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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise 20% OFF
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
$179.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise in Algoa Bay offers a unique opportunity to witness diverse wildlife and stunning marine life. This exclusive tour operates just once a day, ensuring a personalized experience for all guests.
- 🐧 Visit St. Croix Island, home to 12,000 endangered African penguins, the largest breeding colony in Africa, and witness these comical birds up close.
- 🐋 Experience the breathtaking sight of humpback whales migrating along the coast from June to early December, with females and calves returning from October.
- 🐬 Spot Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphins all year round, often seen in playful groups of 10-400, riding the boat's bow waves.
- 🐬 Encounter common dolphins in impressive pods of 1000-2000, particularly during bird island tours as they follow large shoals of baitfish.
- 🌊 Observe humpback dolphins, usually found in smaller groups of 1 to 20, primarily during the summer months.
- 🏝️ Learn about conservation efforts as you cruise through Marine Protected Areas, where access to the islands is restricted for preservation.
- 🌊 Enjoy complimentary spring water and fresh croissants during your 4-hour cruise, keeping you refreshed and energized.
- ♿ Wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, allowing families and guests with disabilities to join the adventure with assistance.
- 🦭 Look out for Cape fur seals, various species of sharks, and pelagic birds like terns and albatrosses as you navigate the bay.
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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- We provide spring water on tap and fresh croissants to snack on during our crusies
Meeting point
Enter the harbour and follow the road to the right and sign in at harbour security. Continue straight for approximately 370m, turn left and PE Deep Sea Angling Club is located just to the right of the following intersection.
Return details
Enter the harbour and follow the road to the right and sign in at harbour security. Continue straight for approximately 370m, turn left and PE Deep Sea Angling Club is located just to the right of the following intersection.
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Port ElizabethWe meet our guests at 8am and after a short briefing before we head out into PE's beautiful Algoa Bay on our twin-engine catamaran. The whale season begins in June when we see humpback whales moving along the coast as they head up the East coast of Africa towards their breeding grounds. Humpback whales can be seen in Algoa Bay from June to early December. They make their return journey from October, females with calves in tow. Southern right whales can be seen close in shore from July to September.
- Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphins are the most frequently observed dolphins in the bay and can be spotted all year round, in groups from 10-400. These playful dolphins are mostly found in shallow waters either near the beaches or around St Croix Island, and tend to come right up to the boat and ride along in the bow waves. Common dolphins are also a spectacular sight as they are seen in groups of 1000-2000, swimming along at great speeds. These dolphins are often spotted all year round further out to sea, especially on the bird island tours, as they follow large shoals of baitfish which move past the bay. We also get humpback dolphins in Algoa Bay, which usually occur in much smaller groups, anywhere between 1 and 20, and are most commonly seen during the summer months. (pass by)
- St. Croix Island is home to 12,000 endangered African penguins, the largest breeding colony found in Africa (though we have lost 70% in 10 years). It is here where you will get a close-up encounter with these comical birds. The African penguin’s breeding season reaches its peak between March and May, when you may be able to see the chicks from the boat. As well as African penguins, both St. Croix and Brenton Island are inhabited by the endangered African black oystercatcher, white-breasted cormorants and Cape cormorants. The St. Croix Island group, along with the Bird Island group, became part of the Addo Elephant National Park, allowing rangers to patrol the islands in aid of conservation efforts to protect the African penguin population. As they are Marine Protected Are-as, please note that you are not allowed to actually go on to the islands. (pass by)
- Next to the above-mentioned animals you have the opportunity to see of spotting white-breasted cormorants, Cape cormorants, bryde’s whales, minke whales, Cape fur seals, various species of sharks, Cape gannets and various species of pelagic birds including terns, petrels, skuas, shearwa-ters and albatrosses. (pass by)
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,
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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise 20% OFF
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
$179.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!