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13 Best Cape Town Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth heading out on.

The 13 cape town whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.

13 Best Cape Town Whale Watching Tours

Hermanus Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip and Private Wine Tour from Cape Town - When the ocean changes the plan: still worth your day
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Hermanus Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip and Private Wine Tour from Cape Town

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

Whale watching off Hermanus plus African penguins and wine tastings, with hotel pickup from Cape Town and a long scenic return by Route 44.

Most Popular 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 - Shoreline Whale Watching: Choosing the Best Viewpoints in Hermanus
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Hermanus Whale Watching Day Trip from Cape Town

Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus - The morning briefing: how the guide helps you spot whales faster
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Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus

3.Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus

Boat whale watching from Hermanus New Harbour with an expert briefing, catamaran comfort, and a guided search for humpbacks and more.

5.0

“We recently went on a whale-watching tour, and while we couldn’t see any whales, the experience was still memorable. Our guide, Paul, was friendly and knowledgeable, making the trip enjoyable despite the circumstances. He even went the Read more”

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Whale Watching Hermanus - Boat base - What Happens During the Two Hours on the Water
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Whale Watching Hermanus – Boat base

4.Whale Watching Hermanus – Boat base

Boat whale watching from Hermanus to Walker Bay with hotel pickup, Clarens Drive scenic drive, dolphins and seals, and time in town.

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 - Meganova on the water: comfort, safety, and a crew that runs the show
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1 Day Whale Watching at Yzerfontein

5.1 Day Whale Watching at Yzerfontein

4-hour whale-watching RIB from Yzerfontein with a tiny group, breakfast snacks, humpback sightings, and a guided debrief plus picnic lunch.

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 - What whales you might spot off Hermanus (and why you should stay flexible)
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Hermanus Whale Watching & Penguins Shared Tour from Cape Town

Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus with Hotel Pickup - Pickup, comfort, and avoiding the chaos
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Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus with Hotel Pickup

7.Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus with Hotel Pickup

Private whale watching in Hermanus with hotel pickup, expert spotting tips, and optional Betty’s Bay penguins plus time for lunch.

5.0

“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”

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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

Gansbaai combo: a shark cage encounter and whale watching from Cape Town, with breakfast, lunch, snacks, gear, and whale tracking.

4.5

“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”

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Whale Watching Tour from Cape Town - Harold Porter Botanical Garden: A Break That Actually Feels Like Nature
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Whale Watching Tour from Cape Town

9.Whale Watching Tour from Cape Town

Spend a full day from Cape Town to Hermanus for Southern Right whales and calves, with scenic stops, cliff views, and optional boat rides.

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 Whale Watching and Wine Tasting Private Tour - Cape Town to Hermanus: Sir Lowry’s Pass plus the Whale Coast Route (R44)
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Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting Private Tour

10.Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting Private Tour

Private Hermanus whale watching plus wine tasting from Cape Town, with a penguin stop at Stony Point and scenic drives.

5.0

“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”

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Full-Day Whale Watching and Wine Region Experience from Cape Town - Hermanus boat safari: the briefing, the spotting, and the pause
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Full-Day Whale Watching and Wine Region Experience from Cape Town

Private Tour: Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town - On the water: what the 20-minute briefing does for you
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Private Tour: Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town

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

Shared Hermanus whale-watching with Cape Town pickup, expert briefing, a penguin stop at Stony Point, and time for wine or lunch.

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 - Stop 1: Dave de Beer Hermanus Whales and Walks
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Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Tasting

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