Prices and or Rates of the Hermanus Whale Watchers Boat trips

WHALE WATCHING RATES 2025

  • Adults – R1500.00 per person
  • Students/Seniors – R1350.00 per person (student card required as proof)
  • Children u/13 yrs – R750.00 per person
  • Children u /3 yrs – FREE
  • Private charters will be quoted on request

WHALE WATCHING RATES 2024

  • Adults – R1350.00 per person
  • Students/Seniors – R1250.00 per personΒ (student card required as proof)
  • Children u/12 yrs – R700.00 per person
  • Children u /3 yrs – FREE
  • Private charters will be quoted on request

TRIP TIMES in season :1 June 2024 - 30 November 2024

Launch Times: Β 7:00 am; 9:00 am; 11:00 am; 2:00 pm; andΒ 4:00 pm

Β Please Note Check-in time is 30 minutes before departure.Β 

From June – November Hermanus Whale Watchers operates trips every dayΒ (weather permitting)

Excluding Christmas and New Year- 1 January

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Trip check-in occurs at the orange crew house on the right side when entering Hermanus New HarbourΒ (Hermanus Whale Watchers Office)

Book Now for a Whale Watching Boat Trip in Walkerbay,Β Hermanus,Β to see ourΒ Southern Right WhalesΒ up close

BOOK YOUR WHALE WATCHING BOAT TRIP:

We accept cash, VISA, and MASTERCARD credit cards!

  • Book Online Now –Β Click here
  • E-MAIL The Whale Watchers atΒ HERE
  • By telephone +27 (0)28 312 4957 or 082 931 8064
  • On the day of your trip PLEASE CHECK with our officeΒ  for a weather update when traveling to Hermanus .- +27 (0)28 312 4957 / 0829318064
  • We advise you to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

HERMANUS WHALE WATCHING VALUE-ADDED FACILITIES

  • Free Internet access – WIFI
  • Indoor and outdoor seating
  • Clean In-house Toilets
  • Complimentary coffee on arrival and return
  • Bottled water on the boat

Cancellation Policy:

  • FULL REFUND: If the company cancels because of weather.
  • FULL REFUND: If the company cancels because of mechanical failure.
  • NO REFUNDS: Cancellation 24 hours before the trip
  • NO REFUNDS: No show
  • NO REFUNDS: Private Charters cancellations 72 hours before the trip.

SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE WATCHING SEASON:
1 June – 30 November annually

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Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable boat trip and witness these majestic gentle giants up close? Look no further; Hermanus Whale Watchers offer the best boat-based whale watching trip in Walkerbay, Hermanus in South Africa

You can get up close to 3 different species of whales in and around Hermanus.

The southern rights whales migrate each year and the whale season for these gentle giants is end of June to the end of November.

The Humpback is visible during the year and the Bryde’s whale is now a resident whale all year long.

It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. Book your whale watching tour with us today.

Visitors ask….

Which month is best for whale watching in South Africa?

Best time to go whale watching in South Africa
To see migratory southern right or humpback whales, visit between June and October. The best months are August to October, with the Hermanus Whale Festival taking place in late September or early October.

Which town is most famous for whale watching in South Africa?

It’s not every day that you see a whale. And there are even fewer days where you can see one from your bed. But in Hermanus, South Africa’s premier whale-watching destination, this is more than feasible, with guesthouses and hotels overlooking Walker Bay.

Is a whale watching tour worth it?

It provides amazing opportunities for spotting these majestic creatures, especially when you take a tour with a reputable and experienced company. Whale watching provides a chance to learn more about whales and their behavior as well as admire them in their natural environment

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