Marine Life
Walker Bay Marine Life
Whales are the headline act — but Walker Bay's biodiversity goes much deeper.
What you might see
- Southern Right Whales (June – December)
- Humpback Whales on northward and southward migration
- Bryde's Whales — year-round residents
- Common & Bottlenose Dolphins in playful pods
- Cape Fur Seals hauled out on rocks and bow-riding boats
- African Penguins from the nearby Stony Point colony
- Cormorants, gannets, terns and gulls — and occasional albatross offshore
A boat trip lets you see them in their natural environment — read about our whale watching tour or book your seats.
Ready for a Whale of a Day?
Secure your spot on a boat-based whale watching tour in Hermanus. Daily departures, June – December.