Hermanus Whale Watchers

You are invited to join us on an exhilarating 1.5 to 2-hour voyage to discover Hermanus’ wonderful marine wildlife, stunning coastline and famous whales.

Hermanus Whale Watchers on the Cape Whale Coast in South Africa is a boat- based whale watching company offering exciting up-close encounters with Southern Right Whale mating groups and mother and calve interactions in a natural environment.

We often also encounter pods of dolphins, Humpback & Bryde’s whales, and various sea birds on our trips.

The whale watching season starts in June and lasts until November.

Our boat, Unathi, is CHILD FRIENDLY.

Trip info

Duration: Approximately 1.5-2 hours, sometimes longer, depending on the whale and marine sightings

Departure times:

9h00, 11h00, 14h00 and 16h00 Trip times might vary due to weather and tide conditions.

The trip experience:

• You will be in the competent hands of a SAMSA qualified skipper, a SATOUR qualified guide and 2 crew members. The crew is all the local communities and have excellent knowledge about the marine wildlife in this area.
• Your whale watching tour starts at our orange crew house on your right-hand side as you enter the new harbour In Hermanus
• You will be welcomed by Kylin and Sylvia who will conduct the check in, payments and indemnity signing.
• Our crew house boasts 2x clean comfortable bathrooms with more serviced bathrooms outside.
• We serve coffee on arrival and after the trip.
• You will then receive an orientation briefing about the trip, marine life we can expect to encounter, the weather and recent sightings.
• Children u/12 will be fitted with life jackets. Life jackets for all passengers are onboard.
• The guide will accompany you on the 5-minute walk to the boat.
• After being seated we will give you a safety briefing.

 The Whale Experience:

• An exhilarating 1.5 to 2-hour voyage to discover Walker bay’s wonderful wildlife, stunning coastline and famous whales.
• Depending on conditions and recent sightings we will travel along the shallow waters along the coast towards Die Plaat in search Southern Right Whales.
• En route we often encounter Humpback and Bryde’s whales and pods of dolphins.
• Each trip is different, which makes your whale watching experience even more exciting!

Inclusions          

• 2 Hour Guided Whale Watching trip
• Water (on the boat)
• Coffee on arrival.

Exclusions         

• Transport
• Gratuities

2024 Whale Watching Rates

Adults: R1350 per person

Seniors / Students (with cards): R1250 per person

Children u/ 13yrs: R700 per child

Kids u / 3yrs: Free

Trip Departure Times

9h00, 11h00, 14h00, 16h00

Daily Trips * weather permitting.

Eco Tours Marine Wild Life

Tour Description

Hey there holiday makers and tourists!

Are you ready for an unforgettable experience in the beautiful town of  Hermanus?

Imagine marvelling at the dramatic coastline that hugs Walker Bay, possibly of spotting whales, dolphins, seals, and endangered African penguins while while surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

Our boat, Unathi, is the perfect is the perfect way to experience all that Hermanus has to offer. With comfortable restaurant style seating for up to 36 passengers and infinite bird’s eye views from the top deck, you’ll have the best seat in the house.

Meet us at our crew house the orange building when entering the New Harbour, where our knowledgeable guide Peter will captivate you with stories of the marine wild life we may encounter and the fascinating history and legend of Hermanus.

Did you know that the shark industry started right here in Hermanus due to the booming fishing industry?

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Book your family-friendly tour on Unathi today and create memories that will last life time.

When: Daily – weather permitting & minimum 10 people

Departure time: 09:00am

Duration: 90 minutes

Arrival time: 30 min before departure time

Minimum guests: 10 Pax (pre booking available)

Rates:

• Adults: R900 per person
• Children: R700 per person – U/ 13 years
• Children: Free – U/ 3 years

Included: 

• Coffee & fresh Juice on arrival
• Bottled water
• Crisps
• On site toilets