Hermanus Whale Watching & Stony Point penguins

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Cape Town, South Africa

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Live tour guide
Entry into the boat at Hermanus
Bottles of water on the board
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
whale watching boat trip

Gratuity optional
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The tour guide/driver will pick you up at the hotel or at the meeting point within the radius mentioned. He(the tour guide/driver will always wear a khaki trousers, white shirt/T-shirt, cap and south African tour guide badge

Meeting point

The Westin Cape Town
Convention Square, Lower Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
The tour guide/driver will pick all travelers up at the hotel or at the meeting point. He;the (Guide/drver) will always wear a khaki pants, a white shirt/t-shirt, a South African tour guide badge and a cap

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 12 reviews

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An absolutly great day!...

Nicole_L, Jul 2026

An absolutly great day! :) the private driver was really friendly & kompent. We saw the lovely penguins in a natural habitat & the Wale wathing Tour was amazing. We can warmly recommend to everyone! :) thanks for that special day.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the penguins, the amazing whale watching experience, and your day with us. Your kind recommendation means a lot. We hope to welcome you back to Cape Town for another unforgettable adventure!

Very good guide, show some extra

Katharina_J, May 2026

Was very good. We get lots of information and have see somthing special extra! We have seen some whales but to fix it with the camera they were to fast.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the information interesting and informative. I’m also glad that we were able to include a few special extra experiences along the way to make the day even more memorable. How exciting that we were able to spot some whales! They can be quite unpredictable and often disappear before a photo can be taken, but seeing them in their natural environment is always a special experience. Thank you for joining the tour and for your recommendation. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I hope to welcome you back to Cape Town again in the future!