CAPE TOWN · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 15 cape town whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Guided full-day trip from Cape Town to Hermanus for Southern Right whale spotting, coastal photo stops, Hemel-en-Aarde wine tasting, and Peregrine Padstal.
Most Popular“Brahm our Guide was incredible! Although no whales seen it was an interesting and knowledgeable trip!”
Full-day Hermanus whale watching plus African penguins and a wine-country stop from Cape Town, with private transport and a shared boat trip.
“We were not able to watch the whales due to the bad weather, so we went to Cape of Good hope tour instead. Our host Ray was awesome - very pleasant , knowledgeable and careful.”
Shoreline Southern Right Whales in Hermanus plus a winery tasting and scenic drive from Cape Town, with optional boat time.
“A full day tour that brought us to many scenic places along the coast, with a 2hour boat ride out to catch the whales basking in the sun, followed by a yummy lunch in a quaint village. A perfect day!”
Early boat whale watching from Hermanus with a specialist briefing, catamaran comfort, and Paul’s on-water interpretation plus videography.
“Paul was an exceptional guide during our boat-based whale watching tour in South Africa. His knowledge about the marine life and whales was both fascinating and educational. His professionalism and friendly demeanor added so much to our adventure.”
Whale watching from Hermanus by boat in Walker Bay, with hotel pickup, a scenic coastal drive, and time to explore town after.
“The drive to Hermann's was about 1 hour, 45 mins from the V&A Waterfront. The whale watching was nice; it was mating time, so we saw a lot of activity. Although this was set for 2 hours, it was more like 1 hour, 20 mins. It was enough time. The drive back was along a…”
1-day humpback whale watching from Yzerfontein. Small-group Meganova RIB, expert guidance, breakfast and picnic lunch. 6:30am start.
“What an amazing day if you’re in Cape Town or anywhere near than get yourself along here it’s about 1.5 hours north.”
Hermanus whale watching and Stony Point penguins from Cape Town. Early pickup, boat cruise for southern right whales, and penguin colony.
“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 tRead more”
Shark cage encounter in Gansbaai plus whale watching cruise: safety gear, meals, early pickup, and a DVD of your day.
“The shark cage diving experience itself was incredible—an unforgettable adventure that I’d highly recommend to anyone looking to get up close with these magnificent creatures. The thrill of being in the water with sharks was unmatched, and Read more”
Private Hermanus whale watching with hotel pickup, boat time for close sightings, optional Betty’s Bay penguins, and flexible lunch stop.
“We had a fantastic day with Tingo, visiting Hermanus, seeing whales and dolphins, and visiting Betty’s bay to see penguins and finishing off with the beautiful scenery at the coast. Tingo is an excellent and knowledgeable guide who knRead more”
Seasonal whale watching from Cape Town to Hermanus with scenic stops, cliff views, and an optional boat ride plus hotel pickup.
“The only reason this didn't get five stars from me is because I could only book the boat trip on the day, which relied on there being spaces. Since the whole reason for me booking this was to get on the boat trip, this was disappointing because at one point, it looked likRead more”
Coastal Hermanus trike tour from Cape Town with hotel pickup, helmet gear, and whale-watching stops at Rooi Els and beyond.
“Fantastic day! A must do if you want to see the countryside up close and not from a bus! Willem is cool. He’s very knowledgeable and drives safely. You’ll take multiple photo stops and have lunch right on the sea!”
Private Cape Town day trip: whale watching from Hermanus plus Hemel en Aarde and Spier wine farms, tastings, and easy hotel pickup.
“The tour was super we saw a lot of whales,the tour guide was perfect I recomanded to visit whales in October and November, is where you could see a lot of whales in water”
Private Hermanus whale cruise plus wine tasting, penguins, and scenic drives from Cape Town. Boat ticket and Stony Point included.
“Today was absolutely fantastic with whale watching and wine tasting in Hermanus! It was my first ever time to see whales! We arrived in Hermanus well in time and we drove alongside the cliffs path in Hermanus where many people werRead more”
Whale watching in Hermanus with a marine biologist, plus Stony Point penguins and wine stops from Cape Town. Pickup included.
“Originally pickup was suppose to be 7:00 AM. this was changed to 8:00 then 8:15. Everythig would have worked out better if they kept the 7:00 pickup. Less wsted time in town and chance for optional wine tour. As it was, we hard to ask the driver to skip the wine tasting so that we…”
Early whale watching in Hermanus, then a relaxed wine tasting at Benguela Cove with pickup from Cape Town.
“Our family of 10 had an unforgettable day with TOS Travel and Tours! The scenic drive along the Cape Whale Coast set the stage for an incredible experience. In Hermanus, we boarded a comfortable boat and were mesmerized by Southern Read more”
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