Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Cruise & Penguins from Cape Town
Overview
Witness Southern Right Whales and African penguins on a remarkable shared tour with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cape Town. Transfers will take you to Hermanus, known as the whale watching capital of South Africa.
- 🛥️ Your tour includes entrance tickets for both the whale watching boat trip and the penguin colony.
- 🐳 Experience close encounters with Africa's oceanic wildlife in their natural habitat.
- 🐧 The visit to the vibrant African penguin colony occurs at Stony Point Nature Reserve.
- ⚠️ Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for your convenience.
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Pickup included
- Entrance fees: Stony Point Penguin Colony
- Entrance fees: Whale watching boat trip
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
- Bottled water onboard the vehicle
- Shared Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
- There will be an optional stop for lunch at own cost (R150,00 to R250,00 per person)
- Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
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Cape Town CentralBegin 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.
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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.
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Hermanus Cliff PathAfter 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.
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Stony Point Nature ReserveVisit 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.
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Cape Town CentralRelax on the shared return transfer to Cape Town. Drop-off will be at your original pickup point or selected Cape Town accommodation.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.