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15 Best Cape Town Whale Watching Tours

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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.

15 Best Cape Town Whale Watching Tours

From Cape Town: Full Day Guided Hermanus and Whale Tour - Rotary Way: Where the Ocean and Hermanus Fit in One Shot
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From Cape Town: Full Day Guided Hermanus and Whale Tour

1.From Cape Town: Full Day Guided Hermanus and Whale Tour

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★ 5.0

“Truly amazing views and natural beauty along the route to Hermanus. Seeing whales up close was the highlight of this well run tour. The wine tasting at Bouchard Findlayson was a nice touch to end off the Hermanus experience. Our driver aRead more”

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Hermanus Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip and Private Wine Tour from Cape Town - Southern Right Charters: what the whale boat experience feels like
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Hermanus Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip and Private Wine Tour from Cape Town

2.Hermanus Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip and Private Wine Tour from Cape Town

Full-day Hermanus whale watching plus African penguins and a wine-country stop from Cape Town, with private transport and a shared boat trip.

★ 4.5

“We saw at least six whales and a couple of them up close. Have done whale watching in a few other places but never had them this close to the boat! A truly amazing experience! The captain and crew are super nice!”

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Hermanus Whale Watching Day Trip from Cape Town - Bouchard Finlayson Winery Stop: A Real Break, Not Just a Photo Stop
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Hermanus Whale Watching Day Trip from Cape Town

3.Hermanus Whale Watching Day Trip from Cape Town

Shoreline Southern Right Whales in Hermanus plus a winery tasting and scenic drive from Cape Town, with optional boat time.

★ 3.5

“I booked the Full day whale watching in Hermanus trip from Cape Town. Not up to the usual Viator standards, by far. The tour as advertised in the UK is not what we got. We were not taken to the cliff top walk we were given restricted time in tRead more”

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Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus - The catamaran run from Hermanus New Harbour
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Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus

4.Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus

Early boat whale watching from Hermanus with a specialist briefing, catamaran comfort, and Paul’s on-water interpretation plus videography.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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Whale Watching Hermanus - Boat base - The boat portion: what a 2-hour search feels like
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Whale Watching Hermanus – Boat base

5.Whale Watching Hermanus – Boat base

Whale watching from Hermanus by boat in Walker Bay, with hotel pickup, a scenic coastal drive, and time to explore town after.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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1 Day Whale Watching at Yzerfontein - The offshore game plan: humpbacks, pods, and the smaller extras
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1 Day Whale Watching at Yzerfontein

6.1 Day Whale Watching at Yzerfontein

1-day humpback whale watching from Yzerfontein. Small-group Meganova RIB, expert guidance, breakfast and picnic lunch. 6:30am start.

★ 5.0

“Amazing trip I'd highly recommend, especially photographers! Small groups of people which makes the trip so much nicer. Although we didn't get to see a super group, we saw a lone juvenile Humpback and then a mother with her calf. PleRead more”

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Hermanus Whale Watching & Penguins Shared Tour from Cape Town - The boat cruise off Hermanus: where the magic happens
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Hermanus Whale Watching & Penguins Shared Tour from Cape Town

7.Hermanus Whale Watching & Penguins Shared Tour from Cape Town

Hermanus whale watching and Stony Point penguins from Cape Town. Early pickup, boat cruise for southern right whales, and penguin colony.

★ 4.0

“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”

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Shark Cage Diving and Whale Watching Combo Experience in Gansbaai

8.Shark Cage Diving and Whale Watching Combo Experience in Gansbaai

Shark cage encounter in Gansbaai plus whale watching cruise: safety gear, meals, early pickup, and a DVD of your day.

★ 4.5

“Responsive and qualified staff; perfectly organised activities and schedules; good value for money. I managed to do both shark cage diving in Gansbaai. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for sea adventures in South Africa.”

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Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus with Hotel Pickup - Hermanus by Boat: Your Best Odds in May–November
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Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus with Hotel Pickup

9.Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus with Hotel Pickup

Private Hermanus whale watching with hotel pickup, boat time for close sightings, optional Betty’s Bay penguins, and flexible lunch stop.

★ 5.0

“Timbers made this experience one for the books for sure, the scenic view, the dinner, the whales, the penguins and the laughs he made this experience perfect from beginning to end! We are excited to do it again in the future for sure!”

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Whale Watching Tour from Cape Town - The Scenic Route: Pringle Bay, Gordon’s Bay, and Betty’s Bay
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Whale Watching Tour from Cape Town

10.Whale Watching Tour from Cape Town

Seasonal whale watching from Cape Town to Hermanus with scenic stops, cliff views, and an optional boat ride plus hotel pickup.

★ 3.5

“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”

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Hermanus and Whale Route Trike Tour from Cape Town - How the trike-and-guide setup changes the day
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Hermanus and Whale Route Trike Tour from Cape Town

11.Hermanus and Whale Route Trike Tour from Cape Town

Coastal Hermanus trike tour from Cape Town with hotel pickup, helmet gear, and whale-watching stops at Rooi Els and beyond.

★ 5.0

“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!”

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Full-Day Whale Watching and Wine Region Experience from Cape Town - Hemel en Aarde: a scenic wine estate stop with a quick lunch option
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Full-Day Whale Watching and Wine Region Experience from Cape Town

Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting Private Tour - Whale cruises in Hermanus: what a 3-hour hunt feels like
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Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting Private Tour

Private Tour: Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town - After the whales: lunch options and whale-coast walking time
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Private Tour: Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town

14.Private Tour: Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town

Whale watching in Hermanus with a marine biologist, plus Stony Point penguins and wine stops from Cape Town. Pickup included.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting - Dave de Beer: whale spotting and walking in Hermanus
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Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting

15.Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting

Early whale watching in Hermanus, then a relaxed wine tasting at Benguela Cove with pickup from Cape Town.

★ 5.0

“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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