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Whale Watching Private Tour

Hermanus and the Cape Coast

Flexible: a full day is recommended Private: only your group Hermanus and the Cape coast
A couple standing in the yellow Hermanus, South Africa photo frame

Whales off the Cape coast, in season

A seasonal whale watching day from Hermanus or along the Cape coast, at its best from June to November. After pickup you drive to Hermanus, or to another coastal vantage point, to watch from land or from a boat, depending on the weather and the season.

A full day is recommended. We confirm the plan and the price for your dates with your quote.

Whale watching is seasonal: the best months are June to November. Tell us your dates and we’ll advise.

  • Flexible: a full day is recommended
  • Private: only your group
  • Private transport
  • Driver-guide
  • 2 listed stops

Highlights

  • Hermanus and the Cape coast
  • Whales from the cliffs or from a boat
  • Best months: June to November

Itinerary

  1. A scenic drive to Hermanus, or another coastal vantage point
  2. Whale watching from land or by boat, depending on the weather and the season

The stops as we list them. Every tour is private, so the route can be shaped around you; we confirm it with your quote.

What’s included

Included

  • Private transport
  • Driver-guide

Not included

  • A boat ticket, if you choose a boat trip
  • Lunch
  • Tips

As listed on our tour page. Anything not shown here, ask in your booking request and we’ll confirm the details with you in your quote.

FAQs

Pickup

Pickup from your accommodation, and back there at the end of the day.

Accessibility and health

Tell us about any mobility needs when you book, so we can plan the day around them.

Booking

Send a booking request and we’ll reply with availability and a quote. Every booking is confirmed by one of our team.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. After that, and for no-shows, 100% of the price is charged. Notice counts back from the scheduled time, Cape Town time; how to cancel is in our Terms & Conditions.

More questions answered in the FAQ

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