Hermanus Whale Watching & Penguins Shared Tour from Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

The deep waters off Cape Town offer the perfect conditions for southern right whales to thrive—but to see them up-close, you have to take to the oceans. On this tour, cruise from coastal Hermanus into the open seas with your guide and learn of the life-cycles of these magnificent marine creatures. Spot southern right whales in their natural habitat, with round-trip travel from your Cape Town hotel included.

Whale-watching adventure off the coast of Cape Town
Spot wild southern right whales in their natural habitat with your guide
Gain insight into the whales’ migratory habits and life-cycles
Hassle-free round-trip travel from your Cape Town accommodation

What's Included

Shared Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
Bottled water onboard the vehicle
Entrance fees: Whale watching boat trip
Entrance fees: Stony Point Penguin Colony

Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
Lunch

There will be an optional stop for lunch at own cost (R150,00 to R250,00 per person)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Cape Town Central (Pass By)

Southern Right Charters

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Fusion Restaurant - Hermanus

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Stony Point Nature Reserve

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cape Town Central (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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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Featured review

Abey_I

Excellent crew, and lucky enough to see the whales…couple of mama & calf and a big male too… enjoyed thoroughly and recommend to all…the water was rough, so few os us had sea sickness, but the crew was prepared for it.

Reviews

4.2

based on 15 reviews

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Whale viewing

Abey_I, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Abey_I, Thank you for your fantastic review! 🐋🌊 We’re thrilled you had the incredible luck of spotting mama whales, calves, and a big male during your Hermanus Whale Watching tour. Our crew always strives to provide excellent service and support, especially when the seas get rough. 🤗⚓ Your recommendation means a lot to us and future guests looking for unforgettable wildlife encounters near Cape Town. We hope to welcome you again soon for more amazing adventures with Beyond Africa Safaris! 🇿🇦✨ Warm regards, Evelyn Ntombela Guest Relations Manager | Beyond Africa Safaris #WhaleWatching #Hermanus #CapeTownTours #BeyondAfricaSafaris

This is a must for visitors of Cape Town for the whales, ocean waves, and mountains that you will experience

El_C, Jul 2024

One of the best trips I have taken in Cape Town, this is not 5 star since the operator after I arrived to Hermanus Harber asked me to pay extra money and claimed that the price I payed according to the website is outdated…! So this reduced the fun and excitement I had with the family even though I refused their request. The driver also stopped at a wine farm which was a waste of precious time.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Good day Valued Client Thank you for the review of this tour.We had not met your expectation and we do hope that when you are back with us again that we sure would make a difference. Travel safe

Wonderful. Whale watching

Terry_D, Oct 2023

We have just returned from our trip to Hermanus to see the whales All I can say is wow My wife and I never expected to see so many and so up close to the boat . We felt so privileged to witness the Whales with the new calves passing by. The tour guide and driver Alfani was excellent picked us up and drove to a half way stop for breakfast, then on to Hermanus to the boat . The trip lasted a couple of hours and it was worth every penny . I highly recommend this trip at one point the boat was surrounded by whales of each side , totally amazing experience. We went on to a lovely restaurant In Hermanus town afterwards called Bientangs Cave for fish and chips it was lovely and the surroundings are unique. Your table is out on the rocks. After lunch finally we stopped off on the way back at the Benguela cove Vineyard for a cheese & wine pairing it was delicious and the property is stunning. A wonderful day . Thank you

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Good day Valued Client Wow! Thank you for leaving such an amazing review of your fantastic experience. We wish you all the best with your future travels and hope to have you back with us soon again in Cape Town.

Amazing

Jeanne_C, Aug 2022

Our driver, Barnabas, was outstanding!! We have already recommended him to others and our Tour guide. He was so informative, accommodating, and a pleasure to spend the day with.

Estafa

Cludia_V, Aug 2024

Nos anularon la actividad y no nos han rembolsado el dinero. Una estafa, no lo recomiendo. Estamos intentando contactar con ellos y no contestan!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Estimada Cludia, gracias por tu opinión. Tu reembolso se ha procesado y demora entre 5 y 7 días hábiles.

Ein Traum von einem Tag

Christel_S, Oct 2021

Es fing mit einer perfekten getimten Abholung vom Hotel los. Unser Chauffeur für diesen Tag war Gavin, ein smarter Gentlemen wie er im Buche steht. Er ist sehr auf uns eingegangen, hat uns den Tagesablauf genau erläutert und uns das Gefühl von absoluter Vertrautheit und Sicherheit gegeben. Nachdem er uns sicher zum Boot gebracht hat, hatten wir eine super Tour mit Blick auf die Wale, es war genügend Zeit um ausgiebig diese Riesen der Meere zu beobachten-ca. 2 Stunden insgesamt auf dem Boot. Danach ist Gavin mit uns direkt nach Hermanus an den Strand gefahren und hat uns ca. 40min Zeit gelassen um eine kleine Runde zu drehen, dann ging es zu einer Pinguin Kolonie (nicht Boulders Beach) und dort hat sich die Zeit genommen diese mit uns zu gemeinsam zu besuchen und uns vieles noch erklärt. Danach sind wir zum Lunch zu einem wundervoll gelegenem Weingut gefahren. Gavin hat sich um uns gekümmert und uns dem Team vom Restaurant als seine Gäste vorgestellt, sich dann elegant zurück gezogen und uns unser Lunch genießen lassen. Für uns war es selbstverständlich, dass wir ihm auch ein Lunch bestellen lassen. danach ging es zurück ins Hotel. Der Ausflug ging über den ganzen Tag und selbst als wir im Auto eingeschlafen sind, hat Gavin uns sehr sanft geweckt, wenn es etwas spannendes zu sehen gab. Es war ein Traum Tag. Vielen lieben Dank. Wir können diesen Ausflug nur Empfehlen und besonders unseren Chauffeur Gavin.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Liebe Christel, Wow, wow, wow, was für ein wundervoller ausführlicher Testbericht. Wir freuen uns sehr zu hören, dass Gavin Ihr Guide ein großartiger Gastgeber war. Wir freuen uns sehr von Ihnen zu hören, dass Sie eine tolle Erfahrung gemacht haben und die Tour Ihren Erwartungen entsprochen hat. Vielen Dank für die begeisterte Bewertung und für das Teilen mit dem Rest der Welt. Gavin wurde über dieses Feedback informiert und er sagte, wir müssen uns bei Ihnen für die Geschäftsmöglichkeit bedanken. Bleib sicher. Danke für Ihre Unterstützung.