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Cape Town Tours Hermanus Whale Watching Tour

The Southern Right Whale is here. For years this fascinating gentle giants of the sea grace their presence in the coastal waters of South Africa for breeding.

From the Southern Right Whale and the Humpack Whale, to the Bryde Whale and the Orca, Cape Town is where it all happens. Experience this amazing creatures breaching, fluking and spouting close to our shorelines during the months of June to Dec.

Nestled along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, only 2 hours out of Cape Town is a little town known as Hermaus. Hermanus is arguably one of the best spots to see amazing sightings of the Whales at popular spots. Hermanus is rated among the 12 best spots to visit for Whale watching both land-based and boat-based in the world.

Enjoy a full day guided tour along the coast to Hermanus and experience a 3-hour boat-based tour. We have many stop overs and optional extra's for you to choose from

We have flexible options on a  private, schedule or charter tour.

Your own private vehicle and travel tour guide dedicated to you and your private party. All entrance fees and bookings included.
Private tour plan

Tour Overview

Enjoy our full day private tour for you and your group on a coastal road leading towards Hermanus for Whale watching. Our private tours are relaxed and enjoyable for guest who prefer complete flexibility at the attractions. The private tours are suited for families, couples and honeymooners who prefer enjoying the attractions without any other persons on board.

Main attractions visited:

  • Whale watching boat trip

Tour times

  • Depart: 07:30 unless stipulated otherwise
  • Return: 17:30

Highlights

  • Boat-base whale watching
  • Land-based Whale watching
  • Relaxed walk along in the town of Hermanus
  • Picture stops at Gordans Bay for Whale watching
  • Cheetah outreach programme (Optional)
  • Harold Porters botanical gardens (Optional)
  • Penguin viewing (Optional)

Included on the tour:

  • Boat booking for Whale watching
  • Handpicked tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Excluded on the tour

  • Cheetah outreach programme (Optional)
  • Harold Porters botanical gardens (Optional)
  • Penguin viewing (Optional)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities/tips (Optional)
Your own private vehicle and guide to show you the attractions. Explore at your own pace. Excludes all entrance fees.
Charter tour plan

Tour Overview

Enjoy our full day charter tour for you and your group to Hermanus for Whale watching. Build your own list of attractions along route. Our charter tours are enjoyed by guest who prefer to plan their own attractions they would like to visit. The chartered tours are suited for families, couples and groups.

Suggested attractions:

  • Hermanus Whale watching
  • Cheetah outreach programme
  • Penguin viewing
  • Wine tasting
  • Harold Porters Botanical gardens
  • Beach visits

Tour times

  • Depart: 07:30 - 08:30 (depending on boat times)
  • Return: 17:30

Suggested Highlights

  • Hermanus Whale watching
  • Cheetah outreach programme
  • Penguin viewing
  • Wine tasting
  • Harold Porters Botanical gardens
  • Beach visits

Included on the tour:

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Handpicked professional tour guide

Excluded on the tour

  • Entrance fees and bookings are at your own account. Bookings on request could be made at info@travelpilot.co.za. Additional funds will be required
  • Meals and drinks (Optional)
  • Gratuities/tips (Optional)
Affordable sightseeing. Ride along with other tourists on a routined tour.
Scheduled tour plan

Tour Overview

Enjoy our full day schedule tour to do Whale watching in Hermanus on a routine itinerary with other guest. Our schedule tours are enjoyed by guest who prefers travelling in groups to visit the attractions. The schedule tours are suited for single travellers, couples and smaller groups. Our schedule tours have less flexibility and time allocations for each attraction.

Main attractions visited:

  • Whale watching boat trip

Tour times

  • Depart: 07:30 unless stipulated otherwise
  • Return: 17:30

Highlights

  • Boat-base whale watching
  • Land-based Whale watching
  • Relaxed walk along in the town of Hermanus
  • Picture stops at Gordans Bay for Whale watching
  • Cheetah outreach programme (Optional)
  • Harold Porters botanical gardens (Optional)
  • Penguin viewing (Optional)

Included on the tour:

  • Boat booking for Whale watching
  • Handpicked tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Excluded on the tour

  • Cheetah outreach programme (Optional)
  • Harold Porters botanical gardens (Optional)
  • Penguin viewing (Optional)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities/tips (Optional)

Route highlights

Boat Trip

Although the waters are usually calm and placid, the boat ride itself is an awesome experience. Getting onto the boat, surging through the waves is an adrenaline rush all of its own.

Refreshments

Light Complimentary refreshments are offered on the boat

Picture stops

This tour has a lot to offer travellers, and the best vantage point from which to view many of these captivating attractions is from behind the wheel. We make time to stop along the way for pretty extraordinary imagery.

Pick up and drop off

Your tour guide starts the tour by collecting you at your hotel, the tour ends at the drop-off point.

Local Guide

You local tour guide provides a commentory throughout the journey and at all the main attractions

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*Children under 12
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