Whale Watching from Gansbaai
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Western Cape, South Africa
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy an exciting whale watching excursion cruise from Gansbaai. Leave the harbor and head for the cliffs of De Keldar to look for Southern right whales, which mate and give birth in this area every year. Keep an eye out for other sea life, including dolphins, sharks, and penguins. Booking ahead guarantees your spot on the boat for the day you prefer to go.
- Enjoy a whale-watching trip from Gansbaai
- Travel along the cliffs of De Keldar after leaving the harbor
- Ideal for nature lovers short on time
- See whales and other animals in the water, including penguins, dolphins, sharks andother whale species
What's Included
- Boat ride
- Professional guide
- The listed price does not include a R5 parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
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Ivanhoe Sea Safaris
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please bring warm clothes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, video camera, and binoculars
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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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Reviews
4.9
based on 375 reviews
Shelley_D, Nov 2025
It is misleading to take people out on a whale spotting boat tour when you openly know there are no whales as they have already migrated. I specifically asked before booking (9pm previous evening) if there had been any recent sitings, to be told yes & then less than 12 hours later (8am next morning) email saying not to expect to see them as they had migrated. Conditions on ticket say no refund!!! All we saw was 4 seals and although nice enough boat ride definitely not worth it. To add insult to injury they gave out ‘come back for a free boat ride’ compensation vouchers - duh?! It’s the tail end of the season!!! Captain describing the bay as a ‘dead bay’ and the lack of seabirds would have been a clear indication of NOTHING TO SEE.
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