All the Hermanus Whale Watching boat options to choose from in one place. Whale Cruises, Eco Marine Sightings, Unique and unforgettable experiences.
The Southern Right whales visit the shores of Hermanus from June to November before migrating back to Antarctica. Spectacular sightings are possible from the boats to observe these mammals at close quarters.
Duration: 2 Hours (1h30-3hrs)
Important: Arrival time is 30 minutes prior
Entrance fee into the New Harbour, payable in cash to the Harbour Authority (R5)
Adults: R 900.00
Children U14: R 450.00
Children U5: R 0.00
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Southern Right Charters
Amount of people: 1 – 60
Trip times: 09h00 | 12h00 | 15h00
Hermanus Whale Watchers
Amount of people: 1 – 36
Trip times: 07h00 | 09h00 | 11h00 |14h00 |16h00
Hermanus Whale Cruises
Amount of people: 1 – 81
Trip times: 09h00 | 12h00 | 14h00 | 16h00
PEAK WHALE SEASON | JUNE – DECEMBER
Hermanus is lucky to the host the bulk of the Southern Right Whales that migrate to the South African coastline. In addition the Humpback and Brydes whales can be seen during the Peak season.
The trips are focused on searching and spending time with the whales but your tour can extend in a marine safari with sightings of seals, dolphins and a variety of marine birds including the African penguin.