as the boat is never overcrowded for the best experience.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Boat ride
What's Not Included
  • The listed price does not include a R5 parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please bring warm clothes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, video camera, and binoculars
Location
3 Hawe Weg
Hawe Weg
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(332 Ratings)
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Northstar14360858090
Aug 25, 2025
Incredible experience - Absolutely amazing! 10/10 for the whole family, including my two young children. We had the most amazing few hours and made memories which we won’t forget!
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Gemma
Aug 21, 2025
Change of plans but we saw whales:) - We could not carry out the activity with them due to weather conditions. They gave us one day’s notice of why we could be relocated to Hermanus in another Enterprise. The score is for Sian's good treatment and assistance. Thank you for the efforts, we thank you for the final gesture and make sure we saw the whales even if it wasn't with you. I look forward to returning to repeat experience with you. Thank you!
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Nick67nick67
Aug 17, 2025
Whale watching in Gaansbai - Very nice experience, we were able to see many whales and sea lions. The staff is very nice and passionate, they explained perfectly everything about whales and their lifes
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Northstar03465772431
Aug 13, 2025
Incredible! - Wonderful explanations and lots of whales! Highly recommended to join with them the whale tour! In the winter then you can see so many whales and babies
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Martina
Jul 22, 2025
Great and respectful tour - Our skipper was great. He told us so many facts around the whales, gave us enough time to observe the whales but also went on to respect the whales peace. I really loved and enjoyed the tour!! :-)
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R2243wxchrisg
Dec 5, 2024
Beautiful! - A top team! Great respect for whales. In my opinion the best provider of this beautiful Gansbaii Bay. Thanks to them.
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H4406hcjoannel
Nov 24, 2024
Whale of a time - Friendly welcome from 'Ivanhoes' receptionist, down at Gansbaai Harbour. Faultless experience once on board with crew. The boats really comfy and offers fabulous views of danger point Lighthouse, the Cape fold mountains, Gansbaii and Walker Bay Nature reserve from the ocean. Infact on a clear day you can see over past Hermanus to Betty's Bay, We saw Seals in the harbour and far out at sea. Luckily we also got to see a Southern Right Whale and her Calf. There's only so long in the season when they are here, this we were warned about and told that most had moved on. This highlights the skill in finding the Whales and the professionalism of the company of being honest about expectations. They see Dolphins on occassions and other whale species too at times. But as with any safari, albeit on land or sea, you never know what you're going to see. I think that this adds to the excitement. I thoroughly recommend using these guys.
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Mrmrsw50
Nov 20, 2024
Excellent whale watch - We chose Ivanhoe as the boats are not too big, making it a more personal experience. We soon found the majestic Southern Right Whales, several Mums with Calf’s . They swam right along side the boat, so relaxed . Very emotional experience. The tour is only two hours long , we could all have stayed out longer . Try to choose a calm day, as spotting the whales is so much easier.
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Faraway25939599861
Nov 15, 2024
Whale tour - What an incredible experience! Our guide was funny and informative. We managed to see two kinds of whales and even a baby whale . Would definitely do it again!
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Sightseer696964
Nov 24, 2024
Sorry, can not recommend - We did Whale Watching with Ivanhoe Safaris. It was not a nice experience. Approximately 15 drunk Russians sceaming every time we saw the whales coming out of the water. The guide did not tell them to shut up! The boat was smelly from petro, no drinks except water. The price was very high for South African standards. Safety instructions were good. It should have become a highlight but it was opposite.
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From $110
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).