Whale Watching on the Cape Whale Coast

The Southern Right Whales come to the shores of the Cape Whale Coast from June till November each year to mate and calve in the shallow waters. There are also visiting Brydes all year round, and Humpback whales passing between June till November on their way to the warmer Mozambican waters.

The region has gained the reputation of offering the best land-based whale watching in the world because of the excellent viewpoints provided by the cliff path along Walker Bay. Kleinmond, Hermanus, De Kelders and Gansbaai also have fantastic land-based lookout points but in whale season you’ll even be able to spot whales while lying on the beach or eating breakfast on your coastal patio. There are many options available when visitors want to get a glimpse of the whales. A walk along the cliff path is one. Hermanus has the world’s one and only Whale Caller, who blows his kelp horn to announce whale sightings.

Boats go out from Hermanus, Kleinbaai and Gansbaai to give travellers an adventure on sea. The weather and tides play a role in the scheduling of trips and times should be checked with the operators. There are three permitted whale watching boats that leave Hermanus New Harbour for daily trips weather permitting. Please confirm prices with operators.

    Hermanus Whale Watchers

    Things to do, Whale Boat Operators

    Make your own priceless memories on our whale watching boat trip experiencing close encounters with Southern Right, Humpback and Bryde’s whales and possibly even pods of dolphins. Tel: 028 312 4957 Cell: 082 931 8064 Email: bookings@whalewatchers.biz Website: www.hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za  

      Hermanus Whale Cruises

      Things to do, Whale Boat Operators

      Hermanus Whale Cruises takes 87 seated passengers, has a top viewing deck for 28 passengers and a front viewing deck for 10. Tel +27 (0) 82 931 8064 Email: hermanuswhales@lantic.net Website: http://www.hermanus-whale-cruises.co.za  

        Southern Right Charters

        Things to do, Whale Boat Operators

        Southern Right Charters has been operating since 1999 and is a leading operator offering boat-based whale watching, the company is progressive and environmental. Please link through to Southern Right Charters for most up to date info. www.southernrightcharters.co.za Tel: 082 353 0550…

          Ivanhoe Sea Safaris

          Things to do, Whale Boat Operators

          Ivanhoe Sea Safaris offers the most prolific whale viewing, eco tours and sunset cruises from its permitted area by the cliffs of De Keldars. Tel: 028 384 0556 Cell: 082 926 7977 Email:info@whaleviewing.co.za Website: https://whaleviewing.co.za  

          Whale Boat Operators

          Every year Southern Right Whales migrate from their icy feeding grounds off Antarctica to warmer climates, reaching South Africa in June.
          The coastal waters teem with the giant animals, mating, calving and rearing their young –
          and giving whale-watchers spectacular displays of raw power and elegant water acrobatics.

            Hermanus Whale Watchers

            Things to do, Whale Boat Operators

            Make your own priceless memories on our whale watching boat trip experiencing close encounters with Southern Right, Humpback and Bryde’s whales and possibly even pods of dolphins. Tel: 028 312 4957 Cell: 082 931 8064 Email: bookings@whalewatchers.biz Website: www.hermanuswhalewatchers.co.za  

              Hermanus Whale Cruises

              Things to do, Whale Boat Operators

              Hermanus Whale Cruises takes 87 seated passengers, has a top viewing deck for 28 passengers and a front viewing deck for 10. Tel +27 (0) 82 931 8064 Email: hermanuswhales@lantic.net Website: http://www.hermanus-whale-cruises.co.za  

                Southern Right Charters

                Things to do, Whale Boat Operators

                Southern Right Charters has been operating since 1999 and is a leading operator offering boat-based whale watching, the company is progressive and environmental. Please link through to Southern Right Charters for most up to date info. www.southernrightcharters.co.za Tel: 082 353 0550…

                  Ivanhoe Sea Safaris

                  Things to do, Whale Boat Operators

                  Ivanhoe Sea Safaris offers the most prolific whale viewing, eco tours and sunset cruises from its permitted area by the cliffs of De Keldars. Tel: 028 384 0556 Cell: 082 926 7977 Email:info@whaleviewing.co.za Website: https://whaleviewing.co.za  

                  Shark Cage Boat Operators

                  About 40 minutes from Hermanus is Gansbaai where shark cage diving is popular with visitors. Close to the southernmost tip of Africa, 5 miles (8km) out to sea, lies Shark Alley – a favourite hunting ground of the omnipotent Great White Shark. Shark Alley is a channel between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock and is protected from the worst of the southern Atlantic’s weather.

                    Great White Shark Tours

                    Shark Cage Boat Operators, Things to do

                    With Brian's vast knowledge and experience of the sea, he will educate and entertain you with stories that will keep you riveted to your seat. Tel: 028 384 1418 Cell: 083 300 2138 Email: brian@sharkcagediving.net Website: www.sharkcagediving.net

                      SharkLady Adventures

                      Shark Cage Boat Operators, Things to do

                      The Shark Lady, Kim Maclean, pioneered shark cage diving in South Africa. Since 1992 she has worked hard to establish herself as one of the leading operators.Learn more Tel: 028 312 2629 Email: sharklady@hermanus.co.za Website: www.sharklady.co.za

                      Land Based Whale Watching

                      Whale watching has earned Hermanus the title of best destination in the world for land-based whale watching. They can be seen from the rocks, cliffpath, vantage points along the coastal roads and at some establishments visitors can enjoy a view of the whales from the veranda or even from their beds!

                      Aerial Whale Watching

                      Fishing Charter