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Operating Since 2018
Daily Departures Jun – Dec
Trip at a Glance
Everything you need to know
Duration
1.5 – 2 hours at sea
Departure Times
09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
Whale Season
June – mid-December
Family Friendly
All ages welcome
Wheelchair Friendly
Boarding assistance available
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Hermanus Whale Watching Rates
Adult
Ages 13+
R1,580
Per Adult
Pensioner / Student
Valid ID required
R1,480
Per Person
Child Under 12
Ages 4 – 12
R790
Per Child
Child Under 3
On parent's lap
Free
Free of Charge
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Hermanus Whale Watching Departure Times
Standard Departures
Summer Early Departure
Summer Early Departure: 06:00, subject to seasonal availability.
Trip Duration
1.5 to 2 Hours (Weather Dependent)
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Trip Overview
A 2-hour cruise into one of the world's great whale nurseries
Walker Bay is the calving ground of the Southern Right Whale. Between June and December, mothers and their calves rest a stone's throw from our boat. Our experienced skippers know exactly where to find them — and how to approach without disturbing them.
- 1.5 – 2 hours at sea
- Departs New Harbour, Hermanus
- All ages welcome
- Light refreshments on board
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Whale Watching Hermanus Boat Tours
Experience whale watching in Hermanus, South Africa. See Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales, dolphins, seals and marine wildlife in Walker Bay.
Why Hermanus
The world's best land-based whale watching destination
Sheltered Walker Bay, deep cold-water nutrients and a steep coastal shelf draw Southern Right Whales within metres of the shore. Combine your boat trip with the Cliff Path, the Hermanus Whale Crier and a stay in one of South Africa's most charming coastal towns.
- • Calmer seas than the open Atlantic — great for first-time boaters
- • Just 1.5 hours from Cape Town
- • Recognised by the World Wildlife Fund as a top whale watching spot
Marine Life
What you'll see in Walker Bay
Southern Right Whales
Walker Bay's headline act. Calving mothers and curious calves from June to December.
Humpback Whales
Migrating past the bay between June and November, often breaching spectacularly.
Bryde's Whales
Year-round residents that hunt sardine and anchovy along the South African coast.
Common Dolphins
Pods of hundreds racing alongside the boat — one of the most thrilling sightings.
Cape Fur Seals
Playful colonies basking on the rocks at Dyer Island and within the bay.
Marine Birdlife
African penguins, cormorants, oystercatchers and the occasional albatross.
Scenes from Walker Bay
Whales, dolphins, harbour life and the dramatic Hermanus coastline.
Southern Right Whale, Walker Bay Our departure point — New Harbour, Hermanus Walker Bay at sunrise The Hermanus Cliff Path Kelp forests along the bay Walker Bay panorama Mountains over Walker Bay Hermanus Old Harbour Sunrise on the Hermanus coast Southern Right Whale up close New Harbour, Hermanus Old Harbour overlook Old Harbour at sunrise Mist over Walker Bay Cliff Path viewpoint Rocky coastline of Walker Bay Walker Bay morning light Guests spotting dolphins in Walker Bay Walker Bay blues
When Is Whale Season in Hermanus?
Whale and marine wildlife sightings month by month in Walker Bay, Hermanus.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Southern Right Whale | ||||||||||||
| Humpback WhaleMigrating May–June & Nov–Jan | ||||||||||||
| Bryde's WhaleOccasional, year-round | ||||||||||||
| Dolphins | ||||||||||||
| Cape Fur Seals | ||||||||||||
| Marine Birdlife |
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