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Enjoy a full-day shared whale watching tour from Cape Town to Hermanus, including a boat-based whale watching cruise and a visit to the Stony Point Penguin Colony. Travel with shared transfers from Cape Town, cruise into Walker Bay to search for Southern Right whales and other marine life, and enjoy one of the Western Cape’s most popular coastal wildlife experiences in one day.
• Shared full-day Hermanus whale watching tour from Cape Town
• Boat-based whale watching cruise included in the tour price
• Search for Southern Right whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and seasonal marine life
• Visit Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay
• See African Penguins from the reserve boardwalks
• Enjoy scenic coastal views along the Cape Whale Coast
• Convenient shared pickup and drop-off from Cape Town
• Great seasonal wildlife tour for nature lovers, couples, families, and first-time visitors
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your exact pick up time will be communicated to you the day before the tour. Please wait in the hotel lobby for your tour guide.
Itinerary
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1Cape Town Central
Begin with shared pickup from selected Cape Town hotels and accommodation. Pickup times may vary depending on the number of guests and collection points. Travel from Cape Town towards Hermanus, passing scenic mountain and coastal landscapes along the way. The route may vary depending on road conditions, weather, and the day’s whale watching cruise schedule.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hermanus New Harbour
Board a whale watching vessel in Hermanus for a boat-based marine wildlife experience in Walker Bay. Search for Southern Right whales during whale season, as well as possible sightings of Humpback whales, Bryde’s whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and other marine life. The boat cruise duration depends on sea conditions and the location of marine activity on the day.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Hermanus Cliff Path
After the boat cruise, enjoy free time in Hermanus for lunch at own account or a short walk along the coastal area, depending on the day’s timing and sea conditions. Look out for the whale crier who alerts us where to spot the whales from the shoreline.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Stony Point Nature Reserve
Visit the Stony Point Penguin Colony, one of the Western Cape’s best places to see African Penguins. Walk along the boardwalks and enjoy views of the penguins and coastal scenery.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Cape Town Central
Relax on the shared return transfer to Cape Town. Drop-off will be at your original pickup point or selected Cape Town accommodation.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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